On Tuesday, the President, Droupadi Murmu, honored India’s best athletes with national sports awards in a big ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan among all best athletes Indian star bowler Mohammed Shami was also awarded.
Usually, this event happens on August 29 to remember the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand’s birthday. However, it got delayed due to the Asian Games in China, which occurred between September 23 and October 8, 2023.
Mohammed Shami Awarded By Arjuna Award
Mohammed Shami receiving Arjuna Award for his brilliance in Indian cricket.
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– A proud moment for all Indian cricket fans. ❤️pic.twitter.com/OfUoZBYfQW
The Arjuna Award list had 26 athletes and para-athletes, including the Indian cricket star Mohammed Shami. Recognized for his outstanding performance, Shami received the Arjuna Award. This award honors athletes for their excellence and achievements in their respective sports.
Why Mohammed Shami Awarded By Arjuna Award?
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami Was awarded by Arjuna Award because He played a crucial role in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he initially didn’t make it to the starting eleven for the first four matches.
However, when given the chance, he became the top wicket-taker in the tournament, taking 24 wickets, including three instances of five-wicket hauls. This made him the bowler with the most five-wicket hauls in a single 50-over ICC event.
Shami Became 58th Indian Cricketer, Who Awarded From Arjuna Award
Shami, who is recovering from an ankle injury from the World Cup, attended the ceremony to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award. The crowd recognized his achievements with applause. Shami is now the 58th Indian cricketer, joining legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami, and Virat Kohli, to receive this honor.
What Virat Kohli Said On Shami Achievement?
Virat Kohli congratulated Shami for getting the Arjuna Award….!!! pic.twitter.com/YGpm3Prj7T
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Virat Kohli, the star Indian batsman, congratulated pacer Mohammed Shami for receiving the Arjuna Award in recognition of his outstanding performance in 2023. Shami shared a video of himself receiving the award from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Kohli responded with “Mubarak ho lala” (Congratulations, brother). Despite recovering from an ankle injury, Shami received the honors with a big applause from the crowd, acknowledging his achievements with pride and ovation.
