Mohammed Shami receives Arjuna Award from President Droupadi Murmu in Delhi

Delhi: Veteran India fast bowler Mohammed Shami received the prestigious Arjuna award today in New Delhi. Shami, who was the star for India with the ball in the ODI WC last year, received the award from President Droupadi Murmu at the National Sports Awards. Dressed in maroon blazer, Shami looked happy and upbeat when he received the award. In seven matches, Shami took 24 wickets at an average of 10.70 and a strike rate of 12.20, with the best figures of 7/57. Here is the clip where you can see Shami walk up to the President to receive the award.

At the ODI WC, despite missing the first four games, Shami had three five-wicket hauls and a four-wicket haul in the tournament and also gained the best bowling figures by an Indian in WC history.

Meanwhile, Shami has spoken on the ongoing Maldives issue and showed his support towards it.

“We should promote our tourism. No matter which way the country moves forward, it is good for everyone. PM is trying to make our country move forward so we should also support it,” Shami told ANI.