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14 August 2026

India's road to 600 Tests: The first, the failures and the immortal heroes who changed Indian cricket

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India's road to 600 Tests: The first, the failures and the immortal heroes who changed Indian cricket

As India play their 600th Test on Independence Day, a look at the firsts, legends, records and overseas triumphs that shaped their 94-year journey.

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