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.
Youngest Indians to reach 3,000 runs in Test cricket
Shubman Gill led India from the front on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
Colombo Test: India post 300/5 on Day 1 versus SL
Devdutt Padikkal's brilliant century helped India recover from a few early wobbles on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at SSC Colombo on Sunday.
India's Devdutt Padikkal hammers his 2nd hundred in Tests: Stats
In the second Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground, Colombo, India are in a strong position with Devdutt Padikkal leading the charge.
Rishabh Pant retires hurt in 2nd Test versus Sri Lanka
Rishabh Pant, the wicketkeeper-batter for the Indian cricket team, had to retire hurt on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Colombo Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando involved in heated exchange
The 2nd Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo turned controversial as a heated exchange broke out between India's Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando.
WTC 2025-27: Australia consolidate top spot with win over Bangladesh
Australia leveled the two-match Test series against Bangladesh with a crushing victory in Mackay.
Shubman Gill surpasses 3,000 Test runs: Dissecting his stats
Indian captain Shubman Gill has added another feather to his illustrious hat. He has now gone past 3,000 runs in Test cricket.
Why Kuldeep Yadav missed 2nd Test against Sri Lanka
Captain Shubman Gill confirmed that spinner Kuldeep Yadav was excluded from India's Playing XI in the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka due to an infection.
Saransh Jain becomes India's oldest Test debutant in 21st century
Saransh Jain, the 33-year-old all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh, has made his international debut for India.
Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's game suit red-ball cricket? Presenting key details
Former Indian cricket team captain Rahul Dravid stressed on the need for a balanced approach in the development of young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
'Wrist-spinners should focus on bowling good spells': India coach Gambhir
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has said the management rates Kuldeep Yadav highly in the team ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Colombo Test: Can Sri Lanka bounce back against India?
Team Sri Lanka is hoping its spinners will step up in the second Test match against India, starting Sunday at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC) in Colombo.
SL vs IND, 2nd Test: Players to watch out for
The second and final Test match between India and Sri Lanka will begin on August 23.
5 masterstrokes by Gautam Gambhir as Team India's head coach
Gautam Gambhir's tenure as the head coach of the Indian cricket team has been a mixed bag.
Watch: Abhishek Sharma hones his bowling skills with father's assistance
Team India opener Abhishek Sharma has been honing his bowling skills with the help of his father, Raj Kumar Sharma.
'Six' to 'out': Mayank Yadav's stunning comeback in DPL match
Young Indian pacer Mayank Yadav has gone viral on social media for his impressive comeback delivery, which dismissed an opponent batter after he was hit for a first-ball six.
Decoding India's Test record at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Sri Lanka host India in the 2nd Test of the two-match series, starting August 23.
Will Kuldeep Yadav feature in SL-IND Colombo Test?
India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has defended Kuldeep Yadav following his disappointing performance in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Colombo Test: Shubman Gill displays aggressive approach in practice session
India captain Shubman Gill displayed an aggressive batting style during a net session at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, as per Times of India.
Is Rishabh Pant the best six-hitter in Test history?
Dashing Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant recently made history by becoming the fastest player to complete 100 sixes in Test cricket.
Here's how Virat Kohli revolutionized Test cricket
Although it has been more than a year since Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket, his name continues to pop up when the legacy of the format is discussed.
India-Bangladesh series in September may be postponed again, claims report
India's upcoming cricket tour of Bangladesh, scheduled for early next month, may be postponed again, as per Cricinfo.
Visiting sides with longest winning streak in Sri Lanka (Tests)
India claimed a thumping 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the opener of the two-match Test series at Galle International Stadium.
A look at Indian batters with most double-centuries in Tests
With cricket increasingly producing high-scoring and result-oriented games, marathon Test knocks have become less prevalent.
Five Indian bowlers with terrific starts to their Test careers
The talented Manav Suthar spun India to a memorable 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the 1st Test in Galle.
Will India introduce Saransh Jain in Colombo Test? Details here
Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain could make his international debut for India in the upcoming second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
How India have fared after 600 Tests: Key stats
India recently celebrated a major milestone by playing their 600th Test match.
These Indians have recorded match 10-fers in Sri Lanka (Tests)
Young spin-bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar made history by becoming the third Indian bowler to register a 10-wicket match haul in Sri Lanka.
'Difficult to play': Rahul lauds Manav Suthar's exploits versus SL
KL Rahul has praised spinner Manav Suthar for his exceptional bowling in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Shubman Gill hails India's historic 600th Test victory: Details here
India registered a resounding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the 1st Test at Galle International Stadium.
WTC standings: India remain at fifth despite Galle Test win
Team India's position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings has slightly improved after their victory over Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle.
Manav Suthar claims match 10-fer in India's Galle Test triumph
Team India put up a comprehensive performance to beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test of the two-match series.
All-round India thrash Sri Lanka in Galle Test: Key stats
Team India recorded a thumping 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the opener of the two-Test series at the Galle International Stadium.
Galle Test: Dickwella throws away wicket following banter with Jaiswal
During Sri Lanka's fourth-innings chase in the ongoing first Test in Galle, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal got under Niroshan Dickwella's skin with some cheeky banter.
Dhananjaya de Silva slams his 14th 50-plus score (home Tests)
Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva scored a fighting fifty for his team on Day 5 of the opening Test against India in Galle.
Who is India's highest run-getter in WTC history?
Rishabh Pant has become India's highest run-scorer in the World Test Championship (WTC), surpassing Shubman Gill.
SL-IND, 1st Test: Rain could affect final day's play
The final day of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Galle could be heavily affected by rain.
Devdutt Padikkal addresses competition with Sai Sudharsan for No.3 spot
Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal has spoken about the stiff competition with Sai Sudharsan for the No. 3 position in India's Test team.
Galle Test: SL falter in 372-run chase; India eye win
India are on the brink of winning the 1st Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium.
Have SL ever chased down 350-plus runs in Tests? Stats
Despite triggering a collapse, Sri Lanka were on the back foot against India on Day 4 of the 1st Test in Galle.
Highest match aggregates by visiting number-three batters in SL (Tests)
Devdutt Padikkal made his bat talk in the ongoing opening Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Galle Test: Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya shine against India
India set Sri Lanka a challenging target of 372 runs in the 1st Test at Galle International Stadium.
Which specialist batter has recorded most Test ducks since 2024?
Since his Test debut in 2023, Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a name for himself as a promising opener in Test cricket.
Rishabh Pant slams his maiden Test fifty in SL: Stats
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant bolstered India with a riveting half-century against Sri Lanka in the ongoing 1st Test in Galle.
Rishabh Pant becomes first Indian with 100 Test sixes: Stats
Rishabh Pant, the explosive wicketkeeper-batter, has become the first Indian to complete 100 sixes in Test cricket.
Devdutt Padikkal goes past 4,000 First-Class runs: Dissecting his stats
Team India is in a strong position against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle.
Manjrekar's criticism hurt me, but I took it positively: Ashwin
Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up about the harsh criticism he received at the start of his international career.
Ravindra Jadeja hails Manav Suthar's 'dream ball' versus Sri Lanka
Indian veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has praised young spinner Manav Suthar for his exceptional bowling on Day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
'Ravindra Jadeja's consistency is admirable,' says Manav Suthar
Indian cricketer Manav Suthar has expressed his admiration for veteran Ravindra Jadeja's consistency.
Galle Test: Manav Suthar, Ravindra Jadeja decimate Sri Lanka
In a riveting display, spinner Manav Suthar led the Indian bowling attack as the visitors bowled out Sri Lanka for 284.
Galle Test: India bowl out SL, lead by 178 runs
Being reduced to 90/5 in response to India's 462, Sri Lanka avoided a follow-on on Day 3 of the 1st Test in Galle.
All-round numbers that define Ravindra Jadeja's stature in Tests
Ravindra Jadeja has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the fifth Indian to complete 350 wickets in Test matches.
Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha slams his maiden Test century: Stats
Sri Lankan all-rounder Sonal Dinusha has raced to his maiden century in Test cricket.
Galle Test: Niroshan Dickwella slams fighting half-century on return
Sri Lankan batter Niroshan Dickwella showcased his resistance against India's bowling attack on Day 3 of the 1st Test in Galle.