Sports · 5 March 2026
Indian women's cricket team nominated for 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award after maiden World Cup triumph.
Exam-focused facts from the 5 March 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Indian women's cricket team nominated for 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award after winning their first ICC Women's World Cup title.
- Laureus Sport confirmed the nomination on Tuesday.
- Team recorded highest successful run chase in women's ODI history during semi-final win against Australia.
- BCCI announced Rs 51 crore cash prize for the squad after the victory.
- Award winners to be announced at Cibeles Palace in Madrid on April 20, 2026.
- Other nominees include England Women's Football Team, European Ryder Cup Team, McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Paris Saint-Germain.