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The India men's national cricket team, also known as Men in Blue.
The India men's national cricket team, also known as Men in Blue, represents India in international cricket. It is governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
The team has played 594 Test matches, winning 183, losing 186, with 224 draws and 1 tie. As of August 2025, India is ranked fourth in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings with 107 rating points.
India have played in two of the three World Test Championship finals, finishing runners-up in 2021 and 2023, while finishing third in 2025.
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