Rohit & Harmanpreet: Padma Shri Stars

Padma Shri for both Rohit Sharma and Harman Preet Kaur- a Great Honour!

Isn’t it great to see your heroes getting what they deserve? I’m so excited when I saw both Rohit Sharma and Harman Preet Kaur win the Padma Shri award at the 2026 awards show. As an avid cricket fan, who as a part of my career as a digital marketer, is proud of Indian athletes, it made my day! Let’s discuss why this gold medal winning duo is deserving of this award.

An Overview of Rohit Sharma:

The Hitman has been a star in cricketing circles for years. Here’s a quick breakdown of one of the greatest players ever:

Captain of Team India to victory in T20 World Championship (2024) and Champions Trophy (2025) – that’s some clutch!!!

Calm & respected leader, turned heartbreak into victory & triumph after an amazing masterclass in the last over of the match against South Africa.

His “classy” style of six hitting coupled with his ability to open the batting or captain MI in IPL, has inspired millions across the globe.

Winning the Padma Shri Award is a huge honour to cap off his Arjuna award for selfless team play.

An Overview of Harman Preet Kaur:

The fearless captain of our women’s team has made history. Here’s just a few of the highlights of her incredible work.

Captain of Team India to the first Women’s ODI championship on home turf (2025) by absolutely demolishing South Africa in the finals.

Why This Matter  for Indian Cricket Team

Both awards were announced January 25, 2026, with eight sports stars honored. President will present them soon at Rashtrapati Bhavan. It's huge for gender equality too – Harmanpreet's win spotlights women's cricket. Rohit congratulated her, and she's all praise for him. These Padma Shris aren't just medals; they're fuel for the next gen.

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