BCCI Naman Awards 2026 Winners: Shubman Gill, Smriti Mandhana Headline Ceremony

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India's top cricketing stars were honoured at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, with Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana emerging as the standout winners at the ceremony held in Mumbai.

The annual awards recognise the best performers in Indian cricket across international and domestic competitions. Alongside the two modern stars, several legends of the game were also honoured with lifetime achievement awards.

Here is a look at the major awards handed out at the ceremony.

Shubman Gill wins Polly Umrigar at BCCI Naman Awards

Shubman Gill was named the Best International Men's Cricketer, receiving the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for the second time after first winning it in 2023.

Gill enjoyed a prolific year in international cricket, particularly in the longer formats. The Indian captain led from the front during the Test series in England, scoring 754 runs in 10 innings at an average of 75.40, including four centuries and a highest score of 269.

He also played an important role in India's Champions Trophy triumph, finishing with 188 runs in the tournament.

Smriti Mandhana named best women's cricketer

Smriti Mandhana was named Best International Women's Cricketer, winning the award for the fifth time in her career.

Mandhana had a remarkable 2025 season, scoring 1,703 international runs, including 1,362 runs in ODIs - the most by any woman in a single calendar year.

She also played a crucial role in India's Women's World Cup victory, finishing as the team's leading run-scorer with 434 runs in nine matches. Earlier in the year, Mandhana also smashed a 50-ball ODI century against Australia, the fastest by an Indian batter in the format.

Rahul Dravid honoured with lifetime achievement award at BCCI Naman Awards

Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid received the Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for his immense contribution to the sport.

Dravid is widely regarded as one of the greatest batters in the history of the game. During his playing career, he scored 13,288 runs in Tests and 10,889 runs in ODIs for India.

Following his retirement, Dravid continued to influence Indian cricket as a coach, guiding the Under-19 team to a World Cup title and later helping the senior men's side achieve major success.

Roger Binny and Mithali Raj also recognised at BCCI Naman Awards

Former India all-rounder Roger Binny and women's cricket pioneer Mithali Raj were also honoured with the Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.

Binny was a key member of India's historic 1983 World Cup-winning squad, finishing as the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 18 wickets.

Meanwhile, Mithali Raj remains one of the greatest players in women's cricket history. She scored 7,805 ODI runs, the most by any player in women's one-day internationals, during a career that spanned more than two decades.

Domestic performers also honoured

Several domestic cricketers were recognised for their performances in the 2024-25 season.

Among the notable winners were:

• Shafali Verma - Best Women's Cricketer (Senior Domestic One-Day)
• Ira Jadhav - Best Women's Cricketer (Domestic)
• Harsh Dubey - Best All-Rounder in the Ranji Trophy
• Ayush Mhatre - Best All-Rounder in Domestic Limited Overs Competitions

The ceremony once again highlighted the depth of talent in Indian cricket, celebrating both the legends who shaped the sport and the emerging stars set to carry it forward.