Let’s take a look at the top 10 interesting facts about Team India that will blow your mind.
1.Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi: Nawab Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, the 8th Nawab of Pataudi, is the only cricketer to play for both India and England. His son, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, also represented India and captained the team. IAK Pataudi’s legacy extends beyond cricket—he’s the grandfather of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan.
2.Don Bradman’s Hit-Wicket: The legendary Sir Don Bradman, with a Test average of 99.94, was dismissed hit-wicket only once in his career. It was Indian bowler Lala Amarnath who achieved this feat during a Test match in Brisbane in 1948. Bradman had scored 185 runs before that rare dismissal.
3.Shahid Afridi and Sachin Tendulkar’s Bat: In 1996, Shahid Afridi made headlines by scoring the fastest ODI century. Interestingly, he used Sachin Tendulkar’s bat for that remarkable innings.
4.India’s Triple World Cup Triumph: India is the only nation to have won the 60-over, 50-over, and 20-over World Cups. These victories in 1983, 2011, and 2007 respectively showcase India’s cricketing prowess.
5.First Recorded Cricket Match in India: The first recorded cricket match in India took place in 1721, marking the sport’s early presence in the country.
6.Debut of Indian Cricket Team: India’s first-ever cricket team was formed in 1911, and it toured England, laying the foundation for a rich cricketing history.
7.BCCI’s Wealth: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the richest cricket board globally, managing the financial aspects of Indian cricket.
8.Test Match Double Dismissal: In 1952, India became the first team to be dismissed twice in a single day during a Test match against England (58 in the first innings and 82 in the second innings)
9.ICC World Test Championship Finals: India played in the finals of the ICC World Test Championship in the first two editions (2021 and 2023), showcasing their Test cricket dominance.
10.Cricket World Cup Triumphs: India clinched the Cricket World Cup twice—first in 1983 under Kapil Dev’s leadership and then in 2011, led by MS Dhoni.
