🏏 Cricket – India’s Obsession

Indian Cricket

📖 Origin & Evolution

Cricket was introduced to India by the British in the early 18th century, with the first recorded match played in 1721. Over time, India embraced the sport passionately, turning it into a cultural phenomenon. Today, India is one of the most powerful cricketing nations, with BCCI being the wealthiest cricket board and the IPL the most popular T20 league in the world.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 India won its first World Cup in 1983 under Kapil Dev’s captaincy.
🏆 India has won 2 ODI World Cups (1983, 2011) and 1 T20 World Cup (2007).
🌍 As of 2025, India is ranked #1 in Test cricket and consistently top in ODI & T20 formats.

🏆 Indian Cricket Legends

Sachin Tendulkar – "God of Cricket", 100 international centuries.
MS Dhoni – Only captain to win all ICC trophies (T20 WC 2007, ODI WC 2011, Champions Trophy 2013).
Virat Kohli – Modern batting icon, fastest to 70+ international centuries.
Kapil Dev – Led India to its first World Cup victory in 1983.
Rohit Sharma – Captain of India, record 5 centuries in a single World Cup (2019).

🎯 Quick Quiz

Who captained India in its first World Cup win (1983)?