List of India Test cricketers facts for kids

A Test match between India and Pakistan in Bengaluru, India in 2007.

This article is about the amazing cricketers who have played for India in Test cricket matches. A Test match is a very long and important international cricket game. It is played between two of the best cricket teams in the world. This list shows the players in the order they first played for India. If more than one player started in the same match, they are listed in alphabetical order by their last name.

India's Test Cricketers

Over the years, many talented players have proudly worn the Indian Test cap. Each player on this list has contributed to India's rich cricket history. They have shown great skill in batting, bowling, and fielding. Some players are known for scoring many centuries (100 runs or more). Others are famous for taking lots of wickets.

From the early days of Indian Test cricket to today, these players have created many memorable moments. They have helped India become one of the top cricket nations.

Leading India as Captain

Being a captain in Test cricket is a big responsibility. The captain leads the team on the field and makes important decisions. India has had many great captains who have guided the team through exciting matches.

Some famous Indian Test captains include Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, who led the team for many years. Later, Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev also took on this important role. More recently, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli have all been successful captains. They have helped India achieve many victories in Test cricket.

Shirt Numbers in Test Cricket

Since 2019, Test cricketers have started wearing names and numbers on their shirts. This change was made to help new fans easily recognize the players. It also helps people follow the game better. This idea came about as part of the ICC World Test Championship. This is a big competition where the top nine Test cricket nations play against each other over two years. It all ends with a final match between the two best teams.

Here are some of the shirt numbers worn by Indian Test cricketers: