The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hosted its annual award ceremony in Hyderabad on January 23. Shubman Gill and Deepti Sharma wins the BCCI Best Player Men’s and Women’s awards 2022-23 respectively. Ravi Shastri and Farokh Engineer gets lauded with Col. CK Naidu Lifetime Achievement Award.
Complete Awards
CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award – Ravi Shastri – It is a very touching moment. I started at 17 and finished at 30, BCCI were by guardian. There was pride in playing for the country. I saw the BCCI grow up in 40 years and become a powerhouse. It is a special evening for me. To pick one moment is difficult, 1985 final vs Pakistan was special in Melbourne. 1983 when India when the World Cup. But in commentary, 2007 and 2011 when India won. But the icing on the cake was the last day at the Gabba when Rishabh Pant took us past the finishing line. What I learnt in the team is that you have to enjoy. I am happy for the current Indian team, it is unfortunate that they didn’t win the World Cup. But the way they played, the time will come. It is a marquee series, play hard, play hard, play well within the rules and spirits, and spirits after the playing hours.
CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award – Farokh Engineer – It is an awesome feeling. When I got the call from Jay Shah, I thought they were pulling my leg. In Lancashire they have a stand named after me. But the award you get from your country and getting a standing ovation from the finest Indian Cricket Team is a wonderful job. I wish Rohit and boys have a wonderful series. I was blessed in an ordinary parsi family. We didn’t play for money. We got 50 rupees. We played for the love of the game and enjoyed it immensely. There were no helmets, the bat was thin. The game has progressed and watching the boys doing so well. In 1971, when you play in England, 80% of the crowd is Indians, that gave us the imputes. I wanted to be a pilot. Times changed, I was fortunate to be the first Indian to be offered by Country Cricket. To get recognition from India, tops it all.
Best International Cricketer for Men
2019-20 – Mohammed Shami – It is a different feeling. When you work so hard and come from a place where there is a dearth of opportunities. I have played mostly with injuries. Thanks to the doctors and the support staff. I am happy with the team for always supporting me.
2020-21 – Ravi Ashwin – Bazball excites me. The kind of cricket impresses me. The fearless approach is good and I am standing here knowing what to expect. Numbers don’t excite me now, in pressure situations these numbers go in the backyard.
2021-22 – Jasprit Bumrah – Being a father is the best feeling in the world and he has come here, first series for him. I have played a lot of first class cricket. Though the number of Test cricket is less, the experience helps. The SA series was fun.
2022-23 – Shubman Gill – I am excited to play against England. 5 Test matches, I haven’t played such a series but interesting. Batting at 3 is new and I am learning a lot. I get a little break from fielding at short leg.
Best International Cricketer for Women
2019-20 – Deepti Sharma – I want to do better every time. My mindset always remains clear and my preparations are made in that way. I prefer being a batting all-rounder, but always ready to help the team. I am always ready to play in whatever position is given to me.
2020-21 & 2021-22 – Smriti Mandhana – Whenever I am the captain, I am always ready to help the team. I think I get my satisfaction from hitting the cover drives. But I am improving on my power hitting and with T20s, I am looking for shots all across the park.
2022-23 – Deepti Sharma
Best Men’s Debut
2019-20 – Mayank Agarwal
2020-21 – Axar Patel – I am not revealing my bowling, it is a top secret. I am so happy with my development. There are 5 Test matches, I can’t reveal anything, Brendon McCullum is sitting here.
2021-22 – Shreyas Iyer – The ball hit me today in the wrist. I am fantastic to be in the team.
2022-23 – Yashasvi Jaiswal – It was emotional (On Test Debut against WI). It is special to play with Rohit Sharma.
Best Women’s Debut
2019-20 – Priya Punia
2020-21 – Shafali Varma
2021-22 – Sabbeneni Meghana
2022-23 – Amanjot Kaur
Highest Run getter in Test Cricket IND vs WI – Yashasvi Jaiswal
Highest wickets in Test Cricket IND vs WI – Ravi Ashwin
Highest Run Getter in ODIs for Women
2019-20 – Poonam Routh
2020-21 – Mithali Raj
2021-22 – Harmanpreet Kaur
2022-23 – Jemimah Rodrigues
Highest Wicket Taker in ODIs for Women
2019-20 – Poonam Yadav
2020-21 – Jhulan Goswami
2021-22 – Rajeshwari Gaikwad
2022-23 – Devika Vaidya
Best Performance by States
2019-20 – Mumbai
2021-22 – Madhya Praadesh
2022-23 – Saurashtra
Best all rounder in Ranji Trophy
2020-21 – MB Mura Singh
2021-22 – Sams Mulani
2022-23 – Saransh Jain
Best all rounder in Domestic Cricket
2019-20 – Baba Aparjit
2020-21 – Rishi Dhawan
2021-22 – Rishi Dhawan
2022-23 – Riyan Parag
Highest run getter in Ranji Trophy
2019-20 – Rahul Dalal
2021-22 – Sarfaraz Khan
2022-23 – Mayank Agarwal
Highest wicket taker in Ranji Trophy
2019-20 – Jaydev Unadkat
2021-22 – Sams Mulani
2022-23 – Jalaj Saxena
Best Women’s Cricketer Senior in Domestic Cricket
2019-20 – Saee Purandare
2020-21 – Indrani Roy
2021-22 – Kanika Ahuja
2022-23 – Nabam Yapu
Best Women’s Cricketer Junior in Domestic Cricket
2019-20 – Kashvi Goutam
2021-22 – Saumya Tiwari
2022-23 – Vaishanavi Sharma
6:11 PM – Roger Binny – A warm welcome to the everyone. Special regards to Lifetime Achievements winners – Ravi Shastri and Farokh Engineer. I congratulate Rohit and Rahul for the wonderful World Cup. You should the other generation how the game can be played. Well Done to the Team. Congratulations to the Women’s U19 World Cup win.
6:09 PM – The hosts of the evening, Harsha Bhogle is back and begins the event.
6:08 PM – Smriti Mandhana – The awards means we have played and won matches for India. It means that we have played well. I want the youngsters to enjoy, do everything and bring joy.
6:06 PM – Jemimah Rodrigues – I have waited for it. You wait for the hard work and then it gets appreciated. Everyone is really excited and looking forward to it. The role has changed, from being the young Jemmi to being the responsible Jemmi. I love responsibility and that brings out the best in me. When I debuted, she (Jhulan Goswami) was in the team, she said “You are going to go a long way”. Playing cricket at the highest level and everyone remains in the highest head space. The youngsters are now the party starters.
6:02 PM – Shubman Gill: Means a lot. The first time I came in 2016 when I won U16 award. To be present here and the all the players who have inspired me. Over the years there are so many players who deserve the award. I don’t consider myself as a senior. When I joined, they treated me as an equal. My role has been the same till the time I play cricket. As a batter I am expected to win and score runs for the team.
6:01 PM – A galaxy of stars in Hyderabad. From Rahul Dravid to the entire India Cricket Team is present.
6:00 PM – We are on time. And the events is starting soon.
5:48 PM – The Live Stream of the BCCI Awards Ceremony will begin soon. The Live will be streamed Live on JioCinema.
5:40 PM – Hello and Welcome to the BCCI Awards Ceremony.
This ceremony marks a return after a four-year hiatus, the last one taking place in 2020 before being disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. In a special acknowledgement, the winners from the past three years will also be honoured for their outstanding achievements. The England cricket team, led by Ben Stokes, is expected to be in attendance, having arrived in Hyderabad for training ahead of the Test series starting on January 25.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is poised to receive the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award, joining cricket legends Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Syed Kirmani, and Kris Srikkanth in receiving the CK Nayudu Award for lifetime achievement. Shubman Gill is set to be honoured with the Polly Umrigar Award for the best men’s cricketer of the year for 2023, as reported by India Today. However, the ceremony may miss the presence of Virat Kohli, a five-time recipient of the prestigious award, as he has opted out of the first two Tests against England due to personal reasons.
BCCI Awards 2024 Live Details:
Venue: Hyderabad
Date: 23rd January
Time: 6 PM IST
Live Streaming: BCCI Awards Live Streaming will be available on Jio Cinema app and website.
