(Watch) Mohammed Shami felicitated with Arjuna Award from the President of India.
Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami had an outstanding performance in the 2023 World Cup, earning recognition from the Government of India for his exceptional contributions. On Tuesday (January 9), during the National Sports Awards ceremony, Shami was honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award by the esteemed President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.
Despite the Men in Blue finishing as runners-up in the World Cup, Shami emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, securing an impressive total of 24 scalps. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in the Indian team’s journey to the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023.
A video shared by the BCCI captures the moment when Mohammed Shami graciously receives the Arjuna Award from the President of India, highlighting the significance of his achievements in the cricketing world.
Here is the video of Shami receiving Arjuna Award: