Indian women’s cricket team shortlisted for Laureus World Team of the Year 2026

Direct fact

In March 2026, the World Cup-winning Indian women’s cricket team was shortlisted for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award 2026, with the winners set to be announced in Madrid, Spain, on April 20, 2026.

Key specifics

• The shortlist was announced by the BCCI.
• The team is shortlisted alongside Paris Saint-Germain, McLaren Formula 1 Team and the England women’s football team.
• More than 1,000 sports media representatives from over 70 countries voted for the shortlist.
• The Laureus World Sports Awards were established in 2000.
• The Indian team’s nomination follows its ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 victory.

Exam lens

Awards and sports question type: shortlist, award year and venue; remember BCCI, April 20, 2026, Madrid, and the Laureus awards established in 2000.