Cricketer Smriti Mandhana, wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, golfer Aditi Ashok and para shooter Avani Lekhara were the other nominees.

Shafali Verma, who was dropped from the India women's squad, smashed 43 off just 18 balls as Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indians in WPL 2025.

Richa Ghosh smashed 64 off 27 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to pull off the highest-successful run chase in WPL history.

Richa Ghosh smashed 64 off just 27 balls to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pull off the highest-ever successful run chase in WPL history.

The Women's Premier League (WPL) is bringing forward some inspirational stories and chasing the face of women's cricket, believes India's Smriti Mandhana.

Newly-crowned champions India dominated the ICC's 'Team of the Tournament' for the just-concluded women's Under-19 T20 World Cup with four players from the country

Led by a spirited captain, Niki Prasad, the Indian team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament as they showcased exceptional skill, composure, and dominance.

India outclassed England in the U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 final to clinch back-to-back titles.

An utterly dominant India flaunted their embarrassment of riches to win a second successive U-19 Women's T20 World Cup title with a nine-wicket shellacking of South Africa

IND vs SA, U-19 Women's T20 World Cup Final Highlights: Opener Gongadi Trisha scored 44 as India defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the final match.

India vs South Africa Women U19 Final LIVE Telecast: Unbeaten so far in the tournament, a dominant India will start as overwhelming favourites to win their second consecutive title.

Jasprit Bumrah was chosen for the BCCI's Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer 2023-24 in men's category while Smriti Mandhana was picked for the corresponding women's trophy.

India have registered dominating wins over the West Indies, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Scotland and England.

India are just win away from retaining the title when they take on South Africa on Sunday

Jasprit Bumrah was chosen for the BCCI's Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer 2023-24 in men's category while Smriti Mandhana was picked for the corresponding women's trophy.

India have already registered massive victories over Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Scotland.

The fixtures for the semi-finals of the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025 have been confirmed with defending champions India playing against England on Friday.

Teen sensation Gongadi Trisha, who became the first player to score a hundred in the ongoing Women's T20 U19 World Cup, has credited her 'idol' and the legendary Mithali Raj for influencing her game.