Harshit Rana was seen on crutches at the BCCI Naman Awards, indicating his recovery is not progressing as expected. The Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler is set to miss the IPL 2026 season due to a knee injury sustained earlier this year. This setback adds to KKR's bowling concerns for the upcoming tournament.

Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were honored as India's top cricketers at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026. Gill secured the Polly Umrigar Award for his stellar 2025 season, including a remarkable Test series in England. Mandhana also shone, setting new ODI run-scoring records and playing a pivotal role in India's World Cup win.