Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi is set to be honoured with the prestigious Madhavrao Scindia Award for finishing as the highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy at the upcoming BCCI Awards 2026.
The award, presented annually by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), recognises the bowler who finishes the Ranji Trophy season as the leading wicket-taker. It is one of the most prominent domestic honours in Indian cricket and has previously been won by several accomplished bowlers across the country.
Nabi’s outstanding performances throughout the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy season saw him emerge as the most successful bowler of the tournament, playing a key role in Jammu and Kashmir’s campaign with consistent match-winning spells.
The BCCI Awards ceremony will be held in New Delhi on Sunday (March 15) to celebrate outstanding performances across international and domestic cricket.
According to reports, former India head coach Rahul Dravid is likely to receive the Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honours in Indian cricket. Meanwhile, India captain Shubman Gill could be named Men’s Cricketer of the Year at the ceremony.
The annual BCCI Awards — also known as the Naman Awards — recognise achievements across several categories, including international and domestic cricket. Among the major honours presented each year are:
- Polly Umrigar Award – Best International Cricketer (Men)
- Best International Cricketer (Women)
- Best International Debut (Men and Women)
- Madhavrao Scindia Award – Highest run-scorer and highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy
- Lala Amarnath Award – Best all-rounder in domestic tournaments
- M.A. Chidambaram Trophy – Top performers in age-group cricket
- Best Umpire in Domestic Cricket
The Madhavrao Scindia Award has previously been awarded to leading performers in the Ranji Trophy, including bowlers such as R. Sai Kishore and Tanay Thyagarajan in recent seasons.
The BCCI Awards ceremony will see several current and former Indian cricketers in attendance as the board celebrates the standout performers of the season.
