Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Absent at BCCI Naman Awards Amid Leadership Transition

At the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, fans noted the absence of prominent cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who prioritized IPL preparations and family time. The event featured Shubman Gill as the current ODI captain, though some fans criticized the BCCI for mistakenly crediting Gill as the Champions Trophy-winning captain instead of Rohit Sharma. Gill, who succeeded Sharma as ODI captain, is expected to lead India into the 2027 World Cup, while Kohli focuses on his batting and IPL commitments.