Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny And Mithali Raj To Receive BCCI’s CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award At Naman Awards 2026

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Former India team captain and coach Rahul Dravid, former Indian cricketer and BCCI President Roger Binny, and former Indian Women's Team captain Mithali Raj will all be felicitated with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI's annual Naman Awards, which will be held in Delhi on March 15.

Shubhman Gill, the current Indian test cricket captain, is set to receive the Cricketer of the Year award, while Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre will be given the Lala Amarnath Award for his performances as an all-rounder in domestic cricket in limited overs. In the ceremony, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is set to be honoured as the best domestic cricket association for its pivotal role in producing raw cricketing talents.

Rahul Dravid: The Great Wall Of Indian Cricket

Rahul Dravid was a key member of India's celebrated batting quartet alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman. Widely respected by teammates, opponents, and cricket analysts alike, Dravid earned recognition as one of the most accomplished Test batters of his era and a legend of the game.

The 53-year-old played a crucial role in strengthening India's batting lineup during a transformative phase in the team's history. His consistency, resilience, and ability to perform in challenging overseas conditions were instrumental in helping India overcome its long-standing reputation of struggling outside the subcontinent.

Rahul Dravid earned the nickname "The Wall" for his remarkable ability to occupy the crease for long stretches and stabilise India's innings in pressure situations. While he accumulated over 10,000 runs in One-Day Internationals, his true mastery was seen in Test cricket, where he consistently delivered match-defining performances both in India and in challenging overseas conditions.

After calling time on his international career in 2012, Dravid briefly worked as a cricket commentator before shifting his focus to coaching and player development. He later took charge of the India Under-19 cricket team, guiding the side to victory in the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup with a squad featuring promising talents like Shubman Gill and Prithvi Shaw. During the same period, he also played a key role in mentoring the India A cricket team, helping groom the next generation of Indian cricketers.

In 2021, Dravid stepped into the role of head coach of the India national cricket team, succeeding Ravi Shastri. During his tenure, India reached the final of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup on home soil before achieving a major milestone by lifting the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, held in the West Indies and the United States.

Roger Binny's Remarkable Contributions To Indian Cricket

Meanwhile, Roger Binny, a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, will be felicitated for his contributions to Indian cricket. Binny served as the BCCI President from 2022 and had to vacate his post in 2025 after he turned 70 due to the rules of BCCI. No member can hold any post in the Indian board after he turns 70.

43-year-old Mithali served Indian cricket from 1999 to 2022 and holds the record for the most runs scored in women's ODIs, with 7805 runs in 232 matches at an average of 50.68.