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he Indian cricket team played its first Test match in 1932 against England at Lord's. Under the captaincy of C.K. Nayudu, India showed promise but struggled to compete against more experienced teams. The initial years were marked by a lack of infrastructure, professional training, and international exposure. Despite these challenges, players like Vijay Merchant, Vinoo Mankad, and Lala Amarnath laid the foundation for Indian cricket.Rise to Prominence (1960s - 1970s)
The 1960s and 1970s saw India gradually improving its performance. The team achieved its first Test series win against New Zealand in 1956. The spin quartet of Bishan Singh Bedi, Erapalli Prasanna, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, and Srinivas Venkataraghavan emerged during this era, making India a formidable team, especially in home conditions. The historic series win against the West Indies in 1971, under the captaincy of Ajit Wadekar, was a turning point. Sunil Gavaskar's stellar batting performances were instrumental in India's success.
World Cup Glory and the Golden Era (1980s - 1990s)
The 1980s marked the beginning of India's golden era in cricket. The most significant achievement was winning the 1983 Cricket World Cup under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. The victory at Lord's, where India defeated the mighty West Indies, transformed Indian cricket and inspired a generation of cricketers. The 1985 Benson & Hedges World Championship of Cricket victory further cemented India's status in the limited-overs format.
