Rohit Sharma Receives Padma Shri Award from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rohit Sharma receives the prestigious Padma Shri Award from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The former India captain was honoured for his outstanding contribution to Indian cricket.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma was conferred the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, during the Padma Awards ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious award to the veteran cricketer in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian cricket.
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Rohit Sharma attended the second Civil Investiture Ceremony along with his wife Ritika Sajdeh after missing the first ceremony held in May.
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The honour marks another major milestone in Rohit Sharma’s cricketing career, which has spanned nearly two decades at the highest level.
Rohit Sharma’s International Career Since 2007
Since making his international debut in 2007, Rohit Sharma has established himself as one of India’s most successful batters and captains. He has delivered memorable performances across all formats of international cricket.
The Indian cricket team shared a video of Rohit Sharma receiving the award and wrote:
“A highly prestigious honour for a great of the game. President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmuji @presidentofindia confers former #TeamIndia captain Rohit Sharma @rohitsharma45 with the Padma Shri award.”
Rohit Sharma Reacts to Padma Shri Honour
When the Padma Shri award was announced earlier this year, Rohit Sharma described the recognition as a special moment for himself and his family.
In a video released by Doordarshan on X in February, Rohit said:
“Receiving the Padma Shri is a very special moment for me and my family. I thank the Government of India for this honour. I am also grateful to all those people who have played an important role in my career. My effort to win matches and trophies for my country will always continue. Thank you. Jai Hind.”
Rohit Sharma’s Success as India Captain
Rohit’s tenure as captain brought considerable success to Indian cricket.
Under his leadership, India ended its ICC trophy drought by winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 after defeating South Africa in the final.
In 2025, he guided India to another major title as the team won the Champions Trophy, strengthening his reputation as one of India’s most successful white-ball captains.
Rohit Sharma’s Career Statistics
As a batter, Rohit Sharma has produced remarkable numbers across all formats:
- Test Cricket: More than 4,300 runs in 67 matches, including 12 centuries
- ODI Cricket: More than 11,500 runs and 33 centuries in 282 matches
- T20 Internationals: More than 4,200 runs and five centuries
These achievements place him among the most successful players in international cricket history.
Focus on 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup
Although Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket and T20 Internationals, he continues to represent India in the 50-over format.
The veteran opener remains a key figure in India’s ODI setup and is focused on leading India’s campaign in the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma received the Padma Shri Award from President Droupadi Murmu during the Padma Awards ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on June 23. The honour recognizes his outstanding contribution to Indian cricket. Having led India to the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy titles, Rohit continues to play ODI cricket and is targeting the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
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