Last farewell to the magicians of dreams, from Dilip Doshi to Jota, 2025 snatched away these heroes of ours

News India Live, Digital Desk: Today is 31 December 2025. The whole world is immersed in New Year celebrations, but there is a slight silence in the sports corridors. This year has given us a lot of happiness, but while leaving, it also took with it some stalwarts who had once increased the heartbeats of crores of people with their hard work. Today, on the last day of the year, it is time to remember those players, without whom the game and the grounds will not be the same. Dilip Doshi: The spin that baffled even the greats. This year has left a void for Indian cricket, which can never be filled. The departure of Indian spin legend Dilip Doshi marks the end of a golden era. Whenever we talk about cricket of the seventies and eighties, those waving balls of his will definitely come before our eyes. When he breathed his last in 2025, the world of cricket blinked as well as the memories where the true meaning of ‘class’ was taught. He was not just a spinner, but a magician on the pitch. Diogo Jota: The journey that remained incomplete on the football pitch. The game is not limited to boundaries only. This is the reason why the departure of international football star Diogo Jota shattered the hearts of Indian football fans. The passion, speed and agility that Jota displayed on the field were an example for future generations. The addition of ‘full stop’ before his name in the calendar of 2025 has been no less than a shock for football fans around the world. While leaving, they came to know that the playing field is full of uncertainties. Do players ever die? Elders say that players never lose and never leave the world; They become part of the memories just by taking off their jersey. This year, not only these two names, but also some faces from the world of athletics, hockey and tennis, who used to teach us to fight, stayed away from us. Some lost the battle with the disease, while others completed their natural journey. But can a sports fan ever forget them? Caravan of Memories and Naya Saverah We have a habit of looking at the statistics and score cards of the players after the match is over, but the contribution of these stars was much more than the score card. They were a part of our childhood, they were the reason for our enthusiasm. This evening of 2025 is a day for his family, his colleagues and millions of fans like us to say ‘thank you’ to him. Thank you—for inspiring us, for giving us that ‘historic moment’.