2024 BCCI Awards in Hyderabad on Jan 23. Former cricketer Ravi Shastri to receive lifetime achievement award. Find out all you need to know here.
BCCI Awards 2024: A Glance at the Event
The 2024 Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) awards ceremony is set to take place in Hyderabad on January 23. This date holds significance as it falls just two days before the much-anticipated first Test match between India and England at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in the same city on January 25.
This event marks the return of the awards ceremony after a hiatus of four years, making it the first of its kind in the post-COVID era. The past years’ winners, who missed out on their prizes due to the pandemic, will finally have the opportunity to be recognized and honored for their outstanding achievements.
Reports in the Indian media have indicated that the esteemed former Indian cricketer and ex-India head coach, Ravi Shastri, is to be conferred with the lifetime achievement award at the ceremony. Additionally, Mumbai cricketers Sarfaraz Khan and Shams Mulani are poised to receive awards for their exceptional performances as the highest run-getters and wicket-takers in the 2023 Ranji Trophy season.
All eyes will be on the highly coveted Polly Umrigar International Cricketer of the Year award. There is particular intrigue surrounding whether Virat Kohli can clinch a remarkable sixth award, solidifying his status as one of the finest cricketers in the modern era.
Key Details about BCCI Awards 2024
When: The BCCI awards 2024 will be held on January 23, commencing at 6:00 PM IST.
Where: The prestigious event will transpire in Hyderabad.
TV Broadcast: As of now, there has been no announcement regarding the televised broadcast of the awards ceremony.
Live Streaming Online: For those unable to attend in person, the BCCI awards 2024 can be live streamed online via the Jio Cinema app and website.
It is indeed a momentous occasion for the cricketing fraternity as the BCCI awards 2024 promise to be a celebration of excellence, talent, and the enduring spirit of the sport.