The playground became empty due to the departure of these greats, from Dilip Doshi to Jota, 10 big losses of the year

News India Live, Digital Desk: On this last afternoon of December, when we draw the accounts of the year, a part of the heart fills with memories of those great players who took their last breaths this year. Apart from wins and losses, the year 2025 was also a year of farewell for the sports world. Be it spin magician Dilip Doshi or Diogo Jota, who created magic with his goals in the world of football, the void created by his departure can hardly be filled. Farewell to the spin magician: Dilip Doshi’s era. One of the saddest news of this year for Indian cricket lovers was the departure of spin legend Dilip Doshi. He was a player of that era when class and artistry were supreme in cricket. Left-arm spinner Doshi not only performed brilliantly for India but also taught the nuances of the game to many youngsters. His passing closes a very illustrious chapter in the history of Indian spin bowling. His hard work will be an example for today’s youth. The football world lost its stars. Not only in India, but also at the international level, football lovers were shocked. When we hear names like ‘Diogo Jota’, a different energy rushes in our mind. His enthusiasm on the field will now be visible only in old recordings and YouTube videos. This farewell was very heavy in the pages of 2025, because these were the stars who had many big dreams in their eyes and were heroes of crores of fans. There is a shadow of mourning in other sports too. It is not just about cricket and football; Many such news came this year from sports like tennis, athletics and boxing which we should not have received. Some succumbed to prolonged illness, while others suddenly said goodbye to this world. Sports is a language that connects the world, and when one of these connecting links breaks, the entire community becomes inconsolable. Their Contribution That Will Never Be Forgotten When talking about these legends, we should not just look at their statistics or score cards. These were the people who did not give up even in adverse circumstances. Someone brought pride to the country, while someone inspired thousands with his passion. 2025 may have taken him away from us, but the sweat and hard work with which he has nurtured the game will always show the right path to the coming generations.