The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 were celebrated the achievements and contributions of Indian cricket with grand ceremony held in New Delhi on March 15 2026. This awards recognized for the outstanding performances in international cricket, domestic tournaments and lifetime contributions to the game. Shubman Gill received the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men), while Smriti Mandhana won the award for the women category. Several legendary figures like the Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid and Mithali Raj were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
BCCI Naman Awards 2026
The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 is one of the most prestigious recognition in Indian cricket.
These awards are presented annually by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to honor exceptional achievements and long term contributions in the sport.
This ceremony acknowledges players from international and domestic cricket as well as administrators, umpires and emerging talents.
Shubman Gill Wins Polly Umrigar Award at BCCI Naman Awards 2026
One of the main highlights of the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 was Shubman Gill receiving the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men).
This marks the second time Gill has won this prestigious honor recognizing his consistent performances for India in international cricket.
For the women’s side Smriti Mandhana received the award for Best International Cricketer (Women) for the fifth time.
Which shows for further strengthen her position as one of the leading figures in women’s cricket.
Both players were honored for their remarkable contributions to India’s success in international matches.
Lifetime Achievement Awards at BCCI Naman Awards 2026
The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 also honored legendary figures also. Whose contributions are to the Indian cricket have shaped the sport over decades.
These lifetime honors recognize players who have made exceptional contributions both on and off the field.
Former India captain Rahul Dravid and Winning Coach of India’s T20 World Cup 2024 and U-19 World Cup.
Former BCCI President & Winner and Highest Wicket Tacker of 1983 World Cup Roger Binny received the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
which is the highest individual honour presented by the BCCI.
Meanwhile former India women’s captain Mithali Raj received the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award for Women which is celebrating her remarkable international career.
Domestic Cricket Stars Recognised at BCCI Naman Awards 2026
The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 also recognised outstanding performances in India’s domestic cricket competitions.
These awards highlight the emerging talent and consistent performers across various domestic tournaments.
Ayush Mhatre of Mumbai won the Lala Amarnath Award for Best All Rounder in Domestic Limited Overs Cricket.
Harsh Dubey of Vidarbha received the same award for his performance in the Ranji Trophy.
Women’s Cricket Performers Honoured at BCCI Naman Awards 2026
Women’s cricket also received significant recognition during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 ceremony.
Several players were honoured for their impressive performances in domestic and international competitions.
Ira Jadhav of Mumbai received the Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy for Best Junior Woman Cricketer.
Shafali Verma of Haryana won the award for Best Senior Woman Cricketer in domestic cricket.
Deepti Sharma was recognized for recording the highest number of wickets in Women’s ODIs during the season.
BCCI Naman Awards 2026 Full List Winners
Major International Awards
- Polly Umrigar Award – Best International Cricketer (Men): Shubman Gill
- Best International Cricketer (Women): Smriti Mandhana
- Best International Debut (Men): Harshit Rana
- Best International Debut (Women): N Sree Charani
Lifetime Achievement Honours
Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
- Roger Binny
- Rahul Dravid
BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award (Women)
- Mithali Raj
Domestic Cricket Awards
All Rounder Awards
- Best All Rounder – Domestic Limited Overs: Ayush Mhatre (Mumbai)
- Best All Rounder – Ranji Trophy: Harsh Dubey (Vidarbha)
Ranji Trophy Performances
- Highest Wickets (Elite): Harsh Dubey (Vidarbha)
- Highest Wickets (Plate): Suchith J (Nagaland)
- Highest Runs (Elite): Y V Rathod (Vidarbha)
- Highest Runs (Plate): Snehal Kauthankar (Goa)
Junior & Age Group Awards
U23 Col. C. K. Nayudu Trophy
- Highest Wickets (Elite): Vicky Ostwal (Maharashtra)
- Highest Wickets (Plate): Dipjyoti Saikia (Assam)
- Highest Runs (Elite): Macneil H N (Karnataka)
- Highest Runs (Plate): R Jashwanth Shreeram (Pondicherry)
U19 Cooch Behar Trophy
- Highest Wickets (Elite): Hemchudeshan J (Tamil Nadu)
- Highest Wickets (Plate): Arkajit Roy (Tripura)
- Highest Runs (Elite): Nitya J Pandya (Baroda)
- Highest Runs (Plate): Ragavan Ramamoorthy (Pondicherry)
U16 Vijay Merchant Trophy
- Highest Wickets (Elite): Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (Madhya Pradesh)
- Highest Wickets (Plate): Kishan Sarkar (Tripura)
- Highest Runs (Elite): Shanthanu Singh (Uttar Pradesh)
- Highest Runs (Plate): Pritam Raj (Bihar)
Women’s Domestic Cricket
- Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy – Best Woman Cricketer (Jr Domestic): Ira Jadhav (Mumbai)
- Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy – Best Woman Cricketer (Sr Domestic): Shafali Verma (Haryana)
Women’s International Performance
- Highest Wickets in Women’s ODI: Deepti Sharma
- Highest Runs in Women’s ODI: Smriti Mandhana
Other Honours
- Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments: Mumbai Cricket Association
- Best Umpire in Domestic Cricket: Ulhas Gandhe
Question
Q. Who won the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Virat Kohli
C. Shubman Gill
D. KL Rahul
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