India superstar Smriti Mandhana named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025

India superstar and vice-captain of the team, Smriti Mandhana, was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025. For the unversed, she played a key role in India's maiden triumph at the ODI World Cup last year at home as they defeated South Africa in the final to lift the trophy.

Mandhana won the award during a glittering ceremony and was accepted by her mother, Smita Mandhana. The cricketer won the award after a distinguished grand jury comprising Leander Paes, Deepa



Malik, and Anju Bobby George felt she was the deserving winner.

"Thank you BBC for giving me the award for Best Sportswoman of the Year, 2025 was a special year for women’s cricket, especially towards the end we had a World Cup and I’m happy I could contribute and help India win matches," Mandhana said in a video message as she couldn't attend the ceremony. For the unversed, the 29-year-old is currently in Australia, where India are playing three T20Is, as many ODIs and one Test match.