The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the winners of the prestigious Naman Awards ahead of the ceremony scheduled for Sunday, March 15. The annual awards celebrate outstanding performances and long-standing contributions to Indian cricket across international, domestic, and junior levels. This year’s list features legendary figures such as Rahul Dravid and Roger Binny being honoured with the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, while current India captain Shubman Gill headlines the international honours.

Rahul Dravid and Roger Binny honoured with lifetime achievement award

Two stalwarts of Indian cricket, Dravid and Binny, will be presented with the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for their immense contribution to the game.

Dravid’s legacy stretches far beyond his glittering playing career. Known for his impeccable technique and composure at the crease, he amassed more than 24,000 international runs and established himself as one of India’s greatest Test batters. After retirement, Dravid played a crucial role in shaping the next generation of Indian cricketers. As the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy, he mentored several young players who later became mainstays of the national side. He also guided India’s Under-19 team to the ICC U19 World Cup title in 2018. Later, as the head coach of the senior men’s team, Dravid oversaw a historic moment in 2024 when India ended a long ICC trophy drought by lifting the T20 World Cup in Barbados.

Meanwhile, Binny’s contribution dates back to India’s historic 1983 World Cup triumph. The former all-rounder was the leading wicket-taker in that tournament and played a key role in helping India secure its maiden World Cup title. Binny was also part of the Indian side that won the 1985 World Championship of Cricket. After his playing days, he served as the 36th President of the BCCI from 2022 to 2025.

Mithali Raj recognised for transforming women’s cricket

Former India captain Mithali Raj will receive the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award for Women. Widely regarded as one of the greatest batters in women’s cricket, Mithali holds the record for the most runs in women’s One-Day Internationals with 7805 runs at an impressive average of 50.68.

Her influence extends beyond statistics. Mithali played a pivotal role in raising the profile of women’s cricket in India and inspired an entire generation of young players to pursue the sport professionally.

Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana headline international honours

India’s Test and ODI captain Gill will receive the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for the Best International Cricketer (Men) for the 2024-25 season. This marks the second time Gill has earned the honour, reflecting his growing stature as one of India’s leading batters.

Among women cricketers, Smriti Mandhana has once again been recognised for her consistency and brilliance with the bat. She will receive the Best International Cricketer (Women) award for the fifth time in her career. Mandhana also topped the charts as the highest run-scorer in women’s ODIs during the 2024-25 season.

Other international honours include Deepti Sharma being named the highest wicket-taker in women’s ODIs, while Harshit Rana and Shree Charani were awarded the Best International Debut in the men’s and women’s categories respectively.

Domestic and junior stars also recognised

The Naman Awards also shine a spotlight on standout performers in domestic cricket. Mumbai’s Ayush Mhatre will receive the Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder in domestic limited-overs competitions for the 2024-25 season. Vidarbha’s Harsh Dubey, who enjoyed a remarkable Ranji Trophy campaign, will receive the Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder in the Ranji Trophy.

Several young talents were recognised across age-group tournaments, including Ira Jadhav, Shafali Verma, Vicky Ostwal and Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan, among others. The Mumbai Cricket Association was also honoured for the Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments during the 2024-25 season.

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Special felicitation for India’s ICC trophy-winning teams

The ceremony will also celebrate a golden period for Indian cricket, with the felicitation of five ICC trophy-winning teams: the Women’s Under-19 World Cup 2025 champions, the Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 winners, the Champions Trophy 2025 champions, the Women’s World Cup 2025 champions, and the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026-winning team.

Complete list of BCCI Naman awards

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