The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 celebrated some of the biggest achievements in Indian cricket, honouring players, officials, and legends for their performances and contributions to the game. The ceremony recognised outstanding international performances as well as top performers from domestic cricket.
Among the major winners, Shubman Gill received the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) after a remarkable year with the Indian team. In women’s cricket, Smriti Mandhana was one of the biggest stars of the evening, winning multiple honours for her outstanding performances with the bat.
The ceremony also celebrated the careers of three legends who received the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. Former India coach Rahul Dravid, World Cup hero Roger Binny, and women’s cricket pioneer Mithali Raj were recognised for their long-standing contributions to Indian cricket.
Lifetime Achievement Honours at Naman Awards 2026
The highest recognition of the evening was the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, given to individuals who have made a lasting impact on Indian cricket.
Roger Binny played a crucial role in India’s historic 1983 World Cup victory, finishing as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker. After retiring, he served Indian cricket as a coach, selector, and BCCI administrator.
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Rahul Dravid – BCCI lifetime achievement award
Shubman Gill – Cricketer of the year
Ayush Mhatre – Lala Amarnath Award
Mithali Raj – BCCI lifetime achievement award
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Rahul Dravid, widely respected as one of India’s finest batters, scored over 24,000 international runs during his playing career. After retirement, he helped shape the next generation of Indian players and later guided the national team to the T20 World Cup title in 2024 as head coach.
Mithali Raj, a legendary figure in women’s cricket, played 333 international matches and became the first Indian woman to cross 10,000 international runs. Under her leadership, India reached two Women’s World Cup finals and she inspired a new era for women’s cricket in the country.
Major International Awards
The ceremony also recognised the best performers in international cricket.
| Award | Winner | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Polly Umrigar Award – Best International Cricketer (Men) | Shubman Gill | 1565 runs in 25 matches |
| Best International Cricketer (Women) | Smriti Mandhana | 1800 runs in 36 matches |
| Highest ODI Runs (Women) | Smriti Mandhana | 1311 runs in 24 matches |
| Highest ODI Wickets (Women) | Deepti Sharma | 37 wickets in 24 matches |
| Best International Debut (Men) | Harshit Rana | Wickets on Test, ODI & T20I debut |
| Best International Debut (Women) | N Sree Charani | 4/12 vs England |
Domestic Cricket Awards Winners
Domestic cricket performers from different age groups and tournaments were also honoured during the ceremony.
| Award | Winner | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Woman Cricketer (Jr Domestic) | Ira Jadhav (Mumbai) | 500 runs in U19 One Day Trophy |
| Best Woman Cricketer (Sr Domestic) | Shafali Verma (Haryana) | 527 runs & 8 wickets |
| Ranji Trophy Highest Wickets (Elite) | Harsh Dubey (Vidarbha) | 69 wickets in 10 matches |
| Ranji Trophy Highest Runs (Elite) | Y V Rathod (Vidarbha) | 960 runs |
| Ranji Trophy Highest Runs (Plate) | Snehal Kauthankar (Goa) | 949 runs |
| Ranji Trophy Highest Wickets (Plate) | Suchith J (Nagaland) | 43 wickets |
Under-Age Category Award Winners
Young domestic players also received recognition for their impressive performances in junior tournaments.
| Tournament | Award | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Vijay Merchant Trophy (U16 Elite) | Highest Wickets | Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan |
| Vijay Merchant Trophy (U16 Elite) | Highest Runs | Shanthanu Singh |
| Vijay Merchant Trophy (U16 Plate) | Highest Wickets | Kishan Sarkar |
| Vijay Merchant Trophy (U16 Plate) | Highest Runs | Pritam Raj |
| Cooch Behar Trophy (U19 Elite) | Highest Wickets | Hemchudeshan J |
| Cooch Behar Trophy (U19 Elite) | Highest Runs | Nitya J Pandya |
| Cooch Behar Trophy (U19 Plate) | Highest Wickets | Arkajit Roy |
| Cooch Behar Trophy (U19 Plate) | Highest Runs | Ragavan Ramamoorthy |
All-Round Performance Awards
| Award | Winner | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Lala Amarnath Award – Best All-rounder (Limited Overs) | Ayush Mhatre | 458 runs & 7 wickets |
| Lala Amarnath Award – Best All-rounder (Ranji Trophy) | Harsh Dubey | 476 runs & 69 wickets |
| Best Domestic Umpire | Ulhas Gandhe | — |
Celebration of Indian Cricket
The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 highlighted the depth of Indian cricket across international and domestic levels. From established stars like Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana to emerging young talents in junior tournaments, the awards reflected the growing strength of Indian cricket.
The ceremony also served as a tribute to legends such as Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, and Mithali Raj, whose contributions continue to shape the future of the sport.
As Indian cricket moves forward, the Naman Awards remain an important platform to recognise excellence, inspire young players, and celebrate the achievements of the cricketing community.
