BCCI Naman Awards: Shubman Gill, Smriti Mandhana Named Best International Cricketers; Rahul Dravid Honoured Too
The BCCI Naman Awards 2026, held on March 15 in New Delhi, celebrated a historic era for Indian cricket, particularly following the nation's sweep of five ICC trophies. The ceremony’s highest honours, the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, were conferred upon legendary coach Rahul Dravid and former BCCI President Roger Binny, while Mithali Raj received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Women. In the seasonal categories for 2024-25, Shubman Gill bagged the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award (Best Men's International Cricketer) for the 2nd time. Smriti Mandhana was named the Best International Cricketer (Women) for a record 5th time. Other notable winners included Harshit Rana and N. Sree Charani, who took home the Best International Debut awards. Domestic cricket was also spotlighted, with Vidarbha’s Harsh Dubey and Mumbai’s Ayush Mhatre recognized for their all-round excellence. Watch some of the best pictures from the event below.
From left, Indian women's cricket team players Jemimah Rodrigues, Arundhati Reddy and Smriti Mandhana during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
From left, Indian women's cricket team players Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh, Shafali Verma and Kranti Gaud during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Indian men's under-19 team captain Ayush Mhatre during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Indian women's national under-19 cricket team member Gongadi Trisha during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Indian women's national under-19 cricket team captain Niki Prasad during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Indian men's cricket team player Varun Chakaravarthy during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Former cricketer Jhulan Goswami during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Indian men's cricket team player Hardik Pandya during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Indian men's cricket team player Mohammed Siraj with a trophy during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
ICC Chairman Jay Shah during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Indian men's cricket team player Sanju Samson with a trophy during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Indian women's cricket team players Deepti Sharma, right, Richa Ghosh, left, and Uma Chetry during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Former cricketer Diana Edulji during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Commentator and former cricketer Anjum Chopra during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Delhi and District Cricket Association President Rohan Jaitley during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Indian women's cricket team player Harleen Deol during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Former cricketer Diana Edulji, second right, and others during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Indian men's cricket team player Mohammed Siraj, left, and Sanju Samson with a trophy during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
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