Before we delve into the topics of the indian national cricket team, a common question in your mind is, who is father of india cricket? Here is the answer: Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji was born on 10th Sept 1872 in Gujarat state of india.
Indian National Cricket Team
Everyone has heard of the Indian National Cricket Team from various international matches and ODIs.
The headlines they have made throughout the years really capture the hearts of cricket fans from around the world.
Cricket is the national sport of India, which is a part of almost every child’s childhood, especially with friends on the field or the streets.
India’s famous International cricket team was formed in 1932 and was also known as the ‘Men in Blue’, where they debuted against England. The women’s cricket team in India was formed in 1973 under the Women’s Cricket Association of India (WCAI).
Formation Year of the Men’s and Women’s Indian National Cricket Team
Men’s Cricket Formation Year | 1932 |
Women’s Cricket Formation Year | 1973 |
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (well known as BCCI) is the organization that governs the Indian National Cricket Team for both men and women on International grounds for Test Matches, ODIs, and T20s.
Indian Cricket Team History
If you have studied the history of cricket, you must be aware that it does not have its origins in Indian roots. Being India’s national sport, you might not think that it originated from the British, unless you are familiar with Indian history.
The fascinating journey of this sport began in the 1700s, when India was part of the British Empire under colonial rule. Only the British participated in the game for the entire 18th century, documenting the first-ever match in 1721.
The ‘Calcutta Cricket Club’ might be a new name to you if you’re new to the history of Indian cricket. It was formed by the English Military Faculty, a cricket club with Indian players who played for the British, starting from 1729. Despite the first formation of the Indian cricket club during the 18th century, the first reported match took place in the 19th century (1851), more than a hundred years later.
Have you heard that the first Indian cricket club, established by the Indian community in 1848, was formed by the Parsees? Once the club was official, in 1877, the team members pursued their first European match.
Women’s cricket was not taken into consideration for the longest time due to its being a male-dominated sport. Their first official test match was against the West Indies, reported to have taken place in 1976.
Even though the roots of cricket belong to the British, the years of growth, prodigies, and legends in Indian cricket team history have shaped the sport into the identity of our country as a national honour.
Men In Blue (Indian Men’s National Cricket Team)
The Indian Men’s National Cricket Team was officially established in 1932, but some Indian cricketers played for the British during the 20th century. Some of the Indian cricketers had impressed the British so much that their names were used for the famous tournaments that we see today.
Cricketer – Ranjitsinhji
Tournament/Trophy – Ranji Trophy
Cricketer – Duleepsinhji
Tournament/Trophy – Duleep Trophy
Personnel of the Men in Blue
Test Captain | |
One Day Captain | |
T20I Captain | |
Coach | Gautam Gambhir |
The Men in Blue have faced numerous challenges, including World War 2 and severe global issues, throughout their cricket journey.
The Test matches saw many disappointments, with a higher losing score (186) and a lower winning score (183). India’s Test team was weak, considering their outstanding performances in ODIs and T20s throughout the years.
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Matches Played by the Indian Men’s National Cricket Team
Test Matches | 594 | ODI Matches | 1,066 | T20I Matches | 247 |
Wins | 183 | Wins | 567 | Wins | 164 |
Loses | 186 | Loses | 445 | Loses | 71 |
Draws | 224 | Tie | 10 | Tie | 6 |
Tie | 1 | No-result | 44 | No-result | 6 |
Selection Committee (Former Cricketers)
The selection committee for the ‘Men in Blue’ has faced numerous controversies over the years due to the BCCI’s policy on zonal selection.
The current members of the committee are:
- Ajit Bhalchandra Agarkar – Right-arm fast bowler
- Shiv Sunder Das – Right-handed opening batsman
- Subroto Banerjee – Right-handed batsman
- Salil Ankola – Right-arm fast-medium bowler
- Sridharan Sharath – Left-handed batsman
Coaching Staff
Position | Name |
Head Coach | Gautam Gambhir |
Assistant Coach | Ryan Ten Doeschate |
Bowling Coach | Morne Morkel |
Fielding Coach | T Dilip |
Strength and Conditioning Coach | Adrian le Roux |
We hear praises about the Indian National Cricket Team so often, there are multiple awards and titles they have achieved for things to be this way.
Awards and Achievements of the India Men’s National Cricket Team
Years | Runner-ups/Champions | Honours |
Titles | ||
2019-21, 2021-23 | Runner-ups (2) | World Test Champion |
1983, 2011 2003, 2023 | Champions (2) Runner-ups (2) | World Cup |
2007, 2024 2014 | Champions (2) Runner-up (1) | T20 World Cup |
2002, 2013, 2025 2000, 2017 | Champions (3) Runner-ups (2) | Champions Trophy |
Awards | ||
2010, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2019 | Winners (5) | ICC Test Championship |
2013 | Winner (1) | ICC ODI Championship |
ACC | ||
1984, 1988, 1990-91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2023 1997, 2004, 2008 | Champions (8) Runner-ups (3) | Asia Cup |
1998-99 | Third Place (1) | Asian Test Championship |
2022 | Gold Medal (1) | Asian Games |
Now that we know the main factors about the Men in Blue, let’s take a look at the Women in Blue who have also made a name for themselves in this field of sports.
Women in Blue (Indian Women’s National Cricket Team)
The Women in Blue have been on the field since 1976. Their performance throughout the cricket series has garnered significant media attention from both national and international sides.
In 2006, the Women’s Cricket Association of India (WCAI) decided to join forces with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to benefit and enhance the reputation of cricket in the eyes of female players.
Personnel of the Women in Blue
Captain | Harmanpreet Kaur (F) |
Coach | Amol Muzumdar (M) |
Batting Coach | Amol Muzumdar (M) |
Bowling Coach | Aavishkar Salvi (M) |
Fielding Coach | Munish Bali |
First International Test Match – Against West Indies on 31 October 1976
Ramesh Powar was given the duty to lead the Team, as Head Coach, for the ‘Women in Blue’ under the orders of the BCCI during 2021. Then the Team went ahead to score a win in the FIRST series on the grounds of England in 2022.
The first-ever Women’s T20 series WIN took place in July of 2025. The most recent match against England, in which the Team had 18 balls to spare and took a six-wicket chase. This win marked a significant place in the heart of the Indian cricket community, and the Team is now preparing to take their win in England’s 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Matches Played by the Indian Women’s National Cricket Team
Test Matches | 41 | ODI Matches | 330 | T20I Matches | 204 |
Wins | 8 | Wins | 182 | Wins | 111 |
Loses | 6 | Loses | 142 | Loses | 86 |
Draws | 27 | Tie | 2 | Tie | 1 |
No-result | 4 | No-result | 6 |
Selection Committee (Former Cricketers)
The women’s selection committee process was a lot smoother than the men’s. Taking former female cricketers and forming a committee of five members, as the protocol calls for.
Cricketer | Role |
Neetu David (Head) | Slow left-arm orthodox bowler |
Arati Vaidya | Left-handed batter |
Renu Margrate | Right-arm medium bowler |
Venkatacher Kalpana | Right-hand batsman and wicket-keeper |
Mithu Mukherjee | Right-arm off-break bowler |
Coaching Staff
Position | Name |
Head Coach and Batting Coach | Amol Muzumdar |
Bowling Coach | Aavishkar Salvi |
Fielding Coach | Munish Bali |
Net Trainers | Utkarsh Singh Tanveer Shukla Akhil S Prasad Sourav Tyagi |
Physiotherapist | Neha Karnik Akanksha Satyavanshi |
Fitness Trainer | Anand Date |
Analyst | Aniruddha Deshpande |
We’ve already covered the tournaments, history, and coaches of the Women’s team. Now, let’s explore the awards and achievements of the talented cricketers.
Awards and Achievements of the India Women’s National Cricket Team
Years | Runner-ups/Champions | Trophies/ Medals |
2005, 2017 | Runner-ups (2) | ODI World Cup |
2004, 2005 – 06, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2022 2018, 2024 | Champions (7) Runner-ups (2) | Asia Cup |
2020 | Runner-up (1) | T20 World Cup |
2022 | – | Silver Medal (Commonwealth Games) |
2022 | – | Gold Medal (Asian Games) |
2023 – 2025 | Runner-up (1) | Women’s Championship |
Conclusion
The history of the Indian National Cricket Team for both Men and Women is a long journey of struggles, showing us how the cricket that we know today was born and shaped.
We can really see how far this community has come from the 18th century, and that despite the different roots of its origin, we treat it like the achievement we worked so hard for.
Cricket is not just a game for India; it is a symbol of pride and a sport that unites people of all ages. Cricket is a part of almost every Indian child, and the memories of running in the field when we hit the first six are like none other.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jersey color of Indian national cricket team?
Men in Blue or Women in Blue
Who governs the Indian national cricket team?
The BCCI (Board of Control of Cricket in India).
The first cricket match played in India.
1721, by the British only.
Who played cricket in India
Kolis of Gujarat.
Indian national cricket team's total matches.
594 Test Matches, 247 T20Is, 1,066 ODIs.
India won world cup in which year?
India won two World Cups in One-Day International matches: in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev and in 2011 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.
What is the Indian Cricket Coach Salary?
An Indian cricket coach’s salary is around INR 12-14 crore, including perks such as tour & travel from the BCCI, five-star accommodation, and business-class travel. The current 2025 indian cricket head coach is Gautam Gambhir, and the previous was Rahul Dravid (who might get less than Gambhir’s salary).
Indian Cricketer Salary per month?
The salary of an Indian Cricketer is based on the Grade system, according to the BCCI.
There are four salary levels for members of the Indian cricket team.
- Grade A+: INR 7 Crore (Approx ~58.3 Lakhs per month)
- Grade A: INR 5 Crore (Approx ~41.7 Lakhs per month)
- Grade B: INR 3 Crore (Approx ~25 Lakhs per month)
- Grade C: INR 1 Crore (Approx ~3.8 Lakhs per month)
