5 Cricketers Receive Mahindra Thar As A Gift From Anand Mahindra

Anand Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra Group, is known for his generous gift-giving to athletes and sports personalities, often gifting them Mahindra cars in recognition of their exceptional performances. Here are five cricketers who have received the iconic Thar SUV as a gift from him.

Shubman Gill: Awarded a Thar for his performance against Australia in 2021, Shubman Gill played a crucial role in India's historic test series win, emerging as the leading run-scorer in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Mohammed Siraj: A key player in India's victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, Mohammed Siraj showed himself as the leading wicket-taker for the team. He received his Thar finished in black shade as a token of appreciation.

Sarfaraz Khan: Making his Test match debut against England, Sarfaraz Khan achieved a remarkable feat by scoring twin half-centuries. Touched by his outstanding performance, Anand Mahindra gifted him the Thar SUV, expressing his privilege and honour.

T Natarajan: Playing a vital role in winning the final test match of the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, T Natarajan expressed his gratitude by autographing his test jersey for Anand Mahindra. In return, he received the Thar finished in red exterior shade.

Shardul Thakur: Shardul Thakur, known for his impressive bowling, received his Thar and referred to it as a 'beast'. His performance in the ongoing 2024 Ranji Trophy earned him this gift from Anand Mahindra.

The Mahindra Thar, known for its off-road capabilities, is available with three engine options and is offered in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. Priced between Rs 11.25 lakh and Rs 17.20 lakh (ex-showroom), it competes with the Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Force Gurkha in the off-roader segment.