India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill was honoured with the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for the 2024-25 season at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 ceremony. This is Gill's second such honour. During India's five-Test series in England, Gill scored 754 runs in 10 innings at an average of 75.40, including four centuries with a highest score of 269. Smriti Mandhana won the Best International Cricketer (Women) award for a record fifth time. Both received a cash prize of ₹15 lakh each. Harshit Rana was named Best International Debutant.
BCCI Naman Awards 2026: Shubman Gill Bags Polly Umrigar Award, Smriti Mandhana Wins Fifth Honour
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Shubman Gill won Polly Umrigar Award at BCCI Naman Awards 2026; Smriti Mandhana won Best Women's Cricketer for a record fifth time.
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- Shubman Gill won the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for the 2024-25 season at BCCI Naman Awards 2026 — his second such honour.
- Gill scored 754 runs in 10 innings at an average of 75.40 in India's five-Test series in England, including four centuries with a highest score of 269.
- Smriti Mandhana won the Best International Cricketer (Women) award for a record fifth time.
- Both received a cash prize of ₹15 lakh each.
- Harshit Rana was named Best International Debutant.
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- RAS 2024 List the six core awards that make up the Indian National Sports Awards. — Six core Indian National Sports Awards — BCCI Naman is parallel federation-level honour.
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Question: Outline the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 honours and their significance for Indian cricket's recognition framework.
Answer (50 words): At BCCI Naman Awards 2026, India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill received the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men), his second. He scored 754 runs across 10 innings at 75.40 in England with four centuries. Smriti Mandhana won Best Women's Cricketer a record fifth time; Harshit Rana, Best Debutant.
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Frequently asked questions
Which award did Shubman Gill receive at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026?
India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill was honoured with the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for the 2024-25 season. This was Gill's second such honour.
What England Test series performance supported Shubman Gill's Polly Umrigar Award?
During India's five-Test series in England, Gill scored 754 runs in 10 innings at an average of 75.40. His performance included four centuries and a highest score of 269.
What record did Smriti Mandhana set at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026?
Smriti Mandhana won the Best International Cricketer (Women) award for a record fifth time. She and Shubman Gill both received a cash prize of ₹15 lakh each.
Who was named Best International Debutant at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026?
Harshit Rana was named Best International Debutant at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026.
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