New Delhi: The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 witnessed an unexpected controversy when a digital graphic mistakenly credited Shubman Gill as the captain of India’s team for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Fans reacted strongly online, arguing that Rohit Sharma left out of Champions Trophy credit was a disrespect to India’s winning captain.
During the awards ceremony, a slide honoring India’s recent cricket achievements listed Shubman Gill as the skipper instead of Rohit Sharma. While Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were celebrated as Men’s and Women’s International Cricketers of the Year, the graphic error dominated the headlines.
Social Media Outrage
Cricket fans on X (formerly Twitter) quickly responded, making the hashtag #DontRewriteHistory trend. Many users criticized the BCCI, claiming that Rohit Sharma left out of Champions Trophy credit was an attempt to overshadow the current captain’s leadership during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Source of Confusion
Shubman Gill has been groomed as a future leader and captained India during the tour of Zimbabwe. However, Rohit Sharma remained the undisputed captain throughout the Champions Trophy. Experts say the controversy arose from a clerical error in the production of the ceremony’s graphics, leading to Rohit Sharma left out of Champions Trophy credit.
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BCCI’s Response
The BCCI has yet to issue an official statement, though the problematic graphic was reportedly removed from the delayed broadcast and social media highlights. Cricket insiders emphasized that Rohit Sharma left out of Champions Trophy credit was unintentional and did not reflect the actual tournament results.
BCCI Naman Awards 2026 – Highlights
- The Naman Awards 2026, held on March 15 in New Delhi, celebrated India’s remarkable cricket achievements:
- Lifetime Achievement: Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, and Mithali Raj received the Col. C.K. Nayudu Award.
- Team Felicitations: All five recent ICC trophy-winning Indian squads were honored.
- Rising Stars: Harshit Rana and N Sree Charani recognized for their impressive international debuts.
Despite the celebration, the incident of Rohit Sharma left out of Champions Trophy credit continues to spark discussion among fans, underlining the importance of accuracy in official announcements.