Sachin Tendulkar to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI Naman Awards 2025 in Mumbai.
Key Highlights:
Sachin Tendulkar to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award:
Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar will be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI Naman Awards 2025, set to take place on February 1, 2025, in Mumbai. Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in history, holds the record for the most runs in Test and ODI cricket, amassing an incredible 15,921 Test runs and 18,426 ODI runs.
The 51-year-old icon remains the most capped player in cricket history, featuring in 200 Test matches, 463 ODIs, and 664 international appearances for India. His contribution to Indian cricket, including the 2011 World Cup triumph, has cemented his legacy as an all-time great.
Jasprit Bumrah Wins Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men):
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will receive the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for his phenomenal performances in 2024.
- Bumrah finished 2024 as the world’s No. 1 Test bowler, taking 71 wickets in 13 Tests—the highest by any bowler in the calendar year.
- He was Player of the Series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, picking up 32 wickets in India’s battle against Australia.
- His impact in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 was extraordinary, earning him the Player of the Tournament award after bagging 15 wickets at an astonishing average of 8.26 and an economy rate of just 4.17 as India lifted the trophy.
Bumrah’s consistent dominance across all formats makes him a well-deserving recipient of India’s most prestigious individual cricket award.
Smriti Mandhana Wins Best International Cricketer (Women) Award for Fourth Time:
Star Indian batter Smriti Mandhana will be awarded the Best International Cricketer (Women) honor for the fourth time. She previously won the award in 2017-18, 2020-21, and 2021-22.
Mandhana’s stellar 2024 season included:
- 747 ODI runs at an average of 57.46, including centuries against New Zealand, Australia, and back-to-back tons against South Africa.
- A memorable Test century in Chennai against South Africa.
- Dominance in T20Is, scoring 763 runs in 21 innings with eight half-centuries.
Her consistency across formats continues to make her one of the best batters in women’s cricket today.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Be Honored for His Legendary Career:
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be felicitated at the Naman Awards 2025 following his international retirement after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Ashwin, one of India’s greatest match-winners, leaves behind an illustrious career with 700+ international wickets and numerous match-winning performances in Test cricket. His contribution to Indian cricket will be celebrated at this prestigious event.
Mumbai Cricket Association Recognized for Domestic Excellence:
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will receive the Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments (2023-24) Award after an exceptional season.
MCA dominated Indian domestic cricket by:
- Winning the Ranji Trophy for a record 42nd time.
- Emerging champions in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, Vijay Merchant Trophy, and Women’s U19 One Day Trophy.
This recognition highlights Mumbai’s continued dominance and contribution to Indian cricket at the grassroots level.
What To Expect?
The BCCI Naman Awards 2025 will be a grand celebration of Indian cricket, honoring legends like Sachin Tendulkar, current superstars Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana, and Ravichandran Ashwin’s legendary career. With Mumbai Cricket Association also receiving recognition, the event promises to be a night of glory for Indian cricket.
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