Full list of Indian cricketers to win Padma Shri award by year
Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur are set to receive the Padma Shri award in 2026. This award is one of India's highest civilian honors, recognizing distinguished contributions in various fields. A total of 15 cricketers have been honored with this award to date, including two women cricketers.
- ▪The Padma Shri is the fourth-highest civilian award in India.
- ▪Rohit Sharma is a former captain of the Indian men's cricket team and led them to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
- ▪Harmanpreet Kaur made history as the first Indian captain to win an ICC trophy in women's cricket.
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