The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recognized remarkable accomplishments in Indian cricket at the esteemed Naman Awards held on Saturday. A memorable highlight of the evening was the awarding of the prestigious Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, acknowledging his unmatched contributions to the sport over an illustrious two-decade career.

This Lifetime Achievement Award not only celebrated Tendulkar’s 24-year international journey but also his personal milestones and national victories, encapsulating the aspirations of an entire nation. It honored a cricketer whose influence transformed Indian cricket into a formidable global force, as noted in the BCCI’s release on Saturday.

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For more than 20 years, Tendulkar’s bat carved out an extraordinary legacy on cricket fields worldwide, amassing a record 100 international centuries and 34,357 international runs. From his debut at the tender age of 16 to becoming the first batsman to score a double century in One Day Internationals, his path was one of relentless excellence. Even now, Tendulkar stands as the sole cricketer to have played in 200 Test matches. His unparalleled passion, commitment, and prowess, coupled with his humility, grace, and dignity, have solidified his status as a global sports icon.

In his acceptance speech, Tendulkar expressed deep gratitude for the recognition, stating, “I am deeply honoured to receive the Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.” He further remarked, “My cricketing journey, which spanned 24 years, was not mine alone. It was a collective effort involving every coach’s guidance, each teammate’s trust, every fan’s unwavering support, and my family’s belief, love, and sacrifices.”

“This award serves as a reminder to keep giving back to the sport and the people who have given me everything. To the @BCCI and all cricket enthusiasts: thank you for allowing me to represent India with an open heart and boundless aspirations,” Tendulkar concluded.

Bumrah Bags Polly Umrigar Award

Jasprit Bumrah, India’s leading fast bowler, was awarded the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for the third time, recognizing his outstanding performances in 2024. Ranked No. 1 in the ICC Test rankings, Bumrah took 71 wickets across 13 Tests, the highest by any bowler that year. He also earned the Player of the Tournament title with 15 wickets at an incredible average of 8.26, leading India to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

The vice-captain of Team India, Smriti Mandhana, won the Best International Cricketer Award (Women) for the fourth time.

Displaying her exceptional batting talent and leadership, Smriti—previously a winner of the award in 2017-18, 2020-21, and 2021-22—finished 2024 with centuries against New Zealand and Australia, as well as two consecutive centuries against South Africa. The elegant opener scored 747 ODI runs at an impressive average of 57.46 and marked her second Test century against the Proteas in Chennai. She also excelled in T20s, achieving 763 runs in 21 innings, including eight half-centuries.

The Mumbai Cricket Association was recognized for Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments of 2023-24, after clinching the Ranji Trophy for a record 42nd time and also winning the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, the Vijay Merchant Trophy, and the Women’s U19 One-Day Trophy.

The BCCI honored R. Ashwin with a special award as he announced his retirement from international cricket after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, celebrating his exceptional international career.

List of All Award Winners

Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Jr Domestic) of 2023-24 — Ishwari Awasare

Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Sr Domestic) of 2023-24 — Priya Mishra

Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2023-24 — Hemchudeshan Jeganathan

Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2023-24 — Lakshya Raichandani

M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2023-24 — Vishnu Bhardwaj

M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2023-24 — Kavya Teotia

M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2023-24 (Plate Group) — Neizekho Rupreo

M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2023-24 (Elite Group) — P. Vidyuth

MA Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter in U23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy in 2023-24 (Plate Group) — Hem Chetri

M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2023-24 (Elite Group) — Aneesh KV

Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 (Plate Group) — Tanay Thyagarajan

Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Wicket-Taker In The Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 (Elite Group) — R. Sai Kishore

Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Run Getter In The Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 (Plate Group) — Agni Chopra

Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Run Getter In The Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 (Elite Group) — Ricky Bhui

Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder In Domestic Limited-Overs Competitions, 2023-24 — Shashank Singh

Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder in the Ranji Trophy, 2023-24 — Tanush Kotian

Best Umpire In Domestic Cricket in 2023-24 — Akshay Totre

Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments of 2023-24 — Mumbai Cricket Association

Highest Wickets in One-Day Internationals – 2023-24 (Women) — Deepti Sharma

Highest Run Getter in One-Day Internationals -2023-24 (Women) — Smriti Mandhana

Best International Debut- Women — Asha Sobhana

Best International Debut – Men — Sarfaraz Khan

Best International Cricketer – Women — Smriti Mandhana

Polly Umrigar Award Best International Cricketer- Men — Jasprit Bumrah

BCCI Special Award Shield — Ravichandran Ashwin

Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award — Sachin Tendulkar