India’s First Test After Independence Sydney Cricket Ground, December 1947
Barely four months after gaining independence, India embarked on its first cricket tour as a sovereign nation. The destination was Australia,…
India’s Fightback at The Oval, London, Aug 1946
After their return to Test cricket at Lord’s earlier in the summer, India concluded their 1946 tour of England with a determined performance…
India’s Fighting Spirit Shines at Old Trafford – Manchester, July 1946
After the Lord’s defeat, India moved north to Manchester with renewed determination. Under the calm leadership of Nawab of Pataudi Sr., the…
India’s Grit at The Oval, 1936
In mid-August 1936, India’s first-ever full Test series in England drew to a close at The Oval in London. After a spirited draw at Old…
India’s Grit Earns Their First Test Draw on English Soil
In July 1936, the Indian cricket team, led by the charismatic Maharajkumar of Vizianagram (popularly known as “Vizzy”), took the field at Old…