Harmanpreet Kaur Receives Padma Shri for Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cricket

The Padma Awards were conferred at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, where several distinguished personalities from across the country were honoured for their contributions in different fields. According to this year’s list, a total of five individuals are being awarded the Padma Vibhushan, 13 personalities the Padma Bhushan, and 113 people the Padma Shri. Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, was honoured with the Padma Shri award by Droupadi Murmu for her remarkable achievements and leadership in Indian cricket. Harmanpreet Kaur has played a significant role in taking Indian women’s cricket to new heights. She received the prestigious civilian honour in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the sport and her successful leadership of the national team. The year 2025 proved to be especially memorable in her cricketing career, as she played a crucial role in leading the Indian women’s team to a World Cup victory, bringing pride and recognition to the country on the global stage. The Padma Awards are among India’s highest civilian honours and are presented annually to individuals for exceptional service and achievements in various fields, including sports, arts, literature, science, and public affairs.