Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, often called the bible of cricket, has named India's Deepti Sharma and Australia's Mitchell Starc as the Leading Cricketers in the World for 2025. The recognition is among the most prestigious individual honours in the sport. For Indian cricket, Deepti Sharma's selection reflects the rising profile of the women's game and her consistent all-round contributions during the year.
- Publisher: Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
- Women's honour: Deepti Sharma (India)
- Men's honour: Mitchell Starc (Australia)
- Year recognised: 2025