The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 will celebrate India’s remarkable achievements in international cricket, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India prepares to host its prestigious annual awards ceremony in New Delhi. This year’s event is expected to be historic, recognising five Indian teams that won major International Cricket Council tournaments within a single calendar year.
The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 will bring together players, coaches, administrators and legendary cricketers for a night dedicated to honouring India’s dominance across men’s, women’s and junior cricket.
Event Details: Venue, Time and Live Streaming
The ceremony will take place at a luxury five-star hotel near the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 event is expected to begin at 7:00 PM IST, while the red-carpet arrivals will likely start around 6:00 PM IST.
Cricket fans will likely be able to watch the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 on the Star Sports network. The event is also expected to be streamed online through JioCinema and the official BCCI website, with live updates shared on BCCI’s social media platforms.
Five Champion Teams to Be Honoured
According to BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 will recognise the players, coaches and support staff from five Indian teams that won major ICC tournaments:
- Senior Men’s Team – Winners of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Senior Women’s Team – Winners of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
- Under-19 Men’s Team – Winners of the ICC Under‑19 Cricket World Cup 2026
- Under-19 Women’s Team – Winners of the ICC Under‑19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
- The men’s T20 World Cup-winning squad will also receive a ₹131 crore cash reward during the ceremony.
Key Individual Awards
One of the most anticipated honours at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 is the Polly Umrigar Award for Best Men’s International Cricketer. The race is expected to be between star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and T20 specialist Suryakumar Yadav.
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In the women’s category, Smriti Mandhana is considered the frontrunner for Best Women’s International Cricketer following her exceptional performances in the 2025 Women’s World Cup.
Cricket Legends and Special Guests
The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 ceremony is expected to be attended by some of the biggest names in Indian cricket. Legendary players such as Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev are likely to be present at the event.
Top BCCI officials including President Roger Binny will also attend the ceremony. Coaches such as Gautam Gambhir and Amol Muzumdar are expected to be felicitated along with their respective teams.
Strategic Venue Choice
The decision to hold the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 near the Delhi airport is largely strategic. Many players from the senior men’s team are scheduled to join their respective squads for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 pre-season camps starting on March 28. The airport-side venue will allow players to travel easily after attending the awards ceremony.
With multiple ICC titles secured in recent months, the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 promises to be a grand celebration of Indian cricket’s success on the global stage.