The meaning of Naman is to pay tribute. To pay tribute and honour for the achievements of Indian cricketers in various categories. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) started the Naman Awards in 2006-07 to honour the outstanding performance of Indian cricketers.
The BCCI presents these awards yearly for both male and female cricketers for their excellent performances in international and domestic arenas. The main motto of presenting these awards was to recognise the hard work and dedication of the cricketers, to inspire the upcoming players, and to honour the past legends for their contributions and success stories in Indian cricket history.
The List of 2025 Naman Award Winners Are:
Best International Cricketer Men:
Jasprit Bumrah received this award for his outstanding performance, taking 71 wickets, and also for being named player of the tournament in the T20 World Cup.
Best International Cricketer Women:
This award was presented to Smriti Mandhana for her best performances across various formats. She scored 747 runs in the ODI format against New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia, including centuries. She also performed well in test matches and T20s, scoring 763 runs in 21 innings.
Lifetime Achievement Award:
This award was honoured to the ‘God of Cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar for his 24-year excellent career internationally during which he scored 34,357 runs including 100 international centuries. He was honoured with the Col.C.K.Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.
BCCI Special Award:
Ravichandran Ashwin appreciated this award for his tremendous career, which was marked by class, consistency, and commitment. In December 2024, after the third test match of the Border-Gavaskar trophy, he announced his retirement from international cricket in Australia.
Best International Debut:
This award was valued by Sarfaraz Khan for his markable entry into International Cricket. He made his first debut in the test match against England.
Best Domestic Performance:
This was presented to men's and women’s cricket teams for their contribution. On winning the Ranji trophy for the 42nd time this was presented to the Mumbai Cricket Association, the senior women’s t20 trophy, the Vijay merchant trophy and the women’s under19 one-day trophy.
The BCCI Naman Awards plays a crucial role in honouring, recognizing and celebrating the achievements of the Indian cricketers for their contributions to the growth of cricket. By recognizing the excellence across various categories of cricketers, these awards not only pay tribute and contributions to the players but also inspire future generations of players to continue the rich legacy of Indian cricket.
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