Indian cricket captains Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur were conferred the Padma Shri 2026 for their outstanding contributions to sports. Rohit Sharma, who led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph and the 2023 ODI World Cup final, has over 18,000 international runs with 53 centuries. Harmanpreet Kaur, who scored 171* against Australia in the 2017 ICC Women's ODI World Cup semi-final, has captained India to multiple ICC event semi-finals. Other sports recipients included veteran tennis star Vijay Amritraj who received the Padma Bhushan. The awards reflect the government's recognition of India's growing stature in global sports beyond cricket.
Padma Shri for Sports: Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur Recognised for Cricket Contributions
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Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri 2026 for cricket; Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan for tennis.
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- Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur conferred Padma Shri 2026 for outstanding contributions to sports.
- Rohit Sharma led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph; has over 18,000 international runs with 53 centuries.
- Harmanpreet Kaur was the first Indian woman to score a century in T20 World Cups (171* vs Australia, 2017 Semi-Final).
- Vijay Amritraj received the Padma Bhushan for tennis.
- The awards reflect India's growing stature in global sports.
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Rohit Sharma, who led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup with over 18,000 runs and 53 centuries, and Harmanpreet Kaur, scorer of 171 not out in the 2017 ICC Women's ODI World Cup semi-final, received Padma Shri 2026. Tennis veteran Vijay Amritraj received Padma Bhushan, reflecting governmental recognition of diverse sporting achievements beyond cricket.
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Which Indian tennis legend received the Padma Bhushan 2026 in the Sports category?
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Vijay Amritraj, Indian tennis legend and International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee, received the Padma Bhushan 2026 in the Sports category.
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Frequently asked questions
Which cricketers received Padma Shri 2026?
**Rohit Sharma** (men's cricket captain) and **Harmanpreet Kaur** (women's cricket captain) were conferred **Padma Shri 2026** for their outstanding contributions to sports.
What led Rohit Sharma to receive Padma Shri?
**Rohit Sharma** led India to the **2024 T20 World Cup triumph** and has scored over **18,000 international runs** — his achievements as captain and batsman earned him the Padma Shri 2026.
Why was Harmanpreet Kaur awarded Padma Shri 2026?
**Harmanpreet Kaur** as India's **women's cricket captain** has been instrumental in elevating Indian women's cricket to global prominence, earning the Padma Shri 2026 for sports.
What is the significance of Rohit Sharma leading India to T20 World Cup 2024?
India's **2024 T20 World Cup win** under Rohit Sharma ended India's 11-year ICC title drought and was a landmark achievement in Indian cricket history.
What Padma award is below Padma Shri?
**Padma Shri** is the fourth highest civilian honour in India. It is below **Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, and Padma Bhushan** in the order of civilian honours.
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