The Men in Blue: A Billion Dreams

Passion, Power, and the Pulse of a Nation.

The Men in Blue: A Billion Dreams Landing
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India National Cricket Team Overview

🏏 India National Cricket Team Overview

Men in Blue

  • Represents India in international cricket across Test, ODI, and T20I formats.
  • Governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
  • A full member nation of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
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Debut in Test Cricket

🗓️ Debut in Test Cricket

First Test in 1932

  • India became the sixth nation to play Test cricket.
  • Their first Test match was on June 25, 1932, against England at Lord's.
  • C. K. Nayudu had the honor of leading the team as its first captain.
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Expansion to Limited-Overs Formats

⏱️ Expansion to Limited-Overs Formats

ODI in 1974, T20I in 2006

  • India's first One Day International (ODI) was on July 13, 1974, against England at Leeds, led by Ajit Wadekar.
  • The first T20 International (T20I) was played on December 1, 2006, against South Africa, with Virender Sehwag as captain.
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India's Debut in International Cricket Formats

📊 India's Debut in International Cricket Formats

Test, ODI, and T20I Formats

ESPNcricinfo Match Archives: India's Debut in International Cricket, compiled from historical match reports (latest access 2024).

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Men's ICC Tournament Success

🏆 Men's ICC Tournament Success

Multiple World Titles

  • The Men's team has won the Cricket World Cup twice (1983, 2011).
  • They are two-time winners of the ICC T20 World Cup.
  • India has also secured the ICC Champions Trophy three times.
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India Men's ICC Tournament Wins by Year

📊 India Men's ICC Tournament Wins by Year

Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy

International Cricket Council (ICC) Records: Men's Team Trophies, retrieved 2024

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Men's Test Cricket Performance

📊 Men's Test Cricket Performance

Ranked 4th as of August 2025

  • Played 596 Test matches, winning 185 and losing 186, with 224 draws and 1 tie.
  • Ranked fourth in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings as of August 2025.
  • Finished as runners-up in both the 2021 and 2023 World Test Championship finals.
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India Men's Test Match Performance Breakdown

📊 India Men's Test Match Performance Breakdown

Total Matches Played (596)

India Test records - Results summary, ESPNcricinfo (accessed June 2024, adjusted to 596 matches)

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India Women's Team Major Tournament Wins

📊 India Women's Team Major Tournament Wins

Asia Cup, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games Achievements

India women's national cricket team (as of 2024)

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Men's ODI Cricket Dominance

📈 Men's ODI Cricket Dominance

Ranked 1st as of September 2025

  • Played 1,069 ODI matches, recording 568 wins, 447 losses, 10 ties, and 44 no-results.
  • Currently holds the top spot in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings as of September 2025.
  • Reached the World Cup final four times, clinching the title twice.
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Men's T20I Cricket Prowess

⚡ Men's T20I Cricket Prowess

Ranked 1st as of August 2025

  • Played 255 Twenty20 International matches, securing 170 wins, 71 losses, 7 ties, and 7 no-results.
  • Occupies the first position in the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings as of August 2025.
  • Successfully won the T20 World Cup twice, showcasing their strength in the shortest format.
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India Men's ODI & T20I Win Rates Comparison

📊 India Men's ODI & T20I Win Rates Comparison

Win Percentage Across Limited-Overs Formats

ESPNcricinfo Team Statistics, India Men's Cricket, 2021-2024 (compiled from match results)

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India Women's National Cricket Team

♀️ India Women's National Cricket Team

Women in Blue

  • Represents India in international women's cricket.
  • Governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
  • Harmanpreet Kaur is the current captain across all formats for the women's team.
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Women's Team Trophies & Rankings

🏅 Women's Team Trophies & Rankings

Asian Games Gold Medalists

  • Ranked third in both ODI and T20I Team Rankings as of 2025.
  • Won the ODI Asia Cup 4 times and the T20I Asia Cup 3 times.
  • Secured a gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games and silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Current Cricket Captains

👑 Current Cricket Captains

Leadership Across Formats

  • Shubman Gill currently captains the Men's Test and ODI teams.
  • Suryakumar Yadav leads the Men's T20I team as captain.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur is the captain for the Women's team in all international formats.
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Massive Global Fan Following

🌎 Massive Global Fan Following

38M+ Instagram Followers

  • The official Instagram account (@indiancricketteam) boasts over 38 million followers.
  • The official Facebook page for the Indian Cricket Team has more than 28 million likes.
  • This reflects the team's immense popularity and widespread global reach.
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Indian Cricket Team Social Media Reach

📊 Indian Cricket Team Social Media Reach

Follower Count on Key Platforms (Millions)

Indian Cricket Team Official Social Media Accounts (Instagram & Facebook), 2024

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Challenging Old Trafford Test Record

🏟️ Challenging Old Trafford Test Record

Zero Wins at Old Trafford

  • India has yet to win a single Test match played at the Old Trafford venue.
  • Out of 9 Test matches played there, India has lost 4 games.
  • The remaining 5 matches at Old Trafford ended in a draw for the Indian team.
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Upcoming Australia Tour 2025

🇦🇺 Upcoming Australia Tour 2025

3 ODIs, 5 T20Is Confirmed

  • The Indian cricket team is scheduled to tour Australia in October and November 2025.
  • The tour itinerary includes three One Day International (ODI) matches.
  • It will also feature five Twenty20 International (T20I) matches, with fixtures confirmed by Cricket Australia in March 2025.
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