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Former India captain Rohit Sharma opened up on being conferred with Padma Shri, which is one of India’s top civilian awards, calling it a proud and emotional moment for him and his family. The veteran opener said the honour means a lot to him and added that his commitment to winning matches for India will always remain the same.
Rohit on being conferred with the Padma Shri
Rohit, who has retired from Test and T20 international cricket, thanked the Government of India and everyone who supported him during his long cricketing journey. He described the award as a special recognition of the years of hard work and dedication he has put into the game.
“Receiving the Padma Shri is a very special moment for me and my family. I thank the Government of India for this honour. I am grateful to all those who played an important role in my career. My effort to win matches and trophies for my country will always continue. Thank you. Jai Hind,” Rohit said in a video shared by Doordarshan Sports on X.
Rohit Sharma's contribution in cricket
Rohit made his international debut in 2007 and has been one of India’s most reliable performers for nearly two decades. Over the years, he has made a strong impact not only as a batter but also as a leader.
Under his captaincy, India were the finalists of the 2023 ODI World Cup and a year later the side defeated South Africa to win the T20 World Cup 2024, which was India's first silverware after the ODI World Cup 2011. After that, Rohit-led India won the ICC Trophy, defeating New Zealand in the final.
As a batter, Rohit holds an impressive record across formats. He scored more than 4,300 runs in 67 Test matches, including 12 centuries. In ODIs, he has over 11,500 runs in 282 matches with 33 hundreds, while in T20Is, he scored more than 4,200 runs, including five centuries.
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