New Delhi,apr 28
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Shri award to Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin for his outstanding contributions to the field of sports. The ceremony was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where distinguished individuals from various fields were honoured for their service to the nation.The official X handle of the President of India posted,” President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Shri in the field of Sports to Shri Ravichandran Ashwin. He is among the best Indian cricketers. He has been honoured with many awards and recognitions including Arjuna award and ICC Cricketer of the Year.”Ravichandran Ashwin is widely regarded as one of India’s finest cricketers. Over the course of his career, he has established himself as a key player for the Indian cricket team, known for his exceptional skills as an all-rounder.The Padma Shri is one of the highest civilian honours in India, awarded for distinguished service in various fields such as arts, education, industry, literature, science, sports, medicine, social service, and public affairs. Ashwin’s recognition with the Padma Shri reflects his significant contributions to Indian cricket and his continued impact on the sport. Ashwin has been one of the illustrious spinners in the world of cricket. He announced his retirement after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.He is the 13th-highest wicket-taker for India in the format. Across all formats, Ashwin took 765 wickets in 287 matches, making him India’s second-highest wicket-taker after Anil Kumble (953 wickets). Ashwin was also a key member of the Indian teams that won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
