Indian team captain Virat Kohli awarded in the "Polly Umrigar" for the best international cricketer in the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons at the annual BCCI awards. He received this Award (Best International Cricketer) for his stupendous performances.
Anshuman Gaekwad and Sudha Shah received the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award. Jalaj Saxena and Parvez Rasool were adjudged ‘Best All Rounders' in Ranji Trophy while Krunal Pandya was rewarded for his performance in the Hazare one-day championship.
Important Points to Remember:
- Khel Ratna Award 2017: Rajiv Gandhi
Winners of Arjuna Awards 2017:
- Ms. V.J. Surekha (Archery)
- Ms. Khushbir Kaur (Athletics)
- Mr. Arokia Rajiv (Athletics)
- Ms. Prashanti Singh (Basketball)
- Mr. Cheteshwar Pujara (Cricket)
- Ms. Harmanpreet Kaur (Cricket)
