President Droupadi Murmu awarded cricketer Mohammed Shami the Arjuna Award for his exceptional performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Shami, elated by the honor, noted its significance and expressed determination to recover from injury for the upcoming Test series against England, focusing on his team responsibilities.
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00:00 At Rashtrapati Bhawan, President Draupadi Murmu conferred the esteemed Arjun Award upon
00:10 cricketer Mohammad Shami for his stellar performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
00:17 Shami, acclaimed for his extraordinary display, received the honour on 9th January 2024, emphasising
00:23 his dedication and excellence in the cricket sport.
00:27 President Murmu presented the award to Shami in a ceremonious event filled with applause.
00:32 Shami visibly moved, expressed his elation, highlighting the award as a lifelong dream
00:37 come true, symbolising immense joy and pride.
00:40 For the unaware to be eligible for the Arjun Award, a sportsperson must display a first
00:45 consistent outstanding performance in international as well as national events for at least four
00:50 years, and second qualities of a sportsmanship leadership and a strong sense of discipline.
00:56 Shami did both.
00:57 However, Shami's phenomenal success in the ODI World Cup 2023 sealed the deal for him.
01:03 He emerged as the tournament's top wicket-taker with 24 scabs from seven matches.
01:08 He contributed significantly to India's campaign.
01:12 Mohammad Shami was one of the best-performing bowlers for India in the 2023 World Cup campaign.
01:18 He sold eight to seven wickets in the semi-finals between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede
01:22 Stadium in Mumbai.
01:24 Despite a post-tournament injury, Shami is now hopeful for a swift comeback, currently
01:29 undergoing rehabilitation.
01:31 He aspires to regain fitness for the upcoming Test series against England, showcasing unwavering
01:36 determination.
01:37 It is also likely that he will be playing for the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024.
01:42 Looking forward, Shami has emphasised focusing on his role within the team, expressing confidence
01:47 that consistent dedication and fitness will naturally yield positive results.
01:52 His journey from World Cup triumph to his injury and now recovery reflects his resilience
01:56 and commitment to cricket's future challenges.
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