As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the Indian government has awarded the following eight Indian cricketers with some of the highest civilian honors in the country:

  1. Sachin Tendulkar - Bharat Ratna: Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 2014. He is the first and only cricketer to be bestowed with this honor.

  2. Kapil Dev - Padma Vibhushan: Kapil Dev, the legendary all-rounder and captain of the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup, was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India, in 2020.

  3. Sunil Gavaskar - Padma Bhushan: Sunil Gavaskar, one of India's greatest opening batsmen, was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in India, in 1980 for his contributions to Indian cricket.

  4. Rahul Dravid - Padma Bhushan: Rahul Dravid, known for his remarkable batting technique and immense contribution to Indian cricket, received the Padma Bhushan in 2013.

  5. Virat Kohli - Padma Shri: Virat Kohli, the current captain of the Indian cricket team, was honored with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, in 2017, recognizing his significant achievements in cricket.

  6. Anil Kumble - Padma Shri: Anil Kumble, former Indian cricketer and one of the highest wicket-takers in Test cricket, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2005 for his exceptional contributions to the sport.

  7. Mahendra Singh Dhoni - Padma Shri: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former captain of the Indian cricket team, received the Padma Shri in 2009 for his outstanding achievements in cricket, including leading India to victory in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2011 Cricket World Cup.

  8. Bishan Singh Bedi - Padma Shri: Bishan Singh Bedi, former Indian spinner and captain, was honored with the Padma Shri in 1972 for his contributions to Indian cricket.

Please note that this information is accurate as of September 2021, and there may have been further awards or recognitions given to Indian cricketers since then.