India’s star pacer Ishant Sharma has received the Arjuna Award for his excellent service to the sports. After being adjudged with the prestigious award, Ishant has expressed his gratitude to his supports on social media.
Taking the micro-blogging site, Ishant Sharma wrote that he has always been striving to give his 100% when playing for India. He wants to continue taking his country to great heights for the coming years if his body supports him.
“Every step I took to improve my game was aimed at taking India’s name to a higher level. Till the time my body allows I will continue to do so and by God’s grace after that as well,” Ishant Sharma wrote.
Extremely grateful and honoured to receive the #ArjunaAward! Congratulations to fellow awardees for the same! Thanks for constant support and love from all of you!🇮🇳🙏 pic.twitter.com/dLh5WnjnEo
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) August 29, 2020
Ishant, who has played 97 Tests, 80 ODIs and 14 T20Is for India, is one of the 27 sportspersons who have been honored with the Arjuna Award this year. He, however, could not attend the online ceremony due to his IPL commitments.
Ishant is with his Delhi Capitals teammates for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is slated to start from September 19. Besides Ishant, limited-overs teams vice-captain Rohit Sharma has conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the country’s highest sporting honor, while women’s team all-rounder Deepti Sharma won the Arjuna. Ishant also congratulated the fellow award winners.
