Mumbai, March 14 (NationPress) The Board of Control for Cricket in India is set to honor exceptional achievements within Indian cricket at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, taking place on March 15 in New Delhi. This annual event celebrates excellence across international, domestic, and age-group cricket while acknowledging individuals who have significantly contributed to the sport in India.

Renowned former players Roger Binny and Rahul Dravid will be awarded the prestigious Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for their unwavering dedication to Indian cricket. Additionally, former captain of the Indian women's team, Mithali Raj, will receive the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award for Women, highlighting her pivotal role in advancing women's cricket in the nation.

Binny's recognition stems from his remarkable contributions as a player during India's historic 1983 Cricket World Cup victory, where he emerged as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker. His later roles as a coach, selector, and president of the BCCI also underscore his lasting impact. Dravid is being honored for his illustrious playing career, where he amassed over 24,000 international runs, as well as his influential mentorship, including guiding India to triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.

Among the other honorees, Shubman Gill, India’s Test and ODI captain, will be presented with the Polly Umrigar Award for the 2024–25 season, while Smriti Mandhana will receive the Best International Cricketer (Women) award for the fifth consecutive time.

Additionally, Shafali Verma and Ayush Mhatre, the recent U-19 World Cup-winning captain, will be recognized for their outstanding performances in the 2024–25 domestic season. The Mumbai Cricket Association will be acknowledged for their exceptional performance in BCCI domestic tournaments.

A key highlight of the ceremony will be the recognition of five Indian teams that recently claimed ICC titles, including victories in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, and both men's and women's ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup events, showcasing a remarkable era of success for Indian cricket.

Complete list of award recipients:

Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer in 2024-25 - Men - Shubman Gill

Best International Cricketer in 2024-25 - Women - Smriti Mandhana

Highest Wickets in One Day Internationals - 2024-25 - Women - Deepti Sharma

Highest Run Getter in One Day Internationals - 2024-25 - Women - Smriti Mandhana

Best International Debut in 2024-25 - Women - N Sree Charani

Best International Debut in 2024-25 - Men - Harshit Rana

Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments of 2024-25 - Mumbai Cricket Association

Best Umpire In Domestic Cricket in 2023-24 - Ulhas Gandhe

Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Wicket-Taker In The Ranji Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Harsh Dubey (Vidarbha)

Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Wicket-Taker In The Ranji Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Suchith J (Nagaland)

Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Run Getter In The Ranji Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Yash Rathod (Vidarbha)

Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Run Getter In The Ranji Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Snehal Kauthankar (Goa)

Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder In Domestic Limited-Overs Competitions, 2024-25 - Ayush Mhatre (Mumbai)

Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder in the Ranji Trophy, 2024-25 - Harsh Dubey (Vidarbha)

Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Jr Domestic) of 2024-25 - Ira Jadhav (Mumbai)

Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Sr Domestic) of 2024-25 - Shafali Verma (Haryana)

Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (Madhya Pradesh)

Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Kishan Sarkar (Tripura)

Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Shanthanu Singh (Uttar Pradesh)

Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Pritam Raj (Bihar)

M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Hemchudeshan J (Tamil Nadu)

M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Arkajit Roy (Tripura)

M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Nitya J Pandya (Baroda)

M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Ragavan Ramamoorthy (Pondicherry)

M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Vicky Ostwal (Maharashtra)

M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Dipjyoti Saikia (Assam)

M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Macneil H N (Karnataka)

M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - R Jashwanth Shreeram (Pondicherry)