Former Team India captain Rohit Sharma was honored with the Padma Shri Award. President Draupadi Murmu honored him with this award in Delhi. The video of Rohit Sharma being given this award is going viral on social media. However, what Rohit Sharma did before receiving the award has also attracted the attention of the fans. When Rohit was reaching Rashtrapati Bhavan, his wife dropped him from the car. Let us tell you that Rohit Sharma getting such a big honor on 23rd June is even more special for him because on this day, 19 years ago, he made his debut in international cricket.
What did Rohit Sharma do before receiving Padma Shri?
Rohit Sharma Arrived wearing Jodhpuri suit to receive Padmashree award. He looked quite dashing in this black suit. His wife Ritika was also with him. Who was standing and applauding after receiving the award. Let us tell you that as soon as Rohit Sharma entered the hall to receive the award, he first saluted Home Minister Amit Shah and after that he was seen greeting PM Narendra Modi. PM Modi also accepted his greetings. After this, Rohit accepted the Padma Award with folded hands from President Draupadi Murmu.
Why did Rohit get this honour?
Padma Award is a high civilian honor given by the Government of India. These awards are given to recognize excellent service and contribution in different areas of the country. Under this award, Rohit Sharma was given a certificate. Along with this, a medal and a small replica are also given. Let us tell you that Rohit Sharma has also received Arjun Award and Khel Ratna before Padma Shri.
A highly prestigious honor for a great of the game
President of India, Smt Drupadi Murmuji @rashtrapatibhvn confers former #TeamIndia captain Rohit Sharma @ImRo45 with the Padma Shri award
pic.twitter.com/6EyffHr1A4— BCCI (@BCCI) June 23, 2026
Why did Rohit have to get out of the car?
When Rohit Sharma reached Delhi airport, a special car arrived to receive him. While meeting the journalists, Rohit himself sat first in that car. After this, when Ritika started getting inside the car, something happened that Rohit had to get out of the car. After this Ritika sat first and Rohit sat in the car after her. The video of this incident is viral on social media.
Rohit Sharma arrived in Delhi with his wife Ritika for the Padma Shri award ceremony.
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— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) June 23, 2026
Rohit Sharma completes 19 years in international cricket
The date of 23rd June is very special for Rohit Sharma. On this day in 2007, he made his debut in international cricket. Rohit Sharma got his debut cap in the ODI match against Ireland. However, he did not get a chance to bat in the first match. In that match, India defeated Ireland by 9 wickets. However, after this match, Rohit never looked back. This player has scored 20252 runs in international cricket in the last 19 years in which he has scored 50 centuries and 112 half-centuries. He has 3 double centuries in his name in ODI. He is the player who has scored the most centuries in the World Cup. He has won the T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy under his captaincy.
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