Shubman Gill crowned Cricketer of the Year as Rahul Dravid receives BCCI Lifetime Achievement award

Indian capital Delhi is all set to witness a glittering celebration on March 15 as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will host its annual Naman Awards. The spotlight will be on Shubman Gill and Rahul Dravid at the Naman Awards 2026.

The BCCI will celebrate the incredible journey of Rahul Dravid, one of the most respected names in world cricket, at the Naman Awards 2026. During his playing days, Dravid formed a powerful batting lineup with legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman.

Rahul Dravid’s glorious legacy

This famous “Fab Four" won matches for India for more than a decade. Dravid became famous for his patience and solid batting style. He was able to stand firm at the crease for hours and rescue the team in tough situations, and that’s why fans gave him the nickname “The Wall.”

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He scored more than 10,000 runs in ODI cricket, but he delivered much more match-saving and match-winning performances in Tests. His efforts helped India change its image from a team that struggled abroad to one that could fight and win anywhere.

After retiring from the game in 2012, Dravid first did commentary before slowly moving into coaching. He later took charge of India’s young stars and guided the Under-19 team to the 2018 ICC Under‑19 Cricket World Cup title. In 2021, Dravid became India’s head and took the team to the 2023 ICC World Cup final and won the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.

Shubman Gill and Rahul Dravid to be honoured at BCCI Naman Awards

Because of his impact on the game, Dravid will be honored with the prestigious Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by the BCCI to recognize his unmatched contribution to Indian cricket both as a player and coach.

Additionally, India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will receive the Cricketer of the Year award for his spectacular performance with the bat. Gill finished the year 2025 as the highest run-scorer in international cricket, scoring 1,764 runs with a strong average of 49.00.

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The right-handed batter had a fantastic England series, scoring 754 runs in five matches, which was the most runs scored by an Indian captain in a single Test series. He continued his brilliant form in the ICC Champions Trophy, scoring 188 runs in the tournament.

Mithali Raj set for lifetime honour by BCCI

The BCCI is also considering a lifetime honor for former India women's captain Mithali Raj, celebrating her incredible journey and impact on women’s cricket. Raj is the only woman cricketer to score more than 7,000 runs in ODI cricket and also crossed 10,000 runs across all formats.

She remains the only Indian captain, male or female, to guide India to two finals of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in 2005 and 2017.

In domestic cricket, Mumbai’s Ayush Mhatre will bag the Lala Amarnath Award for his stellar all-round performances in limited-overs games. Simultaneously, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will receive the award for being the best cricket association in India.