BCCI Awards: Dravid, Binny, Mithali Raj Honored; Gill & Mandhana Shine
BCCI announces awards recognizing cricketing legends and emerging stars.
Top Summary
- What happened: The BCCI will honor Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, and Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards on March 15th in Delhi. Several other cricketers will also receive awards for outstanding performances.
- Why it matters: The awards acknowledge significant contributions to Indian cricket, celebrating both legendary figures and rising talent.
- What changes for people: These awards set benchmarks and inspire future generations of cricketers in India.
- Who is affected: Award recipients, their families, and aspiring cricketers across India are affected.
Legends Honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards
Rahul Dravid and Roger Binny will receive the BCCI's Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mithali Raj will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for women.
"These awards celebrate the very best of Indian cricket, from legends of the game to those who are just beginning their journey." - BCCI Spokesperson
Gill and Mandhana Recognized for International Excellence
Shubman Gill will receive the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (men) for the 2024-25 season, marking his second time winning this honor.
Smriti Mandhana will be awarded Best International Cricketer (women) for the fifth time in her career.
Domestic Stars Shine in BCCI Awards
Ira Jadhav (Mumbai) will receive the Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy for Best Woman Cricketer (domestic).
Shafali Verma (Haryana) will be honored with the Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy for Best Woman Cricketer (senior domestic one-day).
All-Rounder Excellence Celebrated
Ayush Mhatre (Mumbai) will receive the Lala Amarnath Award for the Best Allrounder in Domestic Limited Overs Competitions.
Harsh Dubey (Vidarbha) will receive the Lala Amarnath Award for the Best Allrounder in the Ranji Trophy for the 2024-25 season.
Mumbai Cricket Association Triumphs
The Mumbai Cricket Association will receive the award for Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments, winning four trophies and finishing as runners-up in two.
Trophy-Winning Teams to be Felicitated
All five Indian ICC trophy-winning sides will be felicitated at the ceremony.
This includes the senior men's teams (Champions Trophy 2025, T20 World Cup 2026), the senior women's team (Women's ODI World Cup 2025), the men's Under-19 team (World Cup 2026), and the women's Under-19 team (World Cup 2025).
"This is an extraordinary period of success for Indian cricket on the global stage." - BCCI Statement
Other Award Winners
Smriti Mandhana: Highest run-scorer in ODIs (Women).
Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (Madhya Pradesh): Highest wicket-taker in the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy (Elite Group).
Kishan Sarkar (Tripura): Highest wicket-taker in the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy (Plate Group).
Shanthanu Singh (Uttar Pradesh): Highest run-scorer in the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy (Elite Group).
Pritam Raj (Bihar): Highest run-scorer in the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy (Plate Group).
Hemchudeshan J (Tamil Nadu): Highest wicket-taker in the Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy (Elite Group).
Arkajit Roy (Tripura): Highest wicket-taker in the Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy (Plate Group).
Nitya J Pandya (Baroda): Highest run-scorer in the Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy (Elite Group).
Ragavan Ramamoorthy (Pondicherry): Highest run-scorer in the Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy (Plate Group).
Vicky Ostwal (Maharashtra): Highest wicket-taker in Under-23 Col. C K Nayudu Trophy (Elite Group).
Dipjyoti Saikia (Assam): Highest wicket-taker in Under-23 Col. C K Nayudu Trophy (Plate Group).
Macneil HN (Karnataka): Highest run-scorer in Under-23 Col. C K Nayudu Trophy (Elite Group).
R Jashwanth Shreeram (Pondicherry): Highest run-scorer in Under-23 Col. C K Nayudu Trophy (Plate Group).
Harsh Dubey (Vidarbha): Highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy (Elite Group).
J Suchith (Nagaland): Highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy (Plate Group).
Yash Rathod (Vidarbha): Highest run-getter in the Ranji Trophy (Elite Group).
Snehal Kauthankar (Goa): Highest run-getter in the Ranji Trophy (Plate Group).
Ulhas Gandhe (Vidarbha): Best umpire in domestic cricket (2023-24).
What to Watch Next
The awards ceremony in Delhi on March 15th will be a major event. Further details regarding broadcast and attendance are expected to be announced soon.