May 25, 2026 9:07 PM
Harmanpreet Kaur honoured with Padma Shri for contributions to Indian cricket
India women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur was on Monday conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu in recognition of her contribution to Indian cricket and leadership in guiding the Women in Blue to major international success, including a World Cup triumph on home soil. She was among a select group of sportspersons honoured this year, alongside India men’s captain Rohit Sharma, making them the only two cricketers in the 2026 Padma Shri list. The first Civil Investiture...