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{{Short description|Overview of cricket in India}}
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| first         = 1721<ref>{{Cite book|last= Downing|first= Clement|title= A History of the Indian Wars|year= 1737|editor= William Foster|location= London}}</ref>
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First Class Cricket
* [[Ranji Trophy]]
* [[Ranji Trophy]]
*[[Duleep Trophy]]  
*[[Duleep Trophy]]  
*[[Irani Trophy]]
List A Cricket
*[[Vijay Hazare Trophy]]
*[[Vijay Hazare Trophy]]
*[[Women's Senior One Day Trophy]]
*[[Deodhar Trophy]]
*[[Deodhar Trophy]]
*[[Irani Trophy]]
T20 Cricket
*[[Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]]
*[[Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]]
*[[BCCI Corporate Trophy]] }}
*[[Women's Senior T20 Trophy]]}}
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*[[Women's Indian Premier League]]
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*[[ICC World Test Championship]]
*[[ICC Cricket World Cup]]
*[[ICC Cricket World Cup]]
*[[ICC World Twenty20]]
*[[ICC World Twenty20]]
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*[[Women's Cricket World Cup]]
*[[Women's Cricket World Cup]]
*[[ICC Women's World Twenty20]]
*[[ICC Women's World Twenty20]]
*[[Under 19 Cricket World Cup]]
*[[Women's Asia Cup]]
*[[Under-19 Cricket World Cup]]
*[[Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup]]
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| match         = 465,000 (Five-day Test)<br>India v. Pakistan at [[Eden Gardens]], Kolkata, 16–20 February 1999<ref>{{cite web |title=Largest attendance at a five-day Test match |url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-attendance-at-a-five-day-test-match |website=Guinness World Records |access-date=9 July 2018}}</ref>
| match = 465,000 (Five-day Test)<br />India v. Pakistan at [[Eden Gardens]], Kolkata, 16–20 February 1999<ref>{{cite web |title=Largest attendance at a five-day Test match |url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-attendance-at-a-five-day-test-match |website=Guinness World Records |access-date=9 July 2018}}</ref>
| league       = 1,592,543 (Total)<br>26,528 per match<br>[[2017 IPL]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.totalsportek.com/list/sports-league-with-highest-average-attendance/|title=Top 10 Sports Leagues With Highest Average Attendance|date=11 February 2016|access-date=12 July 2016}}</ref>
| league = 1,592,543 (Total)<br />26,528 per match<br />[[2017 IPL]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.totalsportek.com/list/sports-league-with-highest-average-attendance/|title=Top 10 Sports Leagues With Highest Average Attendance|date=11 February 2016|access-date=12 July 2016}}</ref>{{Unreliable source|date=February 2023}}
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[[Cricket]] is the most popular sport in [[India]] by far,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sporteology.com/top-10-most-popular-sports-in-india/ |title=Top 10 Most Popular Sports in India |publisher=Sporteology.com |access-date=2013-10-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622111511/https://sporteology.com/top-10-most-popular-sports-in-india/ |archive-date=22 June 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and is played almost everywhere.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/11/study-finds-india-sports-a-high-awareness-of-celebrity-brand-endorsements-and-sachin-is-number-one.html |title=Ipsos – Nobody's unpredictable |publisher=Synovate.com |access-date=2012-06-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414120435/http://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/11/study-finds-india-sports-a-high-awareness-of-celebrity-brand-endorsements-and-sachin-is-number-one.html |archive-date=14 April 2012}}</ref> The [[Indian national cricket team]] won the [[1983 Cricket World Cup]], the [[2007 ICC World Twenty20]], the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]], the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy]], and shared the [[2002 ICC Champions Trophy]] with [[Sri Lanka]]. [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|The 2021 ICC Men's Twenty20 World Cup]] &  [[2023 Cricket World Cup]] will be hosted by India.


International cricket in India generally does not follow a fixed pattern. For example, the English schedule under which the nation tours other countries during winter and plays at home during the summer. Generally, there has recently been a tendency to play more one-day matches than Test matches.
[[Cricket]] is one of the most popular sports in [[India]]. It is played almost everywhere in the country<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/11/study-finds-india-sports-a-high-awareness-of-celebrity-brand-endorsements-and-sachin-is-number-one.html |title=Ipsos – Nobody's unpredictable |publisher=Synovate.com |access-date=2012-06-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414120435/http://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/11/study-finds-india-sports-a-high-awareness-of-celebrity-brand-endorsements-and-sachin-is-number-one.html |archive-date=14 April 2012}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=February 2023}}. The [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) is the governing body of Indian cricket and conduct all domestic tournaments and select the players for [[India national cricket team]] and [[India women's national cricket team]].  


The domestic competitions include the [[Ranji Trophy]], the [[Duleep Trophy]], the [[Vijay Hazare Trophy]], the [[Deodhar Trophy]], the [[Irani Trophy]] and the [[NKP Salve Challenger Trophy]]. In addition, the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]] conducts the [[Indian Premier League]], a [[Twenty20]] competition, which is also one of the biggest sports leagues in the world and the biggest cricket league in the world. The Indian cricket team is also accredited with the honour of winning all the ICC tournaments under [[MS Dhoni]]'s captaincy, which is a world record. While cricket is by far the most popular sport in the country, it is not the country's national sport.
Domestic competitions in India annually organized by BCCI include the [[Ranji Trophy]], the [[Duleep Trophy]], the [[Vijay Hazare Trophy]], the [[Deodhar Trophy]], the [[Irani Trophy]] and the [[NKP Salve Challenger Trophy]]. The [[Indian Premier League]], a Twenty20 tournament where various city-based franchises compete in a style similar to [[American football]], is one of the biggest sporting leagues and the biggest cricketing league in the world. In 2023 it launched a similar league for females, the [[Women's Premier League (cricket)|Women's Premier League]] (WPL).  


Cricket is an important part of the [[culture of India]]. The Indian team [[India–Pakistan cricket rivalry|shares a rivalry]] with the [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistani team]], and India-Pakistan matches are some of the most anticipated matches, and [[List of most watched television broadcasts|most watched television broadcasts]] in the country.
Cricket is generally viewed as favourite sport of Indians. Sports broadcasters, national-international news media frequently claim that "cricket is like religion in India", people are crazy for the sport there, but the truth is far from it, Indians don't show up at the stadiums to witness domestic (except IPL) tournament (such as [[Ranji Trophy|Ranji]], [[Vijay Hazare Trophy|Vijay Hazare trophy]], [[Irani Cup]] etc), non-India international matches and stadium remain empty, reason for this according to a senior figure in Indian broadcasting, "Indians don’t love cricket", "Indians love Indian cricket."<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |last=Wigmore |first=Tim |date=2023-10-05 |title=Cricket World Cup embarrassment as England v New Zealand played in empty 134,000-seat stadium |language=en-GB |work=The Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2023/10/05/cricket-world-cup-2023-empty-stadium-england-v-new-zealand/ |access-date=2023-10-08 |issn=0307-1235}}</ref>
 
International cricket in India does not follow a consistent pattern, unlike other cricketing teams such as [[England cricket team|England]], who tour other countries during the winter and play at home during the summer. The Indian cricket team is one of the most successful cricket teams in the world, having won 2 [[Cricket World Cup|ICC World Cups]], 1 [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup|ICC World Twenty20]], 2 [[ICC Men's Champions Trophy|ICC Champion's Trophies]] and finished runners up in the [[ICC World Test Championship|inaugural edition of the ICC World Test Championship]]. The [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]], was initially meant to be hosted by India. However, after the escalation of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19 Pandemic in India]], the tournament was moved by the [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] to the [[United Arab Emirates]]. The [[2023 Cricket World Cup]] will be hosted by India.
 
Indian cricketers association is the country's retired cricketer's union. It is recognized by BCCI, but the latter do not allow any active player to be part of it or any other players union. BCCI keep ICA's representative in its and IPL's apex council.
 
Cricket is an important part of [[Culture of India|Indian culture]]<ref name=":3">{{Cite journal |last=Nair |first=Nisha |date=2011-06-01 |title=Cricket obsession in India: through the lens of identity theory |url=https://doi.org/10.1080/17430437.2011.574351 |journal=Sport in Society |volume=14 |issue=5 |pages=569–580 |doi=10.1080/17430437.2011.574351 |issn=1743-0437}}</ref> and top players, like [[Sachin Tendulkar]], [[Sourav Ganguly]], [[Virat Kohli]], [[MS Dhoni]] and [[Rohit Sharma]] often attain celebrity status and are some of the most influential figures in the country. Cricket is often portrayed patriotically in popular Indian films, including the Academy Award-nominated film, ''[[Lagaan]]'', and [[83 (film)|''83'']], the 2021 sports drama film about India's [[Cricket World Cup]] victory in 1983. The Indian cricket team [[India–Pakistan cricket rivalry|shares a long-standing rivalry]] with the [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistani cricket team]], and India-Pakistan matches are some of the most anticipated matches in the world, and one of the [[List of most watched television broadcasts|most watched television broadcasts]] in the world.


== History ==
== History ==
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The British brought cricket to the [[Indian subcontinent]] in the early 1700s, with the first documented instance of cricket being played is in 1721. It was played and adopted by [[Koli people|Kolis]] of [[Gujarat]] because they were sea [[Piracy|pirates]] and [[Outlaw|outlaws]] who used to loot the [[British Raj|British]] ships. [[East India Company]] tried to manage the [[Koli people|Kolis]] using cricket and were successful.<ref>{{Cite book|last= Downing|first= Clement|title= A History of the Indian Wars|year= 1978|page=189|oclc=5905776}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Drew|first=John|date=2021-12-06|title=The Christmas the Kolis took to cricket|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/views/in-focus/news/the-christmas-the-kolis-took-cricket-2910376|access-date=2021-12-05|website=The Daily Star|language=en}}</ref>


=== 1800s to 1918 ===
=== 1800s to 1918 ===
{{Main|History of cricket in India to 1918}}
{{Main|History of cricket in India to 1918}}
 
[[File:Ranjitsinhji_c1900.jpg|thumb|[[Ranjitsinhji]] was regarded as one of the best batsmen of his time.|237x237px]]
The first ever match of first-class cricket played in India was in 1864 between Madras and Calcutta. Not many records exist from the match; however, it is known that the Man of the Match was Praveen Chauhan. He hailed from Panipat, and played for Calcutta. Furthermore, the best fielder was Ashwani Sharma. Like Chauhan, he was from Panipat as well.[[File:Ranjitsinhji_c1900.jpg|thumb|[[Ranjitsinhji]] was regarded as one of the best batsmen of his time.]]
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The entire history of cricket in India and the sub-continent as a whole is based on the existence and development of the [[British Raj]] via the [[Honourable East India Company|East India Company]].
The first ever match of first-class cricket played in India was in 1864 between Calcutta and Madras. Not many records exist from the match. The entire history of cricket in India and the sub-continent as a whole is based on the existence and development of the [[British Raj]] via the [[Honourable East India Company|East India Company]].


=== 1918 to 1945 ===
=== 1918 to 1945 ===
{{Main|History of cricket in India from 1918–19 to 1945}}
{{Main|History of cricket in India from 1918–19 to 1945}}
{{See also | Retrievers cricket team | Freelooters Cricket Team |Moin-ud-Dowlah Gold Cup Tournament}}
India became a member of the 'elite club' joining Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand and the West Indies in June 1932. India's first match in Lord's against England attracted a massive crowd of 24,000 people as well as the King of the United Kingdom.<ref name="autogenerated6">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1157_cricket_history/page6.shtml |title=BBC World Service &#124; Story of Cricket |publisher=BBC |access-date=2012-06-16}}</ref>
India became a member of the 'elite club' joining Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand and the West Indies in June 1932. India's first match in Lord's against England attracted a massive crowd of 24,000 people as well as the King of the United Kingdom.<ref name="autogenerated6">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1157_cricket_history/page6.shtml |title=BBC World Service &#124; Story of Cricket |publisher=BBC |access-date=2012-06-16}}</ref>


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=== 1960 to 1970 ===
=== 1960 to 1970 ===
{{Main|History of cricket in India from 1960–61 to 1970}}
{{Main|History of cricket in India from 1960–61 to 1970}}
One team totally dominated Indian cricket in the 1960s. As part of 14 consecutive victories in the Ranji Trophy from 1958–59 to 1972–73, Bombay won the title in all ten seasons of the period under review. Among its players were [[Farokh Engineer]], [[Dilip Sardesai]], [[Bapu Nadkarni]], [[Ramakant Desai]], [[Baloo Gupte]], [[Ashok Mankad]] and [[Ajit Wadekar]].
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One team totally dominated Indian cricket in the 1960s. As part of 14 consecutive victories in the Ranji Trophy from 1958–59 to 1972–73, Bombay won the title in all ten seasons of the period under review. Among its players were [[Farokh Engineer]], [[Dilip Sardesai]], [[Bapu Nadkarni]], [[Ramakant Desai]], [[Baloo Gupte]], [[Ashok Mankad]] and [[Ajit Wadekar]]. In the 1961–1962 season, the [[Duleep Trophy]] was inaugurated as a zonal competition. It was named after Ranji's nephew, Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji (1905–59). With Bombay in its catchment, it is not surprising that the West Zone won six of the first nine titles.
In the 1961–1962 season, the [[Duleep Trophy]] was inaugurated as a zonal competition. It was named after Ranji's nephew, Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji (1905–59). With Bombay in its catchment, it is not surprising that the West Zone won six of the first nine titles.


=== 1970 to 1985 ===
=== 1970 to 1985 ===
{{Main|History of cricket in India from 1970–71 to 1985}}
{{Main|History of cricket in India from 1970–71 to 1985}}
 
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Bombay continued to dominate Indian domestic cricket, with only Karnataka, Delhi, and a few other teams able to mount any kind of challenge during this period.
Bombay continued to dominate Indian domestic cricket, with only Karnataka, Delhi, and a few other teams able to mount any kind of challenge during this period.


India enjoyed two international highlights. In 1971, they won a Test series in England for the first time ever, surprisingly defeating Ray Illingworth's Ashes winners. In 1983, again in England, India were surprise winners of the [[1983 Cricket World Cup]] under the captaincy of Kapil Dev.
India enjoyed two international highlights. In 1971, they won a Test series in England for the first time ever, surprisingly defeating Ray Illingworth's Ashes winners. In 1983, again in England, India were surprise winners of the [[1983 Cricket World Cup]] under the captaincy of Kapil Dev.


During the 1970s, the Indian cricket team began to see success overseas beating New Zealand, and holding Australia, South Africa and England to a draw. The backbone of the team were the Indian spin quartet – [[Bishen Bedi]], [[E.A.S. Prasanna|E. A. S. Prasanna]], [[BS Chandrasekhar]] and [[Srinivas Venkataraghavan]], giving rise to what would later be called the Golden Era of Indian cricket history. This decade also saw the emergence of two of India's best ever batsmen, Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa Vishwanath responsible for the back-to-back series wins in 1971 in the West Indies and in England, under the captaincy of Ajit Wadekar.<ref name="Crickipedia.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.crickipedia.com/india.htm |title=India National Cricket Team &#124; Crickipedia.com &#124; Cricket News &#124; Series &#124; Live Score &#124; Players &#124; Grounds |publisher=Crickipedia.com |date=2009-12-06 |access-date=2012-06-16}}</ref>
During the 1970s, the Indian cricket team began to see success overseas beating New Zealand, and holding Australia, South Africa and England to a draw. The backbone of the team was the Indian spin quartet – [[Bishen Bedi]], [[E. A. S. Prasanna]], [[B. S. Chandrasekhar]] and [[Srinivas Venkataraghavan]], giving rise to what would later be called the Golden Era of Indian cricket history. This decade also saw the emergence of two of India's best ever batsmen, Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa Vishwanath responsible for the back-to-back series wins in 1971 in the West Indies and in England, under the captaincy of Ajit Wadekar.


The [[India women's national cricket team|Indian women's team]] made its test debut in 1976, becoming the third nation to do so. It made its [[One Day International|ODI]] debut on 1st January 1978.
The [[India women's national cricket team|Indian women's team]] made its test debut in 1976, becoming the third nation to do so. It made its [[One Day International|ODI]] debut on 1st January 1978.
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{{Main|History of cricket in India from 1985–86 to 2000}}
{{Main|History of cricket in India from 1985–86 to 2000}}


From the 1993–94 season, the Duleep Trophy was converted from a knockout competition to a league format.
==Globalization==
In the late 1980s, continuous live coverage of overseas matches was broadcast by British networks. This was a major factor in shaping what was now becoming the modern game of cricket. Modern technology and the establishment of specialized television networks set a global interest for the sport. ESPN and Star Sports added cricket to part of the 24 hours of continuous live coverage that they were needed to produce. Global popularity increased among the Eastern world. Soon after a domestic league (the Indian Premier League) was established.


Several team names and spellings were altered during the 1990s when traditional Indian names were introduced to replace those that were associated with the British Raj. Most notably, Bombay became Mumbai and the famous venue of Calcutta became Kolkata, both where the main places where the British did all their business''.''
Several team names and spellings were altered during the 1990s when traditional Indian names were introduced to replace those that were associated with the British Raj. Most notably, Bombay became Mumbai and the venue of Calcutta became Kolkata, both where the main places where the British did all their business''.''


During the 1980s, India developed a more attack-focused batting line-up with talented batsmen such as [[Mohammad Azharuddin]], [[Dilip Vengsarkar]] and [[Ravi Shastri]] prominent during this decade. Despite India's victory in the Cricket World Cup in 1983, the team performed poorly in the Test arena, including 28 consecutive Test matches without a victory. However, India won the Asia Cup in 1984 and won the World Championship of Cricket in Australia in 1985. The 1987 Cricket World Cup was held in India.<ref name="Crickipedia.com"/>
During the 1980s, India developed a more attack-focused batting line-up with talented batsmen such as [[Mohammad Azharuddin]], [[Dilip Vengsarkar]] and [[Ravi Shastri]] prominent during this decade. Despite India's victory in the Cricket World Cup in 1983, the team performed poorly in the Test arena, including 28 consecutive Test matches without a victory. However, India won the Asia Cup in 1984 and won the World Championship of Cricket in Australia in 1985. The 1987 Cricket World Cup was held in India.
 
From the 1993–94 season, the Duleep Trophy was converted from a knockout competition to a league format.


=== 21st century ===
=== 21st century ===
{{Main|History of cricket in India from 2000–01}}
{{Main|History of cricket in India from 2000–01}}
[[File:Sachin Tendulkar at MRF Promotion Event.jpg|thumb|[[Sachin Tendulkar]] is one of the greatest cricketers of all time. He is known as the 'God of Cricket'.]] Sachin Tendulkar was one of the key members during 1989–2013 for Team India in multiple formats.
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[[File:Sachin Tendulkar at MRF Promotion Event.jpg|thumb|[[Sachin Tendulkar]] is one of the greatest cricketers of all time. He is known as the 'God of Cricket'.|199x199px]]  
 
Sachin Tendulkar was one of the key members during 1989–2013 for Team India in multiple formats.


Since 2000, the Indian team underwent major improvements with the appointment of John Wright, India's first ever foreign coach. This appointment met success internationally as India maintained their unbeaten home record against Australia in Test series after defeating them in 2001 and won the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in 2007. India was also the first sub-continental team to win at the WACA in January 2008 against Australia.<ref name="Crickipedia.com"/>
Since 2000, the Indian team underwent major improvements with the appointment of John Wright, India's first ever foreign coach. This appointment met success internationally as India maintained their unbeaten home record against Australia in Test series after defeating them in 2001 and won the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in 2007. India was also the first sub-continental team to win at the WACA in January 2008 against Australia.


India's victory against the Australians in 2001 marked the beginning of a dream era for the team under the captainship of [[Sourav Ganguly]], winning Test matches in Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, West Indies and England. India also shared a joint victory with Sri Lanka in the ICC Champions Trophy, and went on to the finals in the 2003 Cricket World Cup only to be beaten by Australia.<ref name="Crickipedia.com"/>
India's victory against the Australians in 2001 marked the beginning of a dream era for the team under the captainship of [[Sourav Ganguly]], winning Test matches in Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, West Indies and England. India also shared a joint victory with Sri Lanka in the ICC Champions Trophy and went on to the finals in the 2003 Cricket World Cup only to be beaten by Australia.


In September 2007, India won the first ever [[ICC World Twenty20|Twenty20 World Cup]] held in South Africa, beating their arch-rivals Pakistan by 5 runs in a thrilling final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/twenty20wc/engine/match/287879.html |title=Final: India v Pakistan at Johannesburg, Sep 24, 2007 &#124; Cricket Scorecard |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=2013-10-21}}</ref>
In September 2007, India won the first ever [[ICC World Twenty20|Twenty20 World Cup]] held in South Africa, beating their arch-rivals Pakistan by 5 runs in a thrilling final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/twenty20wc/engine/match/287879.html |title=Final: India v Pakistan at Johannesburg, Sep 24, 2007 &#124; Cricket Scorecard |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=2013-10-21}}</ref>


India won the [[Cricket World Cup]] in 2011 under the captainship of Mahendra Singh Dhoni,<ref name="autogenerated6"/> the first time since 1983 – they beat [[Sri Lanka]] in the final held in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketworldcupinformation.com/2014/08/team-india-at-cricket-world-cup.html|title=Team India at T20 Cricket World Cup|website=www.cricketworldcupinformation.com|access-date=6 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307022723/http://www.cricketworldcupinformation.com/2014/08/team-india-at-cricket-world-cup.html|archive-date=7 March 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
India won the [[Cricket World Cup]] in 2011 under the captainship of Mahendra Singh Dhoni,<ref name="autogenerated6"/> the first time since 1983 (28 years) – they beat [[Sri Lanka]] in the final held in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketworldcupinformation.com/2014/08/team-india-at-cricket-world-cup.html|title=Team India at T20 Cricket World Cup|website=www.cricketworldcupinformation.com|access-date=6 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307022723/http://www.cricketworldcupinformation.com/2014/08/team-india-at-cricket-world-cup.html|archive-date=7 March 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>


India played its 500th Test match against New Zealand at Kanpur from 22 September 2016. India won this match by 197 runs. This test was played under the captaincy of [[Virat Kohli]].
India played its 500th Test match against New Zealand led by [[Kane Williamson]] at Kanpur from 22 - 26 September 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of India vs New Zealand 1st Test 2016/17 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/nz-tour-of-india-2016-17-1030193/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-1030213/full-scorecard|access-date=2021-08-10|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> India won this match by 197 runs. This test was played under the captaincy of [[Virat Kohli]].


Currently, they are first in the [[2019-21 ICC World Test Championship]] with 490 points and a [[Percentage|PCT]] (percentage of points) of 71.They will play their final test in the 2019-21 ICC World Test Championship (which is also the final test in the [[English cricket team in India in 2020–21|2021 Anthony De Mello Trophy]]) They played in their first series of the [[2020-22 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League]] against the [[Australia national cricket team]] winning only one match and being fined 1 point for a [[Over rate|slow over rate]] having only 9 points and being seventh in the league.
Currently, they are first in the [[2019-21 ICC World Test Championship]] with 490 points and a [[Percentage|PCT]] (percentage of points) of 71.They will play their final test in the 2019-21 ICC World Test Championship (which is also the final test in the [[English cricket team in India in 2020–21|2021 Anthony De Mello Trophy]]) They played in their first series of the [[2020-22 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League]] against the [[Australia national cricket team]] winning only one match and being fined 1 point for a [[Over rate|slow over rate]] having only 9 points and being seventh in the league.


==Organisation of cricket in modern India==
== Commercialization==
 
=== Role of the IPL ===
Over the past decade, cricket has undergone a significant transformation; becoming extremely commercialized. The [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL) is a professional [[Twenty20]] cricket league that has transformed cricket into a year-round spectacle. Launched in 2008, the IPL quickly became the most lucrative and popular domestic cricket league in the world, attracting the best players from around the globe. The league's immense popularity has made it extremely profitable, with companies competing fiercely to invest in the league and enhance their brand visibility.
 
Cricket has over one billion fans globally, with 90% of them coming from India. An amazing example of increased commercialization is how from 2014 to 2016, there was a 14% growth in ads across all cricket content.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2019-07-12 |title=Is the 'Game' in Cricket Still the Centre of the Sport? |url=https://www.epw.in/engage/article/game-cricket-still-centre-sport |language=en|website=Economic and Political Weekly}}</ref> However Indians only love to watch India cricket (IPL and matches of team India), they don't show up at the stadium when team India don't play and other foreign teams are playing,  they also don't watch domestic cricket match in stadium except IPL. It debunks the myth that Indians are crazy about cricket and "the sport is like a religion for them", the lines often broadcasters, and national-international media use while claiming popularity of cricket in the country.<ref name=":4" /> The [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI), paid Star India an astounding 38.5 billion rupees to broadcast India's domestic matches, demonstrating the IPL's enormous popularity and lucrative business potential.<ref name=":0" /> Each IPL team has an owner, who is typically a business, as well as numerous sponsors displayed on their uniforms. The league renews and adds new teams every year, giving businesses a fresh source of income. The [[Gujarat Titans]] and [[Lucknow Super Giants]] were added as two new teams for the 2022 campaign.
 
Due to its popularity, the IPL has become a frequent subject of allegations of match-fixing and corruption, which has generated controversy. Despite the BCCI's efforts, these problems still exist. Five players were suspended for spot-fixing in the IPL's fifth season, exposing the league's susceptibility to corruption.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2012-11-05 |title=Commercialization of Cricket |url=https://www.focusglobalreporter.org/commercialization-of-cricket/ |access-date=2023-04-28 |website=Focus Global Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> Due to his suspected involvement in an altercation with a security guard, [[Shah Rukh Khan]], the Bollywood celebrity and owner of the [[Kolkata Knight Riders]], was barred from the [[Wankhede Stadium]] for five years.<ref name=":1" /> The [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]'s Australian player [[Luke Pomersbach]] was detained for molesting children, severely damaging the league's reputation.<ref name=":1" />
 
=== Is IPL dstroying the soul of Indian Cricket ===
The IPL's impact on cricket in India, marked by its emphasis on T20 cricket, commercialization, and a shift away from traditional values, has raised concerns about the transformation of the sport. There's a fear that if these trends continue, the traditional essence of Indian cricket may be lost, giving way to a more superficial and entertainment-driven version. This flashy tournament has taken over the hearts and minds of cricket fans, leaving little room for the traditional form of the game to survive.
 
'''Cricket as Entertainment:''' The IPL has transformed cricket into a form of entertainment, prioritizing spectacular elements like cheerleaders, music, and light shows. This emphasis on entertainment often overshadows the fundamental aspects of the sport, diluting its essence.
 
'''The T20 Takeover:''' The IPL's focus on Twenty20 (T20) cricket, with its emphasis on fast-paced and entertaining play, has overshadowed longer formats like Test cricket. Young players now lean towards T20 cricket, neglecting the development of the skills required for the longer and more strategic forms of the game.
 
'''The Commercialization Menace:''' The IPL's commercialization has turned cricket into a profit-driven spectacle. The league's emphasis on big names, celebrity endorsements, and corporate sponsorships has shifted the game's focus from its pure essence to making money and attracting advertisers.
 
'''The Nation vs. the Franchise:''' The IPL has created a conflict of interest among players, as their dedication to their franchises can sometimes surpass their commitment to the national team. The allure of lucrative contracts and fame in the IPL has led some players to prioritize it over representing their country, even opting for early retirement in favor of IPL commitments.
 
'''Neglecting the Grassroots:''' The IPL's influence has led young talents to gravitate towards the T20 path, neglecting the fundamental skills and longer formats of the game. This shift raises concerns about the future of Indian cricket, as traditional values and techniques are slowly eroding.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-11 |title=Discover Is IPL Killing Cricket in India? Has the IPL destroyed the soul of Indian cricket? |url=https://www.inmyview.in/ipl-killing-cricket-in-india-facts/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |language=en-US}}</ref>
 
=== Role of the BCCI & ICC ===
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the richest and most powerful cricket board in the world, with an estimated net worth of over $300 million.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=The Politics of Cricket: BCCI’s Chokehold Over the Sport and the Fate of Many Nations |url=https://www.irreview.org/articles/the-politics-of-cricket-bccis-chokehold-over-the-sport-and-the-fate-of-many-nations |access-date=2023-04-28 |website=International Relations Review |language=en-US}}</ref> The success of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has become one of the most lucrative and popular cricket leagues in the world, has brought the spotlight on the role of the ICC and BCCI in the commercialization of cricket.
 
The BCCI threatened to cancel a tour of South Africa in 2014 if the South African board didn't agree to a changed itinerary and a bigger income share.<ref name=":2" /> This episode stirred debate and revealed the BCCI's influence over other cricket-playing countries. Additionally, their opposition to the purpose of the Decision Review System (DRS), which the ICC introduced in 2008, demonstrates their influence over the ICC. In response to the BCCI's opposition, the ICC made its use voluntary.<ref name=":2" />
 
==Organisation of cricket in modern India ==
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===International cricket===
===International cricket===
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{{Main|India national cricket team|India women's national cricket team}}
[[File:Mithali Raj Truro 2012.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Mithali Raj]] is the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket.<ref name="Raj-leading">{{cite web |title=Record-setting Raj top of the women's charts |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-womens-world-cup-2017/content/story/1110610.html |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=12 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713013557/http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-womens-world-cup-2017/content/story/1110610.html |archive-date=13 July 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Raj-6000">{{cite web |title=Mithali Raj becomes leading run-scorer in women's ODI cricket; surpasses England's Charlotte Edwards |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/mithali-raj-becomes-leading-run-scorer-in-womens-odi-cricket-surpasses-englands-charlotte-edwards-4747402/ |work=Indian Express |access-date=12 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713204545/http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/mithali-raj-becomes-leading-run-scorer-in-womens-odi-cricket-surpasses-englands-charlotte-edwards-4747402/ |archive-date=13 July 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>]]
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[[File:Mithali Raj Truro 2012.jpg|thumb|233x233px|[[Mithali Raj]] is the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket.<ref name="Raj-leading">{{cite web |title=Record-setting Raj top of the women's charts |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-womens-world-cup-2017/content/story/1110610.html |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=12 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713013557/http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-womens-world-cup-2017/content/story/1110610.html |archive-date=13 July 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Raj-6000">{{cite web |title=Mithali Raj becomes leading run-scorer in women's ODI cricket; surpasses England's Charlotte Edwards |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/mithali-raj-becomes-leading-run-scorer-in-womens-odi-cricket-surpasses-englands-charlotte-edwards-4747402/ |work=Indian Express |date=12 July 2017 |access-date=12 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713204545/http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/mithali-raj-becomes-leading-run-scorer-in-womens-odi-cricket-surpasses-englands-charlotte-edwards-4747402/ |archive-date=13 July 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>]]


International cricket in India generally does not follow a fixed pattern. For example, the English schedule under which the nation tours other countries during the winter and plays at home during the summer. Generally, there has recently been a tendency to play more [[one-day cricket|one-day matches]] than [[Test cricket|Test matches]]. Cricket in India is managed by the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI), the richest cricket board in the cricket world, yet, average cricket fans cannot get hold of tickets to see matches, much of which are distributed as largesse.<ref>{{cite news|title=Complimentary passes restricted for Delhi Test|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-south-africa-2015-16/content/story/942807.html|access-date=12 December 2015|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=21 November 2015}}</ref> The Indian national cricket team has also provided some of the greatest players to the world, the biggest example of which is Sachin Tendulkar. Indian cricket has a rich history. The Indian national team is currently ranked No. 1 in Tests, No. 2 in ODIs and at 2nd position in T20Is. India has won two World Championship cups in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev and recently won in the year 2011 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, which is won after a span of 28 years. They also won the World Championship of Cricket in 1985.
International cricket in India generally does not follow a fixed pattern. For example, the English schedule under which the nation tours other countries during the winter and plays at home during the summer. Generally, there has recently been a tendency to play more [[one-day cricket|one-day matches]] than [[Test cricket|Test matches]]. Cricket in India is managed by the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI), the richest cricket board in the cricket world.<ref>{{cite news|title=Complimentary passes restricted for Delhi Test|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-south-africa-2015-16/content/story/942807.html|access-date=12 December 2015|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=21 November 2015}}</ref> The Indian national cricket team has also provided some of the greatest players to the world, the biggest example of which is Sachin Tendulkar. Indian cricket has a rich history. The Indian national team is currently ranked No. 1 in Tests, No. 2 in ODIs and at 2nd position in T20Is. India won two World Championship cups in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev and recently won in the year 2011 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, which was won after a span of 28 years. They also won the World Championship of Cricket in 1985.


===First class competitions===
===First class competitions===
* '''[[Ranji Trophy]]''' – It was founded as the 'Cricket Championship of India' at a meeting of the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] in July 1934. The first Ranji Trophy fixtures took place in the 1934–35 season. Syed Mohammed Hadi of Hyderabad was the first batsman to score a century in the tournament. The Trophy was donated by H. H. Sir Bhupendra Singh Mahinder Baha-dur, Maharajah of Patiala in memory of his late Highness Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji of Nawanagar, affectionately called as [[Ranjitsinhji]]. In the main, the Ranji Trophy is composed of teams representing the states that make up India. The number of competing teams has increased over the years. Some states have more than one cricket team, e.g. Maharashtra and Gujarat. There are also teams for [[Railways cricket team|Railways]] and [[Services cricket team|Services]] representing the armed forces. The various teams used to be grouped into zones – North, West, East, Central and South – and the initial matches were played on a league basis within the zones. The top two teams until 1991–92 and then top three teams in the subsequent years from each zone then played in a national knock-out competition. Starting with the 2002–03 season, the zonal system has been abandoned and a two-division structure has been adopted with two teams being promoted from the plate league and two relegated from the elite league. If the knockout matches are not finished, they are decided on the first-innings lead.
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*'''[[Duleep Trophy]]''' – Named after [[Duleepsinhji]], the Duleep Trophy competition, which is a first-class competition, was started by the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] in 1961–62 with the aim of providing a greater competitive edge in domestic cricket, because apart from the knock-out stages of the Ranji Trophy, that competition proved to be highly predictable, with Bombay winning the Ranji Trophy for fifteen consecutive years. The Duleep Trophy was also meant to help the selectors to assessing form of top cricketers playing against each other. The original format had five teams, which were drawn from the five zones (i.e. North, South, East, West and central) and played each other on a knock-out basis. From the 1993–94 season, the competition has been converted to a league format.
* '''[[Ranji Trophy]]''' – It was founded as the 'Cricket Championship of India' at a meeting of the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] in July 1934. The first Ranji Trophy fixtures took place in the 1934–35 season. Syed Mohammed Hadi of Hyderabad was the first batsman to score a century in the tournament. The Trophy was donated by H. H. Sir Bhupendra Singh Mahinder Baha-dur, Maharajah of Patiala in memory of his late Highness Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji of Nawanagar, affectionately called [[Ranjitsinhji]]. In the main, the Ranji Trophy is composed of teams representing the states that makeup India. The number of competing teams has increased over the years. Some states have more than one cricket team, e.g., Maharashtra and Gujarat. There are also teams for [[Railways cricket team|Railways]] and [[Services cricket team|Services]] representing the armed forces. The various teams used to be grouped into zones – North, West, East, Central and South – and the initial matches were played on a league basis within the zones. The top two teams until 1991–92 and then the top three teams in the subsequent years from each zone then played in a national knock-out competition. Starting with the 2002–03 season, the zonal system was abandoned and a two-division structure was adopted with two teams being promoted from the plate league and two relegated from the elite league. If the knockout matches are not finished, they are decided on the first-inning lead.
*'''[[Duleep Trophy]]''' – Named after [[Duleepsinhji]], the Duleep Trophy competition, which is a first-class competition, was started by the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] in 1961–62 with the aim of providing a greater competitive edge in domestic cricket, because apart from the knock-out stages of the Ranji Trophy, that competition proved to be highly predictable, with Bombay winning the Ranji Trophy for fifteen consecutive years. The Duleep Trophy was also meant to help the selectors to assess the form of top cricketers playing against each other. The original format had five teams, which were drawn from the five zones (i.e. North, South, East, West and central) and played each other on a knock-out basis. From the 1993–94 season, the competition has been converted to a league format.
*'''[[Irani Trophy]]''' – The Irani Trophy tournament was conceived during the 1959–60 season to mark the completion of 25 years of the Ranji Trophy championship and was named after the late Z. R. Irani, who was associated with the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] ([[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]]) from its inception in 1928, till his death in 1970 and a keen patron of the game. The first match, played between the Ranji Trophy champions and the Rest of India was played in 1959–60. For the first few years, it was played at the tail end of the season. Realising the importance of the fixture, the BCCI moved it to the beginning of the season. Since 1965–66, it has traditionally heralded the start of the new domestic season. The Irani Trophy game ranks high in popularity and importance. It is one of the few domestic matches followed with keen interest by cricket lovers in the country. Leading players take part in the game, which has often been a sort of selection trial to pick the Indian team for foreign tours.
*'''[[Irani Trophy]]''' – The Irani Trophy tournament was conceived during the 1959–60 season to mark the completion of 25 years of the Ranji Trophy championship and was named after the late Z. R. Irani, who was associated with the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] ([[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]]) from its inception in 1928, till his death in 1970 and a keen patron of the game. The first match, played between the Ranji Trophy champions and the Rest of India was played in 1959–60. For the first few years, it was played at the tail end of the season. Realising the importance of the fixture, the BCCI moved it to the beginning of the season. Since 1965–66, it has traditionally heralded the start of the new domestic season. The Irani Trophy game ranks high in popularity and importance. It is one of the few domestic matches followed with keen interest by cricket lovers in the country. Leading players take part in the game, which has often been a sort of selection trial to pick the Indian team for foreign tours.


===Limited overs competitions===
===Limited overs competitions===
 
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*'''[[Deodhar Trophy]]''' – Started in 1973–74 by [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]], it is a one-day cricket competition in Indian domestic cricket. It was formerly contested by 5 zonal teams – North zone, South zone, East zone, West zone and Central zone. From 2015–16 to 2017–18, it was contested by the winners of the [[Vijay Hazare Trophy]], [[India A cricket team|India A]] and [[India B cricket team|India B]]. Starting in 2018–19 it has featured India A, India B and [[India C cricket team|India C]].
*'''[[Deodhar Trophy]]''' – Started in 1973–74 by [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]], it is a one-day cricket competition in Indian domestic cricket. It was formerly contested by 5 zonal teams – North zone, South zone, East zone, West zone and Central zone. From 2015–16 to 2017–18, it was contested by the winners of the [[Vijay Hazare Trophy]], [[India A cricket team|India A]] and [[India B cricket team|India B]]. Starting in 2018–19 it has featured India A, India B and [[India C cricket team|India C]].
*'''[[NKP Salve Challenger Trophy]]''' – It was started as the Challenger series by the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] in 1994–95 and later named as NKP Salve Challenger Trophy in 1998–99. This tournament featured 3 teams: India senior, India A and India B playing each other in a round robin format. They were later renamed India Blue, India Red and India Green respectively. The tournament featured the top 36 players from across [[India]]. It was last contested in 2013–14.
*'''[[NKP Salve Challenger Trophy]]''' – It was started as the Challenger series by the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] in 1994–95 and later named as NKP Salve Challenger Trophy in 1998–99. This tournament featured 3 teams: India senior, India A and India B playing each other in a round robin format. They were later renamed India Blue, India Red and India Green respectively. The tournament featured the top 36 players from across [[India]]. It was last contested in 2013–14.
*'''[[Vijay Hazare Trophy]]''' – Named after the prolific Indian cricketer [[Vijay Hazare]], the Trophy was started in 2002–03 as an attempt to bring the limited-overs game among a greater audience. The competition involves the state (and other) teams from the Ranji Trophy battling in a 50-over format. Since its conception, Tamil Nadu and Mumbai have won the trophy the most times (5). It is also dubbed as the Premier Cup by BCCI.
*'''[[Vijay Hazare Trophy]]''' – Named after the prolific Indian cricketer [[Vijay Hazare]], the Trophy was started in 2002–03 as an attempt to bring the limited-overs game among a greater audience. The competition involves the state (and other) teams from the Ranji Trophy battling in a 50-over format. Since its conception, Tamil Nadu and Mumbai have won the trophy the most times (5). It is also dubbed as the Premier Cup by BCCI.
*'''[[BCCI Corporate Trophy]]''' – BCCI have set up a 12 team inter-corporate tournament in 2009 that involves all top Indian cricketers. The tournament involves 50-over-a-side matches with the winner picking up Rs 1 crore and the runner up getting Rs 50 lakh. It was abolished after a few years.
*'''[[BCCI Corporate Trophy]]''' – BCCI have set up a 12 team inter-corporate tournament in 2009 that involves all top Indian cricketers. The tournament involves 50-over-a-side matches with the winner picking up Rs 1 crore and the runner up getting Rs 50 lakh. It was abolished after a few years.
*Vijay Merchant Trophy - Under 16 youth State wise tournament.


===Twenty20 competitions===
===Twenty20 competitions===


*'''[[Indian Premier League]]''' – In response to the rival [[Indian Cricket League|ICL]], the BCCI started the [[Twenty20]] competition known as the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is regarded as the brainchild of [[Lalit Modi]]. This League was launched by BCCI in 2007–08 and received widespread recognition from around the country. The players were selected via the auctions and drafted into the city-based franchises. The first IPL season was held from 18 April 2008 to 1 June 2008 where underdogs Rajasthan Royals, led by Shane Warne, won the first title at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai<ref name="cricketnext1">{{cite web|url=http://cricketnext.in.com/foxhistory/t20_history.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100407104821/http://cricketnext.in.com/foxhistory/t20_history.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2010-04-07 |title=T20 History: History of T20 Cricket |publisher=Cricketnext.in.com |access-date=2012-06-16}}</ref> Based on regional loyalties, the eight-team tournament brings a unique and popular team and player auction system hand-picking some of the best international players in the world and teaming them with Indian players, both domestic and international, in one arena. The total prize money for the IPL was $3 million.<ref name="cricketnext1"/> The IPL is one of the most-attended cricket leagues in the world and ranks sixth among all sports leagues.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/slideshow/top-10-most-watched-sports-leagues-world|title=Top 10 most watched sports leagues in the world|date=2016-01-11|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-07}}</ref> The IPL tournament consists of eight city based franchises.
*'''[[Indian Premier League]]''' – In response to the rival [[Indian Cricket League|ICL]], the BCCI started the [[Twenty20]] competition known as the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is regarded as the brainchild of [[Lalit Modi]]. This League was launched by BCCI in 2007–08 and received widespread recognition from around the country. The players were selected via the auctions and drafted into the city-based franchises. The first IPL season was held from 18 April 2008 to 1 June 2008 where underdogs Rajasthan Royals, led by Shane Warne, won the first title at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai<ref name="cricketnext1">{{cite web|url=http://cricketnext.in.com/foxhistory/t20_history.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100407104821/http://cricketnext.in.com/foxhistory/t20_history.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2010-04-07 |title=T20 History: History of T20 Cricket |publisher=Cricketnext.in.com |access-date=2012-06-16}}</ref> Based on regional loyalties, the eight-team tournament brings a unique and popular team and player auction system hand-picking some of the best international players in the world and teaming them with Indian players, both domestic and international, in one arena. The total prize money for the IPL was $3 million.<ref name="cricketnext1"/> The IPL is one of the most-attended cricket leagues in the world and ranks sixth among all sports leagues.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/slideshow/top-10-most-watched-sports-leagues-world|title=Top 10 most watched sports leagues in the world|date=2016-01-11|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-07}}</ref> The IPL has also Americanized cricket by adding [[Cheerleading|cheerleaders]] and creating a setting of non stop action similar to sporting events in the [[United States|USA]]. The IPL tournament consists of 10 different city based franchises.<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 19, 2022 |author=Shankar Raghuraman |title=IPL Playoffs 2022: KKR knocked out, who will join GT and LSG in the final four? - All playoffs possibilities in 6 points |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-kkr-knocked-out-who-will-join-gt-in-the-final-four-all-playoffs-possibilities-in-6-points/articleshow/91653975.cms |access-date=2022-05-23 |newspaper=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
*'''[[Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]]''' – To be played for the first time in the 2008–09 season, this is the first of its kind zonal T20 championship and the third overall in the Indian cricket season, which would see Ranji teams divided along zonal lines into two groups with the tournament culminating in the All India T20 final between the winners of the two groups for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. It was launched after the success of the IPL and the need of the BCCI to search for more talent in the growing regions of cricket.
*'''[[Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]]''' – After India became another member of the ICC Twenty20 and played its first international T20 against South Africa, the BCCI launched its own state structure in 2006–07 season, with 27 Ranji teams divided in 5 Zones. The final was played between Punjab and Tamil Nadu, which the latter won by 2 wickets with 2 balls remaining, thereby becoming the only ever winner of this series. In this series, [[Rohit Sharma]] also became the only ever Indian to register a T20 century for Mumbai against Gujarat. The competition was later replaced by the franchise-based IPL. Played for the first time in the 2008–09 season, this is the first of its kind zonal T20 championship and the third overall in the Indian cricket season, which would see Ranji teams divided along zonal lines into two groups with the tournament culminating in the All India T20 final between the winners of the two groups for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. It was launched after the success of the IPL and the need of the BCCI to search for more talent in the growing regions of cricket.
*'''[[Inter-State T20 Championship]]''' – After India became another member of the ICC Twenty20 and played its first international T20 against South Africa, the BCCI launched its own state structure in 2006–07 season, with 27 Ranji teams divided in 5 Zones. The final was played between Punjab and Tamil Nadu, which the latter won by 2 wickets with 2 balls remaining, thereby becoming the only ever winner of this series. In this series, [[Rohit Sharma]] also became the only ever Indian to register a T20 century for Mumbai against Gujarat. The competition was later replaced by the franchise-based IPL.


In Twenty20, stronger crowd participation was seen than in other forms of the game. It has been greatly acknowledged by people and has made huge profits.
In Twenty20, stronger crowd participation was seen than in other forms of the game. It has been greatly acknowledged by people and has made huge profits.


===Youth competitions===
===Youth competitions===
 
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*'''[[Vinoo Mankad Trophy]]''' – A trophy tournament for under-19, in memories of famous cricketer [[Vinoo Mankad]].
*'''[[Vinoo Mankad Trophy]]''' – A trophy tournament for under-19, in memories of famous cricketer [[Vinoo Mankad]].
*'''Yagnik Trophy''' – A tournament for inter-college, under the university level student, named after Dr. Yagnik, Gandhian and famous figure in Saurashtra.
*'''Yagnik Trophy''' – A tournament for inter-college, under the university level student, named after Dr. Yagnik, Gandhian and famous figure in Saurashtra.
*'''Coochbehar Cup''' – An inter-state U-19 4-day matches tournament.
*'''[[Cooch Behar Trophy]]''' – An inter-state U-19 4-day matches tournament.


=== Women's domestic competitions ===
=== Women's domestic competitions ===
* [[Senior women's one day league]] – Started in season 2006–07, it is the women's List-A cricket tournament. Railways women has been the most dominant team, winning 10 out of the 11 tournaments. It was played in round-robin format at zonal level and the top performing team then playing in the super league. The format was changed in season 2013–14, since then it is played in 2 tiers, with states being divided in 5 groups, 2 in elite group and 3 in plate group. Finalists in the plate group, at the end of season are promoted to the elite group and 2 bottom most performing teams in the elite group are relegated to the plate group.
* '''[[Women's Senior One Day Trophy]]''' – Started in season 2006–07, it is the women's List-A cricket tournament. Railways women has been the most dominant team, winning 10 out of the 11 tournaments. It was played in round-robin format at zonal level and the top performing team then playing in the super league. The format was changed in season 2013–14, since then it is played in 2 tiers, with states being divided in 5 groups, 2 in elite group and 3 in plate group. Finalists in the plate group, at the end of season are promoted to the elite group and 2 bottom most performing teams in the elite group are relegated to the plate group.
* Inter State Women's Twenty20 Competition – It is a [[Women's cricket|women's]] [[Twenty20]] competition. It is played between full members of BCCI. The inaugural tournament was held in the 2008–09 season. Since then it has taken place every year with 2015–16 being the 8th edition.<ref>https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/IND.html</ref>
* '''[[Women's Senior T20 Trophy]]''' – It is a [[Women's cricket|women's]] [[Twenty20]] competition. It is played between full members of BCCI. The inaugural tournament was held in the 2008–09 season. Since then it has taken place every year with 2015–16 being the 8th edition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/IND.html|title = The Home of CricketArchive}}</ref>


=== List of domestic cricket leagues ===
=== List of domestic cricket leagues ===
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[[File:Cricket being played on a Summer Morning in India.jpg|thumb|Cricket is the staple game in India for several people of all ages. Here, young boys are seen playing a friendly game.]]
[[File:Cricket being played on a Summer Morning in India.jpg|thumb|Cricket is the staple game in India for several people of all ages. Here, young boys are seen playing a friendly game.]]


* [[T20 Mumbai League]]
* [[T20 Mumbai League]]  
* [[Saurashtra Premier League]]
* [[Maharashtra Premier League]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.maharashtracricketassociation.com|website=Maharashtra cricket association}}</ref>
* [[Celebrity Cricket League]]
* [[Karnataka Premier League]]
* [[Karnataka Premier League]]
* [[Tamil Nadu Premier League]]
* [[Tamil Nadu Premier League]]
* [[Saurashtra Premier League]]
* [[Odisha Premier League]]
* [[Odisha Premier League]]
* [[Rajwada Cricket League]]
* [[Rajwada Cricket League]]  
 
====Defunct leagues====
* [[Indian Cricket League]]
* [[Indian Cricket League]]
* [http://tspl.online/ Telangana Schools Premier League]


=== List of the major domestic cricket tournaments ===
== Facilities ==
* [[Irani Cup]]
{{Further information|List of cricket grounds in India}}
* [[Deodhar Trophy]]
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* [[Vijay Hazare Trophy]]
India has a plethora of international standards Cricket stadiums. The world's largest stadium, [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], is located in India. [[Eden Gardens]] of Kolkata, the 3rd largest cricket stadium in the world, is situated in [[West Bengal]]. The domestic cricket governing bodies such as the Mumbai Cricket Association and the Maharashtra Cricket Association control cricket related activities and sanctioned tournaments in their respective regions. Each of a domestic cricket board that administrator cricket in that state. Also, regions, cities and [[Union territory|Union Territories]] (UT) such as [[Vidarbha region|Vidharbha]], Saurashtra and (former [[Princely state]]) Vadodara, Hyderabad and UT [[Pondicherry]], [[Chandigarh]] respectively have cricket boards. The domestic boards are affiliated to BCCI, while district cricket boards in the country are affiliated to state boards. The country has lots of private cricket academies and clubs. The world's 3rd largest cricket [[Rajasthan Cricket Association stadium|arena]] being built in Jaipur.{{cn|date=May 2022}} [[MRF Pace Foundation]] provide facilities to fast ballers.
* [[Duleep Trophy]]
 
* [[Ranji Trophy]]
==In popular culture ==
Cricket is portrayed in Indian popular culture as an extremely important part of India's national identity.<ref name=":3" /> It is frequently associated with a strong sense of patriotism and nationalism.<ref name=":3" />
 
=== Films ===
Cricket has been portrayed many times in various [[Cinema of India|Indian films]]. One such popular film is ''[[83 (film)|83]]'', a film produced by Reliance Entertainment and directed by [[Kabir Khan (director)|Kabir Khan]]. It stars actor [[Ranveer Singh]] as India national team captain [[Kapil Dev]], known as one of India's greatest bowlers in cricketing history. The film is of the historical genre of Indian films and covers the Indian national team's underdog victory in the [[1983 Cricket World Cup]]. ''[[83 (film)|83]]'' was received well by audiences and critics alike, scoring 80% on Rotten Tomatoes<ref>{{Cite web |title=83 - Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/83 |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}</ref> and 7.5 on IMDb.<ref name=":03">{{Citation |title='83 (2021) - IMDb |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt7518786/reviews |access-date=2023-05-13}}</ref> {{unreliable source|date=October 2023}} Many reviews appreciated the film's emphasis on national pride and dramatic storytelling of India's famous victory in 1983, although some criticized the film for unnecessarily over-dramatizing parts of the story.<ref name=":03" /><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Verma |first=Amit |last2=Sharma |first2=Abhishika |last3=Srivastava |first3=Amitabh |date=2023-01-02 |title=Making Indian cricket history: review of the film 83 (2021) |url=https://doi.org/10.1080/01296612.2022.2099637 |journal=Media Asia |volume=50 |issue=1 |pages=141–144 |doi=10.1080/01296612.2022.2099637 |issn=0129-6612}}</ref>
 
=== Celebrities ===
Indian national cricket players are viewed as some of the highest-profile celebrities in India, especially [[Sachin Tendulkar]], who some attribute god-like status to.<ref name=":13">{{Cite journal |last=Nalapat |first=Abilash |last2=Parker |first2=Andrew |date=December 2005 |title=Sport, Celebrity and Popular Culture: Sachin Tendulkar, Cricket and Indian Nationalisms |url=http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1012690205065750 |journal=International Review for the Sociology of Sport |language=en |volume=40 |issue=4 |pages=433–446 |doi=10.1177/1012690205065750 |issn=1012-6902}}</ref> Towards the end of his sporting career, Tendulkar began to pursue a political career, being sworn in as an MP to [[Rajya Sabha]], India's upper house of Parliament in 2012,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sachin Tendulkar sworn in as MP |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/413892/amp |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Arab News |language=en}}</ref> one year before retiring officially in 2013. While Tendulkar has not officially associated himself with any political party, various literature have claimed that he started to become a Hindu-centric role model after the turn of the 21st century during his cricketing career,<ref name=":13" /><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Kavoori |first=Anandam |title=Cricket, Media and the Nation: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Three Mediated Moments in Indian Cricket |url=https://amityuniversity.ae/gmj-ae/journals/2021/1%20Anandam%20Kavoori.pdf |journal=Global Media Journal - Arabian Edition |volume=3 |issue=3 |pages=1-14 |via=Amity University Dubai}}</ref> promoting similar messages as the BJP, India's political party that is associated strongly with Hindu nationalism.


==See also==
==See also==


*[[India national cricket team]]
*Indian cricketers association, union of retired players
*[[India women's national cricket team]]
*[[Lists of cricket records|List of cricket records]]
*[[List of Cricket records]]
*[[List of India national cricket captains]]
*[[List of India national cricket captains]]
*[[List of Indian Test cricketers]]
*[[List of India Test cricketers]]
*[[List of Indian ODI cricketers]]
*[[List of India ODI cricketers]]
*[[List of India Twenty20 International cricketers]]
*[[List of India Twenty20 International cricketers]]
*[[List of India women Test cricketers]]
*[[List of India women ODI cricketers]]
*[[List of India women Twenty20 International cricketers]]
*[[List of India national cricket captains]]
*[[Indian Premier League]]
*[[Ranji Trophy]]
*[[Duleep Trophy]]
*[[Cricket]]
*[[Celebrity Cricket League]] (CCL)
*[[List of India Test cricket records]]
*[[List of India One Day International cricket records]]
*[[List of India Twenty20 International cricket records]]


==References==
==References==
;Notes
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== Further reading ==
== Further reading ==
* ''[[A Corner of a Foreign Field]]'' by [[Ramachandra Guha]]
* ''[[A Corner of a Foreign Field]]'' by [[Ramachandra Guha]]
*{{cite book |last1=Majumdar |first1=Boria |author-link =Boria Majumdar |title=Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians: The On and Off the Field Story of Cricket in India and Beyond |date=2018 |publisher=Simon & Schuster India |location=Noida |isbn=9789386797186}}
*{{cite book |last1=Majumdar |first1=Boria |author-link=Boria Majumdar |title=Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians: The On and Off the Field Story of Cricket in India and Beyond |date=2018 |publisher=Simon & Schuster India |location=Noida |isbn=9789386797186}}
* [https://theprobe.in/virat-kohli-walked-into-a-trap-laid-by-the-bcci-president/ "Has Virat Kohli walked into a trap laid by the BCCI president?"]  ''The Probe'', 17 December 2021.


==External links==
*[http://www.bcci.tv Official Team Homepage]
*[http://www.iplt20.com Indian Premier League homepage]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101223221708/http://www.cricandcric.com/sites/cricinfo.html Indian cricinfo]
*[http://cricketassociationoftelangana.com/ CAT: Cricket Association of telangana]
*[https://cricketlife.co.uk/searching-for-eldorado-cricket-money-professionalism/ Searching for Eldorado: Cricket, Money and Professionalism]
*[https://www.worldrecordsindia.com/2021/03/30/worlds-largest-collection-of-cricket-memorabilia/ Blades of Glory - World’s Biggest Cricket Museum, Pune, Maharashtra Collected 50,000+ Cricket Memorabilia in World Record of India]
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