New Delhi: India women's cricket team has achieved another historic feat as they have been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award after winning their maiden World Cup title.The nomination, confirmed by Laureus Sport, makes them the first women's cricket team to receive this honour. Their journey to the title included a record-breaking moment in the semi-final against Australia, where they completed the most successful run chase in women's ODI history – 339 runs – before defeating South Africa in the final.
Laureus Sport said in a press release: “In their Cricket World Cup semi-final against Australia India women's cricket team Before winning their first title against South Africa – had the most successful run chase in women's ODI history (339) and are the first women's cricket team to be nominated for this award.led by Harmanpreet KaurThe Indian team now finds itself in elite company. They have been nominated alongside global giants such as the England women's football team, the European Ryder Cup team, Paris Saint-Germain and the McLaren Formula 1 team.Their World Cup win led to celebrations across India, with the BCCI announcing a cash reward of Rs 51 crore for the team.The team also joins a short list of Indian players previously nominated in major Laureus categories Vinesh Phogat, Neeraj ChopraAnd Rishabh Pant.The winners will be selected by the Laureus World Sports Academy jury and announced at a gala ceremony at the Cibeles Palace in Madrid on April 20, marking the third consecutive year that the Spanish capital will host the event.
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