Watch: “Want to thank…”- Rohit Sharma’s first reaction after receiving Padma Shri award goes viral
The former captain and the opening batter of the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma, gives first reaction after receiving Padma Shri award, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, as the video went viral around the social media platforms.
The former captain and the current opening batter of the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India on the announcement of the Padma Shri Award, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour. The central government announced a list of 131 awards, which included the two World Cup-winning captains, including Harmanpreet Kaur.
Rohit Sharma made history by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup for the second time in their history, where they beat South Africa in the final at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. The 38-year-old revealed how it had been a special moment for him and his family as he looked to continue winning matches for the blue brigade.
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“Hello everyone!! I want to thank the Indian government from the bottom of my heart after receiving the Padma Shri award. This is a very special moment for my family. I also want to thank everyone who has played a significant role in my career. I will keep trying to win more matches and trophies for my country. Thanks. Jay Hind.” Rohit expressed in a video.
Rohit Sharma gives first reaction to winning Padma Shri award
Rohit led the Indian side to the final of the ODI World Cup 2024 and won the Champions Trophy 2025 before retiring from the shortest format after the event and Test cricket at the end of the 2024/25 Australia trip. He, however, has been trying to make his way into the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
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The Nagpur-born has collected 4301 runs in 116 innings of the longest format at an average of 40.57 and a strike rate of 57 with the help of 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries at the best score of 212 runs. Meanwhile, in the shortest format, he bagged 4231 runs in 151 innings at an average of 32.05 and a strike rate of 140.89, thanks to five centuries and 32 half-centuries.
He currently keeps his eyes on the ODI World Cup, having been an experienced member with 11577 runs in 274 innings at an average of 48.84, scoring 33 centuries and 61 half-centuries at the best score of 264 runs against Sri Lanka. He will return for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026.
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