BCCI Naman Awards 2026: Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana in the Spotlight

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The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 were held in New Delhi by the Board of Control for Cricket in India to celebrate the best cricket players from the 2024–25 season. Shubman Gill won the top men’s international cricketer award for his great performances. 

Smriti Mandhana won the top women’s international cricketer award. The event celebrated achievements in international and domestic cricket and honoured legendary players who helped grow Indian cricket and inspire young cricketers.

BCCI Naman Awards 2026 Honour Women Cricket Achievers

At the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, several women cricketers were rewarded for their strong performances in the 2024–25 season. Deepti Sharma won the award for taking the highest wickets in Women’s ODIs, showing her great bowling skills. 

Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in Women’s ODIs and received another major honour. N Sree Charani was named Best International Debut in women’s cricket for her impressive start while representing India at the international level.

BCCI Naman Awards 2026 Recognise Domestic Cricket Stars

At the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, domestic cricket players were honoured for their performances in Indian tournaments. Ayush Mhatre won Best All-Rounder in Domestic Limited-Overs cricket for contributing with both bat and ball.

Harsh Dubey received the Best All-Rounder award in the Ranji Trophy. In women’s domestic cricket, Ira Jadhav was named Best Junior Women’s Domestic Cricketer, while Shafali Verma won Best Senior Women’s Domestic Cricketer for her strong performances during the season.

 BCCI Naman Awards 2026 Honour Cricket Legends for Legacy

At the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, famous cricket legends were honoured for their long contribution to Indian cricket. Roger Binny and Rahul Dravid received the Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for their important roles as players and leaders in Indian cricket. 

Mithali Raj was given the BCCI Women’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her great career and leadership in women’s cricket. These awards celebrate players who helped grow Indian cricket and inspire future generations.

BCCI Naman Awards 2026 Celebrate India’s ICC Winning Teams

At the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, special recognition was given to five Indian cricket teams that won ICC tournaments in the previous year. These teams were honoured for their historic achievements and for making the country proud on the world stage. The ceremony celebrated their hard work, teamwork, and dedication throughout the tournaments. By honouring these champions, the event highlighted India’s success in international cricket and inspired young players to dream big and work hard.

BCCI Naman Awards 2026: Full List 

Award Winner Team/State
Polly Umrigar Award: Best International Cricketer 2024–25 (Men) Shubman Gill India
Best International Cricketer 2024–25 (Women) Smriti Mandhana India
Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award Roger Binny India
Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award Rahul Dravid India
BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award for Women Mithali Raj India
Best International Debut 2024–25 (Women) N Sree Charani India
Best International Debut 2024–25 (Men) Harshit Rana India
Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Jr Domestic) 2024–25 Ira Jadhav Mumbai
Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Sr Domestic) 2024–25 Shafali Verma Haryana
Highest Wicket-Taker (U16 Vijay Merchant Trophy – Elite) Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan Madhya Pradesh
Highest Wicket-Taker (U16 Vijay Merchant Trophy – Plate) Kishan Sarkar Tripura
Highest Run Getter (U16 Vijay Merchant Trophy – Elite) Shanthanu Singh Uttar Pradesh
Highest Run Getter (U16 Vijay Merchant Trophy – Plate) Pritam Raj Bihar
Highest Wicket-Taker (U19 Cooch Behar Trophy – Elite) Hemchudeshan J Tamil Nadu
Highest Wicket-Taker (U19 Cooch Behar Trophy – Plate) Arkajit Roy Tripura
Highest Run Getter (U19 Cooch Behar Trophy – Elite) Nitya J Pandya Baroda
Highest Run Getter (U19 Cooch Behar Trophy – Plate) Ragavan Ramamoorthy Pondicherry
Highest Wicket-Taker (U23 Col. C K Nayudu Trophy – Elite) Vicky Ostwal Maharashtra
Highest Wicket-Taker (U23 Col. C K Nayudu Trophy – Plate) Dipjyoti Saikia Assam
Highest Run Getter (U23 Col. C K Nayudu Trophy – Elite) Macneil H N Karnataka
Highest Run Getter (U23 Col. C K Nayudu Trophy – Plate) R Jashwanth Shreeram Pondicherry
Highest Wicket-Taker (Ranji Trophy – Elite) Harsh Dubey Vidarbha
Highest Wicket-Taker (Ranji Trophy – Plate) Suchith J Nagaland
Highest Run Getter (Ranji Trophy – Elite) Y V Rathod Vidarbha
Highest Run Getter (Ranji Trophy – Plate) Snehal Kauthankar Goa
Lala Amarnath Award: Best All-Rounder (Domestic Limited-Overs) Ayush Mhatre Mumbai
Lala Amarnath Award: Best All-Rounder (Ranji Trophy) Harsh Dubey Vidarbha
Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments 2024–25 Mumbai Cricket Association Mumbai
Best Umpire in Domestic Cricket 2023–24 Ulhas Gandhe Vidarbha Cricket Association
Highest Wickets in One Day Internationals 2024–25 (Women) Deepti Sharma India

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Rishabh Satija is a sports writer and analyst known for his detailed cricket coverage and match analysis. He closely follows international and franchise tournaments, delivering tactical insights, match previews, and player-focused stories. Alongside cricket, he also covers chess, eSports, and other major sporting events, offering a broader sports perspective. With a strong understanding of the game, Rishabh focuses on accurate reporting, sharp analysis, and engaging storytelling from some of the biggest sporting stages worldwide.