Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur are set to receive the prestigious Padma Shri for their significant contributions. Sharma’s leadership saw India clinch the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, while Kaur captained the historic Women’s World Cup victory on home soil. Their achievements mark a new era for Indian cricket.

The President also hailed the preparedness of the armed forces for protection of the citizens.

Their absence was noticed during breakfast checks done by authorities