New Delhi: The BCCI drew inspiration from American sports leagues such as the NBA and NFL when they presented India’s T20 World Cup-winning squad with custom-made ‘Champions’ rings during the Naman Awards. Held on February 1 in Mumbai, the ceremony was attended by the Indian team and cricket icons like Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, among others.
It was at this event that the BCCI chose to honor the T20 World Cup winners with these unique rings. A detailed view of the ring was shared in a video posted on BCCI’s social media on February 7. The ring features the Ashoka chakra on top, with each player’s name and jersey number engraved. Additionally, it highlights the significant contributions made by each player during the tournament, where India remained unbeaten and triumphed over South Africa to clinch the title.
The ring is crafted from gold and adorned with diamonds, giving it an elegant and prestigious look. Among the prominent players who received their rings at the event were Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya.
“Presenting #TeamIndia with their CHAMPIONS RING to honour their flawless campaign in the #T20WorldCup.”
“Diamonds may be forever, but this win certainly is immortalised in a billion hearts. These memories will ‘Ring’ loud and live with us forever,” said BCCI on X.
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Presenting #TeamIndia with their CHAMPIONS RING to honour their flawless campaign in the #T20WorldCup
Diamonds may be forever, but this win certainly is immortalised in a billion hearts. These memories will ‘Ring’ loud and live with us forever
#NamanAwards pic.twitter.com/SKK9gkq4JR — BCCI (@BCCI) February 7, 2025
The Champions Ring tradition:
The tradition of awarding Champions rings is deeply rooted in American sports leagues. The NBA has been presenting rings to its champions since the inaugural NBA Finals in 1947. Similarly, the NFL awards rings to the Super Bowl winners every year. Major League Baseball was the first to introduce this custom, a practice that remains a staple in U.S. sports culture.
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