Board at the top: BCCI wins TOISA 2025 Federation of the Year

LUCKNOW: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was named 'Federation of the Year' at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 on Saturday.BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla received the award on behalf of the board.The ceremony in Lucknow recognised athletes, teams, and organisations across more than 45 sporting categories, honouring performances delivered during the evaluation period from January 1 to December 31, 2025. This edition reflected a year where Indian cricket continued to deliver results across formats, alongside administrative consistency in conducting domestic and international competitions.The BCCI oversaw multiple tournaments during the year, including bilateral series, ICC events and domestic competitions, ensuring continuity across men’s and women’s cricket.India’s performances on the field across formats contributed to the federation’s recognition, along with its role in managing infrastructure, scheduling and player pathways through domestic cricket.The award acknowledged the federation’s role in maintaining operations at scale while supporting teams competing at the international level.The winners were selected by an illustrious jury comprising legendary athletes whose achievements have shaped Indian sport.Abhinav Bindra, PR Sreejesh, Mithali Raj, Achanta Sharath Kamal, Leander Paes, and Devendra Jhajharia formed the panel for this edition.Their collective experience ensured that the honours reflected contributions across levels, recognising organisations that shaped India’s sporting ecosystem.