The Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli received the Polly Umrigar Award (Best International Cricketer) for his stupendous performances in the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) bestowed the award on the skipper at their annual BCCI awards ceremony in Bengaluru.
In the other category, Indian women cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Smriti Mandhana received the maiden Best International Cricketer (Women) award for their stellar 2016-17 season.
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) was adjudged the best state association owing to their consistent performances in the BCCI domestic tournaments for the 2016-17 season
The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) was adjudged the best state association for the 2017-18 season.
It is for the first time, an award category for the best International Cricketer (Woman) has been introduced.