From Mohammed Shami To Salim Durani: List Of Cricketers Who Won Arjuna Award From 1961 To 2023 - In Pics

The Arjuna Award, India's second-highest sporting honour, recognizes exceptional achievements in cricket. Since its inception, 58 cricketers, including 12 women, have been honoured. Let's delve into the fascinating journey of some iconic winners.

In 1961, Salim Durani became the first Indian cricketer to receive the Arjuna Award. Known for his hard-hitting prowess, Durani played a pivotal role in India's success against England in 1961–62. His legacy continues to inspire aspiring cricketers.

Shantha Rangaswamy, in 1976, became the first woman cricketer to be honoured with the Arjuna Award. Her leadership guided India to its first-ever Test win in 1976. Rangaswamy's contributions echo in the corridors of women's cricket history.

In 1977-78, Gundappa Viswanath received the Arjuna Award, showcasing his brilliance against a formidable West Indies side. His unbeaten 97 against a fearsome bowling attack is etched in cricket folklore, earning him a well-deserved accolade.

Azharuddin's elegant style graced the cricket field. Despite off-field controversies, his on-field brilliance earned him the Arjuna Award. His unparalleled feat of scoring three centuries in his first three Tests remains unmatched.

Mithali Raj, a beacon of Indian women's cricket, received the Arjuna Award in 2003. Her stellar leadership and remarkable debut century against Ireland in 2002 marked the beginning of a legendary career.

In 2021, Shikhar Dhawan was honoured with the Arjuna Award for his outstanding contributions, particularly in white-ball cricket. His captaincy debut and consistent performances in franchise cricket showcase his prowess on the field.

The latest addition to the Arjuna Awardees is Mohammed Shami. His stellar performance in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, finishing as the leading wicket-taker, earned him the prestigious award. Shami's lethal bowling continues to shine.

1961 - Salim Durani

1964 - Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

1965 - Vijay Manjrekar

1966 - Chandu Borde

1967 - Ajit Wadekar

1968 - Erapalli Anantharao Srinivas

1969 - Bishan Singh Bedi

1970 - Dilip Sardesai

1971 - Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan

1972 - Bhagwat Subramanya Chandrasekhar and Eknath Solkar

1975 - Sunil Gavaskar

1976 - Shantha Rangaswamy

1977-78 - Gundappa Viswanath

1979-80 - Kapil Dev

1980-81 - Chetan Chauhan and Syed Kirmani

1981 - Dilip Vengsarkar

1982 - Mohinder Amarnath

1983 - Diana Edulji

1984 - Ravi Shastri

1985 - Shubhangi Kulkarni

1986 - Sandhya Agarwal and Mohammad Azharuddin

1989 - Madan Lal

1993 - Manoj Prabhakar and Kiran More

1994 - Sachin Tendulkar

1995 - Anil Kumble

1996 - Javagal Srinath

1997 - Sourav Ganguly and Ajay Jadeja

1998 - Rahul Dravid and Nayan Mongia

2000 - Venkatesh Prasad

2001 - VVS Laxman

2002 - Virender Sehwag

2003 - Mithali Raj and Harbhajan Singh

2005 - Anju Jain

2006 - Anjum Chopra

2009 - Gautam Gambhir

2010 - Jhulan Goswami

2011 - Zaheer Khan

2012 - Yuvraj Singh

2013 - Virat Kohli

2014 - Ravichandran Ashwin

2015 - Rohit Sharma

2016 - Ajinkya Rahane

2017 - Harmanpreet Kaur and Cheteshwar Pujara

2018 - Smriti Mandhana

2019 - Ravindra Jadeja and Poonam Yadav

2020 - Deepti Sharma and Ishant Sharma

2021 - Shikhar Dhawan

2023 - Mohammed Shami