Worth The Wait: India's Wonder Women Made 2025 The Year Of A Historic First

This was no trophy won by chance. The foundation had been laid two to three years ago. Having already endured heartbreak in two finals - 2005 and 2017 - India entered the 2025 edition with a different mindset.

The entire country witnessed history unfold as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title on June 3, 2025.

If there was one phrase that summed up the men's tennis season, it was "Sincaraz"- the rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

The year 2025 in Indian football was defined by coaching turmoil (Marquez sacked, Jamil hired) and ultimate elimination from the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Star striker Sunil Chhetri, 40, made a retirement U-turn to address the team's chronic goal drought but could do little to turn things around.

2025 had everythingglory, heartbreak, and dramareminding fans that cricket is not only about runs and wickets, but also about personalities, rivalries, and the emotions of millions who live and breathe the game