Sachin Gets IAF Honorary Rank

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar smiles during a press conference after receiving the honorary rank of Group Captain of Indian Air Force in New Delhi, India, Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar, left, salutes after receiving the honorary rank of Group Captain of the Indian Air Force from Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik in New Delhi, India, Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar smiles as he speaks after receiving the honorary rank of Group Captain of the Indian Air Force in New Delhi, India, Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar smiles as he speaks after receiving the honorary rank of Group Captain of the Indian Air Force in New Delhi, India, Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, right, receives the honorary rank of Group Captain of the Indian Air Force from Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik in New Delhi, India, Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, left, receives the honorary rank of Group Captain of the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik in New Delhi, India, Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. According to a local news agency, Tendulkar is the first sportsperson to be conferred a rank by IAF and the first personality with no aviation background to receive the honor. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar speaks after receiving the honorary rank of Group Captain of the Indian Air Force in New Delhi, India, Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)