Updated On: 28 August, 2019 03:52 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
Indian spinner Poonam Yadav, who has put in outstanding performances for the Indian women's team, will be receiving the Arjuna Award along with men's cricketer Ravindra Jadeja.

Poonam Yadav (left) celebrates a wicket with teammates
India women's cricketer Poonam Yadav, who is all set to get the Arjuna Award said she is over the moon on achieving the prestigious honour.
Indian spinner Poonam Yadav, who has put in outstanding performances for the Indian women's team, will be receiving the Arjuna Award along with men's cricketer Ravindra Jadeja. The accolade is an honour bestowed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in order to recognise the achievement of athletes in the country.