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.

21 Dec 2024

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Mukesh Kumar claims four-fer versus Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar picked four scalps against Delhi in the opening round of the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy on Saturday.

21 Dec 2024

KL Rahul

KL Rahul suffers injury scare ahead of Boxing Day Test

Indian cricket team's top-order batter KL Rahul has suffered an unfortunate injury scare during a practice session.

21 Dec 2024

Josh Hazlewood

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: A look at India's record at MCG

The Indian cricket team, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, is preparing for the fourth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series against Australia.

BGT 2024/25: Statistical preview of Boxing Day Test

The upcoming Boxing Day Test between India and Australia, scheduled to start on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), is creating a lot of buzz.

21 Dec 2024

Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh eyes spot in India's squad for Champions Trophy

Rinku Singh, the latest sensation of Indian cricket, has revealed his desire to play for the national side in an important ICC event.

21 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravindra Jadeja was informed about Ashwin's retirement 5 minutes prior

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said that he was surprised by teammate Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket. The announcement came after the third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane.

21 Dec 2024

Ahmed Shehzad

Ahmed Shehzad criticizes PCB over Champions Trophy 2025 decision

Ahmed Shehzad, a star Pakistani cricketer, has expressed his disappointment with the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to adopt a hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

20 Dec 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik advocates for KL Rahul's backing as Test opener

Ex-Indian wicketkeeper, Dinesh Karthik, has urged the team management to keep backing KL Rahul as the first-choice opening batter in Test cricket.

20 Dec 2024

George Bailey

Michael Clarke criticizes Australian selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney

Former Australian cricketer, Michael Clarke, has slammed the national team's decision to drop Nathan McSweeney from the last two Tests against India.

20 Dec 2024

Kapil Dev

Ashwin's retirement day call log features Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev

The legendary Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has given a sneak peek into his call log from the day of his international retirement.

'Ashwin could have retired on Indian soil': Kapil Dev

Indian legend Kapil Dev has said that he was surprised and disappointed by off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket.

BGT 2024/25: Sam Kontas replaces McSweeney in Australia's Test squad

Cricket Australia has announced a change in its squad ahead of the impending Boxing Day Test against India scheduled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting December 26.

19 Dec 2024

Mitchell Starc

Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc ready for increased responsibilities against India

Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins has announced that he and fellow fast bowler Mitchell Starc are ready to take on more responsibilities in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

19 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin's father opens up on son's sudden retirement from cricket

R Ashwin's, father, Ravichandran, has expressed his surprise and disappointment over his son's sudden retirement from international cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Karthik reveals Ashwin's aspiration to emulate Narine's bowling style

Veteran Indian off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, has announced his retirement from international cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh expresses shock over R Ashwin's sudden retirement

The cricket fraternity was shocked when legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket, after the India vs Australia 3rd Test in Brisbane.

19 Dec 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Year-Ender: Dinesh Karthik ends his stint as a professional cricketer

The year 2024 will be remembered for Dinesh Karthik's last dance on the field.

19 Dec 2024

Shikhar Dhawan

Year-Ender: Indian batting stalwart Shikhar Dhawan stuns fans with retirement 

The year 2024 saw many prominent cricketers bid adieu to the game.

19 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Will Kohli, Rohit join Ashwin in Test retirement club? 

Indian cricket icons, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are said to be contemplating retirement from Test cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble reacts to R Ashwin's retirement from international cricket

India's leading wicket-taker in Test cricket, Anil Kumble, has shared his feelings after Ravichandran Ashwin's shock retirement from international cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Brett Lee

Brett Lee lauds Jasprit Bumrah's performance in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian cricket legend Brett Lee has lauded Jasprit Bumrah for his brilliant show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

18 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma acknowledges poor batting form, remains confident about performance

Indian captain Rohit Sharma candidly admitted to his recent batting woes in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy following the recently-concluded Brisbane Test.

18 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Sunil Gavaskar criticizes Ashwin's mid-series retirement, draws comparison with Dhoni

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has disagreed with Ravichandran Ashwin's timing of retirement from international cricket.

India risk missing out on WTC final after PCT dip

India's points percentage (PCT) in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) dipped after a draw against Australia in the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match held at The Gabba in Brisbane.

18 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

How Ravichandran Ashwin closed in on Anil Kumble's legacy

The retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin, India's most successful off-spinner in international cricket, surprised the Indian fans on December 18.

18 Dec 2024

Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar predicts Rohit Sharma's future as Test captain

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has hinted that Rohit Sharma may voluntarily give up his captaincy if his current form doesn't improve.

18 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Rohit Sharma pays tribute to Ravichandran Ashwin following his retirement

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, has paid a heartfelt tribute to Ravichandran Ashwin. The star spinner announced his retirement from international cricket at the conclusion of the Brisbane Test.

18 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Presenting Ravichandran Ashwin's incredible records in international cricket

In a surprising turn of events, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket midway through the Border-Gavsakar Trophy.

18 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

India's most successful off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket

In a surprising turn of events, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket midway through the Border-Gavsakar Trophy.

18 Dec 2024

Sourav Ganguly

BGT 2024/25: Ganguly backs Virat Kohli to score another ton

Former Indian cricket team captain, Sourav Ganguly, has thrown his weight behind Virat Kohli as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy continues.

18 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Kapil Dev's record Down Under: Check out

Jasprit Bumrah has scripted history by surpassing the legendary Kapil Dev, as he became India's highest wicket-taker in Australia (Test cricket).

17 Dec 2024

Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson to miss initial rounds of Vijay Hazare Trophy

Indian wicket-keeper and former Kerala captain Sanju Samson has pulled out of the initial rounds of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The tournament will begin on December 21.

Brisbane Test: Rain threat looms over final day of play

According to Australia's Bureau of Meteorology, there are "high chance of showers" Day 5 of the ongoing Gabba Test between Australia and India.

17 Dec 2024

Smriti Mandhana

ICC Rankings: India's Smriti Mandhana gains big after record century

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has made great strides in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Rankings.

17 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma's 'gloves act' sparks retirement rumors

Indian captain Rohit Sharma's recent performance in the third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane, has fueled speculation about his Test cricket future.

17 Dec 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara

Should Rohit Sharma return to open in Tests? Pujara opines

Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has blamed Rohit Sharma's dip in performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia to the change in his batting position.

17 Dec 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja shines with 77 in rain-marred Gabba Test

Ravindra Jadeja was at his best as India successfully avoided a follow-on against Australia in the ongoing third Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.

Brisbane Test: India avoid follow-on with crucial Bumrah-Deep stand

Despite faring poorly, India have managed to avoid the follow-on in the ongoing 3rd Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane.

New Zealand finish WTC cycle with win over England: Details 

New Zealand defeated England by 423 runs in the third Test match in Hamilton, ending the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle for both sides.

17 Dec 2024

KL Rahul

KL Rahul's 84 leads India's fightback in Brisbane Test

KL Rahul's gritty knock of 84 runs on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia at The Gabba, has kept India in the game.

16 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's Test average drops to lowest since 2016: Stats

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli has been in a downward spiral in Test cricket.

16 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

'We are in transition phase': Jasprit Bumrah defends Indian bowlers

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has defended the performance of his fellow bowlers in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under.

16 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Isa Guha apologizes for 'primate' comment about India's Jasprit Bumrah

Former England cricketer-turned commentator Isa Guha has apologized for calling Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah a "primate."

16 Dec 2024

Sanjay Manjrekar

Manjrekar questions role of batting coach after India's Gabba collapse

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has raised alarm over the lack of a dedicated batting coach in the Indian team, after their erratic performance in the ongoing third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane.

16 Dec 2024

Mitchell Starc

Gabba Test: Australia dominate India on rain-hit Day 3

Australia's pace attack ruled the third day of the ongoing Test match against India at The Gabba in Brisbane.

16 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah completes 50 Test wickets in Australia: Key stats 

Indian cricket team's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, has been on a roll in the ongoing Test series against Australia.

16 Dec 2024

Alex Carey

Gabba Test: Alex Carey's 70 powers Australia to 445/10

The ongoing third Test between Australia and India at The Gabba, Brisbane, witnessed a dominant show by the Australian batting unit.

15 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Isa Guha faces backlash for racially-insensitive comment about Jasprit Bumrah

Former England cricketer-turned commentator, Isa Guha has come under fire for making a racially-insensitive remark about Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah.

15 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah surpasses Kapil Dev's Test record in SENA countries: Stats

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah once again put on a brilliant show, this time on Day 2 of the 3rd Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane.

15 Dec 2024

Harbhajan Singh

Gabba Test: Harbhajan Singh criticizes India's strategy against Travis Head

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has slammed the Indian cricket team's strategy during Day 2 of the ongoing Gabba Test against Australia

15 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah becomes Indian pacer with second-most Test fifers: Stats 

Indian cricket team's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has reached yet another career milestone.

15 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Gabba Test: Bumrah does damage control after Head-Smith assault 

Centurions Travis Head and Steve Smith headlined the proceedings on the second day of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test between India and Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane.

15 Dec 2024

Steve Smith

Steve Smith equals Root with 10th Test hundred versus India 

Australia's batting talisman Steve Smith has ended his lean run with a superb century.

15 Dec 2024

Travis Head

Travis Head hammers his second successive Test hundred vs India

Australian batter Travis Head has shown his class against India in the ongoing third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, scoring a sensational 152 in the first innings at Brisbane's Gabba.

15 Dec 2024

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj suffers injury scare during Gabba Test

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj had an injury scare on the second day of the third Test against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane.

14 Dec 2024

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami returns to Bengal squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Mohammed Shami has been included in the Bengal team's 20-member squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. This is part of his bid to prove his fitness for the ongoing Test series in Australia.

14 Dec 2024

Ricky Ponting

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Ricky Ponting predicts 'even contest' in Gabba Test

Former Australian cricket team captain, Ricky Ponting, has backed Australia's chances against India in the ongoing third Test at the Gabba, Brisbane.

14 Dec 2024

Mohammed Siraj

Sunil Gavaskar backs Mohammed Siraj's aggression, criticizes Australian crowd's hypocrisy

The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series was marred by a controversy during the second Test in Adelaide.

14 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Shoaib Akhtar suggests Jasprit Bumrah to quit Test cricket

Former Pakistani fast bowler, Shoaib Akhtar, has advised Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah to retire from Test cricket.

14 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Gabba Test: Rohit Sharma's decision to bowl 1st criticized

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to bowl first after winning the toss in the third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane, has been criticized by cricket experts.

Rain disrupts Day 1 of India-Australia 3rd Test in Brisbane

The first day of the third Test between India and Australia, part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, was heavily affected by rain.

14 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma elects to bowl  

The third Test between India and Australia will start on December 14 at The Gabba in Brisbane.