New Delhi: Hitman Rohit Sharma on Thursday (August 27) expressed about the feelings after being honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, one of the highest sporting honours of the country. The right-handed opener also said that it is a privilege for him to join the group of Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli, who all have received the same award.
In a video uploaded on the BCCI twitter handle, Rohit said, “It feels great to be receiving the highest sporting honour. I am so, so happy and privileged to receive this award. I would like to thank the Sports Minister and the BCCI for acknowledging and recommending my name. I promise to keep working hard and continue to bring laurels to my country.”
I am very happy and feel privileged to receive this honour. I promise to keep working hard. Fans are my support system & I am sure they will keep backing us: @ImRo45 on his Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, India’s highest sporting honour. pic.twitter.com/30d6vb6WMz
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 27, 2020
“It’s a wonderful group to be a part of – all these three names mentioned (Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli) who have done wonders to our country and brought so much joy to the country. And joining this list is a great honour. I am very happy about it,” the Mumbaikar added.
“To be recognised for anything you do for your country is a big motivating factor and I will always strive to bring happiness and joy to our country. To my fans, my support system and my family – thank you very much. This would not have been possible without you. Keep supporting and keep getting behind the team. Thank you very much,” he said.
Rohit will be seen in action for Mumbai Indians in the upcoming 13th edition of the Indian Premier League which is all set to begin from September 19 in the UAE.
