New Delhi : The Padma Shri Ceremony 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan attracted major attention after Indian women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur received the prestigious civilian honour, while Rohit Sharma was notably absent from the event.
The absence of Rohit Sharma during the Padma Shri Ceremony 2026 led to widespread curiosity among cricket fans on social media. However, reports confirmed that there is no controversy surrounding the matter, as Rohit is expected to receive the award during another investiture ceremony later this year.
Rohit Sharma Expected in Another Investiture Event
The Government of India usually organises the Padma Shri Ceremony 2026 in multiple phases, inviting recipients in different batches. Harmanpreet Kaur attended the first ceremony held on May 25, while Rohit Sharma was reportedly not included in the initial list of invitees.
The star Indian opener remains one of the officially announced Padma Shri awardees for 2026. Sources indicated that his absence was purely procedural and not linked to any issue regarding the honour itself.
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Rohit Sharma had earlier thanked the government after being selected for the award. The veteran batter recently added another milestone to his career after helping India win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Padma Shri Ceremony 2026 Celebrates Harmanpreet Kaur’s Historic World Cup Achievement
The Padma Shri Ceremony 2026 became even more special for Indian women’s cricket as Harmanpreet Kaur received the prestigious award following India’s historic ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup triumph in 2025.
Under her captaincy, India defeated South Africa in the final played in Navi Mumbai to lift their maiden Women’s ODI World Cup trophy. Harmanpreet became the first Indian women’s captain to achieve the feat and joined MS Dhoni as one of the few Indian captains to win a World Cup on home soil.
Cricketers Continue to Receive National Recognition
The Padma Shri Ceremony 2026 also reflects the growing recognition of Indian cricketers for their contribution to the sport. Recently, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was also conferred with the Padma Shri honour.
The ceremony was presided over by Droupadi Murmu, who presented awards to distinguished personalities from various fields at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Fans are now eagerly waiting for the next phase of the Padma Shri ceremonies, where Rohit Sharma is expected to officially receive the prestigious award.