Moga, Jan. 27 -- India women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur's father, Harmander Singh Bhullar, expressed his happiness after her name was announced to be honoured with the prestigious Padma Shree Award.

Speaking to ANI, Harmanpreet's father said, " The Indian captain made the entire nation proud. "We are extremely happy and proud that she is receiving this award... She made Moga, Punjab and the entire nation proud..."

Harmanpreet Kaur-led women's side scripted history, lifting their first-ever ICC women's title in 2025 after winning the ODI World Cup at home.

In Test cricket, Harmanpreet has made 200 runs in six matches and nine innings, including one half-century.

In ODIs, the right-handed batter amassed 4409 runs in 161 matches and 140 ...