former india captain Rohit Sharma For his immense contribution to cricket, he was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards, adding another prestigious honor to his career.President Draupadi Murmu The Padma Awards 2026 were awarded at the second civil investiture ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday. Before Rohit gained recognition, his career saw him become one of India’s most successful batsmen and captains.The Mumbai-born cricketer has played a key role in Indian cricket’s recent success, leading the country to the ICC T20 World Cup title in Barbados in 2024 and the Indian team to the Champions Trophy in Dubai the following year. These victories further cemented his status among India’s most accomplished leaders.Rohit’s ODI record remains one of the best in world cricket. In 285 games, he accumulated 11,720 runs with an average of 48.83 and a strike rate of 92.97. His achievements in the event include a personal world record of 264 points and an unprecedented three double centuries, milestones that continue to define his legacy.In Test cricket, Rohit made his debut in 2013 and represented India in 67 matches. He scored 4,301 runs, including 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries, and scored a career-best 212 against South Africa in 2019. He ended his Test career in May 2025.The veteran batsman also enjoyed an outstanding T20I journey. He made his debut in the tournament in 2007 and ended his International T20 career with 4,231 runs in 159 games. Rohit became the first men’s cricketer to play more than 150 T20Is and remains one of the most influential figures in the game.His T20I career came to a perfect end when India won the 2024 T20 World Cup. Rohit was part of the inaugural tournament-winning team in 2007, becoming one of the rare players to win the tournament as both a player and captain. Soon after winning the title, he announced his retirement from T20 internationals.With his exit from T20Is and Tests, Rohit now continues to play only ODI cricket for India.At the Padma Awards 2026, President Murmu conferred 65 honors during the second phase of the awarding process. The list includes 2 Padma Vibhushan Awards, 7 Padma Bhushan Awards and 56 Padma Shri recipients. Earlier, 66 Padma Awards were awarded at the first civil award ceremony held on May 26.For Rohit, the Padma Shri is another landmark recognition in a career filled with records, trophies and memorable moments in Indian cricket.
