BCCI Naman Awards 2026: Full Winners List, Shubman Gill & Smriti Mandhana Shine
The BCCI Naman Awards 2026, held on March 15, 2026, celebrated the outstanding performances of Indian cricketers during the 2024–25 season. India’s Test captains Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana emerged as the biggest winners of the night, receiving top honours for their exceptional contributions to international cricket.
Top Award Winners
Best International Cricketer (Men): Shubman Gill
Best International Cricketer (Women): Smriti Mandhana
Gill was honoured with the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award, marking his second win after previously receiving it in 2023. Mandhana, on the other hand, won the award for a record fifth time, continuing her dominance in women’s cricket.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Colonel C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honour awarded by the BCCI, was presented to:
Roger Binny
Rahul Dravid
Mithali Raj
These legends were recognised for their immense and lasting contributions to Indian cricket.
Other Key Award Winners
Best International Debut (Men): Harshit Rana
Best International Debut (Women): N. Sree Charani
Lala Amarnath Award (Best All-rounder – Ranji Trophy): Harsh Dubey
Domestic Cricket Recognition: Mumbai Cricket Association
In addition, the BCCI also honoured multiple Indian teams that achieved success in ICC tournaments.
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill enjoyed a remarkable year in international cricket. During India’s tour of England, he scored 754 runs in five Tests at an impressive average of 75.40, including four centuries and a highest score of 269. He also played a crucial role in India’s Champions Trophy victory, finishing the tournament with impactful performances, including an unbeaten 101 against Bangladesh.
Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana had a historic 2025 season, scoring a total of 1,703 international runs. Out of these, 1,362 runs came in ODIs, the highest ever by a female cricketer in a single calendar year. She also became the first player in women’s ODI history to score over 1,000 runs in a year, setting a new benchmark in the sport.
Complete Winners List (At a Glance)
1. Shubman Gill
2. Smriti Mandhana
3. Roger Binny
4. Rahul Dravid
5. Mithali Raj
6. Harshit Rana
7. N. Sree Charani
8. Harsh Dubey
Mumbai Cricket Association
The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 highlighted both emerging talents and legendary figures who have shaped Indian cricket. While Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana led the honours with their exceptional performances, the event also celebrated the contributions of domestic players, debutants, and cricketing icons.
