Padma Awards: R Ashwin got Padma Shri, Sreejesh got Padma Bhushan, President Murmu honored them..

Today, 28 April was a special day for R Ashwin, who retired from international cricket last year. Today he has been honored with the Padma Shri award by the President of India Draupadi Murmu. Many other players including Ashwin have also been honored with the Padma Award. Hockey player R Sreejesh's name is also included in this.

On Monday, 28 April, President Draupadi Murmu honored R Ashwin with the Padma Award at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Many big stars including PM Modi were also present in this award ceremony. Ashwin has become the 40th Indian cricketer to receive this award. Earlier, this award has been given to many other players including Zaheer Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir. Gurcharan Singh was awarded this award in 2023.

Retired in 2024
Let us tell you that Ashwin is one of the greatest Indian spinners to play cricket for India. He retired from international cricket after India's Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last year. Ashwin is currently with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Sreejesh was awarded Padma Bhushan.
PR Sreejesh was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award. The hockey great, who retired from hockey last year, is considered one of the most successful players in Indian hockey history. Sreejesh played a key role in India's two consecutive Olympic medals in men's hockey.

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