Rohit Sharma was left overwhelmed after being bestowed with the Padma Shri, one of the India’s highest civilian honours, describing it as a special moment for himself and his family while reaffirming his commitment to winning matches for the country.

The former India skipper called the recognition a very special moment, and thanked everyone who supported him throughout his cricketing journey.

“Receiving the Padma Shri is a very special moment for me and my family. I thank the Government of India for this honour. I am also grateful to all those people who have played an important role in my career. My effort to win matches and trophies for my country will always continue. Thank you. Jai Hind,” Rohit said in a video shared by Doordarshan Sports on X.

Rohit Sharma is widely regarded as one of the best captains in the modern-day game. Under his leadership, India won two Asia Cup titles and equal number of ICC trophies – Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025.

Beyond his captaincy feats, Rohit boasts an outstanding batting record in international cricket. In Tests, he has scored 4,301 runs in 67 matches, including 12 hundreds. In ODIs, he has amassed 11,577 runs in 282 matches with 33 hundreds. In T20Is, the right-handed opener has aggregated 4,231 runs, including five centuries.

Rohit called time on his Test career in May last year. Having retired from T20Is in 2024, he now focuses solely on the ODI format.