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.

02 Nov 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin vs Will Young in Tests: Decoding key stats

Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Will Young on Day 2 of the third and final Test versus New Zealand in Mumbai.

02 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting backs Nathan McSweeney for opening slot against India

Former Australian cricket captain, Ricky Ponting, has backed Nathan McSweeney as the perfect choice to open for Australia in the upcoming five-match Test series against India.

02 Nov 2024

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble backs Yashasvi Jaiswal to deliver in run-chase

Former Indian cricket team captain, Anil Kumble, has backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to turn the tide for India in the ongoing Mumbai Test match against New Zealand.

Will Young slams twin fifties in 3rd Test versus India

Will Young has slammed twin fifties in the 3rd and final Test versus India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Team India on top of New Zealand in Mumbai Test

India performed well on Day 2 of the third and final Test versus New Zealand in Mumbai.

02 Nov 2024

Ajaz Patel

Ajaz Patel claims his sixth five-wicket haul in Tests: Stats

New Zealand's left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel has once again proved his class at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

02 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant

Wicket-keepers with 50-plus sixes in Test cricket

Rishabh Pant smoked a fiery fifty on the second day of the third and final Test against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

Wankhede Test: India finish at 263/10 to gain narrow lead

Team India has taken a narrow first-innings lead in the ongoing third and final Test against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

02 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant

Shubman Gill misses out on his sixth Test hundred: Stats 

Young Indian batter Shubman Gill missed out on his sixth hundred in Test cricket.

02 Nov 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik concerned about Rohit Sharma's shot selection, not form

Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has defended Rohit Sharma's performance in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand.

02 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant sets new record with breathtaking half-century versus NZ

Rishabh Pant has broken the Indian record for the fastest Test fifty against New Zealand.

02 Nov 2024

Devdutt Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal rescues India A with 88 in unofficial Test 

Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal were the star performers for India A in the first unofficial Test against Australia A, played at Mackay's Great Barrier Reef Arena.

02 Nov 2024

Virat Kohli

Mohammed Kaif criticizes Virat Kohli's run-out in Mumbai Test

Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif has expressed his disappointment over Virat Kohli's dismissal in the ongoing Mumbai Test at Wankhede Stadium.

02 Nov 2024

Dinesh Karthik

3rd Test: Dinesh Karthik highlights Rishabh Pant's wicket-keeping error 

During the third Test match between India and New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, Rishabh Pant missed a crucial run-out opportunity.

01 Nov 2024

Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri criticizes Virat Kohli's dismissal in Mumbai Test

Former head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, has expressed his disappointment over Virat Kohli's dismissal in the Mumbai Test against New Zealand.

01 Nov 2024

Aakash Chopra

Gautam Gambhir's tenure as India coach marred by infamous records

Gautam Gambhir's tenure as the head coach of the Indian cricket team has been marred by a string of unfortunate records.

3rd Test, India falter versus NZ: Day 1 report

India have lost momentum versus New Zealand on Day 1 of the 3rd and final Test versus New Zealand in Mumbai.

01 Nov 2024

Washington Sundar

3rd Test: Washington Sundar excels with four-fer against New Zealand

After taking 11 scalps in the Pune Test, Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar, was once again amongst the wickets in the third and final match versus New Zealand in Mumbai.

01 Nov 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja claims his 14th five-wicket haul in Tests

Ravindra Jadeja claimed his 14th five-wicket haul in Tests. The Indian all-rounder achieved the feat on Day 1 of the 3rd and final encounter versus New Zealand at the Wankhede in Mumbai.

01 Nov 2024

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell slams 82-run knock versus India in 3rd Test

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell slammed an 82-run knock versus India on Day 1 of the 3rd Test in Mumbai.

01 Nov 2024

Devdutt Padikkal

India A vs Australia A: Visitors make solid recovery 

India A made a stunning comeback on Day 2 of the ongoing unofficial Test against Australia A in Mackay.

01 Nov 2024

Gautam Gambhir

India cancel intra-squad match ahead of Australia Test series 

The Indian cricket team has opted to skip a three-day intra-squad match against the 'A' side during their upcoming Test tour of Australia.

Will Young smokes timely 71 in Wankhede Test: Key stats 

New Zealand batter Will Young smoked a fine 71 on Day 1 of the ongoing third and final Test against hosts India at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

01 Nov 2024

Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar dismisses Rachin Ravindra for 3rd successive time 

Indian off-spinner Washington Sundar once again troubled New Zealand's top batter Rachin Ravindra in the first innings of the ongoing third Test at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

01 Nov 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad suffers twin failures vs Australia A 

India A captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has made a poor start to the tour of Australia.

01 Nov 2024

Mukesh Kumar

Mukesh Kumar's 6-wicket haul revives India A vs Australia A

India A's performance in the ongoing unofficial Test match against Australia A has been disappointing as the team was bundled out for a paltry 107 in their first innings in Mackay.

31 Oct 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah set to be rested for Mumbai Test

India's ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the third and final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai.

31 Oct 2024

Mitchell Santner

New Zealand eye historic clean sweep against India: Details here

New Zealand are on the brink of scripting history in their ongoing Test series against India.

31 Oct 2024

Virat Kohli

'Virat Kohli was overanalyzing': Brad Hogg on his batting form

Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg has highlighted Indian batter Virat Kohli's performance in the 2nd Test against New Zealand.

Will Harshit Rana make debut in Mumbai Test against NZ?

Delhi-based fast bowler, Harshit Rana, has been included in the India's squad for the 3rd and final Test against New Zealand, The Indian Express reported on October 29.

29 Oct 2024

Sourav Ganguly

When Dhoni bid farewell to Sourav Ganguly with special gesture

Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni recently opened up on Sourav Ganguly's farewell Test match.

29 Oct 2024

Ranji Trophy

Rajat Patidar scores fifth-fastest century in Ranji Trophy history: Stats

Madhya Pradesh cricketer Rajat Patidar has scripted history by scoring a century off mere 68 balls in the ongoing Ranji Trophy.

29 Oct 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

'Love challenges,' Ajinkya Rahane relives his MCG knock

Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane, who fell out of favor with Indian selectors, has acknowledged his love for embracing on-field challenges, especially in pressure situations.

29 Oct 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik criticizes Rohit Sharma's leadership in Pune Test

Former Indian wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik has slammed Rohit Sharma's captaincy in the Pune Test against New Zealand.

29 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Tim Paine doesn't regret sledging R Ashwin in SCG Test

Former Australian cricket team captain, Tim Paine, has said that he has no regrets over his sledging incident with Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin.

29 Oct 2024

Ajaz Patel

Visiting bowlers with Test fifers at Wankhede (21st century)

New Zealand will take on India in the third and final Test match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on November 1.

Ramandeep Singh aspires to emulate idol Andre Russell's heroics 

Ramandeep Singh, a rising star in Indian cricket, is making his mark as an all-rounder.

29 Oct 2024

Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri backs Rohit Sharma's leadership despite upset against NZ

Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has backed Rohit Sharma's captaincy skills.

29 Oct 2024

Gary Stead

Kane Williamson to miss 3rd Test against India

Former New Zealand captain and veteran batter, Kane Williamson will miss the final Test against India owing to an ongoing groin injury.

28 Oct 2024

Lucknow Super Giants

When will India speedster Mayank Yadav return to action?

India's express pacer Mayank Yadav will miss the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series due to recurring injury concerns.

28 Oct 2024

Glenn Maxwell

Maxwell terms Jasprit Bumrah 'best all-format bowler of all time'

Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell has praised Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, saying the latter will be remembered as the "best all-format bowler of all time."

28 Oct 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Harshit Rana celebrates Test call-up with all-round show 

Rising star of domestic cricket, Harshit Rana has shown his all-round prowess in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25.

28 Oct 2024

Rohit Sharma

Shikhar Dhawan defends Rohit Sharma's captaincy following loss to NZ

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has come out in support of Rohit Sharma, after India's recent Test series defeat to New Zealand at home.

Harshit Rana highlights his competitive spirit ahead of Australia tour

Delhi fast bowler Harshit Rana has expressed his enthusiasm after being selected for the Indian cricket team, set to compete in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. This selection marks a significant milestone in his career.

28 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

MS Dhoni lauds aggressive, result-oriented approach in Test cricket

Legendary Indian cricketer MS Dhoni has said he loves the more aggressive and result-oriented brand of Test cricket that has been witnessed lately.

Nitish Reddy aspires to become world's best all-rounder

Hailed as India's next big all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy has had a phenomenal 2024.

28 Oct 2024

BCCI

VVS Laxman to be India's head coach for SA T20Is

VVS Laxman is set to be named as the head coach for India's upcoming short white ball tour of South Africa.

28 Oct 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik advises Virat Kohli to return to domestic cricket

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, Dinesh Karthik, has given some honest advice to Virat Kohli as he continues to struggle in Test cricket.

27 Oct 2024

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh criticizes spin-friendly pitches in Indian cricket

Former Indian cricket team off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed his concerns over the effect of spin-friendly tracks on the confidence of Indian batters.

27 Oct 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Ravi Shastri backs Gautam Gambhir after India's Test series loss

Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri has come out in support of current coach Gautam Gambhir, after India's unprecedented home Test series defeat against New Zealand.

Visiting teams with most Test series wins in India

In a record-breaking feat, New Zealand beat India in Pune to seal the three-match Test series.

27 Oct 2024

Rohit Sharma

Indian captains who lost three-plus home Tests in a year

In a record-breaking feat, New Zealand beat India in Pune to seal the three-match Test series.

27 Oct 2024

MSK Prasad

MSK Prasad highlights 'certain pattern' concerning Team India

Former Indian cricket team selector, MSK Prasad, has raised alarm over a recurring problem in the team's performance.

27 Oct 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Should India rest Bumrah for final Test? Dinesh Karthik opines 

Former Indian wicket-keeper, Dinesh Karthik has believes India should rest star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the third and final Test match against New Zealand, starting November 1 at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

27 Oct 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

MS Dhoni finally reacts to India's T20 World Cup win

Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has revealed what it was like to watch the nerve-wracking final of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.

27 Oct 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma becomes third Indian captain with this unwanted record

Rohit Sharma has made an unfortunate entry into a list after India's defeat to New Zealand in the 2nd Test in Pune.

WTC 2023-25: India maintain top spot despite series loss

Despite suffering a series defeat against New Zealand, the Indian cricket team has managed to hold on to its top spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings.

26 Oct 2024

Rohit Sharma

We just didn't bat well enough, says Rohit Sharma

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, said his side didn't bat well in the just concluded Pune Test.

26 Oct 2024

Ajaz Patel

Mitchell Santner records second-best match-haul by visiting spinner in India

New Zealand's left-arm spinner, Mitchell Santner, recorded the second-best match figures by a visiting spinner in India.

India suffer first Test series defeat at home since 2012

New Zealand have scripted history by defeating India in the second Test, which took place in Pune.

26 Oct 2024

Mitchell Santner

Shubman Gill falls to Mitchell Santner twice on Test comeback

India's rising cricket star Shubman Gill had a disappointing return to the XI during the second Test against New Zealand at MCA Stadium in Pune.

26 Oct 2024

Virat Kohli

Pune Test: Virat Kohli suffers twin failures versus New Zealand

The Pune Test between India and New Zealand saw talisman Virat Kohli suffer twin failures.

26 Oct 2024

Brendon McCullum

Yashasvi Jaiswal joins Brendon McCullum in elite six-hitting list: Details 

India's star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has become the first Indian and second overall to hit more than 30 sixes in a calendar year in Tests.

26 Oct 2024

Rohit Sharma

Dissecting Rohit Sharma's worrisome numbers in 4th innings (Tests)

Rohit Sharma's woes in the fourth innings continued as he was dismissed early in India's second innings of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune.

Indian bowlers with best match figures against New Zealand (Tests)

Indian off-spinner Washington Sundar registered his maiden 10-wicket match haul in Test cricket.

26 Oct 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

IND vs NZ: Ravindra Jadeja claims three-fer in Pune Test

On the third day of the ongoing second Test match against New Zealand, Team India was able to restrict the visitors to 255 runs.

26 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

Washington Sundar scripts records with 11 wickets in Pune Test

Washington Sundar has registered a major milestone in his Test cricket career, taking his maiden 10-wicket match haul.

IND vs NZ: Hosts need 359 to win Pune Test

Team India needs 359 runs to beat New Zealand in the ongoing second Test match in Pune.

26 Oct 2024

Cricket News

'Dream come true' - Vijaykumar Vyshak after maiden India call-up

Karnataka's 27-year-old fast bowler Vijaykumar Vyshak has been picked in the Indian T20I squad for the upcoming South Africa tour. This is his first-ever national team selection.

Yash Dayal 'patiently waiting' for Team India debut: Details 

The BCCI men's selection committee has included Uttar Pradesh's left-arm pacer, Yash Dayal, in the Indian squad.

Who is Vijaykumar Vyshak, India's latest T20I recruit?

Karnataka fast bowler Vijaykumar Vyshak has been picked to play for India in the upcoming four-match T20I series against South Africa.

26 Oct 2024

Avesh Khan

Ramandeep, Vyshak named in India's T20I squad for SA tour

The Indian cricket team has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming four-match T20I series against South Africa.

26 Oct 2024

Abhimanyu Easwaran

Three uncapped Indian players picked for Australia Tests; Axar dropped 

The Indian cricket team has announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia.

25 Oct 2024

Mitchell Santner

Santner 'shocked' after dismissing Kohli on full-toss in 2nd Test

New Zealand's left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, was left surprised after he claimed Indian cricket star Virat Kohli's wicket during the second Test match at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

25 Oct 2024

Morne Morkel

Morne Morkel backs India to bounce back in Pune Test

India's fast bowling coach, Morne Morkel, has backed the team to make a comeback in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand.

25 Oct 2024

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli vs spin in Asia since 2021: Key stats

Indian batter Virat Kohli perished for one run in his side's score of 156 in the ongoing 2nd Test being held in Pune.