June 23 needs to be rechristened as Rohit Sharma Diwas. 19 years ago, a 20-year-old made his ODI debut. A couple of T20 World Cup titles later, with three ODI double-centuries and a host of other records under his belt, and still going strong, he’s a certified legend. His fans call him Hitman. The nation will call him Padma Shri. 🥹

From making his ODI debut 19 years ago to being honoured with the Padma Shri today, June 23 will forever be Rohit Sharma’s day 💙
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— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 23, 2026

President Smt. Droupadi Murmu honoured Rohit Sharma for his exceptional contributions in the field of sport. Over the last two decades, he has redefined white-ball batting at the top of the order, piling on daddy hundreds and playing a trendsetter in the T20 game with his havoc-inflicting avatar at the top.

A fitting honour for a legend of the game 💙

Congratulations, Rohit Sharma, on receiving the prestigious Padma Shri! 👏 pic.twitter.com/fEWglurUTF

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 23, 2026

You deserve all the praise, RO! Congratulations on being conferred the Padma Shri! 💙