Hockey is the national sport of India, but people are more excited and crazy about cricket than any other sport, at least in India.
Ask anyone to name 20 hockey players, they won't be able to do so, but if you ask them 50 cricket player names, they will do that happily, and not to mention they might even name more than this. The Indian cricket team has seen a number of players come and go over the years.
Some of them are remembered until now but many of them are forgotten with time. But all of them had equal contributions to making cricket in India what it is today. So, let's see who they were.
S. Sreesanthused to be a bowler but things didn't turn out to be well for him during IPL.
Pankaj Royis best known for his opening partnership with Vinoo Mankad of 419 runs against New Zealand in a test match in 1956.
Salim Duraniwas one of the most dependable players for the team from 1960-1972.
Mohammad Nissarwas born in Hoshiarpur and was considered India's fastest bowler before independence. It is believed that he bowled faster than England and Australian bowlers.
Saurav Gangulyis known as Dada in Indian cricket history. One of the cricketers who made news for all the good reasons.
Mithali Rajis the captain of the Indian Women International Cricket Team and she is a 39-year-old right-handed batsman.
Munaf Patelwas a right-arm medium-pace bowler who played international cricket for five years.
Shikhar Dhawanis known to be one of the best openers in the present Indian team.
Deepti Sharmais a 24-year-old all-rounder.
Nazir Aliwas born in Jalander and was an aggressive batsman.
Virendra Sehwagis known as the best Indian opening batsman.
Sorabji Colahwas a right-handed batsman born in Mumbai.
Gundappa Vishwanathwas another great batsman who has been forgotten by history.
Rohit Sharmais the present captain and he is the opening batsman for India. A leading name in the Indian national team.
Syed Mushtaq Aliwas the first Indian to hit an international century.
Robin Uthappais another forgotten batsman of India.
Harbhajan Singhis another finest spinner India has.
Ajit Wadekarwas one of India's best captains and the first one to win a series in West Indies and England in 1971.
Kuldeep Yadavis another finest spinner who had witnessed a great time.
Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudiheld the record of being the youngest captain until 2004.
Taniya Bhatiais another wicketkeeper and she is just 24 years old.
Sunil Gavaskarwas known to be one of the best Indian batsmen and today he is a commentator.
Dinesh Karthikhas been playing international cricket since 2004 and still represents sometimes.
Chandu Bordewas an amazing all rounder player.
Harmanpreet Kauris a 33-year-old all-rounder and a key player for the Indian team.
Javagal Srinathwas another player who played in the 1983 wWorld Cup.
Amar Singh,born in Rajkot, was India's first pace bowler, an all-rounder who batted in the lower order, he was the first one to get a test cap and score fifty in a test for India.
Rahul Dravidis supposed to be the most patient batsman in India.
Meghna Singhis 27 years old, and play as a right-arm bowler.
Sachin Tendulkaris known as the God of Cricket. One of the cricketers who was regularly featured in news for his amazing skills.
Lakshmipathy Balajiis another great Indian bowler who got lost in the wind.
Venkatesh Prasadwas the right arm pacer from Bengaluru.
Anil Kumblewas India's finest spinner and is still one of India's leading wicket-takers.
Krunal Pandyais another popular cricketer who plays in ODIs and T20s for India.
Dilip Vengasarkaris another one of the most reliable batsmen India has ever had.
Renuka Singhis a 26-year-old right-arm bowler.
Ishant Sharmais one of India's finest medium-fast pace bowlers.
Vinoo Mankadwas India's one of the finest batsmen in First Class Cricket.
Madan Lalwas another key player in the 1983 World Cup.
Smriti Mandhanais a 25-year-old left-handed batsman.
Lala Amarnathcannot be forgotten for motivating players in the 1983 World Cup, and he was himself a fine player.
Bhuvneshwar Kumaralso known as Bhuvi is a right-arm fast-medium pace bowler.
Murali Vijayis an Indian batsman who used to open for the team in test matches.
Hanuma Vihariwas born in Kakinada and is a 28-year-old right handed batsman.
Janardan Navle was born in Fulgaon and was the first wicket keeper batsman of India.
Yastika Bhatiais a 21-year-old left-handed batsman.
Ajit Agarkar,one of those players who was inspired by the 1983 World Cup, was the medium pace bowler.
Hardik Pandya,in recent years, has become a sensation for his batting style.
Gautam Gambhiris one of the best batsmen and is known for his performance in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup.
C.K. Naiduwas born in Nagpur and was the first captain of the Indian test cricket team. He was honored with Padma Bhushan.
Mohammed Shamiis a 31-year-old right-arm pace bowler.
Jhulan Goswamiis 39 years old and a right-arm bowler.
Vijay Hazarewas one of the oldest players. Also, he had been playing for India since before independence.
Zaheer Khanis the pace bowler and is known for his performance in the 2011 World Cup.
Jasprit Bumrahhas been the new sensation among the bowlers.
Ajay Jadejawas known to be the best finisher of his time.
Krishnamachari Srikkanthis known for his aggressive play.
Mohammad Kaifwas one of the quickest fielders.
Rajeshwari Gayakwadis the only left handed bowler in the team.
Srinivas Venkataraghavanplayed cricket for some time and then went on to become an ICC umpire.
Ambati Rayuduis a batsman who didn't play international cricket much but is a famous domestic batsman.
Lall Singhwas born in Kuala Lumpur in modern-day Malaysia and was the first Sikh on the cricket team and was a great offensive batsman.
Mohammed Azharuddinwas another fine Indian captain and has won various awards for the same.
Prithvi Shawis one of the youngest members of the Indian cricket team.
Naoomal Jeoomalwas born in Karachi and was India's first opening batsman.
Roger Binnywas the leading wicket taker in 1983 World Cup and one of the best all rounders.
Ravi Shastriis the current coach of the Indian team.
Ravindra Jadejais the coolest player in India and probably everyone knows him as the new savior.
Richa Ghoshis yet another one of the youngest players to be the wicketkeeper at the age of 18.
Ajinkya Rahaneis another patient batsman and is known to be a dependable fielder.
Kapil Devwas the first Indian captain to win the World Cup for India by defeating West Indies in 1983.
Ashish Nehrawas a good Indian bowler who is quite famous among cricket lovers.
Kedar Jadhavis an all-rounder and has been playing since 2014.
Manoj Prabhakarwas one of the finest openers for the Indian cricket team and it is well supported by his statistics.
Amit Mishrabecame a sensation for spinners in the IPL.
Poonam Yadavis a 30-year-old right-arm bowler.
Sanjay Manjrekarwas a handy batsman and a great fielder.
Vijay Merchantwas a great Indian Batsman and his statistics support this statement.
Farokh Engineerplayed for India for 14 years and was a good batsman.
Mayank Agarwalis right-handed batsman who was born in Bengaluru.
Rishab Pantis a Roorkee-born wicketkeeper and batsman who is just 24 years old.
Ravichandran Ashwinis one of the best spinner that the current Indian team has got.
KL Rahulis still playing for the Indian cricket team as a batsman.
Yusuf Pathanwas known as a pinch hitter.
VVS Laxmanwas known as the most dependable middle-order batsman of his time.
Virat Kohlineeds no introduction. One of the stars of the Indian national team.
Pooja Vastrakaris a 22-year-old right-arm bowler.
Yuvraj Singhis lovingly called Yuvi and is known for hitting six sixes in six balls in the 2007 T20 World Cup. One of the cricketers who was regularly featured in the news.
BS Chandrashekharplayed for India for 15 years and was one of the best leg spinners.
Chetan Sharmawas a right arm medium pace bowler.
Praveen Kumarwas a bowler too, but he didn't play international cricket for long.
Bishan Singh Bediplayed for 13 years and was a left-arm orthodox bowler.
Yuzvendra Chahal is a right-arm leg break spinner from Haryana.
Sneh Ranais 28 years old and an all rounder player.
Phiroze Palia,born in Mumbai, was a left-handed batsman.
Shafali Vermais probably the youngest women batsman who is just 18 years old.
Jayant Yadavis a Haryana-born all-rounder player.
Wazir Ali,born in Jalander, was a right-handed batsman and medium-pacer bowler.
Suresh Rainais another great batsman known for his chemistry with MSD on the field.
Shreyas Iyeris a Mumbai-born 27-year-old right-handed batsman.
Umesh Yadavis one of India's fast bowlers and not medium pace.
R.P. Singhis a left-arm fast bowler and still plays in IPL.
Parthiv Patelmade his debut in 2002 and is still playing.
Jahangir Khanwas born in Jalandhar and was a right-arm medium pacer and right-handed batsman who after independence went to Pakistan.
Cheteshwar Puajarais the modern time best test batsman India has.
Bapu Nadkarniwas best known for being the most economical bowler in the history of cricket.
