Arjun Award Honors Mohammed Shammi’s Outstanding Sporting Achievements

Mohammed Shami, the leading pacer for India, was one of the sportsmen who received the Arjuna Award on Tuesday.

I am extremely proud to have received the President’s prestigious Arjuna Award today.

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Mohammed Shami, India's leading 2015 World Cup fast bowler, secured 77 wickets.

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