The Wisden Almanack 2026 awards have been announced, and it turned out to be a huge year for Indian cricket. Out of the nine major awards, Indian players won seven, including four of the five prestigious Cricketers of the Year honors.
These awards mainly reflect performances during India’s tour of England in 2025, where several players delivered outstanding performances across formats.
Five Cricketers of the Year 2026
Here is the full list of the Wisden Five Cricketers of the Year along with their performances:
| Player | Country/Team | Key Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | India | Scored 754 runs in England series, including 269 & 161 at Edgbaston, plus centuries at Headingley and Old Trafford |
| Ravindra Jadeja | India | Scored 516 runs at avg 86, with six 50+ scores and a crucial century in Manchester |
| Rishabh Pant | India | Played aggressive innings including 134 & 118 at Headingley, plus three half-centuries despite injury |
| Mohammed Siraj | India | Took 23 wickets in series, including a match-winning five-wicket haul at The Oval |
| Haseeb Hameed | England (Nottinghamshire) | Scored 1,258 runs at avg 66 and led Nottinghamshire to County Championship title |
India clearly dominated this list with four players, showing their strong performance in English conditions.
Key Highlights from the Winners
Shubman Gill was the standout performer of the summer. His massive run tally and big scores, especially at Edgbaston, made him one of the best batters of the year.
Ravindra Jadeja proved his value as an all-rounder. His consistent batting and crucial contributions helped India compete strongly throughout the series.
Rishabh Pant impressed everyone with his fearless batting style. Even after injury, he continued scoring quickly and played match-changing innings.
Mohammed Siraj led India’s bowling attack with intensity. His wickets at crucial moments, especially at The Oval, helped India level the series.
Haseeb Hameed was the only non-Indian in the list. His leadership and consistent batting guided Nottinghamshire to a historic County Championship win.
Other Major Wisden Awards 2026
Apart from the main five awards, Wisden also announced global honors:
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Leading Men’s Cricketer in the World | Mitchell Starc |
| Leading Women’s Cricketer in the World | Deepti Sharma |
| Leading T20 Cricketer in the World | Abhishek Sharma |
These awards recognize the best performers across all formats of the game worldwide.
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Best Single Test Match Performance
Shubman Gill also received the award for the best individual Test performance.
He scored a massive 430 runs in the Edgbaston Test, leading India to a memorable victory. This performance was one of the biggest highlights of the entire season.
What These Awards Mean
The 2026 Wisden awards clearly show how strong Indian cricket has become, especially in overseas conditions like England.
Players like Gill, Jadeja, Pant, and Siraj delivered match-winning performances, while others like Deepti Sharma and Abhishek Sharma also earned global recognition.
For fans, this list highlights the players who shaped the season and are likely to dominate world cricket in the coming years.
FAQs
Q1. Who won Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2026?
Five players were named: Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, and Haseeb Hameed.
Q2. How many Indian players won Wisden awards in 2026?
Indian players won 7 out of 9 major awards.
Q3. Who was the Leading Men’s Cricketer in the World 2026?
Mitchell Starc won this award.
Q4. Who won the best Test performance award?
Shubman Gill won it for his 430-run performance at Edgbaston.
Q5. Who is the Leading T20 Cricketer in the World 2026?
Abhishek Sharma received this award.
