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.

19 Mar 2024

BCCI

Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel awarded BCCI central contracts: Report

As per Times of India, BCCI has awarded Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel with Group C central contracts, which have an annual retainership fee of Rs 1 crore.

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.