Historic moment: In a first, Indian women's cricket team nominated for prestigious Laureus award

Key Highlights

• They are the first women's cricket team to receive this nomination, a recognition for their exceptional performance in the mega event, including the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history in a semi-final win against Australia.
• The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side is nominated alongside major teams like the England Women's football team, European Ryder Cup squad, French football league's Paris Saint-Germain, and McLaren Formula 1.
• Laureus Sport said in a press release: "In their Cricket World Cup semi-final against Australia, the India Women's Cricket Team pulled off the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history (339) – before winning their first title against South Africa and are the first women's cricket team to be nominated for this Award." The landmark triumph was celebrated nationwide, with the BCCI announcing a significant cash prize of Rs 51 crore for the squad.
• BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the Indian women's triumph was a watershed moment in the cricketing ecosystem of the country.
• "The 2025 World Cup triumph was a watershed moment not only for the team but for the entire cricketing ecosystem in our country," Saikia said in a statement.