Team guideNov 6, 20264 min read
India Cricket Team: History, Home Grounds and How to Follow Them Live
India have one of the deepest talent pools in cricket and some of the largest crowds in the sport.
Who they are
India play all three formats and are strong in each. Their batting depth and spin bowling make them hard to beat at home, and they have grown stronger overseas in recent years.
Governing body and nickname
India is run by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The team is often called the Men in Blue.
Home grounds
India play at venues such as the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Major titles
India won the 50 over World Cup in 1983 and 2011, the T20 World Cup in 2007 and 2024, and the Champions Trophy in 2013 and 2025.
What to watch for
Watch the opening partnership, the spinners in the middle overs and the finishing power at the end of the innings.
How to follow them live
When India play, the match appears on the Crease live page with ball by ball updates, the scorecard and the result as soon as it is final. Check the schedule page for the next fixture and the results page for the last one. Squads and records change, so confirm the latest on the official board site.
Quick answers
Who runs the India cricket team?
the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) runs it.
When did India play their first Test?
India played their first Test in 1932, at Lord's against England.
Where can I follow India live scores?
On Crease, open the live page or the schedule page when a India match is on. Scores update every few seconds.