India fast bowler Mohammed Shami was bestowed with the Arjuna Award on 9 January 2024 by the President of India Droupadi Murmu. Shami's name was recommended by the Board of Control for Cricket in India after his sensational outing in the ODI World Cup 2023.

World Cup 2023: Mohammed Shami, the ace Indian pacer on November 23 recalled the moment when Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Team India and himself. The Highest wicketkeeper of the ICC World Cup 2023 Shami, said that it means a lot when Prime Minister praises himself. Shami also mentioned that it was important