Explore the highlights of BCCI Awards 2024, a celebration of Indian cricket excellence. Discover the triumphs of top players, from Polly Umrigar Award winners to emerging talents. Unveil the achievements in men’s and women’s cricket, along with Lifetime Achievement honors. Dive into the rich tapestry of cricketing success in this prestigious event.
In a glittering ceremony held in Hyderabad, the BCCI Awards 2024 celebrated the outstanding performances of Indian cricketers across various age groups. The event witnessed the acknowledgment of talent and dedication, with notable players receiving accolades for their remarkable contributions to the sport. Among the top awardees were Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shubman Gill, who were honored with the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer in the Men’s category.
Men’s International Awards Showcase Individual Brilliance
The Men’s International Awards section showcased the stellar performances that have graced the cricketing arena in recent times. Ravichandran Ashwin secured the Dilip Sardesai Award for the Highest Wickets in Test cricket against West Indies for the 2022-23 season, underlining his dominance in the format. On the batting front, Yashasvi Jaiswal claimed the Dilip Sardesai Award for the Highest Runs in Test cricket against West Indies during the same period.
The Best International Debut Men’s award was shared among Mayank Agarwal, Shreyas Iyer, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, recognizing their impactful entries into international cricket. The coveted Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer Men was distributed to the exceptional quartet of Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shubman Gill for their outstanding contributions in their respective seasons.
Women’s International Awards Highlight Female Prowess
The Women’s International Awards celebrated the prowess of female cricketers who have left an indelible mark on the ODI format. Poonam Yadav, Jhulan Goswami, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, and Devika Vaidya were recognized as the Highest Wicket Takers in ODIs for consecutive seasons. Meanwhile, Punam Raut, Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Jemimah Rodrigues clinched the accolade for the Highest Run Scorers in ODIs for their respective seasons.
The Best International Debut Women’s award saw Priya Punia, Shafali Verma, Sabbhineni Meghana, and Amanjot Kaur being acknowledged for their promising starts in international cricket. The Best International Cricketer Women title was shared between Deepti Sharma and Smriti Mandhana, who exhibited consistent excellence across the seasons.
Lifetime Achievement Awards Honor Contributions
The Lifetime Achievement Awards recognized the invaluable contributions of cricketing legends. The prestigious Col. CK Nayadu Lifetime Achievement Award (Men) was bestowed upon Farokh Engineer and Ravi Shastri, acknowledging their indelible impact on the sport.
Domestic Awards: Nurturing Future Talent
The Domestic Awards segment celebrated the emerging talents in Indian cricket across various age categories. Notable awardees included Kashvee Gautam, Soumya Tiwari, and Vaishnavi Sharma, who claimed the Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy for Best Woman Cricketer in Junior Domestic cricket. Additionally, recognition was extended to Saee Purandare, Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja, and Nabam Yapu for their exceptional performances in Senior Domestic Women’s One Day cricket.
Recognizing Excellence in Junior and U-16 Categories
The Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy for the Highest Wicket Taker in U-16, Vijay Merchant Trophy, was clinched by Nirdesh Baisoya and Anmoljeet Singh. Meanwhile, Uday Saharan and Vihaan Malhotra emerged as the Highest Run Getters in the U-16 category.
In the U19 Cooch Behar Trophy, Harsh Dubey, AR Nishad, and Manav Chothani were acknowledged as the Highest Wicket Taker, while P. KanPillewar, Mayank Shandilya, and Danish Malewar claimed the title for the Highest Run Getter.
U-23 Achievers and Ranji Trophy Excellence
The U-23 Col. CK Nayadu Trophy witnessed Ankush Tyagi, Harsh Dubey, and Vishal B Jayswal being recognized as the Highest Wicket Taker, while Parth Palawat, YV Rathod, and Kshitij Patel shone as the Highest Run Getters.
In the Ranji Trophy, the Madhavrao Scindia Award for the Highest Wicket Taker was shared among Jaydev Unadkat (2019-20), Shams Mulani (2021-22), and Jalaj Saxena (2022-23). The Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder in Domestic Limited-Overs Competitions saw Baba Aparajith (2019-20), RR Dhawan (2020-21, 2021-22), and Riyan Parag (2022-23) claiming the honors.
Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments and Umpire Excellence
The Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments recognized the excellence of teams such as Mumbai (2019-20), Madhya Pradesh (2021-22), and Saurashtra (2022-23). The award for the Best Umpire in Domestic Cricket was earned by A.Padmanabhan (2019-20), Vrinda Rathi (2020-21), Jayaraman Madangopal (2021-22), and Rohan Pandit (2022-23).
In conclusion, the BCCI Awards 2024 celebrated the rich tapestry of Indian cricket, honoring the past, present, and future stars who continue to elevate the sport. The event not only recognized individual brilliance but also highlighted the collective efforts that contribute to the nation’s cricketing success.