Ravi Shastri, Farokh Engineer Receive Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Awards
Former India captain and head coach Ravi Shastri expressed his gratitude on January 21, 2024 for being awarded the prestigious Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at a glittering ceremony organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The ceremony also saw other cricketing stalwarts, such as Farokh Engineer, being honored for their contributions to the sport.
In an emotional acceptance speech, Shastri shared his sentiments on receiving the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. He acknowledged the BCCI as his guardian throughout his four-decade-long cricketing journey, highlighting the board’s role in shaping his career from a young age. Shastri expressed his appreciation for the growth of the BCCI as a powerhouse in world cricket and emphasized how it has benefited generations of players.
Jasprit Bumrah, one of the key players in India’s recent cricket success, was awarded the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer – Men. Shubman Gill received the Polly Umrigar Best Men’s International Cricketer of the Year award for his outstanding performance in the 2022-23 season. The awards ceremony also recognized Mohammed Shami for his excellence in international cricket.
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was honored with the award for the Best International Debut during the 2022-23 season, following his remarkable innings of 171 against the West Indies. The recognition highlights the promising future of Indian cricket with the emergence of talented players like Jaiswal.
Spinner Deepti Sharma was named the International Women’s Cricketer of the Year for the 2022-23 season. Her stellar bowling performance played a crucial role in India’s recent victory over England in the one-off Test, where she took nine wickets for 39 runs and contributed with a crucial fifty.
The BCCI Sports Awards covered a wide array of categories, acknowledging outstanding performances across various formats of the game. Notable awards included the Polly Umrigar Award, Dilip Sardesai Award, and the Lala Amarnath Award, recognizing the best performers in domestic and international cricket.
1. Who received the International Women’s Cricketer of the Year award for the 2022-23 season?
2. Which cricketer received the Polly Umrigar Best Men’s International Cricketer of the Year award for the 2022-23 season?
3. Who was awarded the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the Naman Awards ceremony in Hyderabad?
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