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BCCI Naman Awards Winners List: An evening studded with the stars of Indian cricket is now just around the corner. The BCCI is set to host its annual Naman Awards in Delhi this Sunday. This ceremony not only celebrates the achievements of current players but also honors the legends who have strengthened the foundation of Indian cricket.
Let's take a look at the names expected to dominate this year's awards.
What are the BCCI Naman Awards?
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The Naman Awards is an annual felicitation ceremony organized by the BCCI. It honors players who have delivered outstanding performances in international, domestic, and age-group cricket during the previous season (2024-25). It is considered one of the most prestigious awards for Indian cricketers.
CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award: Honors for Cricket Legends
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The biggest highlight of this year's event will be the felicitation of three cricketing greats. The BCCI has confirmed that these individuals will be conferred with the highest honors for their unparalleled contributions to Indian cricket:
- Roger Binny and Rahul Dravid: These two legends will be conferred with the 'Colonel C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.' Under Rahul Dravid's guidance, the Indian team has scaled new heights, while Roger Binny has served the sport both as a player and as an administrator.
- Mithali Raj: Dubbed the 'Lady Sachin' of women's cricket, Mithali Raj will receive the 'BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award for Women.' Mithali's contribution in bringing global recognition to women's cricket in India has been historic.
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Shubman Gill: Cricketer of the Year
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The year 2025 has been an emotional roller-coaster ride for Shubman Gill.
Despite being left out of the squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup and losing the vice-captaincy, Gill has maintained his dominance in the Test and ODI formats.- Polly Umrigar Award: Gill has been named the 'Best International Cricketer (Men)' for the 2024-25 season. This marks his second Polly Umrigar Award.
- A Message of Comeback: Although his poor form in T20s saw him fall behind Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson in the pecking order, the mountain of runs he has amassed in Tests and ODIs has brought him to the doorstep of being named 'Cricketer of the Year'.
Smriti Mandhana and T20 World Cup 2026 Champions to be Honored
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The list of awardees features several other prominent names:
- Smriti Mandhana: Smriti Mandhana continues to reign supreme in women's cricket. She is set to receive the 'Best International Cricketer (Women)' award for the fifth time in her career.
- World Champion Team India: The ceremony will also feature a special felicitation for the Indian team that won the 2026 T20 World Cup, making India world champions for the third time.
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