Indian cricket stars Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur have been awarded the Padma Shri — one of India’s highest civilian honors — in the Padma Awards 2026 for their outstanding contributions to Indian sports.
The awards were announced on January 25, 2026, ahead of Republic Day.
🏏 Why It Matters
Rohit Sharma — former captain of the Indian men’s cricket team — has had a stellar international career with major ICC trophies, including leadership roles and significant batting records.
Harmanpreet Kaur — captain of the Indian women’s team — made history by leading India to its first-ever Women’s Cricket World Cup title in 2025.
🧑‍🎖 Other Highlights from Awards
In the same honours list, tennis legend Vijay Amritraj received the Padma Bhushan (a higher civilian award) for his contributions to Indian sport.
Other Indian athletes like Savita Punia (hockey), Praveen Kumar (para athletics) and others were also named Padma Shri recipients.
đź“Ś What the Players Said
Harmanpreet described the Padma Shri as a “very big moment” in her career and a dream achievement, celebrating her World Cup success.
