India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is set to be honoured as Cricketer of the Year at the annual awards ceremony of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), scheduled to be held on March 15.
The 26-year-old batter enjoyed a remarkable run across formats over the past year, establishing himself as one of India’s most consistent performers in international cricket. Although he was not included in India’s T20 side that successfully defended its title at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup last month, Gill delivered exceptional performances in Tests and One-Day Internationals.
Stellar Year Across Formats
Gill scored 983 runs in Test cricket, including a dominant 754 runs during India’s away series against England national cricket team in 2025. He maintained an impressive batting average of over 70 in the longest format during the period.
In One-Day Internationals, Gill amassed 490 runs, playing a key role in India’s triumphant campaign at the ICC Champions Trophy, where he contributed 188 runs.
Across formats, Gill accumulated 1,764 runs at an overall average of 49, including seven centuries and three half-centuries.
Despite modest performances in T20 Internationals, Gill was in excellent form in the Indian Premier League, scoring 650 runs for the Gujarat Titans at an average of 50.
Dravid to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Meanwhile, former India head coach Rahul Dravid will be honoured with the prestigious Col C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to Indian cricket.
Dravid’s tenure as head coach included guiding India to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024, a milestone achievement that added to his illustrious career both as a player and mentor.
MCA to Be Honoured
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is also expected to be recognised as the Best Association in Domestic Cricket at the awards ceremony for its contributions to the development and management of the sport at the domestic level.
