The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its congratulations to former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma for receiving the Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday evening. This prestigious accolade recognizes Sharma's significant contributions to Indian cricket over the last twenty years.
A Momentous Recognition
In a post shared on X, the BCCI stated, "A highly prestigious honour for a great of the game. President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmuji @rashtrapatibhvn confers former #TeamIndia captain Rohit Sharma @ImRo45 with the Padma Shri award."
Captaincy Achievements
Rohit Sharma led the Indian men's cricket team to victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 held in Barbados and the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai.
Career Highlights in Numbers
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Details on the Padma Awards 2026
The Padma Awards 2026 were presented by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The initial Civil Investiture Ceremony took place on May 26, during which 66 Padma Awards were awarded.
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