Before starting about India National Cricket Team Roster, let’s talk about the history of cricket in India in short. The history of cricket in India dates back to the year 1918 and its trajectory till date in 2014 has been observed as the ever-growing and effervescent. The passion for this sport is not only among the player but is also seen among public or audience equally well. And this why various media’s of communicating information and news have always been interested in this particular sports.

Sports news is mostly majorly about everything about sports but in India it is greatly dominated by cricket. India treats batsmen as well as bowlers alike, providing them equal and ample opportunities to grow and prosper. Our country provides enough help and support to new and aspiring players through grants, academies as well as opportunities. We also appreciate the sport at different levels, like coaching students in schools, colleges, academies etc. state level, national level as international level awards to deserving players and praise through social as well as print media. As of 2 May 2018, India is ranked first in Test 2nd in ODIs and third in T20Is by the ICC. Virat Kohli is the current captain of the team across all formats, while the head coach is Ravi Shastri. The Indian cricket team has rivalries with other Test-playing nations, most notably with Pakistan, the political arch-rival of India. However, in recent times, rivalries with nations like Australia, South Africa and England have also gained prominence.

India National Cricket Team Roster

Virat Kohli (Batsman)

Virat Kohli

Ravichandran Ashwin (Bowler)

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravindra Jadeja (All-rounder)

Ravindra Jadeja

Ajinkya Rahane (Batsman)

Ajinkya Rahane

K.L. Rahul (Wicket-keeper)

K.L. Rahul

Shikhar Dhawan (Batsman)

Shikhar Dhawan

Hardik Pandya (All-rounder)

Hardik Pandya

Cheteshwar Pujara (Batsman)

Cheteshwar Pujara

Ishant Sharma (Bowler)

Ishant Sharma

Murali Vijay (Batsman)

Murali Vijay

Umesh Yadav (Bowler)

Umesh Yadav

Mohammed Shami (Bowler)

Mohammed Shami

Dinesh Karthik (Wicket-keeper)

Dinesh Karthik

Karun Nair (Batsman)

Karun Nair

Shardul Thakur (Bowler)

Shardul Thakur

Kuldeep Yadav (Bowler)

Kuldeep Yadav

In India, Cricket is much more than just a game; it is actually a passion, a revolution and a religion. Men and women, young and old, all over the country are always enthusiastic about cricket and many parents love to teach their children this game and want them to make a future in this game.

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