Team India’s star fast bowler Muhammad Shami has been given the Arjuna Award, the 9th Indian male cricketer to receive the coveted honour. Shami’s performance in World Cup 2023 was outstanding, with the most wickets in the tournament, 24 scalps in seven matches.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Arjuna Award to Mohammad Shami.
Today I am feeling very proud that I have been honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award by the President. I want to thank all those people who have helped me a lot to reach here and have always supported me in my ups and downs… thanks to My Coach, BCCI,team mates,my family,… pic.twitter.com/fWLGKfY5g8
— (@MdShami11) January 9, 2024
Talking to ANI, the bowler said, “This award is like a dream for me. Life goes by and people don’t win this award. I am happy that I got it. Receiving this award is like a dream come true for me as I have seen many people getting this award in my life”.
For Mohammad Shami, World Cup 2023 was nothing short of a dream come true. Shami wreaked havoc with the ball and was the highest wicket-taker in the tournament.