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Mohammed Shami has been nominated for the prestigious Arjuna Award, a recognition of his exceptional contributions during the recent ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Despite not being in the original list of nominees, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) requested Shami’s inclusion, considering his remarkable achievements on the cricket field.
Shami’s stellar campaign in the 2023 ODI World Cup saw him emerge as the highest wicket-taker, securing an impressive total of 24 wickets in just seven matches. This extraordinary feat placed him at the forefront of the tournament’s bowling statistics, showcasing his prowess and impact on the pitch.
Having made his World Cup debut in 2015, Shami has consistently delivered noteworthy performances in subsequent editions. In 2019, he played a crucial role in India’s campaign, picking up 14 wickets in just four games. The pacer’s recent exploits have solidified his status as a key asset in the Indian cricket team.
The list includes cricket maestro Mohammed Shami, blind cricket star Ajay Reddy, archers Ojas Pravin Deotale and Aditi Gopichand Swami, para-archer Sheetal Devi, athletes Parul Chaudhary and M Sreeshankar, boxer Mohd Hussamuddin, chess grandmaster R Vaishali, equestrians Divyakriti Singh and Anush Agarwalla, golfer Diksha Dagar, hockey players Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Sushila Chanu, lawn ball player Pinky, shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, wrestler Antim Panghal, and table tennis talent Ayhika Mukherjee.
