08/25/2026
The Collegiate Cricket League® proudly announces the 2025–26 All-American Team and Season Honors — recognizing the student-athletes who defined Season II of college cricket in America.
🏆 National Player of the Year: Nitish Sudini — University of Georgia
🏏 Batter of the Year: Omkar Zope — University of Pittsburgh
🔥 Bowler of the Year: Aditya Josyula — Rutgers University
🎖️ Spirit of Cricket | Captain of the Year: Rachit Shah — Rutgers University
And for the first time in Collegiate Cricket League history, 12 student-athletes have earned All-American honors.
From more than 525 players who competed this season, these 12 set the standard:
🇺🇸 THE INAUGURAL CCL ALL-AMERICAN CLASS
1. Omkar Zope — University of Pittsburgh | Batter
2. Nitish Sudini — University of Georgia | Batter
3. Tanmay Desai — UCLA | Batter
4. Sanat Misra — UC Irvine | Batter
5. Utkarsh Srivastava — UNC Chapel Hill | Wicketkeeper
6. Rishi Pandey — University of Georgia | All-Rounder
7. Rakesh Singh — University of Florida | All-Rounder
8. Smeet Pandit — UNC Chapel Hill | All-Rounder
9. Aditya Josyula — Rutgers University | Bowler
10. Abhiram Kalvakuntla — University of Georgia | Bowler
11. Aayush Singh — Penn State | Bowler
12. Rachit Shah — Rutgers University | Spirit of Cricket Captain
These are the names that made history. The first All-American class in American college cricket.
50 universities. 750+ student-athletes. One national stage.
Where the World Comes to Play College Cricket.
Congratulations to every All-American, award winner, honorable mention, teammate, coach, and university that made Season II unforgettable.
The standard is set.
2026–27 is next. 🏏🇺🇸
