BCCI NAMAN Awards 2026: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is gearing up for a historic edition of its annual NAMAN Awards, scheduled for March 15 in New Delhi. This year’s ceremony will be a massive celebration of India’s unprecedented “Golden Year,” honoring teams that secured five ICC trophies across various categories.
As per the Indian Express, leading the individual honors are current all-format leader Shubman Gill and legendary former head coach Rahul Dravid.
Top Honors for Shubman Gill and Rahul Dravid
Cricketer of the Year (Polly Umrigar Award): Shubman Gill is set to be crowned India’s premier cricketer. Gill has had a phenomenal transition period, taking over the Test and ODI captaincy from Rohit Sharma and maintaining high-scoring consistency in the longer formats.
Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award: Rahul Dravid will be honored for his monumental contribution to Indian cricket, specifically for guiding the senior men’s team to the T20 World Cup title in 2024 and laying the foundation for the 2026 defense.
Women’s Lifetime Achievement Award: Reports suggest the BCCI is also finalizing plans to honor former legendary captain Mithali Raj with a lifetime achievement trophy.
Domestic and Emerging Stars
The NAMAN awards will also shine a light on the backbone of Indian cricket – the domestic circuit.
Lala Amarnath Award: Mumbai’s rising star Ayush Mhatre is expected to receive the award for the best all-rounder in domestic limited-overs cricket.
Best Association: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is tipped to be named the best domestic association following another dominant year in the Ranji and Vijay Hazare Trophies.
Celebrating Five World Titles
In a first for the BCCI, the 2026 awards night will feature a massive gathering of champions. The board will officially felicitate members of five winning squads:
Senior Men: T20 World Cup 2026 & Champions Trophy 2025.
Senior Women: ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
U19 Men & Women: Winners of their respective 2025 and 2026 ICC World Cups.
The Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 winners are also expected to officially receive their ₹131 crore prize money during the gala.
