Former Indian Skipper Rohit Sharma Conferred Padma Shri
The former India captain was honoured for batting milestones and leadership that helped India win two major ICC titles.
- On Tuesday, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Shri award upon Rohit Sharma at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, recognizing his outstanding contributions to Indian cricket.
- Murmu recognized Sharma's leadership in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 wins, where India's men's team clinched titles in Barbados and Dubai.
- Sharma is one of the most prolific batters in ODI history, smashing 11,720 runs in 285 matches and holding the world record for highest individual score of 264.
- During the same ceremony, Murmu honored former India women's hockey team captain Savita Punia with the Padma Shri, while tennis legend Vijay Amritraj received the Padma Bhushan.
- Tuesday's ceremony presented 65 total Padma Awards, including two Padma Vibhushan and seven Padma Bhushan honors, following the first Civil Investiture Ceremony held on May 26.
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Rohit Sharma Receives Prestigious Padma Shri Award From President Droupadi Murmu
Rohit Sharma was on Tuesday conferred the Padma Shri, one of the country's highest civilian honours, during the Padma Awards ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Rohit Sharma, former India captain, receives Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu
Former India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday received the Padma Shri Award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Sharma was honoured with the fourth-highest civilian award for his stellar contribution to cricket. Sharma was among those conferred with the Padma awards when the list was announced earlier in January. However, he was among those who received the honour later today. Sharma walked in humility to the President as th…
Rohit Sharma receives Padma Shri from President Murmu, wife Ritika beams with pride
Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma, hockey star Savita Punia and tennis great Vijay Amritraj were among the sports stars who received their Padma Awards from President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday in New Delhi.
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