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Laureus World Team of Year: Indian women's cricket team nominated
03 Mar 2026

In a major development, the Indian women's cricket team has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year Award, announced the BCCI on March 3.

The nomination comes after a historic year for Indian cricket, especially with the team's first-ever ICC Women's Cricket World Cup win in 2025.

Notably, the annual awards honor the "greatest and most inspirational sporting achievements of the year."

Historic World Cup win
Milestone achievement

The Indian team's historic Women's World Cup title in 2025 was a defining moment in the sport's history.

The team exhibited extraordinary composure and collective resilience throughout the tournament, defeating top-ranked teams en route to lifting the trophy.

It was India's first-ever major ICC title as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side defeated South Africa in a high-octane final in Navi Mumbai.

Fourth different side to win the cup
Fact

India became the fourth different side to win the Women's ODI World Cup, joining Australia (7), England (4), and New Zealand (1). India were the two-time runners-up before this event (2017 and 2005).

Other nominees for the award
Competition

The Indian women's cricket team is now in the running for the prestigious award among other eminent sides across sports.

The list includes France's Paris Saint-Germain (football), the UK's McLaren Formula 1 team, the European Ryder Cup Team (golf), the England women's football team (UK), and the USA's Oklahoma City Thunder (basketball).

The nominees across categories are decided by votes from over 1,000 sports media representatives across 70 countries.

Winners to be announced on April 20 in Madrid
Award announcement

The Laureus World Sports Awards winners, voted on by the Laureus World Sports Academy, will be named at a gala ceremony on April 20 in Madrid, Spain.

The BCCI has congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for this global recognition and wished them continued success in future endeavors.

BCCI President Mithun Manhas expressed immense pride in the Indian cricket team's nomination for the prestigious award.