Rohit Sharma Receives Padma Shri for Contributions to Indian Cricket
Former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma was conferred the Padma Shri award by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23, 2026. The honour recognizes his significant contributions to Indian cricket, including leading India to ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 victories. Sharma, one of India's leading batsmen, marked the award ceremony on the 19th anniversary of his international debut. The event included the presentation of 65 Padma Awards in total.