India, March 16 -- Prolific batters Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were named the Best International Cricketers (Men's and Women's) at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 here on Sunday, recognising their outstanding performances in the 2024-2025 season. Gill won the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award, while Mandhana received the award for the fifth time. For Gill, it was his second Cricketer of the Year award after first winning it in 2023.Former stars Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid and Mithali Raj were honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the BCCI's highest honour, recognising their outstanding service to Indian cricket.

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