Full list of Indian cricketers to win Padma Shri award by year

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The Padma Shri is the fourth-highest civilian award after the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan awards, which the Government of India confers in recognition of 'distinguished contribution of Indian citizens in various spheres of activity, including the arts, education, industry, literature, science, acting, medicine, social service, sports and public affairs.

To date, 15 cricketers have received the prestigious award, which includes two women's cricketers, Jhulan Goswami and ex-India women's captain Mithali Raj.

On the eve of India's Republic Day 2026, the Government announced that Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur will be give the Padma Shri this year.

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Which Indian cricketers have won the Padma Shri award in 2026?

Former India men's team captain and 2024 T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma will be conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award alongside current India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur.

Kaur became the first-ever India captain to win an ICC trophy in women's cricket last year after India beat Pakistan to lift their maiden Women's ODI World Cup title.

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