Rohit Sharma has been conferred the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards, for his outstanding contribution to cricket.
What is the Padma Shri award?
The Padma Shri award is a prestigious honor that recognizes individuals for their exceptional work in various fields, including sports.
Rohit Sharma received the award from President Droupadi Murmu during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Why is Rohit Sharma being recognized?
Rohit Sharma's recognition comes after a career that has seen him establish himself as one of India's most successful batters and captains across formats, including leading the national side to the ICC T20 World Cup title in 2024.
He has played a key role in Indian cricket's recent successes, guiding the team to Champions Trophy glory in Dubai in 2025.
What are Rohit Sharma's notable achievements?
Rohit Sharma's ODI record remains among the finest in world cricket, with 11,720 runs at an average of 48.83 and a strike rate of 92.97, including the world-record individual score of 264 and an unprecedented three double centuries.
In Test cricket, Rohit made his debut in 2013 and represented India in 67 matches, scoring 4,301 runs, including 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries.
He finished his international T20 career with 4,231 runs from 159 appearances, becoming the first men's cricketer to play more than 150 T20Is.
Rohit Sharma now continues to represent India only in ODI cricket, after his exits from T20Is and Tests.
The Padma Awards 2026 ceremony saw President Murmu confer 65 honours, including two Padma Vibhushan awards, seven Padma Bhushan awards, and 56 Padma Shri recipients.
Rohit Sharma's Padma Shri serves as another landmark recognition of a career filled with records, trophies, and unforgettable moments in Indian cricket.