Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) vice president Uma Bharti said no cricketer who has taken part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction should be considered for the Bharat Ratna award.<br /> <br />"Awarding Bharat Ratna to Sachin Tendulkar was a big mistake and after IPL, no cricketer should be considered for the top civilian honour," she said, adding that she was personally not against him.<br /> <br />Players who were auctioned in IPL should not be considered for the top honour, Bharti said.<br /> <br />"How a cricketer who had sold himself in Rs 4-5 crore in IPL auction could be given the Bharat Ratna?" she asked<br /> <br />The BJP leader said she likes the game and during her tenure as Union Sports Minister she had even recommended a number of former cricketers for the prestigious Arjuna award.<br /><br /><br />For More information on this news visit : http://www.newsx.com/<br />Connect with us on Social platform at : http://www.facebook.com/newsxonline<br />Subscribe to our YouTube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/newsxlive
