BCCI Honors Cricket Legends at Naman Awards

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) celebrated exceptional achievements in Indian cricket at the prestigious Naman Awards. The ceremony honored cricket legends, including Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar, who received the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sachin Tendulkar's Unparalleled Contributions

Tendulkar's remarkable 24-year international career was recognized for its extraordinary milestones, national triumphs, and relentless pursuit of excellence. He remains the only cricketer to have featured in 200 Tests and holds the record for 100 international centuries and 34,357 international runs.

Other Awardees

- Jasprit Bumrah received the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for his outstanding performances in 2024.

- Smriti Mandhana won the Best International Cricketer Award (Women) for the fourth time, recognizing her exceptional batting capabilities and leadership.

- The Mumbai Cricket Association received the award for Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments of 2023-24.

- R. Ashwin was honored with a special BCCI Award for his exemplary international career.

Complete List of Awardees

- Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Ishwari Awasare (Best Woman Cricketer - Jr Domestic) and Priya Mishra (Best Woman Cricketer - Sr Domestic)

- M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Vishnu Bhardwaj (Highest Wicket-Taker - U19), Kavya Teotia (Highest Run Getter - U19), and others

- Madhavrao Scindia Award: Tanay Thyagarajan (Highest Wicket-Taker - Ranji Trophy Plate Group) and Ricky Bhui (Highest Run Getter - Ranji Trophy Elite Group)

- Lala Amarnath Award: Shashank Singh (Best All-Rounder - Domestic Limited-Overs) and Tanush Kotian (Best All-Rounder - Ranji Trophy)

- Best Umpire: Akshay Totre

- Best International Debut: Asha Sobhana (Women) and Sarfaraz Khan (Men)

- BCCI Special Award: Ravichandran Ashwin