The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 will celebrate the best performers in Indian cricket. The ceremony will honour top international players, domestic stars and legendary figures who contributed greatly to the game.
This year’s awards include major honours for Shubman Gill, Smriti Mandhana and Rahul Dravid. The event also recognises young players who performed well in domestic tournaments across different age groups.
Lifetime Achievement Awards
The Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honour given by the BCCI. It recognises individuals who have made long and valuable contributions to Indian cricket.
Three legendary figures will receive this honour in 2026.
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement | Roger Binny |
| Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement | Rahul Dravid |
| BCCI Lifetime Achievement (Women) | Mithali Raj |
Roger Binny
Roger Binny was part of India’s historic 1983 World Cup winning team and finished as the highest wicket-taker in that tournament. He played 27 Tests and 72 ODIs for India. After retirement he worked as a coach and selector and also served as BCCI president.
Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid is considered one of India’s greatest batsmen. During his international career he scored more than 24,000 runs and took over 400 catches in 509 matches. After retirement he worked as a coach and guided India to the T20 World Cup title in 2024.
Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj is one of the most important figures in women’s cricket. She played 333 international matches and became the first Indian woman cricketer to score more than 10,000 international runs. She also led India to two Women’s World Cup finals.
Major International Awards
Some of the biggest individual honours at the ceremony went to top Indian performers in international cricket.
| Award | Winner | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Polly Umrigar Award – Best International Cricketer (Men) | Shubman Gill | 1565 runs in 25 matches |
| Best International Cricketer (Women) | Smriti Mandhana | 1800 runs in 36 matches |
| Highest ODI Runs (Women) | Smriti Mandhana | 1311 runs in 24 matches |
| Highest ODI Wickets (Women) | Deepti Sharma | 37 wickets in 24 matches |
| Best International Debut (Men) | Harshit Rana | Wickets in Test, ODI and T20I debut |
| Best International Debut (Women) | N Sree Charani | 4/12 vs England |
Domestic Cricket Awards
The BCCI also recognised standout performers from India’s domestic cricket tournaments.
Women’s Domestic Awards
| Award | Winner | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy – Best Woman Cricketer (Junior Domestic) | Ira Jadhav | 500 runs in U19 One Day Trophy |
| Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy – Best Woman Cricketer (Senior Domestic) | Shafali Verma | 527 runs and 8 wickets |
Under-16 Awards (Vijay Merchant Trophy)
| Award | Winner | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Wicket-taker (Elite) | Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan | 37 wickets |
| Highest Wicket-taker (Plate) | Kishan Sarkar | 32 wickets |
| Highest Run-getter (Elite) | Shanthanu Singh | 947 runs |
| Highest Run-getter (Plate) | Pritam Raj | 491 runs |
Under-19 Awards (Cooch Behar Trophy)
| Award | Winner | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Wicket-taker (Elite) | Hemchudeshan J | 47 wickets |
| Highest Wicket-taker (Plate) | Arkajit Roy | 38 wickets |
| Highest Run-getter (Elite) | Nitya J Pandya | 881 runs |
| Highest Run-getter (Plate) | Ragavan Ramamoorthy | 782 runs |
Under-23 Awards (Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy)
| Award | Winner | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Wicket-taker (Elite) | Vicky Ostwal | 69 wickets |
| Highest Run-getter (Elite) | Macneil H N | 1037 runs |
| Highest Run-getter (Plate) | R Jashwanth Shreeram | 761 runs |
Ranji Trophy Awards
| Award | Winner | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Wicket-taker (Elite) | Harsh Dubey | 69 wickets |
| Highest Wicket-taker (Plate) | Suchith J | 43 wickets |
| Highest Run-getter (Elite) | Y V Rathod | 960 runs |
| Highest Run-getter (Plate) | Snehal Kauthankar | 949 runs |
All-round Performance Awards
| Award | Winner | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Lala Amarnath Award – Best All-rounder (Limited Overs Domestic) | Ayush Mhatre | 458 runs and 7 wickets |
| Lala Amarnath Award – Best All-rounder (Ranji Trophy) | Harsh Dubey | 476 runs and 69 wickets |
Best Umpire Award
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Umpire in Domestic Cricket | Ulhas Gandhe |
The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 recognise players across international and domestic cricket. Stars like Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were rewarded for outstanding international performances, while Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny and Mithali Raj were honoured for their long service to Indian cricket.
The awards also highlight the depth of talent coming through India’s domestic system, with young players across U16, U19 and U23 tournaments receiving recognition for their performances.
