Indian Cricket Team: News

The Indian Cricket Team governed by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) represents India at international level in the sport of cricket. Cricket was first introduced to India by the British Empire in the 18th century and India was finally approved as a test playing nation in 1932. India has won the ICC world cup two times, in 1983 and 2011.

13 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

ICC Test Rankings: Record-breaking Ravichandran Ashwin rises to top spot

Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has become the number one bowler in the latest ICC Test Rankings.

12 Mar 2024

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer bounces back with Ranji half-century after contract snub

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer silenced his critics with a solid half-century in the 2023/24 Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha.

WTC table: Australia rise to 2nd place, NZ slip down 

Australia have displaced New Zealand at the second position in the latest ICC World Test Championship standings following their 2-0 Test series triumph over the Kiwis.

India decimate 'Bazballers' England in Test series: Key takeaways

India thrashed England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala to clinch the series 4-1.

09 Mar 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root breaks Ricky Ponting's Test record against India: Details

Albeit in a losing cause, Joe Root smoked a fighting half-century in the third innings of the fifth Test against India in Dharamsala.

WTC table: India beat England 4-1, consolidate top position

India have consolidated their top position in the ICC World Test Championship standings following their innings triumph over England in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala.

09 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin shatters records with 36th fifer in 100th Test

Ravichandran Ashwin shattered a host of records in his 100th Test as India decimated England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala.

All-round India demolish England in Dharamsala Test, clinch series 4-1

India thrashed England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala, clinching the series 4-1.

Shoaib Bashir scripts history with second fifer versus India: Stats

Young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir scripted history with a brilliant five-wicket haul as England dismissed India for 477 in the second innings of the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala.

Dharamsala Test: India post 477, earn 259-run lead over England

Team India has posted a mammoth total of 477 in their first innings of the ongoing fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala.

09 Mar 2024

James Anderson

James Anderson becomes first-ever pacer with 700 Test wickets: Stats 

England legend James Anderson has become the first-ever fast bowler to take 700 wickets in Test cricket.

Team India accomplishes this unique feat in Dharamsala Test: Stats

Team India batters stood tall against England in their first innings of the ongoing fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala.

Dharamsala Test, Day 2: India lead England by 255 runs

India had another superb outing in the ongoing fifth Test versus England in Dharamsala on Friday.

08 Mar 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma attains several records with century against England: Details

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma clocked several top-notch records with a fine 103-run knock against England in the ongoing 5th Test.

08 Mar 2024

Devdutt Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal shines on Test debut, slams 65 versus England

Devdutt Padikkal has made an impressive start to his Test career as he slammed a fine half-century in his debut innings.

08 Mar 2024

Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Khan slams third fifty of debut Test series: Stats

India's rising batting sensation Sarfaraz Khan scored a fine fifty on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala.

08 Mar 2024

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill slams fourth Test hundred, surpasses 4,000 FC runs 

Shubman Gill has brought up his fourth Test hundred as he reached the mark on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala.

08 Mar 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma hammers his fourth Test hundred against England: Stats

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma stood tall against England bowlers and slammed a magnificent hundred on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test in Dharamsala.

07 Mar 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Record-breaking Yashasvi Jaiswal stands tall versus England: Decoding his stats

Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name on the record books with a solid half-century on Day 1 of the fifth Test being held in Dharamsala.

5th Test, Day 1: All-round India decimate England in Dharamsala

India are on top of England in the opening day of the fifth Test match being held in Dharamsala.

07 Mar 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes second-fastest Indian to 1,000 Test runs: Stats

The in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal has accomplished yet another milestone as he has become the second-fastest Indian batter to complete 1,000 Test runs.

07 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin shines in his 100th Test, claims four-fer: Stats

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin celebrated his 100th Test with a remarkable four-wicket haul as England were folded for 218 after electing to bat in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala.

5th Test: England fold for 218; Kuldeep, Ashwin shine 

A terrific performance from Indian bowlers meant England were bundled out for 218 on Day 1 of the ongoing fifth and final Test in Dharamsala.

07 Mar 2024

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav completes 50 Test wickets with fourth fifer: Stats

India's star left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has completed 50 wickets in Test cricket.

07 Mar 2024

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow celebrates 100th Test with 6,000-run landmark

England's star batter Jonny Bairstow has accomplished 6,000 runs in Test cricket.

07 Mar 2024

Zak Crawley

Zak Crawley slams his fourth half-century of India Test series

Zak Crawley continues his impressive form in the ongoing Test tour of India as he slammed a fine half-century on Day 1 of the fifth and final game.

07 Mar 2024

Devdutt Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal makes his Test debut: Decoding his First-Class stats

Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal has finally received his maiden Test cap as the fifth and final Test between India and England in Dharamsala marked his debut.

07 Mar 2024

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow makes his 100th Test appearance: Decoding the stats

Jonny Bairstow is making his 100th Test appearance as England face hosts India in Dharamsala for the fifth and final match, starting on March 7.

07 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin features in his 100th Test: Interesting stats     

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin continues his record-breaking spree in Test cricket.

India vs England, 5th Test: Ben Stokes elects to bat

India and England are up against each other in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala.

07 Mar 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik to retire from IPL after 2024 season: Report

Veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik is set to retire from the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the upcoming 2024 season, as per ESPNcricinfo.

India vs England, Dharamsala Test: Match preview and key stats

India and England are gearing up for the fifth and final Test match in Dharamsala, starting March 7.

06 Mar 2024

England Cricket Team

England announce playing XI for 5th India Test: Details here

Mark Wood returned to England's playing XI for the fifth and final Test against India in Dharamsala, starting on March 7.

06 Mar 2024

ICC Test Rankings

Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood headline the ICC Test Rankings

Australian cricket team bowlers Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood grabbed headlines in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers.

05 Mar 2024

England Cricket Team

India vs England, 5th Test: Dharamsala pitch report and stats

After a 10-day break, India will lock horns against England in the fifth and final Test starting on Thursday, March 7. The HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala will be hosting the encounter.

Rajat Patidar vs Devdutt Padikkal: Decoding their First-Class stats

Rajat Patidar has made a paltry start to his Test career as his place in the Indian XI for the fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala is under the scanner.

WTC table: India go atop following Australia's triumph over NZ

India have gone atop the ICC World Test Championship standings following Australia's 172-run triumph over hosts New Zealand in the opening Test in Wellington.

02 Mar 2024

Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan refused to participate in England Test series: Report

Ishan Kishan has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately.

01 Mar 2024

James Anderson

Dharamsala Test: England pacer James Anderson can attain these records

James Anderson is on the brink of history when India and England square off for the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala on March 7.

29 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal eyes these feats in fifth Test versus England

The in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal can accomplish some massive feats in the fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala, starting on March 7.

29 Feb 2024

KL Rahul

Dharamsala Test: KL Rahul ruled out, Jasprit Bumrah returns 

The injured KL Rahul has flown to London to see the specialist who operated on his quadriceps last year.

28 Feb 2024

BCCI

Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan lose BCCI central contracts: Details here

In a major development, the BCCI has terminated the annual contracts of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan.

28 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

ICC Test Rankings: Yashasvi Jaiswal rises to career-best 12th spot

Young Indian trio of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Dhruv Jurel have achieved career-best ICC Test rankings following their impressive performance in the fourth Test against England.

27 Feb 2024

Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan plays T20 tournament; Shreyas Iyer to play Ranji

Months after taking a break, Indian batter Ishan Kishan returned to professional cricket as he played for the Reserve Bank of India in the DY Patil T20 tournament on February 27.

Dhruv Jurel becomes second-youngest Indian wicket-keeper with this Test record 

India claimed an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-Test series after beating England in Ranchi.

India have won their last 17 home Test series: Stats 

India beat England in the 4th Test (Ranchi) to gain an unassailable 3-1 lead in the the five-match series.

26 Feb 2024

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill's second-innings exploits in Test cricket: Key stats 

Shubman Gill played a pivotal role in India's five-wicket win over England in the 4th Test in Ranchi.

26 Feb 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma surpasses 1,000 Test runs versus England: Key stats

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has breached the 1,000-run mark versus England in Tests.

26 Feb 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma smashes match-winning half-century in Ranchi: Key stats

Skipper Rohit Sharma laid the foundation of India's successful run-chase against England in the 4th Test in Ranchi.

WTC standings: India consolidate second spot with win in Ranchi

India beat England in the fourth Test in Ranchi to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

25 Feb 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin takes record-equaling 35th Test five-wicket haul: Key stats

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin ran through England's top and lower order as they perished for 145 in the second innings.

25 Feb 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma completes 4,000 runs in Test cricket: Key stats

Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team skipper, has completed 4,000 runs in Test cricket.

25 Feb 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin dismisses Ben Duckett for sixth time (Tests): Stats 

Team England suffered a major blow in the third innings of the ongoing fourth Test against India with opener Ben Duckett departing for 15.

Dhruv Jurel rescues India with an incredible knock: Key stats

An extraordinary knock from youngster Dhruv Jurel brought India back in the contest in the ongoing 4th Test against England in Ranchi.

25 Feb 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin surpasses Kumble, becomes highest wicket-taker in India (Tests)

Ravichandran Ashwin continues to script records as he has become the highest wicket-taker in Tests in India.

24 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes first Indian left-hander with this Test record

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his sublime run in Test cricket. He smashed another half-century, this time in the first innings of the 4th Test against England in Ranchi.

23 Feb 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin completes 100 Test wickets against England: Key stats

Premier India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has attained a unique milestone in Tests.

23 Feb 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root becomes second Englishman to complete 11,500 Test runs

Veteran batter Joe Root has completed 11,500 runs in Test cricket.

Akash Deep becomes India's 313th Test cricketer: His First-Class stats

Fast bowler Akash Deep received his maiden international cap in the 4th Test in Ranchi.

22 Feb 2024

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami ruled out of IPL 2024: Report

Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the 2024 Indian Premier League, as per PTI.

England recall Bashir, include Robinson for 4th Test versus India

England have confirmed their XI for the fourth and penultimate Test against India in Ranchi, starting on February 23.

India vs England, 4th Test: Ranchi pitch report and stats

After a brief break, India and England will clash in the fourth Test of the five-match series.

4th Test preview: Can Bumrah-less India seal series against England?

India will aim to seal the deal as they take on England in the fourth and penultimate Test of the series.

21 Feb 2024

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow has struggled in Asia (Tests): Stats

As England are 1-2 behind in the ongoing five-Test series against India, the fourth Test in Ranchi, which gets underway on February 23, is a do-or-die game for them.

20 Feb 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Decoding Joe Root's struggles against Ravindra Jadeja in Tests

Joe Root's poor form has been England's primary concern in the ongoing five-Test series against India.

20 Feb 2024

Rohit Sharma

5 milestones Rohit Sharma can accomplish in Ranchi Test

Team India has made a terrific bounce back in the ongoing five-Test series against England.

20 Feb 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Who can replace Jasprit Bumrah for Ranchi Test? Details here

India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for the fourth Test against England in Ranchi, as per Cricbuzz.

WTC table: India rise to second with win over England

India hammered England in the third Test in Rajkot by 434 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series.

18 Feb 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja claims his second Test fifer versus England: Stats

Ravindra Jadeja starred with his all-round heroics as India thrashed England by 434 runs in the third Test in Rajkot.

All-round India thrash England in Rajkot Test, gain 2-1 lead

India have thrashed England by 434 runs in the third Test in Rajkot to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match affair.

18 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks this Test record of Sourav Ganguly: Details

Yashasvi Jaiswal shattered a host of records en route to a breathtaking double-ton in the third innings of the ongoing third Test against England in Rajkot.

18 Feb 2024

Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Khan celebrates Test debut with twin fifties: Stats

Sarfaraz Khan has entered the record books with twin fifties on Test debut.

India go big in Rajkot, break records with six-hitting: Details

India have set a host of records in terms of sixes smashed in their ongoing third Test match versus England at Rajkot.

18 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal shatters records with double-tons in consecutive Tests

The in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal has brought up his second double-hundred in Test cricket.

18 Feb 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin rejoins Indian team for Rajkot Test: Details

In a major boost for Team India, ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to rejoin the Indian team for the ongoing third Test against England in Rajkot.

18 Feb 2024

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill hammers his third 50-plus score against England (Tests) 

Shubman Gill once again starred in the third innings as he clobbered a brilliant 91 off 151 balls on Day 4 of the third Test against England in Rajkot.

3rd Test: Ton-up Jaiswal puts India in command versus England

Team India is all over England in the ongoing third Test in Rajkot.

17 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal clocks his second Test ton against England: Stats

The in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal has brought up his second century of the ongoing Test series against England.

17 Feb 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara clobbers his 63rd First-Class century

Saurashtra talisman Cheteshwar Pujara continued his purple patch on Day 2 against Manipur in the 2024 Ranji Trophy.