Indian Cricket
Indian Cricket
It would not be wrong to define chess as an Indian traditional game. Better known as Chaturanga in the Gupta period, this game was further modified by the Persians. They called it ‘Shatranj.’ Even today a game of chess is as engrossing for the Indians as it was for their ancestors. In fact after the success of Vishwanathan Anand more and more youngsters are showing interest in this indoor sport
History of Indian Cricket uncovers the way that however the amusement was presented by the British Government in India; its prominence was continued with passing time.
Indian Cricket Associations are working relentlessly for the well being of the game of Cricket. It grooms players towards achieving better future. Not only this Indian Cricket Associations are responsible to make the bidding of the IPL,
Indian Cricket players have made the country proud for many years. They are also known as Team India or Men in Blue.
Cricket Stadiums in India are of international standards, and every state possesses their individual stadiums. These stadiums are the venues for the Indian Premier League, Test matches and the ODI Series
Women cricket in India is gaining popularity after the consecutive winning of the matches against the international teams.
Indian Cricket Academies are mostly run and managed by the former Indian cricket players and administrators, with considerable help from various corporate houses.
Cricket Trophies in India are given for the domestic tournaments. These cricket trophies are the first class cricket tournaments in regional and national basis. These include Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Irani Trophy, Deodhar Trophy, NKP Salve Challenger Trophy and many others.
Cricket Leagues in India are now the popular attractions among the Indians as Indian Premier League is the newest addition in Indian cricket scenario.
World Cup Cricket since its inception has been the most prestigious competition in the field of Cricket. India won it twice in 1983 and 2011. The historical win-loss record of India at the cricket world cup is 46-27, with 1 match being tied and another one being abandoned due to rain.
Indian Cricket owes a lot to the British Empire who first introduced the game in India and the whole South and South East Asia, which later in independent India become the unofficial national sport of the nation.