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.
Rajeev Shukla clears air on Gautam Gambhir's Test coaching tenure
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has quashed rumors about removing Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of India's Test team.
Rinku Singh slams his 20th List A fifty: Key stats
Star Indian batter Rinku Singh powered Uttar Pradesh to 369/7 (50 overs) against Baroda in their latest Vijay Hazare Trophy encounter at Sanosara Cricket Ground A, Rajkot.
Dhruv Jurel records his maiden List A ton, smashes 160*
Star Indian batter Dhruv Jurel raced to his maiden century in List A cricket on December 29.
Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya could be rested for NZ ODIs
Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya will likely be rested for the impending three-match ODI series against New Zealand.
Will Yashasvi Jaiswal feature in Vijay Hazare Trophy? Details here
Star Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is all set to join the Mumbai squad ahead of their upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Goa on Wednesday.
Shreyas Iyer cleared to play New Zealand ODIs: Details here
Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has been given the green light to return to competitive cricket, reported The Times of India.
Will Gautam Gambhir be axed as Test coach? BCCI answers
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has denied rumors that former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman is being considered as a replacement for Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the men's Test team.
Will Ishan Kishan be picked for New Zealand ODIs?
In a major shake-up, Rishabh Pant is likely to be excluded from India's ODI squad for the upcoming three-match home series against New Zealand, starting on January 11.
Year-ender: Revisiting India's triumphs in Asia Cup and Champions Trophy
The year 2025 will be remembered as a landmark year for Indian cricket, with both men's and women's teams winning major international tournaments.
Mumbai team handed Yashasvi Jaiswal boost for Vijay Hazare Trophy
Indian cricket sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to join the Mumbai team for the 2025-26 edition of Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Shreyas Iyer resumes batting after injury, heads to BCCI's CoE
Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has resumed batting after a long injury layoff.
How MS Dhoni helped Jharkhand win their maiden SMAT title
Jharkhand's historic victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 was significantly influenced by the guidance of former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni.
Ravi Shastri as England's next coach? Monty Panesar opines
Former spinner Monty Panesar has suggested that Ravi Shastri could be the ideal replacement for Brendon McCullum as head coach of the England cricket team.
Fastest to 16,000 List-A runs: Virat Kohli overtakes Sachin Tendulkar
Virat Kohli scored a stellar century in his first Vijay Hazare Trophy encounter in 15 years.
Virat Kohli slams his 58th List A century: Key stats
Indian batter Virat Kohli marked his Vijay Hazare Trophy return with an incredible century.
Rohit Sharma hammers century on Vijay Hazare Trophy return: Stats
Indian batter Rohit Sharma celebrated his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy with an incredible century.
Virat Kohli becomes second Indian with 16,000 List A runs
Star batter Virat Kohli marked his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's 50-over domestic tournament, on Wednesday.
Why Jasprit Bumrah will miss Vijay Hazare Trophy: Details here
Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah will not be participating in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's 50-over domestic competition that started on December 24.
Year-ender: Players with most T20I runs in 2025 (Full Members)
The year 2025 saw some explosive batting performances in T20 cricket. Established and rising stars lit up leagues around the world.
Ravindra Jadeja set to play Vijay Hazare Trophy: Details here
Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has confirmed his participation in the impending Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's 50-over domestic competition.
Virat Kohli set to complete 16,000 List A runs: Stats
Star batter Virat Kohli is set to return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's 50-over domestic tournament, on Wednesday.
Listing India's top sporting triumphs in 2025
India's sporting prowess was on full display in 2025, with the nation participating in a number of international events and achieving historic milestones across various sports.
Year-ender: Highs and heartbreaks of Team India in 2025
The Indian men's cricket team underwent a transition phase in 2025.
Year-ender: Rohit Sharma shattered these ODI records in 2025
Star Indian batter Rohit Sharma has bounced back to international cricket in style.
Year-ender: Virat Kohli regains his Midas touch in 2025
Star Indian batter Virat Kohli is back to his best in international cricket.
Former Indian all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham announces retirement: Details here
Karnataka all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Ishan Kishan appointed Jharkhand captain for Vijay Hazare Trophy
Star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will lead Jharkhand in the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), India's domestic 50-over competition.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai-bound Suryakumar, Dube to play two matches
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube are set to play in the two upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy matches.
Year-ender: How India's T20I side fared in 2025
India, the top-ranked T20I side, flourished in 2025 under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav.
Rohit Sharma contemplated retirement after 2023 World Cup heartbreak
Former Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has opened up about the emotional toll of the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup final loss.
U-19 Asia Cup: India receive medals from this ICC official
India lost the 2025 Under-19 Asia Cup final to Pakistan, held at ICC Academy Ground in Dubai.
Year-ender: How India's ODI side fared in 2025
Despite the captaincy conundrum, India fared well in ODI cricket in 2025.
Year-ender: How India's Test side fared this year (WTC 2025-27)
After failing to reach the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final, India started afresh with a new and young captain in Shubman Gill.
T20 World Cup 2026: Key learnings from Team India's squad
India's squad for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, starting February 7, was finally revealed on Saturday.
T20 World Cup: Did Shubman Gill know about his exclusion?
Indian batter Shubman Gill was recently left out of India's squad for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
Spinners with most T20I wickets in a year (FM teams)
Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy finished the 2025 calendar year with a tally of 36 wickets in T20Is.
Varun Chakravarthy's T20I performance in 2025: By the numbers
Varun Chakravarthy aced the spin show for India in T20Is this year.
Suryakumar Yadav promises strong comeback before T20 World Cup campaign
Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20I captain, has acknowledged his recent struggles with form.
'Delighted...extremely happy': Ishan Kishan on being selected for T20 WC
Ishan Kishan has expressed his excitement over being recalled to India's ICC T20 World Cup 2026 squad.
ED raids Dream11's office in ₹2,400cr money laundering probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a major investigation into a money laundering case involving ₹2,434 crore.
Ajit Agarkar breaks silence on Shubman Gill's T20 WC snub
Indian cricket's chief selector Ajit Agarkar has explained the reasoning behind Shubman Gill's exclusion from the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.
India name squad for 2026 T20 World Cup; Gill axed
The BCCI has finally announced India's squad for the upcoming 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, which will be played from February 7 to March 8.
5th T20I, Varun Chakravarthy floors South Africa with 4/53: Stats
Team India spinner Varun Chakravarthy picked 4/53 from his 4 overs against South Africa, handing his side a 30-run win in the 5th and final T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
India down SA in 5th T20I, win series 3-1: Stats
India defeated South Africa in the 5th and final T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Tilak Varma slams his 6th half-century in T20Is: Key stats
Indian batter Tilak Varma played a solid hand against South Africa in the 5th and final T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Hardik Pandya smashes 2nd-fastest fifty for India in T20Is: Stats
All-rounder Hardik Pandya has recorded the 2nd-fastest fifty by an Indian batter in T20Is.
Suryakumar Yadav posts 13.62 average in 2025 calendar year (T20Is)
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav had a dismal 2025 calendar year in T20Is.
How did Abhishek Sharma fare in T20s this year? Stats
Indian batter Abhishek Sharma scored a neat 34-run knock from 21 balls in the 5th and final T20I against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Sanju Samson completes 8,000 T20 and 1,000 T20I runs: Stats
Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has completed 8,000 runs in T20 cricket.
India vs SA, 5th T20I: Aiden Markram elects to field
India take on South Africa in the 5th and final T20I of the series at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on December 19.
Ishan Kishan reacts to India snub after sensational SMAT campaign
Ishan Kishan, the captain of Jharkhand, has opened up about his exclusion from the Indian cricket team.
BCCI to review match scheduling after fog disrupts Lucknow T20I
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has promised to review the match scheduling of the ongoing home season.
What is India's T20I record at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad?
India and South Africa face each other in the 5th and final T20I on Friday, December 19.
KL Rahul to play for Karnataka in VHT: Details here
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has announced its squad for the upcoming 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
India vs South Africa 4th T20I gets abandoned: Here's why
The fourth T20I of the five-match series between hosts India and South Africa on December 17 at the iconic Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has been abandoned.
Shubman Gill to miss 4th T20I versus SA: Here's why
The Indian cricket team will be without Shubman Gill for the 4th T20I against South Africa on Wednesday.
ICC T20I Rankings: Top-ranked bowler Varun Chakravarthy achieves career-high rating
Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy has added another feather to his cap.
Former India fielding coach R Sridhar joins Sri Lanka setup
Former Indian cricket team's fielding coach R. Sridhar has been appointed the fielding coach of Sri Lanka.
Yashasvi Jaiswal hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis after SMAT match
Star Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was hospitalized after suffering from severe stomach pain following Mumbai's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League clash against Rajasthan in Pune.
Sarfaraz Khan hammers 15-ball half-century on IPL 2026 auction day
Just ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan showcased his batting prowess by scoring a quickfire 73 off just 22 balls against Rajasthan.
Will Jasprit Bumrah take further part in SA T20I series?
Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has left the ongoing T20I series against South Africa midway due to personal reasons.
All players required to play Vijay Hazare Trophy, says BCCI
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has mandated all the incumbent national team players to participate in a minimum of two matches of the impending Vijay Hazare Trophy.
IND vs SA T20Is: Shahbaz Ahmed replaces injured Axar Patel
Indian all-rounder Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining two T20Is against South Africa due to illness.
3 Indian bowlers with a century of T20I wickets
Hardik Pandya, on Sunday, became the third Indian bowler to achieve the landmark of 100 wickets in men's T20 International cricket.
Listing fastest Indian batters to complete 4,000 T20 runs
Tilak Varma, the dashing left-handed batter, recently became the third-fastest Indian to complete 4,000 runs in T20 cricket.
Listing batters with best averages in T20I run chases
India's rising batting sensation Tilak Varma has been among massive runs in T20I cricket lately.
Arshdeep Singh vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: T20I stats in powerplay overs
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh recently became India's highest wicket-taker in the Powerplay in T20Is.
Fastest Indian players to 50 T20I wickets (by matches)
Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy recently reached the landmark of 50 wickets in T20I cricket.
Will Axar Patel be available for final two SA T20Is?
India's five-match T20I series against South Africa has been hit by a major blow, with experienced all-rounder Axar Patel ruled out of the final two matches due to illness, as per Sports Tak.
Kuldeep Yadav: Decoding the spinner's T20I stats after 50 matches
Kuldeep Yadav completed 50 T20Is for India in the 3rd encounter against South Africa of the 5-match series on Sunday.
3rd T20I, India overcome South Africa in Dharamsala: Key stats
The Indian cricket team beat South Africa by 7 wickets in the 3rd T20I of the 5-match series in Dharamsala on Sunday.
Suryakumar Yadav averages 14.20 in T20Is this year: Key stats
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has continued to fail this year.
Indian batter Tilak Varma completes 4,000 runs in T20s: Stats
Indian batter Tilak Varma has reached the landmark of 4,000 runs in T20 cricket.