BCCI Naman Awards 2026: Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana Crowned Top Cricketers
In the women's category, Smriti Mandhana secured the Best International Cricketer (Women) title for her outstanding performance on the global stage.
The Lifetime Achievement Awards (Col. C. K. Nayudu Award) were jointly presented to cricket veterans Roger Binny and Rahul Dravid.
Mithali Raj was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in the women's category, while Shafali Verma was recognized as the Best Domestic Cricketer (Women – One Day).
Significance: These awards recognize excellence across domestic and international formats, highlighting the rising dominance of young talents in Indian cricket.
Key Facts / Static GK
BCCI Headquarters: Mumbai
Polly Umrigar: Former Indian Captain after whom the top award is named
Practice Quiz — 19 March 2026
Q1. What is the total financial outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the 'BHAVYA' scheme to develop industrial parks?
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Asia-Africa Agri Alliance (AAAA): 1. It is established as a Section 8 Not-for-Profit Organisation. 2. It primarily focuses on diversifying exports to the US and European markets. 3. The focus crops for this alliance are Maize and Millets. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q3. What is the primary security objective of the '.bank.in' domain initiative launched by the RBI?
Q4. Match the following award winners with their respective categories at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026: 1. Shubman Gill - (a) Lifetime Achievement (Women) 2. Mithali Raj - (b) Polly Umrigar Award 3. Shafali Verma - (c) Best Domestic Cricketer (Women - One Day)
Q5. In which village near Dholera did Gujarat launch its first sounding rocket?
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