Harmanpreet Kaur Honored with Padma Shri for Historic Cricket Achievement
Harmanpreet Kaur receives Padma Shri from the President of India after historic World Cup win

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Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women's cricket team, received the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. This honor follows her leadership in securing India's first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup title in 2025, marking a significant milestone in women's cricket.
- 01Harmanpreet Kaur was awarded the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
- 02She led India to its first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup victory in 2025 against South Africa in Navi Mumbai.
- 03Kaur is the first Indian captain to win the Women's World Cup and the second overall, following MS Dhoni.
- 04In ODIs, Kaur has scored 4,541 runs at an average of 37.22, including 7 centuries.
- 05The ceremony also recognized other notable athletes and coaches, including Rohit Sharma and Savita Punia, with the Padma Shri.
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Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women's cricket team, was honored with the Padma Shri award by President Droupadi Murmu during a Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. This recognition comes after a remarkable year for Kaur and the Indian women's cricket team, particularly following their historic triumph in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. Under Kaur's captaincy, India secured its first-ever Women's World Cup title on home soil, defeating South Africa in the final match held in Navi Mumbai. This achievement made Kaur the first Indian captain to lift the Women's World Cup and only the second Indian skipper to win a World Cup at home, a feat previously accomplished by MS Dhoni in men's cricket. Kaur's impressive career includes 164 One Day Internationals (ODIs), where she has scored 4,541 runs, and 195 T20 Internationals (T20Is) with 3,991 runs. The ceremony also honored several other distinguished individuals, including Rohit Sharma and Paralympic athlete Praveen Kumar, with the Padma Shri award.
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Harmanpreet Kaur's recognition elevates the profile of women's cricket in India, inspiring future generations of female athletes.
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