Harmanpreet, Smriti, Divya Deshmukh Nominated for 2025 BBC Sports Awards

• Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Divya Deshmukh, Suruchi Singh, and Jyothi Yarraji are nominees for the 2025 BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year Awards.
• Harmanpreet Kaur led India to its maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title in November 2025 and is recognized for her leadership and impactful innings.
• Smriti Mandhana, vice-captain, holds records for centuries and runs in ODIs, breaking Virat Kohli's fastest Indian ton record.
• Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian and youngest ever FIDE Women’s World Cup champion, earning grandmaster status at 20.
• Suruchi Singh achieved a rare golden treble in ISSF World Cups and became the top-ranked woman shooter in 10m air pistol; Jyothi Yarraji is the first Indian woman to qualify for Olympics 100m hurdles.

Why It Matters: Five Indian sportswomen, including cricket stars and a chess prodigy, are nominated for the 2025 BBC awards.