By Chirag
July 25, 2026
Ravichandran Ashwin is the latest entrant to this prestigious list after being honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025.
The former Indian pacer received the Padma Shri award in 2020.
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir was honored with the Padma Shri award in 2019.
Indian ace batter Virat Kohli was honored with Padma Shri in 2017.
The former Indian skipper Mithali Raj was conferred with Padma Shri in 2015.
The former Indian aggressive opener Virendra Sehwag won the Padma Shri in 2010.
The former Indian skipper MS Dhoni was awarded Padma Shri in 2009.
Rahul Dravid was honored with Padma Shri in 2004.