The 26th CEAT Cricket Rating Awards, held in Mumbai, celebrated exceptional achievements in cricket, recognizing outstanding performances from both international and domestic arenas. The event continues to be a major platform for honouring cricketing excellence and sportsmanship.
Rohit Sharma was named the CEAT Men’s International Cricketer of the Year, while Deepti Sharma was recognized as the CEAT Women’s Indian Bowler of the Year. Phil Salt received the award for Men’s T20I Batter of the Year, and Tim Southee was honored as the Men’s T20I Bowler of the Year. Shreyas Iyer was acknowledged for Outstanding Leadership in the TATA IPL, and Sai Kishore was named CEAT Domestic Cricketer of the Year. Virat Kohli took home the Men’s ODI Batter of the Year award, and Mohammad Shami was named Men’s ODI Bowler of the Year.
Harmanpreet Kaur received the award for Most Matches as a Captain in Women’s T20I History, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravichandran Ashwin were honoured as Men’s Test Batter and Bowler of the Year, respectively. On the women’s side, Smriti Mandhana was named Women’s Indian Batter of the Year, and Shafali Verma received the award for Fastest Double Century in Women’s Test. Jay Shah was recognized for Excellence in Sports Administration, and Rahul Dravid was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sunil Gavaskar praised the award winners for setting a benchmark for future generations, emphasizing their impeccable skill and sportsmanship. Rohit Sharma expressed gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the hard work and determination behind each match. Deepti Sharma also appreciated the acknowledgement, noting how it fuels her drive to perform at her best. The ceremony reinforced the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards’ status as a prestigious event in the global cricket calendar, drawing attention from cricket fans, celebrities, and sports enthusiasts worldwide.