Cricket is one of the most beloved games in the world, with avid fans from the West Indies to Pakistan. And since the new year has just begun, you must have one question in mind: which country has the most promising cricket team in 2021?

The answer to this question is the Indian cricket team, and in this article, we’ll explain why.

Why India has the most promising cricket team?

If you follow cricket you’ll know that India recently defeated the Australia cricket team for the coveted Border Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba.  This is just one sign that the South Asian country has the most promising cricket team of 2021, but why is that?

The main reason is that India has struck a goldmine in terms of discovering new talent. While India didn’t have veteran players like Kohli, Shami, and Bumrah for the later tests of the series, these youngsters made sure that India won the title.

A few players who made their debut in this test series and performed very well are:

·        Mohammed Siraj

·        T Natarajan

·        Shubman Gill

·        Washington Sundar

Without the immense contribution of these players, it would have been impossible for India to win the series. Additionally, while skipper Kohli was missing because of paternal leave, Ajinkya Rahane lead the team very well and brought India to victory. This new promising talent is yet to show their full potential, which is why India’s cricket team is the one to watch in 2021.

ICC test rankings

India is currently on the second position on the ICC test cricket rankings table, as well as being tied with the New Zealand cricket team in terms of points. In the upcoming India vs England test series, commentators predict that India will finally claim the number one position on the table.

ICC ODI rankings

Here too India is on the second position, directly after the English cricket team. They are in a strong position to move on to the pole position this year and Indian cricket fans are eagerly looking forward to that day!

Best cricketers in the current Indian team

Let’s take a look at some of the best Indian  players that make this an outstanding team in 2021.

Virat Kohli

The skipper is a batsman and has managed to maintain a batting average of 50 plus in all forms of cricket. Known for his super aggressive and competitive nature, he always makes sure that his team is up to its best. Furthermore, he never forgets to recognise the strong performances of the younger players on the team. After all, they are going to be the future of Indian cricket.

Rohit Sharma

Sharma is the only batsman in the world who has managed to smash three double centuries in ODI cricket. He has saved the team from tricky situations on countless occasions. His vast experience in international cricket is always as asset to the team.

Jasprit Bumrah

After the retirement of pacer Zaheer Khan, many felt as that no one would be able to fill that gap. However, luckily India found Bumrah. He is currently the most feared Indian bowler in the international cricketing scene with an economy rate in ODI cricket of just 4.65.

Mohammed Shami

He is also a decent bowler who is a major part of the Indian bowling attack. Unfortunately, he was injured during the second test while on the tour of Australia. It is unclear whether he will be able to play the first test against the English team.

Ajinkya Rahane

A quiet and calm cricketer, Rahane has been an integral part of the Indian team since 2011. Although often overlooked, it was he who led the team in the Border Gavaskar series to victory when Kohli wasn’t available.

R Ashwin

Ashwin is a senior bowler who also happens to be a spinner with a reputation for being pretty economical in his bowling style. His greatest strength is his experience: he has been with the team from more than a decade.

Final thoughts

Although we think it is fairly obvious that India has the most promising cricket team in 2021, one caveat should be noted. This team didn’t become the best overnight. Rather, the results we’re seeing in 2021 are due to the relentless hard work of the coaches, players and support staff over many years. The passion of the new, young players too is also an important element of their success.

The Indian cricket board, the BCCI, also played a major role in the rise of the Indian cricket team. Tournaments like the IPL promoted cricket even in the remotest corners of the country and made sure that they have the talented youngsters on their team today. Whatever happens, we can be sure that the Indian cricket team will be one to watch in 2021!