Kamal Ghorui
LUCKNOW: The India women’s cricket team and the India women’s blind cricket team led the honours in the team category as they were named ‘Team of the Year’ at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 on Saturday. The ceremony in Lucknow recognised athletes across more than 45 sporting categories, honouring performances delivered during the evaluation period from January 1 to December 31, 2025. This edition reflected a year where Indian women’s teams delivered results on the global stage and marked milestones in both mainstream and disability cricket. For the India women’s cricket team, 2025 marked a breakthrough year. The team secured the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title, registering its first triumph in the tournament. The campaign was defined by consistent performances across departments, with the side remaining unbeaten through the competition to clinch the title. In the blind cricket category, the India women’s blind cricket team registered a milestone achievement. They won the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup, becoming the first team to lift the title. The side went through the tournament without a loss, completing an unbeaten run to finish as champions. The winners were selected by an illustrious jury comprising legendary athletes whose achievements have shaped Indian sport. Abhinav Bindra, PR Sreejesh, Mithali Raj, Achanta Sharath Kamal, Leander Paes, and Devendra Jhajharia formed the panel for this edition. Their collective experience ensured that the honours reflected performances across levels, recognising contributions that shaped India’s sporting year.
