Indian cricket team’s star fast bowler Mohammed Shami (Mohammed Shami) was honored with the Arjuna Award by the President of India Draupadi Murmu today on 9 January 2024.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had recommended Mohammed Shami’s name for the Arjuna Award after his stellar performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Let us tell you, Shami took 24 wickets in only 7 matches in the ODI World Cup 2023 and he was the highest wicket taker in the tournament.

President Draupadi Murmu honored Mohammad Shami with Arjuna Award.

Meanwhile, a program was organized today for this year’s sports awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where Draupadi Murmu honored the players and today was a very special day for Shami. On this occasion, Mohammed Shami’s mother also reached Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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When Shami was receiving the Arjuna Award from President Draupadi Murmu, the Indian cricketer’s mother was seen gazing at her son during the proud moment. Before the award ceremony, Shami said, “This award is a dream, life passes and people do not win this award. I am happy that I have been selected for this award.”

See that moment here –

President Droupadi Murmu presents the Arjuna Award 2023 to Mohammad Shami for his excellent performance.#NationalSportsAwards2023 @MdShami11 pic.twitter.com/m0NHOnvdG8

— Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel) January 9, 2024

Let us tell you, Mohammed Shami is currently suffering from an ankle injury, but he said that he is trying his best to make himself available for selection in the upcoming five-match Test series against England starting from January 27. .

After being honored with the Arjun Award, Shami has described this honor as the most important achievement of his life. The Indian fast bowler thanked his family for supporting him throughout his cricket journey.