Indian cricket experienced a year of significant contrasts in 2025. The women's team achieved a historic World Cup victory, while the men's team excelled in white-ball formats, winning the Champions Trophy and Asia Cup. However, the men's Test team faced turbulence, including a series defeat in Australia and the retirements of key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The IPL and WPL continued their financial success, highlighting the sport's growing power alongside its vulnerabilities.