Wisden Awards 2025: Leading Cricketers, Top Performers & Key Highlights
The Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2025, known as the “Bible of Cricket,” has announced its prestigious annual awards recognizing the best performances in international cricket. Every year, this globally respected publication honors cricketers who have delivered outstanding performances across formats, making it one of the most important recognitions in the cricketing world.
Leading Cricketers in the World 2025
For the year 2025, Mitchell Starc (Australia) and Deepti Sharma (India) have been named the Leading Cricketers in the World. Mitchell Starc’s exceptional bowling performances and match-winning abilities have once again proven his dominance in international cricket. On the other hand, Deepti Sharma has been recognized for her all-round excellence and consistent contribution to Indian women’s cricket.
Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Year 2025
Wisden has also selected five outstanding cricketers for their remarkable performances. The players included in this list are Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, and Haseeb Hameed (England). These players have shown consistency, match-winning performances, and excellence throughout the year.
Wisden T20 Cricketer of the Year 2025
The award for Wisden T20 Cricketer of the Year 2025 has been given to Abhishek Sharma, who impressed everyone with his explosive batting and impactful performances in the shortest format of the game.
Wisden Trophy 2025 (Best Test Performance)
The Wisden Trophy for Best Test Performance of the Year 2025 has been awarded to Shubman Gill for his outstanding batting performance in Test cricket, showcasing his class and consistency.
Tribute to Dickie Bird
The Wisden Almanack has also paid tribute to the late legendary umpire Dickie Bird, acknowledging his immense contribution to the game of cricket.
About Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
The Wisden Cricketers' Almanack is the world’s most prestigious cricket annual, often referred to as the “Bible of Cricket.” It was first published in 1864 in England by John Wisden and continues to be released every year in April. This publication provides detailed records, analysis, and recognition of outstanding cricket performances worldwide.
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