India, Jan. 31 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will confer Ravichandran Ashwin with a "special accolade" on Saturday during the annual Naman Awards. The off-spinner, who retired from international cricket in December 2024, will be honoured for his contribution to Indian cricket.

Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket following the end of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane. The 38-year-old called time on his career, finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker for India across all formats, only second to Anil Kumble.

Jasprit Bumrah, who was recently awarded the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year, will receive the Poll...