India women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur received the prestigious Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu on Monday during the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The honour came after a landmark year for Indian women’s cricket and added another achievement to the remarkable journey of Harmanpreet Kaur Padma Shri.
Harmanpreet played a defining role in India’s historic Women’s ODI World Cup victory last year. Under her leadership, India defeated South Africa in the final at Navi Mumbai to lift the trophy for the first time. The victory also made her only the second Indian captain after MS Dhoni to win a 50-over World Cup at home.
The announcement of the Harmanpreet Kaur Padma Shri honour quickly became a major talking point among cricket fans and sports personalities. Over the years, Harmanpreet has emerged as one of the strongest faces of Indian women’s cricket and has inspired a new generation of young players.
Her international record reflects her consistency and impact. Harmanpreet has played 164 ODIs and scored 4,541 runs at an average of 37.22, including seven centuries and 24 half-centuries. In T20 Internationals, she has amassed 3,991 runs from 195 matches with one century and 16 fifties. She has also represented India in seven Test matches.
The Harmanpreet Kaur Padma Shri recognition highlights the increasing respect and visibility women athletes are receiving in India. Alongside Harmanpreet, former India captain Rohit Sharma, Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar, hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia, veteran coach Baldev Singh, K Pajanivel, and Bhagwandas Raikwar were also awarded the Padma Shri.
Meanwhile, tennis legend Vijay Amritraj is set to receive the Padma Bhushan. Vladimir Mestvirishvili will receive the Padma Shri posthumously.
The Harmanpreet Kaur Padma Shri honour marks another important moment for Indian cricket and further strengthens the growing legacy of women’s sports in the country.
FAQs
Q: Why did Harmanpreet Kaur receive the Padma Shri?
A: Harmanpreet Kaur Padma Shri honour recognised her contribution to Indian cricket and India’s Women’s World Cup success.
Q: Who presented the Padma Shri award to Harmanpreet Kaur?
A: President Droupadi Murmu presented the award during the Civil Investiture Ceremony in New Delhi.
Q: How many ODI runs has Harmanpreet Kaur scored for India?
A: Harmanpreet Kaur has scored 4,541 runs in 164 ODI matches for India.
Q: Which other athletes received Padma honours this year?
A: Rohit Sharma, Praveen Kumar, Savita Punia, and Vijay Amritraj were among the sports personalities honoured this year.
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