Indian cricket legends Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, and Mithali Raj will be honoured with the prestigious Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by the Board of Control for Cricket in India at the BCCI Naman Awards. The award recognises their remarkable contributions, historic achievements, and lasting legacy that helped shape the growth and success of Indian cricket across generations.
Indian cricket will celebrate three of its greatest icons as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) prepares to honour Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, and Mithali Raj with the prestigious Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards will be presented at the upcoming BCCI Naman Awards, recognising their extraordinary contributions and lasting impact on Indian cricket.
The Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honour given by the BCCI, celebrating individuals who have dedicated their careers to elevating Indian cricket on the global stage.
Few cricketers have represented India with as much consistency and dignity as Rahul Dravid. Known as "The Wall," Dravid played 509 international matches, scoring over 24,000 runs and taking more than 400 catches across formats.
Dravid's leadership also brought memorable moments for Indian cricket. Under his captaincy, India secured a historic Test series victory in England in 2007. After retirement, he continued shaping the future of Indian cricket by coaching India Under-19, India A, and later the senior national team. His guidance played a key role in India's triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.
Another legendary name on the honour list is Roger Binny, a key member of India's historic ICC Cricket World Cup 1983 winning team. Binny was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament, playing a crucial role in India's remarkable journey that transformed the future of cricket in the country.
Binny represented India in 27 Test matches and 72 One-Day Internationals. After retirement, he contributed to the game in multiple roles, including coaching the India Under-19 team that won the 2000 Under-19 World Cup and later serving as the president of the BCCI.
When it comes to women's cricket, Mithali Raj stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of the sport. The former captain of the India women's national cricket team played 333 international matches and became the first woman cricketer to score more than 10,000 international runs.
Under her leadership, India reached the finals of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup twice, inspiring a new generation of female cricketers across the country.
The BCCI Naman Awards will also recognise several outstanding performers from international and domestic cricket. Awards such as the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer and multiple domestic honours will celebrate achievements across different levels of the game.
Polly Umrigar Award: Best International Cricketer in 2024-25 - Men - Shubman Gill
Best International Cricketer in 2024-25 - Women - Smriti Mandhana
Highest Wickets in One Day Internationals - 2024-25 - Women - Deepti Sharma
Highest Run Getter in One Day Internationals - 2024-25- Women - Smriti Mandhana
Best International Debut in 2024-25 - Women - N Sree Charani
Best International Debut in 2024-25 - Men - Harshit Rana
Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments of 2024-25 - Mumbai Cricket Association
Best Umpire In Domestic Cricket in 2023-24 - Ulhas Gandhe
Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Wicket-Taker In The Ranji Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Harsh Dubey (Vidarbha)
Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Wicket-Taker In The Ranji Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Suchith J (Nagaland)
Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Run Getter In The Ranji Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Yash Rathod (Vidarbha)
Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Run Getter In The Ranji Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Snehal Kauthankar (Goa)
Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder In Domestic Limited-Overs Competitions, 2024-25 - Ayush Mhatre (Mumbai)
Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder in the Ranji Trophy, 2024-25 - Harsh Dubey (Vidarbha)
Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Jr Domestic) of 2024-25 - Ira Jadhav (Mumbai)
Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Sr Domestic) of 2024-25 (Sr Women One Day) - Shafali Verma (Haryana)
Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (Madhya Pradesh)
Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Kishan Sarkar (Tripura)
Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Shanthanu Singh (Uttar Pradesh)
Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Pritam Raj (Bihar)
M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2024- 25 - Elite Group - Hemchudeshan J (Tamil Nadu)
M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2024- 25 - Plate Group - Arkajit Roy (Tripura)
M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2024- 25 - Elite Group - Nitya J Pandya (Baroda)
M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2024- 25 - Plate Group - Ragavan Ramamoorthy (Pondicherry)
M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Vicky Ostwal (Maharashtra)
M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Dipjyoti Saikia (Assam)
M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Macneil H N (Karnataka)
M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - R Jashwanth Shreeram (Pondicherry)"
Cricket Legends to Be Honoured: Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny and Mithali Raj to Receive BCCI Lifetime Achievement Awards
The recognition of Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, and Mithali Raj highlights their extraordinary contributions to Indian cricket across generations. From historic World Cup victories to inspiring leadership and record-breaking achievements, their legacy continues to influence players and fans alike.
As the cricket fraternity gathers for the awards ceremony, the celebration will not only honour past achievements but also inspire the next generation of Indian cricketers to dream bigger and achieve greatness.
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