The Rise and Evolution of the Indian Cricket Team
Introduction Overview of the Indian Cricket Team * In men's international cricket, India is represented by the men's national cricket team. It is a Full Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) having status for Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket, and it is overseen by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). India is the current Twenty20 World Cup champion and Asian champion. After 579 Test matches, the team has won 178, lost 178, drawn 222, and tied one. India is currently rated second in the ICC Test Championship with 120 rating points as of August 2024. India participated in every World Test Championship final, coming in second in 2023 and 2021. 1. History of the Indian Cricket Team Formation and Early Years Test match status (1918-1970) India was first invited to join the International Cricket Council in 1926. Under the leadership of CK Nayudu, who was regarded as the best batter in India at the time, the countr...