In cooperation with Rajasthan, the Indian Council of the Criket Council (DCCI) successfully hosted the opening awards “Divyam Cricket Awards – DCCi physical disabilities of the annual 2025” at the Clarks Amer, Jaipur.
This milestone initiative was organized for the first time in honor of excellent contributions and success of cricket, coaches, administrators and supporters.
The Divyam Cricket Awards not only recognize sporting perfection, but also celebrate the untamed spirit, durability and inclusion of players who continue to inspire society through cricket.
This ceremony represents a historical step towards the creation of a greater recognition of disability cricket in the Indian Sport AK strengthening of its foundations for future generations.
Main guests and prominent guests
Main guest: Mr. Neera K. Pawan, Chairman – Rajasthan State Sports Council & Youth Affairs
Honorary guests: Mr. DD Kumawat (Convenor – Ad Hoc Committee, RCA) and Mr. Ravikant Chauhan (Secretary – DCCi)
Key notifications
Mr. Neera K. Pawan and Mr. DD Kumawat announced that the cricket series India-ENGLAND Mixed Disability Cricket will be hosted in Jaipur. They promised full support for growth and recognition of disabilities.
Mr. Ravikant Chauhan, secretary – DCCI, said that a structured and systematic framework for cricket disability would be briefly introduced. He also announced that salaries for cricket disabilities will begin in the near future, which ensures financial stability and professional recognition for players.
Winners – Divyam Cricket Awards 2025
Players’ award:
- Ravindra Patil (Mumbai) – Price to Lifetime Success
- Gurudas Raut (Vidarbha) – the price of a special post
- Vikrant Keny (Mumbai) – selection of players (popular player)
- Rajesh Kannur (Karnataka) – DCCi of the Year
- Shivshankar (Karnataka) – an iconic player
- Surendra Khorwal (Rajasthan) – Best Amazing Player
- Adil Nansola (Gujarat) – the growing star of the year
- Anwar Ali (Uttar Pradesh) – the best junior player
- Chandrabhan Giri (Hyderabad) – Best Coach
Special appreciation of recognition:
- Mr. Nitendra Singh (Baroda) – the price of a life -long contribution (cricket and inclusion of disability)
- Price to develop cricket for disability: adishwar jain (Mumbai), Dipen Gandhi (Gujarat), Girish Shevate (Maharashtra), Ustapal Majumdar (West Bengal)
- Guidance Award and Motivation – Jaipuria Cricket Academy (Rohit Jhalani, Rajasthan)
- Price for developing cricket for the development of cricket – Vidarbha for cricket associations Visarbha
- Special recognition (sponsorship, infrastructure and awareness) – Rajesh Bhardwaj (Noida)
- Best Zone Coordinator – Madhusudan Naik (southern zone)
- Price of Power Play Support – Sanjay Singh Tomar (Madhya Pradesh)
- Price Best Administrator – Dheeraj Harde (Vidarbha)
- National Best Team – Jammú & Kashmir
- Best Association of the Year – Chhattisgarh Cricket Association
- Historical step for cricket disability – DCCI message
“This is the first time that the prices of the wondo Cricket Awards have been held to formally acknowledge and honor the cricket disabled.
“Divyam Cricket Awards are not only about celebrating success, but also about the recognition of courage, resistance and inclusion. This historical step will be inspired by generations to come and provide a stronger basis for cricket disabilities in India.”
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Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
September 21, 2025
