Jaipur: The Rajasthan Disabled Cricket Association (RDCA), under the esteemed guidance of the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), proudly hosting the inaugural edition of the Divyam Cricket Awards – DCCI Physical Disability Annual Award 2025 — at Hotel Clarks Amer, here on Thursday (September 18).For the very first time, an award ceremony of this scale has been organised to recognise the outstanding achievements of differently abled cricketers, coaches, administrators, and contributors. The Divyam Cricket Awards – now recognised as the official annual awards of DCCI for physical disability cricket – are a historic milestone that celebrate excellence, dedication, and the indomitable spirit of athletes who have redefined resilience and inclusion through the game of cricket. This landmark initiative reflects the growing recognition of disability cricket in the national sporting landscape and aims to strengthen its foundation for future generations. Awardees for Divyam Cricket Awards – DCCI Physical Disability Annual Award 2025 Players’ Awards 1️⃣ Ravindra Patil (Mumbai) – Lifetime Achievement Award 2️⃣ Gurudas Raut (Vidarbha) – Special Contribution Award 3️⃣ Vikrant Keni (Mumbai) – Players’ Choice (Popular Player) 4️⃣ Rajesh Kannur (Karnataka) – DCCI Player of the Year 5️⃣ Shivshankar (Karnataka) – Iconic Player Award 6️⃣ Surendra Khorwal (Rajasthan) – Best Amazing Player 7️⃣ Adil Nansola (Gujarat) – Rising Star of the Year 8️⃣ Anwar Ali (Uttar Pradesh) – Best Junior Player 9️⃣ Chandrabhan Giri (Hyderabad) – Best Coach Special Recognition Awards • Nitendra Singh (Baroda) – Lifetime Contribution Award (Disability Cricket & Inclusion) • Disability Cricket Development Award • Adishwar Jain (Mumbai) • Dipen Gandhi (Gujarat) • Girish Shevate (Maharashtra) • Uttpal Majumdar (West Bengal) • Leadership & Motivation Award – Jaipuria Cricket Academy (Rohit Jhalani, Rajasthan) • Grassroots Disability Cricket Development Award – Vidarbha Disabled Cricket Association • Special Recognition Award (Sponsorship, Infrastructure & Support Awareness) – Rajesh Bhardwaj (Noida) • Madhusudan Naik (South Zone) – Best Zonal Coordinator • Power Play Support Award – Sanjay Singh Tomar (Madhya Pradesh) • Best Administrator Award – Dheeraj Harde (Vidarbha) • National Best Team – Jammu & Kashmir • Year of the Best Association – Chhattisgarh Disabled Cricket Association A Landmark Step for Disability Cricket Speaking on this historic occasion at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur, representatives from RDCA shared: “The Divyam Cricket Awards – DCCI Physical Disability Annual Award 2025 – are a tribute to the extraordinary spirit of differently-abled cricketers who continue to inspire with their determination and achievements. This initiative is not just about recognising performances, but also about celebrating the resilience, dedication, and inclusion that disability cricket stands for. We believe this milestone will inspire future generations and pave the way for a stronger, more inclusive sporting culture in India.” About Divyam Cricket Awards – DCCI Annual Awards The Divyam Cricket Awards – DCCI Physical Disability Annual Award 2025 have been conceptualised to create a national platform of recognition and celebration for differently-abled cricketers across India. By honouring their excellence both on and off the field, the awards aim to promote visibility, inclusivity, and respect for disability cricket. With its first edition successfully held on 18th September 2025 at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur, the Divyam Cricket Awards have now become a part of the official annual honours of the DCCI, ensuring that disability cricket achievers receive the recognition they truly deserve
