Rohit Sharma, Leander Paes Win Honours in GQ Sports Awards 2015
Rohit Sharma and Leander Paes were the prominent winners in the field of sports during the GQ Awards of 2015.
Rohit Sharma and Leander Paes were the big winners in the field of sports during the 2015 GQ Sports Awards ceremony in Mumbai on Monday. Rohit won the 'Sportsperson of the Year' award while Leander won the 'Legend of the Year' award. (Rohit Sharma Says Talk of Talent Has Messed Him Up)
It has been a remarkable one year for both sportsmen. Rohit achieved history when he became the only cricketer to score two double hundreds in ODIs. (This Trophy is for India: Leander Paes)
Against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens, Rohit went on to score 264, the highest-ever score in ODI cricket. He also smashed a century in the quarter-finals of the 2015 World Cup against Bangladesh in Melbourne while he was the second-highest scorer during the recent series against Sri Lanka.
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It has been a golden year for Paes as well. He won three mixed doubles Grand Slam titles with Martina Hingis and sealed his legacy as one of the best Indian tennis players.
The GQ Awards (Gentleman's Quarterly) is conducted by the GQ Magazine and it celebrates the achievements of individuals from the field of arts, sports, leisure, entertainment and several other beats. GQ launched their Indian edition in 2005.