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{{short description|Australian cricketer}}
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{{Use Australian English|date=September 2012}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Allan Border (AB)
| image = Allan Border, Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh October 2014 (Border cropped).jpg
| caption = Border in 2014
| country = Australia
| fullname = Allan Robert Border
| nickname = AB, Captain Grumpy, Pugsley
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1955|7|27}}
| birth_place = [[Cremorne, New South Wales]], Australia
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = [[Left arm orthodox spin|Slow left arm orthodox]]
| role = Middle-order [[Batting (cricket)|batsman]]
| international = true
| internationalspan = 1978–1994
| testdebutdate = 29 December
| testdebutyear = 1978
| testdebutagainst = England
| testcap = 299
| lasttestdate = 25 March
| lasttestyear = 1994
| lasttestagainst = South Africa
| odidebutdate = 13 January
| odidebutyear = 1979
| odidebutagainst = England
| odicap = 49
| lastodidate = 8 April
| lastodiyear = 1994
| lastodiagainst = South Africa
| club1 = [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]]
| year1 = {{nowrap|1976/77–1979/80}}
| club2 = [[Gloucestershire County Cricket Club|Gloucestershire]]
| year2 = 1977
| club3 = [[Queensland Bulls|Queensland]]
| year3 = 1980/81–1995/96
| club4 = [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]]
| year4 = 1986–1988
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 156
| runs1 = 11,174
| bat avg1 = 50.56
| 100s/50s1 = 27/63
| top score1 = 205
| deliveries1 = 4,009
| wickets1 = 39
| bowl avg1 = 39.10
| fivefor1 = 2
| tenfor1 = 1
| best bowling1 = 7/46
| catches/stumpings1 = 156/–
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 273
| runs2 = 6,524
| bat avg2 = 30.62
| 100s/50s2 = 3/39
| top score2 = 127[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 2,661
| wickets2 = 73
| bowl avg2 = 28.36
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/20
| catches/stumpings2 = 127/–
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches3 = 385
| runs3 = 27,131
| bat avg3 = 51.38
| 100s/50s3 = 70/142
| top score3 = 205
| deliveries3 = 9,750
| wickets3 = 106
| bowl avg3 = 39.25
| fivefor3 = 3
| tenfor3 = 1
| best bowling3 = 7/46
| catches/stumpings3 = 379/–
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 382
| runs4 = 9355
| bat avg4 = 31.71
| 100s/50s4 = 3/62
| top score4 = 127[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 3703
| wickets4 = 90
| bowl avg4 = 32.27
| fivefor4 = 0
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 3/20
| catches/stumpings4 = 183/–
| date = 13 January
| year = 2008
| source = http://cricinfo.com/australia/content/player/4174.html ESPNcricinfo
}}

'''Allan Robert Border''' [[Order of Australia|AO]]<ref name="ao">{{cite web|url=http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=886656&search_type=quick&showInd=true|title=BORDER, Allan Robert, Officer of the Order of Australia|date=27 September 1989|work=itsanhonour.gov.au|publisher=[[Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Australia)|Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet]]|access-date=7 September 2013|archive-date=9 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109215845/http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=886656&search_type=quick&showInd=true|url-status=live}}</ref> (born 27 July 1955) is an Australian cricket commentator and former international [[cricket]]er. A batsman, Border was for many years the [[Captain (cricket)|captain]] of the [[Australia national cricket team|Australian team]]. His playing nickname was '''"A.B."'''. He played 156 [[Test cricket|Test matches]] in his career, a record until it was passed by fellow Australian [[Steve Waugh]]. Border formerly held the world record for the number of consecutive Test appearances of 153, before it was surpassed in June 2018 by [[Alastair Cook]], and is second on the list of number of Tests as captain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/wi/content/records/283746.html|title=RECORDS / TEST MATCHES / INDIVIDUAL RECORDS (CAPTAINS, PLAYERS, UMPIRES) / MOST MATCHES AS CAPTAIN|access-date=10 December 2017|archive-date=26 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226110321/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/wi/content/records/283746.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

He was primarily a left hand [[batsman]], but also had occasional success as a part-time [[left arm orthodox]] [[spin bowling|spinner]]. Border amassed 11,174 Test runs (a world record until it was passed by [[Brian Lara]] in 2006). He hit [[List of international cricket centuries by Allan Border|27 centuries]] in his Test career. He retired as Australia's most capped player and leading run-scorer in both Tests and [[One Day International|ODI]]s. His Australian record for Test Match runs stood for 15 years before [[Ricky Ponting]] overtook him during the Third Ashes Test against England in July 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thesportscampus.com/200907311535/news-bytes/ponting-overtakes-border |title=Ponting passes Border as highest Australian run getter |access-date=31 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090802231811/http://www.thesportscampus.com/200907311535/news-bytes/ponting-overtakes-border |archive-date=2 August 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Border was one of the 55 inaugural inductees of the [[ICC Cricket Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thesportscampus.com/200907161402/test-cricket/hof-inductees |title=Border, Harvey, Gower, Underwood inducted into Hall of Fame |access-date=16 July 2009 |archive-date=22 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090822094105/http://www.thesportscampus.com/200907161402/test-cricket/hof-inductees |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2009 as part of the [[Q150]] celebrations, Allan Border was announced as one of the [[Q150 Icons]] of Queensland for his role as a "sports legend".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://statements.qld.gov.au/statement/id/64301|title=PREMIER UNVEILS QUEENSLAND'S 150 ICONS|last=Bligh|first=Anna|author-link=Anna Bligh|date=10 June 2009|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170524033717/http://statements.qld.gov.au/statement/id/64301|archive-date=24 May 2017|access-date=24 May 2017}}</ref>

In 2016, Border was a recipient of the [[Queensland Greats Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2016-recipients/|title=2016 Queensland Greats recipients|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531022412/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2016-recipients/|archive-date=31 May 2017|url-status=live|access-date=31 May 2017}}</ref> In a fan poll conducted by the CA in 2017, he was named in the country's best Ashes XI in the last 40 years.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-best-ashes-team-past-40-years-fan-vote-final-results-gilchrist-warne-ponting/2017-12-01|title=The Best Australian Ashes XI revealed|date=1 December 2017|work=CA|access-date=26 July 2009|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201194506/https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-best-ashes-team-past-40-years-fan-vote-final-results-gilchrist-warne-ponting/2017-12-01|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Early years==
Born in Cremorne, New South Wales|Cremorne, a [[North Shore (Sydney)|North Shore]] suburb of [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], Border grew up with three brothers in the nearby suburb of [[Mosman, New South Wales|Mosman]]. His father John, from [[Coonamble]] in rural New South Wales, was a wool classer and his mother Sheila was the proprietor of a corner store.<ref>Christison, p. 8.</ref> The family had a spacious backyard for playing games, and Mosman Oval, the home of district cricket and baseball clubs, was across the street. Border attended [[North Sydney Boys High School]], and earned his leaving certificate in 1972.<ref>Christison, p. 9.</ref><ref name=Wisden>{{cite web |url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/154472.html |title=''Wisden, 1982 edition'': Allan Border — Cricketer of the year |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=16 August 2013 |archive-date=20 January 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130120040408/http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/154472.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Throughout his early years, Border played in cricket teams two or three years older than his age group. He also played for Mosman Baseball Club, where he developed his fielding and horizontal-bat shots. Aged sixteen, he made his début for Mosman in [[Sydney Grade Cricket]] as a [[left arm orthodox]] [[spin bowling|spinner]] and batted at number nine. He won selection for the 1972–73 Combined High Schools team in the intrastate carnival.<ref>Christison, p. 10.</ref> During this time, he was coached by [[Barry Knight (cricketer)|Barry Knight]], a former [[England cricket team|England]] international.<ref>Christison, p. 11.</ref>

==Cricket career==
Border accumulated more than 600 runs in grade cricket in 1975–76, and at the start of the following season, he made two consecutive centuries to earn selection for NSW.<ref>Christison, p. 13–14.</ref> In the absence of a number of Test players, Border made his debut against [[Queensland Bulls|Queensland]] at the [[Sydney Cricket Ground|SCG]] in January 1977.<ref name="c14">Christison, p. 14.</ref> He compiled 36 and took the last three catches of the match, as his team claimed victory.<ref name="c14" /> Border resigned from his job as a clerk in the film library of [[BHP]] to spend the 1977 English season playing for Downend in the [[Gloucestershire]] Western League. The highlight of his stay was 159 not out in an invitational match against [[Cambridge University]]. In Australia, Border compiled 617 runs at 36.29 average during the 1977–78 Sheffield Shield season.<ref>Christison, p. 14–15.</ref> He then returned to England and played for [[East Lancashire Cricket Club]] in the [[Lancashire League (cricket)|Lancashire League]], scoring 1191 runs at 56.71 and taking 54 wickets at 18.60.<ref name=Wisden/><ref>Christison, p. 16.</ref>

[[File:Allan Border Complete Test Career Record.png|right|thumb|This is the complete graphical representation of the test cricket record of Allan Border. Individual innings are represented by the blue and red (not out) bars; the green line is his career batting average. Current as of 8 January 2019.<ref>{{cite web|author = Howstat|url = http://www.howstat.com.au/cricket/Statistics/Players/PlayerProgressBat.asp?PlayerID=0209|title = Allan Border – Test Cricket|access-date = 8 January 2019|publisher = Howstat Computing Services|archive-date = 8 January 2019|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190108100848/http://www.howstat.com.au/cricket/Statistics/Players/PlayerProgressBat.asp?PlayerID=0209|url-status = live}}</ref>]]

===Test debut during WSC===
In 1977, the breakaway professional competition [[World Series Cricket]] (WSC) signed many players who were then banned from first-class and Test cricket, thus leaving many vacancies in the [[Australian cricket team|Australian team]].<ref name=Wisden/><ref>Christison, p. 17.</ref> Border started the 1978–79 season with his maiden first-class century, 135 against [[Western Warriors|Western Australia]] at [[WACA Ground|Perth]], and followed up with 114 against [[Victorian Bushrangers|Victoria]] at the SCG.<ref name="c19">Christison, p. 19.</ref> After Australia lost the first two Tests in the [[English cricket team in Australia in 1978-79|Ashes series]], Border was selected for his Test debut at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground|MCG]]. Making a nervous start, he took more than half an hour to score three runs.<ref name="c19" /> He made 29 and was [[run out]] for a duck in the second innings while attempting a single.<ref>Christison, p. 20.</ref> In the following Test at Sydney, he was in a "lonely class of his own" by top-scoring in both innings with 60 not out and 45 not out as Australia lost the match and the Ashes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/152183.html |title=''Wisden, 1980 edition'': 4th Test Australia v England, match report |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=16 August 2013 |archive-date=7 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20120707194631/http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/152183.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He used his feet to the spinners as his teammates struggled to cope with the turn.<ref name="c21">Christison, p. 21.</ref> However, after scores of 11 and 1 in the Fifth Test at [[Adelaide Oval|Adelaide]] he was dropped for the Sixth Test.<ref name=Wisden/><ref name="c21" /> This was the only test he missed in his entire career; he played in all of Australia's next 153 tests.

Recalled for the First Test against [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistan]] at the MCG, Border batted at No. 3 and hit his maiden Test century as Australia reached 3/305, chasing 382 for victory. Border's dismissal for 105 triggered a major collapse of seven wickets for five runs as the other batsmen were unable to cope with the [[swing bowling|swing]] of [[Sarfraz Nawaz]]. Australia lost by 71 runs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153029.html |title=''Wisden, 1980 edition'': 1st Test Australia v Pakistan |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=16 August 2013 |archive-date=8 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20120708163710/http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153029.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Border made 85 and 66 not out as Australia squared the series with a victory in Perth.<ref>Christison, pp. 22–23.</ref> In his second Test series, he had topped the batting aggregates and averages with 276 runs at 92.00.<ref name="testlist" />

=== Post-WSC place ===
In May 1979, the [[Cricket Australia|ACB]] announced an agreement with WSC, which allowed the WSC players to return to international cricket at the start of the 1979–80 Australian season. In the meantime, Australia made two tours, giving the incumbent players an opportunity to press for places in a reunited team.<ref>Christison, p. 25.</ref> The first tour, to England for the [[1979 Cricket World Cup]], ended with Australia being eliminated in the first round.<ref name="Christison, p. 26">Christison, p. 26.</ref> Border scored 59 runs in two innings.<ref name="odilist">{{cite web| title=Statsguru – AR Border – ODIs – Innings by innings list| url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/guru?sdb=player;playerid=1572;class=odiplayer;filter=basic;team=0;opposition=0;notopposition=0;season=0;homeaway=0;continent=0;country=0;notcountry=0;groundid=0;startdefault=1985-12-26;start=1985-12-26;enddefault=2004-01-06;end=2004-01-06;tourneyid=0;finals=0;daynight=0;toss=0;scheduledovers=0;scheduleddays=0;innings=0;result=0;followon=0;seriesresult=0;captain=0;keeper=0;dnp=0;recent=;viewtype=aro_list;runslow=;runshigh=;batposition=0;dismissal=0;bowposition=0;ballslow=;ballshigh=;bpof=0;overslow=;overshigh=;conclow=;conchigh=;wicketslow=;wicketshigh=;dismissalslow=;dismissalshigh=;caughtlow=;caughthigh=;caughttype=0;stumpedlow=;stumpedhigh=;csearch=;submit=1;.cgifields=viewtype| publisher=[[Cricinfo]]| access-date=5 June 2008| archive-date=24 September 2020| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924192903/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/guru?sdb=player&playerid=1572&class=odiplayer&filter=basic&team=0&opposition=0&notopposition=0&season=0&homeaway=0&continent=0&country=0&notcountry=0&groundid=0&startdefault=1985-12-26&start=1985-12-26&enddefault=2004-01-06&end=2004-01-06&tourneyid=0&finals=0&daynight=0&toss=0&scheduledovers=0&scheduleddays=0&innings=0&result=0&followon=0&seriesresult=0&captain=0&keeper=0&dnp=0&recent=&viewtype=aro_list&runslow=&runshigh=&batposition=0&dismissal=0&bowposition=0&ballslow=&ballshigh=&bpof=0&overslow=&overshigh=&conclow=&conchigh=&wicketslow=&wicketshigh=&dismissalslow=&dismissalshigh=&caughtlow=&caughthigh=&caughttype=0&stumpedlow=&stumpedhigh=&csearch=&submit=1&.cgifields=viewtype| url-status=live}}</ref>

This was followed by a three-month-long, six-Test tour of [[India]], on which Australia failed to win a single match. Border scored 521 runs at 43.42 in the Test series, including 162 in the First Test at [[Madras]],<ref name="testlist" /> where he displayed excellent footwork and handled the Indian spinners much more effectively than his teammates.<ref name=Wisden/><ref name="Christison, p. 26" /> As a result of his performances in India, he was one of only three players to retain their places for the 1st Test against West Indies at [[Brisbane]] in December 1979, and the 1st Test when the WSC players returned to the official Australian team. In the next test against England at [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]] Border scored 115 in the second innings to secure victory and in doing so passed 1,000 Test runs. He had done so in only 354 days, the fastest ever by an Australian,<ref>Christison, p. 27.</ref> and made more runs (1,070) in his first year as a Test cricketer than anyone before.<ref name=Wisden/> He was unable to maintain this form, however, and ended the season with 317 runs at 31.70 in six Tests against England and the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]].<ref name="testlist" />

On the tour of Pakistan that followed, Border hit 150 not out and 153 in the Third Test at [[Lahore]] against spinners of the calibre of [[Iqbal Qasim]] and [[Tauseef Ahmed]] to become the first, and so far only batsmen in Test history to pass 150 in both innings of a Test.<ref name="c29">Christison, p. 29.</ref><ref>"It would have been a dream to see him play [[Shane Warne]]." (Knox 2009)</ref> In the off-season, Border married Jane Hiscox, and moved to [[Brisbane, Queensland|Brisbane]] to begin playing for [[Queensland Bulls|Queensland]].<ref name=Wisden/><ref name="c29" /> During the 1980–81 season, he scored 328 runs at 36.44 in six Tests against [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]] and India, a modest return boosted by a score of 124 against the latter at Melbourne in the final Test of the summer.<ref name="testlist" />

===Stubborn resistance===
In 1981, Border made his first [[Australian cricket team in England in 1981|Ashes tour]] and scored a half-century in each of the first two Tests.<ref name="testlist" /> "Border alone of the established players came through with reputation enhanced";<ref name=Wisden/> in the Fifth Test at [[Old Trafford (cricket ground)|Old Trafford]] when he batted with a fractured left finger. He reached a century in 377 minutes, the slowest Test hundred by an Australian, and remained unbeaten on 123 as Australia lost the match.<ref>Christison, pp. 33–34.</ref> In the final Test at [[The Oval]], Border scored 106 not out and 84. During this latter sequence, he defied the English bowlers for more than 15 hours to score 313 runs before he was dismissed. Overall, he totalled 533 (at 59.22);<ref name="testlist" /> this prompted Sir [[Leonard Hutton]] to call him the best left-handed batsman in the world and resulted in his selection as one of the [[Wisden Cricketers of the Year]] in 1982.<ref name=Wisden/><ref>Christison, pp. 35–36.</ref>

Border's 1981–82 season was mixed. Against Pakistan, he made only 84 runs in three Tests, but against the West Indies, he scored a century and three half-centuries in 336 runs (at 67.20) to help Australia draw the series.<ref name="testlist" /> On the tour of New Zealand, his three Tests brought only 44 runs at 14.67. After having the winter off, Border returned to Pakistan but was unable to repeat his performances of two years earlier. He scored 118 runs at 23.60 as Pakistan won all three Tests.<ref name="testlist" />

After failing in the first three Tests of the 1982–83 Ashes series, Border's place in the Australian team was in jeopardy{{citation needed|date=June 2008}} as Australia led the series 2–0.<ref name="testlist" /> Border's effort in Australia's loss in the Fourth Test at the MCG is one of his best remembered Test innings. Australia had lost nine wickets and required 74 runs to win when [[Jeff Thomson]] joined Border at the crease. Border, batting at 6, came in at 4-141, with Australia chasing 292, and took 40 minutes to get off the mark, before finishing the fourth day on 44 not out, with last man Thomson on 8 not out. The chances of what would have been an extraordinary victory grew during the final session of the fourth day, by the end of which Border and Thomson had put on 37 - exactly half of the runs required. 18,000 spectators attended the final day's play (the MCG opening the ground to spectators free of charge, and the spectators turning up despite knowing that they might see no more than a single ball bowled) as the pair slowly accumulated runs, before a juggling catch (Geoff Miller at second slip taking a chance fumbled by Chris Tavare at first) dismissed Thomson when Australia were three runs short of the target. Border was left on 62 not out. Border then scored 89 and 83 in the Fifth Test at Sydney to secure a drawn match and Australia regained the Ashes. His series figures were 317 runs at 45.28 average.<ref name="testlist" /><ref>Christison, pp. 36–37.</ref>

=== New era ===
Australia hosted Pakistan for a five-Test series in 1983–84. Border scored 118 and 117 not out in the Second and Third Tests respectively, and averaged just under 86 as Australia won the series comfortably.<ref name="testlist" /> It was the end of an era for Australian cricket as [[Rod Marsh]], [[Dennis Lillee]] and [[Greg Chappell]] retired at the end of the season, leaving the Australian team short on experience.<ref name="c39" /> At the time, Lillee and Marsh held the world records for the most Test wickets and wicket-keeping catches respectively, while Chappell was Australia's highest-ever runscorer.{{citation needed|date=June 2008}} Consequently, Border, who was now captain of Queensland, became Australian vice-captain to [[Kim Hughes]] for the [[Australian cricket team in West Indies in 1983-84|tour of the West Indies]] in the northern spring of 1984.<ref name="c39">Christison, p. 39.</ref>

After a drawn First Test,<ref>Christison, p. 40.</ref> Border played two classic innings in the Second Test at [[Queen's Park Oval]] in [[Trinidad]]. In poor light and on a bouncy wicket, Australia had slumped to three for sixteen when Border came to the crease. He finished unbeaten on 98 in a total of 255.<ref>Christison, p. 40–41.</ref> The West Indies took a 213-run lead and then reduced Australia to three for 55 late on the fourth day. Border again resisted, but Australia slumped to nine for 238, just 25 runs in front, when [[Terry Alderman]] joined Border. Together, they batted for 105 minutes to save Australia from defeat and, in the words of journalist [[Malcolm Knox (author)|Malcolm Knox]], "earn the most miraculous draw."<ref name="Knox 2009" /> Border struck the final ball of the match for a boundary to reach 100 not out, having resisted the bowling for 634 minutes in the match.<ref>Christison, pp. 41–43.</ref> "He'd proved himself as the one man who could stand up to them," wrote Knox.<ref name="Knox 2009">Knox 2009.</ref>

Australia lost the final three Tests, but Border ended the series with 521 runs at 74.73. This was twice as many runs as the next best Australian.<ref name="testlist" /><ref>Christison, p. 44.</ref>

=== Reluctant captain ===
[[File:Allan_Border_(Cricketer)_-_At_Victoria_University_Wellington_-_1986_(16311670747).jpg|alt=|thumb|316x316px|Allan Border in [[Wellington]],1986]]
After a short [[Australian cricket team in India in 1984-85|successful tour of India]], Australia faced the West Indies again in the 1984–85 season.<ref name="testlist" /> After suffering heavy losses in the first two Tests, Hughes was unable to fight back tears <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/Cricket/A-captains-long-lonely-walk/2004/11/25/1101219679404.html |location=Melbourne |work=The Age |first=Chloe |last=Saltau |title=A captain's long, lonely walk |date=26 November 2004 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090630005829/http://www.theage.com.au/news/Cricket/A-captains-long-lonely-walk/2004/11/25/1101219679404.html |archive-date=30 June 2009 }}</ref> as he resigned as captain during a press conference. Despite Border's limited captaincy experience and stated indifference to taking the position,{{citation needed|date=June 2008}} he replaced Hughes for the Third Test at [[Adelaide]], which the Australians also lost: it was their sixth consecutive defeat to the West Indies.<ref name="testlist" /> The tide turned somewhat when Border led the team to a draw and then a win in the final two Tests, but his own form suffered, and he averaged only 27.33 for his 246 runs.<ref name="testlist" /><ref>Christison, pp. 47–48.</ref> He distinguished himself in the one-dayers, though, by savaging an attack comprising [[Michael Holding]], [[Joel Garner]], [[Malcolm Marshall]], [[Winston Davis]] and [[Viv Richards]] for 127 not out off 140 balls at the SCG. Knox, who was present that day, described him as "the finest all-round one-day cricketer of his time, alongside Viv Richards", in spite of the fact that "his reputation is built on stodge and defiance".<ref name="Knox 2009" />

In April 1985, Australia's prospects were weakened when plans were announced for a team of Australians to tour South Africa, in defiance of the [[Gleneagles Agreement]]. Seven players, originally selected for the [[Australian cricket team in England in 1985|1985 Ashes tour]], had signed for the Hughes-led "rebel" team and withdrew from the squad.<ref name="c49">Christison, p. 49.</ref> The disloyalty of the players affected Border deeply: journalist [[Mike Coward]] described his going into a "depression" and noted that, while he eventually forgave the players involved, he never forgot.<ref name=Wisden2>{{cite web |url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153197.html |title=''Wisden, 1995 edition'': The record-breakers retire |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=16 August 2013 |archive-date=21 January 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130121043418/http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153197.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Australia was defeated three-one by England, with the team's only success coming in the Second Test at [[Lord's]], where Border hit 196.<ref name="c49" /> His unbeaten 146 in the second innings of the Fourth Test at [[Manchester]] saved Australia from another defeat. In all, he amassed 597 runs at 66.33 in the series, and 1,355 first-class runs at 71.31 for the tour, including eight centuries, making him easily Australia's best batsman.<ref name="testlist" /><ref>Christison, pp. 50–51.</ref>

Australia continued to struggle during the 1985–86 season, when [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]] defeated them in a Test series for the first time. Despite Border's unbeaten 152 in the second innings, Australia fell to a heavy defeat in the First Test at Brisbane. Although they bounced back to win the Second Test, New Zealand took the Third to take a two-one series victory.

During the subsequent three-Test series against India, the tourists dominated but failed to force a result, and the series was drawn. In the Second Test it took a last-wicket partnership of 77 between Border (who scored 163) and [[Dave Gilbert (cricketer)|David Gilbert]] to deny India victory.<ref>Christison, pp. 51–52.</ref> Border expressed his dismay at Australia's inability to perform under pressure.{{citation needed|date=April 2009}}

On the subsequent tour of [[New Zealand]], Border's form remained good: he scored 140 and 114 [[not out]] in the Second Test, before Australia lost the Third in [[Auckland]], thus losing another series.<ref>Christison, pp. 53–54.</ref> Over the course of the extended summer, Border scored four Test centuries, but the continued poor form of the team pushed him to breaking point.<ref name="testlist" /> After another loss in an ODI on the tour, he threatened to quit as captain if performances failed to improve.{{citation needed|date=June 2008}}

===Partnership with Simpson===
The ACB recognised that a lack of support had caused the downfall of Kim Hughes as captain. The process of rebuilding the Australian team was complicated by the unavailability of the players who had gone to South Africa. Furthermore, there was no obvious replacement if Border quit (or was dropped) as captain. In an attempt to share Border's workload, and guide the rebuilding of the team, the ACB decided to appoint a permanent coach for the team. Former Australian captain [[Bob Simpson (cricketer)|Bob Simpson]] was sounded out, and he accompanied the team on [[Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1985-86|the 1986 tour of New Zealand]] as an observer. He accepted the position and his first tour with the team was [[Australian cricket team in India in 1986-87|to India later in the same year]].

During the First Test of the tour at Madras, Border scored 106 and the match ended in a historic [[Tied test|tie]],<ref name="testlist" /> only the second such result in history.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283891.html |title=Records / Test Matches / Team Records / Tied Matches |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=5 November 2014 |archive-date=15 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215225752/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283891.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The other two Tests were drawn, and Border finished the tour with 245 runs at 81.66.<ref name="testlist" /> The 1986–87 Australian season brought another Ashes series, and another series loss. After England won the First Test, consecutive centuries by Border at Perth and Adelaide enabled Australia to secure consecutive draws.<ref name="testlist" /> However, Australia were defeated by an innings in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne and the team had won only two of their last 22 Tests, and none of their last 14.<ref name="testlist" /> Despite a consolation victory in the Fifth Test [[dead rubber]], ''Wisden'' thought that Border, "lacked spark and the ability to inspire a young team much in need of it. Hard task as he had, he did not look the man to lead the Test team from its troubled run."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/155272.html |title=''Wisden, 1988 edition'': England in Australia 1986–87 |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=16 August 2013 |archive-date=7 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20120707081107/http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/155272.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

===1987 World Cup===
Australia's unexpected victory in the [[1987 Cricket World Cup]] proved to be a turning point and heralded the start of more prosperous times.<ref>Christison, p. 65.</ref> In 1987–88, Australia defeated New Zealand for its first Test series victory in four years. Border hit 205 in the drawn Second Test at Adelaide, his highest Test score<ref name="testlist" /> which took him past [[Greg Chappell]] as Australia's highest run-scorer.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153122.html |title=''Wisden, 1989 edition'': 2nd Test Australia v New Zealand, match report |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=16 August 2013 |archive-date=29 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20120729004403/http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153122.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The Bicentennial Test against England at Sydney was drawn, then Australia won its inaugural home Test match against [[Sri Lankan cricket team|Sri Lanka]]. Border's contribution for the five Tests was 426 runs at 71.00 average.<ref name="testlist" />

Winning overseas still proved elusive for Australia, which lost the 1988 series in Pakistan. Border compiled 230 runs at 57.50, with one century.<ref name="testlist" />

===1988-89 Australian Summer===
In 1988–89, Australia again lost a test series to the West Indies,<ref name="testlist" /> and Border's form suffered; the West Indies routinely applied a tactic of targeting the opposition captain when he batted, thus undermining his confidence and that of the team.{{citation needed|date=June 2008}} It worked to the extent that Border compiled 258 runs at 32.25 and his best performance was with the ball.<ref name="testlist" /> He celebrated becoming the first Australian to play 100 Tests by taking 7/46 and 4/50, backed with an innings of 75, in Australia's only victory for the series, in the Fourth Test at Sydney.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/16674/scorecard/63499/australia-vs-west-indies-4th-test-west-indies-tour-of-australia-1988-89|title=ESPNCricInfo- 4th Test, West Indies tour of Australia at Sydney, Jan 26-30 1989|access-date=21 December 2018|archive-date=19 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181219071729/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/16674/scorecard/63499/australia-vs-west-indies-4th-test-west-indies-tour-of-australia-1988-89|url-status=live}}</ref> His bowling figures are the best for a match (and second best for an innings) by an Australian captain. Previously, he had taken 16 wickets in 99 Tests. Receiving the player of the match award, Border said, "there will be batsmen all around the world shaking their heads in disbelief when they see the result".<ref>Christison, p. 74–76.</ref>

===Harder edge===
<blockquote>I made a personal choice to have a harder edge as captain, be more stand-offish towards them [the English] ... It was a hard thing to do and they all got the shits, but it was all part and parcel of what I wanted to achieve.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/Cricket/Savour-dominance-Border/2005/01/08/1104832358959.html |title=''The Age'': Savour dominance — Border |publisher=Theage.com.au |date=2005-01-09 |access-date=2013-08-16 |archive-date=28 May 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060528034156/http://www.theage.com.au/news/Cricket/Savour-dominance-Border/2005/01/08/1104832358959.html |url-status=live }}</ref></blockquote>

The [[Australian cricket team in England in 1989|1989 Ashes tour]] was Border's first major series win as Test captain. He had consciously fashioned a more aggressive approach to the captaincy.<ref name=Wisden2/><ref name="p324">Perry, p. 324.</ref> Australia won 4–0, its first victory in a Test series abroad since 1977 (apart from a one-off Test in Sri Lanka) and Australia's best result in England since [[The Invincibles (cricket)|The Invincibles]] tour of 1948.{{citation needed|date=June 2008}} Border set the tone for the series with attacking innings of 66 and 60 not out in the First Test.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/152018.html |title=''Wisden, 1990 edition'': 1st Test England v Australia, match report |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=16 August 2013 |archive-date=7 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20120707060641/http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/152018.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In all, he made six half-centuries to end with 442 runs at 73.66.<ref name="testlist" /> He was subsequently named the 1989 [[Australian of the Year]]<ref>{{cite book | author= Lewis, Wendy | title=Australians of the Year | publisher=Pier 9 Press | year=2010 | isbn=978-1-74196-809-5 | author-link=Wendy Lewis }}</ref> for his part in helping Australia regain the Ashes.<ref>[http://www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/pages/page76.asp Australian of the Year: Allan Border AO.] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070829040215/http://www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/pages/page76.asp |date=29 August 2007 }}</ref>

In the 1989–90 season, Australia played Tests against New Zealand (1), Sri Lanka (2) and Pakistan (3). Australia won twice, against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. It was the first home season in six years that Australia went undefeated. The season ended with a one-off Test in New Zealand, which Australia lost by nine wickets to concede the [[Trans-Tasman Trophy]]. Border ended the season with 328 runs at 41, with five half-centuries.

Australia reinforced its superiority over England with a convincing 3–0 win in the 1990–91 Ashes series: the three victories were by eight, nine and ten wickets respectively, and Border compiled 281 runs at 46.83.<ref name="testlist" /><ref name="p325">Perry, p. 325.</ref>

=== Missed opportunities ===
Going into the 1991 tour of the Caribbean, Australia was optimistic that its improved team was good enough to inflict the first series defeat on the West Indies for more than a decade. However, after a good start, Australia's performances tailed off, and the West Indies won two-one.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1990-91/AUS_IN_WI/|title=Australia in West Indies, 1990–91|website=static.espncricinfo.com|access-date=25 October 2016|archive-date=25 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025121109/http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1990-91/AUS_IN_WI/|url-status=live}}</ref> Border scored 275 runs at 34.37.<ref name="p325" />

In 1991–92 Australia defeated India four-nil,<ref name="testlist" /> but criticism arose that the team had stagnated since the 1989 Ashes series and needed to turn over players. To that end, the Australian selectors made changes to the team for the Fifth Test, which upset Border. Feeling loyal to the discarded vice-captain [[Geoff Marsh]],<ref name="p325" /> Border generated controversy when he refused to travel to Perth with the team after the decision was announced.{{citation needed|date=June 2008}} He maintained his consistency with the bat, however, by scoring 275 runs at 55.00, although he again failed to make a century. His last had been in Pakistan in 1988,<ref name="testlist" /> a statistic that drew comment from those who criticised his leadership of the team.

Australia, the pre-tournament favourite, was knocked out of the group stage of the [[1992 Cricket World Cup]] and finished fifth. On the 1992 tour of Sri Lanka, which Australia won one-nil, Border recorded his only series victory on the subcontinent as captain. His 106 in the Third Test at [[Moratuwa]] ended his four-year spell without a century.

In 1992–93, the West Indies, undergoing a rebuilding phase, toured Australia without the retired [[Malcolm Marshall]], [[Viv Richards]] and [[Gordon Greenidge]]. Australia had the upper hand in the First Test, but failed to force a victory. Border scored 110 in the Second Test before [[Shane Warne]] produced his first great Test bowling performance by taking seven for 52 in the second innings to win the match for Australia. The Third Test was a high-scoring draw, and Border's innings of 74 made him the second player after [[Sunil Gavaskar]] to pass 10,000 Test runs.

The Fourth Test in Adelaide produced the closest definite result in Test-Match history. Australia slumped to eight for 102 in pursuit of the 186 runs needed to give them a series victory, but the lower-order batsmen rallied and took the side to within one run when [[Craig McDermott]] was given out by a controversial decision. Knox recorded Border's reaction:

<blockquote>Sitting in the dressing room he clutched a lucky cricket ball in his hands. Finally we were going to beat them. Finally Border was going to beat them. Two runs short, [[Courtney Walsh|Walsh]] got Craig McDermott with a lifter. The keeper caught the ball, but the cameras caught Border. He sprang to his feet and hurled his ball into the floor. An entire career's worth of frustration captured in a single gesture.<ref name="Knox 2009" /></blockquote>

This, felt Knox, became "the enduring image" of Allan Border.<ref name="Knox 2009" />

The one-run loss made the Fifth Test at [[WACA Ground|Perth]] the decider: Australia was unable to regroup after its Adelaide disappointment and succumbed to the pace of the West Indies attack on a traditionally fast and bouncy wicket. Australia was crushed by an innings within three days, Border recording the first [[pair (cricket)|pair]] of his first-class career. It was a poor end to a modest season in which he scored 298 runs at 33.11. His failure to defeat the West Indies was the biggest disappointment of his career:<ref name=Wisden2/> he retired one year before it was finally done.<ref name="Knox 2009" />

Australia then made a brief tour of New Zealand, drawing the Test series one-all. In the First Test at [[Christchurch]], Border scored 88, passing Gavaskar's record for the most Test runs.

===Final seasons===
In 1993, Border became the first player since [[Joe Darling]] to lead Australia in England on three Ashes tours.{{citation needed|date=June 2008}} Australia won 4–1,<ref name="p326">Perry, p. 326.</ref> losing only the Sixth Test to end Border's streak of 18 Tests against England without defeat. The series was sealed at [[Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground|Headingley]] in the Fourth Test when Border made 200 not out.<ref name="p328">Perry, p. 328.</ref> His 533 runs for the series came at an average of 54.12. The Australians then claimed the Trans-Tasman Trophy with a comfortable 2–0 victory over New Zealand at home in late 1993. Border scored 105 in the Third Test on his home ground at Brisbane.<ref name="p327">Perry, p. 327.</ref> It was the last of his 27 Test centuries.<ref name="testlist" />

Border ended his career by leading the first Australian team to play a Test series against [[South African cricket team|South Africa]] in 1994 after their return to international cricket. Three Tests were played in each country, and both series ended 1–1.<ref name="testlist">{{cite web| title=Statsguru – AR Border – Tests – Innings by innings list| url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/guru?sdb=player;playerid=1572;class=testplayer;filter=basic;team=0;opposition=0;notopposition=0;season=0;homeaway=0;continent=0;country=0;notcountry=0;groundid=0;startdefault=1985-12-26;start=1985-12-26;enddefault=2004-01-06;end=2004-01-06;tourneyid=0;finals=0;daynight=0;toss=0;scheduledovers=0;scheduleddays=0;innings=0;result=0;followon=0;seriesresult=0;captain=0;keeper=0;dnp=0;recent=;viewtype=aro_list;runslow=;runshigh=;batposition=0;dismissal=0;bowposition=0;ballslow=;ballshigh=;bpof=0;overslow=;overshigh=;conclow=;conchigh=;wicketslow=;wicketshigh=;dismissalslow=;dismissalshigh=;caughtlow=;caughthigh=;caughttype=0;stumpedlow=;stumpedhigh=;csearch=;submit=1;.cgifields=viewtype| publisher=[[Cricinfo]]| access-date=5 June 2008| archive-date=24 September 2020| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924192902/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/guru?sdb=player&playerid=1572&class=testplayer&filter=basic&team=0&opposition=0&notopposition=0&season=0&homeaway=0&continent=0&country=0&notcountry=0&groundid=0&startdefault=1985-12-26&start=1985-12-26&enddefault=2004-01-06&end=2004-01-06&tourneyid=0&finals=0&daynight=0&toss=0&scheduledovers=0&scheduleddays=0&innings=0&result=0&followon=0&seriesresult=0&captain=0&keeper=0&dnp=0&recent=&viewtype=aro_list&runslow=&runshigh=&batposition=0&dismissal=0&bowposition=0&ballslow=&ballshigh=&bpof=0&overslow=&overshigh=&conclow=&conchigh=&wicketslow=&wicketshigh=&dismissalslow=&dismissalshigh=&caughtlow=&caughthigh=&caughttype=0&stumpedlow=&stumpedhigh=&csearch=&submit=1&.cgifields=viewtype| url-status=live}}</ref> Border's final Test innings was an obdurate 42 not out that helped secure a draw in the Third Test at [[Durban]]. Border had a modest time with the bat, accumulating 298 runs at 33.11.<ref name="testlist" />

==Playing style==
Border is commonly agreed not to have been an especially attractive or flamboyant cricketer, and accordingly he is remembered more for his rugged graft and admirable fight than for any aesthetic depth. He also became a less aggressive player because in his early days as a captain, he had next to no supporting cast with any experience in international cricket. His batting style has been faithfully described by Malcolm Knox:

<blockquote>Border stood in a [[baseball]]er's crouch, bat raised, ready to hop backwards and pull or cut the short ball. The [[Trinidad]] innings of 1984 were full of twitching jabs at balls aimed into his [[armpit]]s. As he aged, he became a plainly unattractive batsman to watch, all punch, no grace.<ref name="Knox 2009" /></blockquote>

Even so, as Knox acknowledged, he was by no measure a negative player; in fact, he was "a wonderful attacker" and "arguably the best player of spin Australia has produced in 50 years."<ref name="Knox 2009" />

Border was a capable bowler, but, as captain, he underused himself, but he does have a tendency to bowl around the wicket, aiming outside off stump and bowling short.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED6__WlmC8w |title=From the Vault: Allan Border 7–46 v WI, 1989 |access-date=27 July 2015 |archive-date=19 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019065331/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED6__WlmC8w |url-status=live }}</ref> He also distinguished himself as a fielder, especially in his early days as a catcher at what Knox rated "the hardest position, the wide third-to-fifth slips."<ref name="Knox 2009" />

Despite his team's poor performances before and in his early reign as a captain, his individual test batting averages had been consistently around 50 before and during captaincy, and across most splits (including home/away tests, and across each individual test grounds).

=== Legacy ===
Ultimately, Border left his successor [[Mark Taylor (cricketer)|Mark Taylor]] with a side that went on to be the best in the world. Border's chief regret as captain is said to be his failure to beat the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]], something Taylor did the following year.<ref name="p328" /> Mike Coward wrote of Border's legacy,

<blockquote>[... He] committed the greater part of a long and distinguished career to re-establishing the credibility and image of [[cricket in Australia|Australian cricket]]. A self-effacing man of simple tastes and pleasures, Border served at the most tempestuous time in [[history of cricket|cricket history]], and came to represent the indomitable spirit of the Australian game. As it grappled with two schisms, the first over World Series Cricket, the second over the provocative actions of the mercenaries in South Africa, it was debilitated and destabilised as never before and cried out for a figure of Bradman-esque dimensions to return it to its rightful and influential position on the world stage [.... Border] was able to expunge many of the prejudices and preconceptions amongst his team-mates about playing cricket in the [[Third World]] [which] was another of the outstanding legacies of his captaincy.<ref name=Wisden2/></blockquote>

In a 2009 ''[[Cricinfo]]'' tribute to Border, whom he dubbed his "Favourite Cricketer", Knox wrote that

<blockquote>my appreciation of Allan Border has increased over time. As it should. I feel that Border's legacy will grow and grow over the years, as will [[Brian Lara]]'s for similar reasons. Yet while Border developed, under duress, personal leadership skills, which Lara never did, he was never as glamorous as the man who took his world record.<ref name="Knox 2009" /></blockquote>

==World records set==
{{see also|List of international cricket centuries by Allan Border}}
{{see also|Player of the Match awards (cricket)}}

*Most career Test runs with 11,174 runs, a record held until November 2005, when it was passed by the West Indian [[Brian Lara]] ''(see: [[List of Test cricket records#Career runs|List of Test cricket records]])''
*Most Test matches played (156) and most consecutive [[Test cricket|Test match]]es played (153). The former record has since been surpassed by [[Steve Waugh]], the latter by [[Alastair Cook]].
*Batted in more Test match innings (265) than any other player (since surpassed by [[Sachin Tendulkar]]).
*Most Test scores between fifty and 100 (63) and most scores of at least 50 (90). (Since surpassed by Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting).
*Captained in 93 Tests (all consecutive), both world records (the former record has since been surpassed by Graeme Smith)
*Most Test runs as captain (6,623). This record was surpassed by Graeme Smith.
*Most capped Australian player in Tests and ODIs. These records were surpassed by Steve Waugh.
*Leading Australian runscorer in Tests and ODIs. His ODI tally was first surpassed by [[Mark Waugh]] in 1999. His Test aggregate was surpassed by [[Ricky Ponting]] in 2009.
*Most Test catches by a non-wicket-keeper (156); record since first passed by [[Mark Taylor (cricketer)|Mark Taylor]] in 1999.
*The only player to have scored 150 in each innings of a Test (150* and 153), a record which still stands as of 26 December 2020.<ref>[http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/282951.html Hundred in each innings of a match] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141206154150/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/282951.html |date=6 December 2014 }}, [[Cricinfo]]</ref>
*First player to play 150 Test Matches
*The only player to have scored 100 in each innings of a Test and taken 10 wickets in a match, over the course of their Test career.

He was one of the [[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|Wisden]] Cricketers of the Year in 1982.

== Post-retirement ==
Border continued playing first-class cricket after his international retirement. In 1994–95, he was a member of the Queensland team that won the Sheffield Shield for the first time.<ref name="p327" /> He served as an Australian selector from 1998 until his resignation from the panel in 2005. Border once again became a selector in 2006 only to step down four months later due to his growing business commitments.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/4174.html |title=Allan Border | Australia Cricket | Cricket Players and Officials |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 August 2013 |archive-date=2 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702161940/http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/4174.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The Australian cricketer of the year now receives the [[Allan Border Medal]], with the inaugural award having been won by [[Glenn McGrath]] in 2000.<ref name="p327" /> The India–Australia test series has been named the [[Border Gavaskar Trophy]].

Two cricket grounds have been renamed in Border's honour. The oval in [[Mosman, New South Wales|Mosman]], which was directly across from the Border family home and where Border played his early grade cricket, was renamed the Allan Border Oval and remains the home ground of the Mosman District Cricket Club.<ref name="content-aus.cricinfo.com">{{cite web |url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/ground/56557.html |title=Cricinfo: Ground profile |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=16 August 2013 |archive-date=21 January 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130121050750/http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/ground/56557.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The Neumann Oval in Brisbane has been renamed [[Allan Border Field]] and is occasionally used by [[Queensland Bulls|Queensland]] as an alternative home ground to [[The Gabba]].<ref name="content-aus.cricinfo.com" />

Border wrote an autobiography entitled ''Beyond Ten Thousand: My Life Story'', published in 1993. In 2000, he was inducted into the [[Australian Cricket Hall of Fame]]{{citation needed|date=April 2007}} and named twelfth man in Australia's "Greatest ever ODI Team",<ref name="Knox 2009" /> selected from the votes of each of Australia's [[one-day international|ODI]] representatives. "He was," wrote Knox, "the only one to make it into that Team of the Century who had spent most of his career surrounded by strugglers."<ref name="Knox 2009" />

Border became a Member of the [[Order of Australia]] (AM) in 1986,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=886196&search_type=quick&showInd=true|title=BORDER, Allan Robert, Member of the Order of Australia|date=9 June 1986|work=itsanhonour.gov.au|publisher=[[Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Australia)|Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet]]|access-date=26 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019065332/http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=886196&search_type=quick&showInd=true|archive-date=19 October 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> and an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 1989.<ref name="ao"/> He was inducted into the [[Sport Australia Hall of Fame]] in 1990,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sahof.org.au/hall-of-fame-member/allan-border/|title=Allan Border|publisher=Sport Australia Hall of Fame|access-date=26 September 2020}}</ref> was named [[Queenslander of the Year]] in 1994,{{citation needed|date=December 2012}} and received an [[Australian Sports Medal]] in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=985112&search_type=quick&showInd=true|title=BORDER, Allan Robert: Australian Sports Medal|date=14 July 2000|work=itsanhonour.gov.au|publisher=[[Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Australia)|Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet]]|access-date=7 September 2013|archive-date=19 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019065331/http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=985112&search_type=quick&showInd=true|url-status=live}}</ref> He was named an [[Australian Legends|Australia Post Legend]] of Cricket in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Australia Post honours Australian Living Legends of Cricket|url=https://australiapostcollectables.com.au/articles/australia-post-honours-australian-living-legends-of-cricket|access-date=2021-02-16|website=Australia Post Collectables|language=en}}</ref>

In 2009 Border was inducted into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mr Allan Border AM|url=http://www.qsport.org.au/qshof/biography.asp?ID=2|work=Queensland Sport Hall of Fame|publisher=qsport.org.au|access-date=20 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140126085131/http://qsport.org.au/qshof/biography.asp?ID=2|archive-date=26 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

As at 2018, Border works as commentator for [[Fox Sports Australia]].<ref>[http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/adam-gilchrist-joins-fox-sports-cricket-coverage-in-major-coup/news-story/45bdf2d0014c81f83dd4c32b9f41a330 Adam Gilchist joins Fox Sports cricket coverage in major coup] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514213556/http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/adam-gilchrist-joins-fox-sports-cricket-coverage-in-major-coup/news-story/45bdf2d0014c81f83dd4c32b9f41a330 |date=14 May 2018 }} ''[[News.com.au]]'' 28 April 2018</ref>

==References==
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==Sources==
*{{cite book|title=Allan Border:The Man|first=Darren|last=Christison|year=1994|publisher=Five Mile Press| isbn=0-86788-873-3}}
* Knox, Malcolm. "[http://content.cricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/395872.html The artful stodger]." ''[[Cricinfo]]'', April 2009.

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Adam Gilchrist

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{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Adam Gilchrist
| honorific-suffix = [[Member of the Order of Australia|AM]]
| image = File:Adam Gilchrist of Australia (cropped).jpg
| fullname = Adam Craig Gilchrist
| nickname = Gilly, Churchy, Wingnut<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/a-fan-once-asked-me-to-autograph-their-dog-adam-gilchrist/story-eWarLpfN4Xqka9A5LgpW7J.html | title=A fan once asked me to autograph their dog: Adam Gilchrist| date=27 August 2016}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1971|11|14|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Bellingen, New South Wales]], Australia
| height = 186 cm
| batting = Left-handed
| hidedeliveries = true
| role = [[Wicket-keeper]]–[[batsman]]

| international = true
| internationalspan = 1996–2008
| country = Australia
| testdebutdate = 5 November
| testdebutyear = 1999
| testdebutagainst = Pakistan
| testcap = 381
| lasttestdate = 24 January
| lasttestyear = 2008
| lasttestagainst = India

| odidebutdate = 25 October
| odidebutyear = 1996
| odidebutagainst = South Africa
| odicap = 129
| lastodidate = 4 March
| lastodiyear = 2008
| lastodiagainst = India
| odishirt = 12, 18

| T20Idebutdate = 17 February
| T20Idebutyear = 2005
| T20Idebutagainst = New Zealand
| T20Icap = 2
| lastT20Idate = 1 February
| lastT20Iyear = 2008
| lastT20Iagainst = India

| club1 = [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]]
| year1 = {{nowrap|1992/93–1993/94}}
| clubnumber1 =
| club2 = [[Western Australia cricket team|Western Australia]]
| year2 = 1994/95–2007/08
| clubnumber2 =
| club3 = [[Deccan Chargers]]
| year3 = 2008–2010
| club4 = [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]]
| year4 = 2010
| clubnumber4 =
| club5 = [[Kings XI Punjab]]
| year5 = 2011–2013
| clubnumber5 =

| columns = 4
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 96
| runs1 = 5,570
| bat avg1 = 47.60
| 100s/50s1 = 17/26
| top score1 = 204[[not out|*]]
| catches/stumpings1 = 379/37
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 287
| runs2 = 9,619
| bat avg2 = 35.89
| 100s/50s2 = 16/55
| top score2 = 172
| catches/stumpings2 = 417/55
| column3 = [[First class cricket|FC]]
| matches3 = 190
| runs3 = 10,334
| bat avg3 = 44.16
| 100s/50s3 = 30/43
| top score3 = 204[[not out|*]]
| catches/stumpings3 = 756/55
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 356
| runs4 = 11,326
| bat avg4 = 34.95
| 100s/50s4 = 18/63
| top score4 = 172
| catches/stumpings4 = 526/65
| date = 4 December
| year = 2013
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/5390.html CricInfo
}}

'''Adam Craig Gilchrist''' {{post-nominals|country=AUS|AM}} ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|g|ɪ|l|k|r|ɪ|s|t}}; born 14 November 1971) is an Australian [[cricket]] commentator and former international [[cricket]]er and [[List of Australia national cricket captains|captain]] of the [[Australia national cricket team]].<ref name="ESPNcricinfoBio">{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/5390.html
| title = Adam Gilchrist biography
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 20 February 2007
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070209074739/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/5390.html| archive-date= 9 February 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> He was an attacking left-handed [[batsman]] and record-breaking [[wicket-keeper]], who redefined the role for the Australia national team through his aggressive batting. Widely regarded as one of the greatest [[wicket-keeper-batsman]] in the history of the game,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/the-ashes-the-alltime-australia-dream-team-2134850.html?action=gallery&ino=7 |title=7. Adam Gilchrist Indubitably the best wicketkeeper batsman of all time, pe |work=The Independent|access-date=24 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808052033/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/the-ashes-the-alltime-australia-dream-team-2134850.html?action=gallery&ino=7 |archive-date=8 August 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Adam Gilchrist |url=http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6041050-true-colours |title=True Colours by Adam Gilchrist – Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists |publisher=Goodreads.com |access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> Gilchrist held the world record for the most dismissals by a wicket-keeper in [[One Day International]] (ODI) cricket until it was surpassed by [[Kumar Sangakkara]] in 2015 and the most by an Australian in [[Test cricket]].

His [[strike rate]] is amongst the highest in the history of both ODI and Test cricket; his 57 ball century against England at Perth in December 2006 is the fourth-fastest [[Century (cricket)|century]] in all Test cricket.<ref name="FastCentury">{{cite news|url=http://sport.independent.co.uk/cricket/article2081676.ece |title=Gilchrist's hammer leaves England out on their feet |date=17 December 2006 |author=Brenkley, Stephen |work=The Independent|access-date=20 February 2007 |location=London |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016163915/http://sport.independent.co.uk/cricket/article2081676.ece |archive-date=16 October 2007 }}</ref> He was the first player to have hit 100 [[Boundary (cricket)#Scoring runs|sixes]] in Test cricket.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = 'It's the only record I actually care about'|url = http://www.cricket.com.au/news/brendon-mccullum-test-six-record-adam-gilchrist/2015-12-14|website = cricket.com.au|access-date = 22 December 2015}}</ref> His 17 Test centuries and 16 in ODIs are both second only to Sangakkara by a wicket-keeper. He holds the unique record of scoring at least 50 runs in successive World Cup finals (in 1999, 2003 and 2007). His 149 off 104 balls against Sri Lanka in the 2007 World Cup final is rated one of the greatest World Cup innings of all time.<ref name="GreatInningsWC">{{cite web
|url = http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/legend-greatest-xi/1
|title = Legend Greatest XI
|date = 6 April 2015
|publisher = ICC
|access-date = 6 April 2015
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150404100159/http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/legend-greatest-xi/1
|archive-date = 4 April 2015
|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref name="WCFinal50s">{{cite web
| url = http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;filter=advanced;final_type=1;orderby=fifty_plus;runsmin1=50;runsval1=runs;template=results;trophy=12;type=batting
| title = One-Day Internationals Batting records
| date = 4 February 2008
| publisher = ESPNcricinfo
| access-date = 4 February 2008
}}</ref> He is one of the only three players to have won three World Cup titles.<ref name="WCFinalWins">{{cite web
| url = http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;filter=advanced;final_type=1;orderby=matches;result=1;template=results;trophy=12;type=fielding
| title = One-Day Internationals Fielding records
| date = 4 February 2008
| publisher = ESPNcricinfo
| access-date = 4 February 2008
}}</ref>

Gilchrist was renowned for [[List of cricket terms#W|walking]] when he considered himself to be [[Dismissal (cricket)|out]], sometimes contrary to the decision of the [[Umpire (cricket)|umpire]].<ref name="Walking"/><ref name="walk2">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/424451.html|title=Gilchrist walks|last=Stern|first=John|date=20 September 2009|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=20 September 2009}}</ref> He made his [[First-class cricket|first-class]] debut in 1992, his first One-Day International appearance in 1996 in India and his Test debut in 1999.<ref name="ESPNcricinfoBio"/> During his career, he played for Australia in 96 Test matches and over 270 One-day internationals. He was Australia's regular vice-captain in both forms of the game, captaining the team when regular captains [[Steve Waugh]] and [[Ricky Ponting]] were unavailable. He retired from international cricket in March 2008, though he continued to play domestic tournaments until 2013.

== Early and personal life ==
Adam Gilchrist was born in 1971 at Bellingen Hospital, in [[Bellingen, New South Wales|Bellingen]], [[New South Wales]], the youngest of four children. He and his family lived in [[Dorrigo, New South Wales|Dorrigo]], [[Junee]] and then [[Deniliquin]] where, playing for his school, Deniliquin South Public School, he won the Brian Taber Shield (named after [[New South Wales]] cricketer [[Brian Taber]]). When Adam was 13, his parents, Stan and June, moved the family to [[Lismore, New South Wales|Lismore]] where he captained the [[Kadina High School]] cricket team.<ref name="bellingen">{{cite web
| url = http://www.abc.net.au/northcoast/stories/s1842607.htm
| title = The double casting of Adam Gilchrist
| date = 7 February 2007
| access-date = 23 February 2007
| publisher = ABC
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071016153726/http://abc.net.au/northcoast/stories/s1842607.htm| archive-date = 16 October 2007}}</ref>
Gilchrist was selected for the state under-17 team,<ref name=o/> and in 1989 he was offered a scholarship by London-based [[Richmond Cricket Club (London)|Richmond Cricket Club]],<ref name=schol/> a scheme he now supports himself.<ref name=schol>{{cite web
|url = http://www.adamgilchrist.com/Scholarship/GeneralOverview.aspx
|title = The Adam Gilchrist Cricket Development Scholarship
|access-date = 9 March 2007
|publisher = AdamGilchrist.com
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070206033750/http://www.adamgilchrist.com/Scholarship/GeneralOverview.aspx
|archive-date = 6 February 2007
|url-status = dead}}</ref> During his year at Richmond, he also played junior cricket for Old Actonians Cricket Club's under-17 team, with whom he won the Middlesex League and Cup double. He moved to Sydney and joined the [[Gordon District Cricket Club]] in [[Sydney Grade Cricket]], later moving to Northern Districts.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.adamgilchrist.net/biography.php |title=adamGILCHRIST[dot]net – The Adam Gilchrist Fansite |publisher=Adamgilchrist.net |access-date=7 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304134110/http://www.adamgilchrist.net/biography.php |archive-date=4 March 2013 }}</ref>

Gilchrist is married to his high school sweetheart Melinda (Mel) Gilchrist ({{nee}} Sharpe), a [[dietitian]], and they have three sons and a daughter.<ref>{{cite news|title=Adam Gilchrist and wife Mel welcome birth of new son Ted James|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/perth-confidential/adam-gilchrist-and-wife-mel-welcome-birth-of-new-son-ted-james/story-e6frg30l-1226120689578|publisher=[[PerthNow]]|date=23 August 2011}}</ref> His family came under the spotlight in the months leading up to the [[2007 Cricket World Cup]] as one impending birth threatened his presence in the squad; the child was born in February and Gilchrist was able to take part in the tournament.<ref>{{cite news
|url=http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,20774424-5006011,00.html
|title=Wicket maidens
|date=19 November 2006
|access-date=20 February 2007
|author=Hutchinson, Jane
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070207064256/http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0%2C22049%2C20774424-5006011%2C00.html
|archive-date= 7 February 2007
|url-status=dead
}}</ref><ref name="archie">{{cite web
| url = http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/current/story/281416.html
| title = Gilchrist available for entire World Cup
| date = 12 February 2007
| access-date = 24 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070226061128/http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/current/story/281416.html| archive-date= 26 February 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref>

==Domestic career==
In 1991, Gilchrist was selected for the Australia Young Cricketers, a national youth team that toured [[England]] and played in youth ODIs and Tests. Gilchrist scored a century and a fifty in the three Tests.<ref name=o/> Upon his return to Australia late in the year, Gilchrist was accepted into the [[Australian Cricket Academy]].<ref name=o/> Over the next year, Gilchrist represented the [[Australian Cricketers' Association|ACA]] as they played matches against the Second XI of Australia's state teams, and toured South Africa to play provincial youth teams.<ref name=o/>

Upon returning to Australia, Gilchrist scored two centuries in four matches for the state Colts and Second XI teams,<ref name=o/> and was rewarded with selection to make his [[first-class cricket|first-class]] debut for [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] during the 1992–93 season,<ref name="ESPNcricinfoBio"/> although he played purely as a batsman, due to the presence of incumbent wicketkeeper [[Phil Emery]].<ref name="Bio">{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/76367.html
| title = Profile of Adam Gilchrist
| author = Polack, John
| date = 30 November 1998
| access-date = 20 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> In his first season, the side won the [[Sheffield Shield]], Gilchrist scoring an unbeaten 20 in the second innings to secure an easy win over [[Queensland Bulls|Queensland]] in the final.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1992-93/AUS_LOCAL/SS/NSW_QLD_SS-FINAL_26-30MAR1993.html
| title = Sheffield Shield, 1992/93, Final, New South Wales v Queensland
| access-date = 22 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070213025501/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1992-93/AUS_LOCAL/SS/NSW_QLD_SS-FINAL_26-30MAR1993.html| archive-date= 13 February 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> Gilchrist made 274 runs at an average of 30.44 in his debut season, a score of 75 being his only effort beyond fifty. He also made his debut in Mercantile Mutual limited overs competition.<ref name=o>{{cite web| title=Player Oracle AC Gilchrist |url-access=subscription |url=https://cricketarchive.com/cgi-bin/player_oracle_reveals_results2.cgi?playernumber=4170&opponentmatch=exact&playername=Meckiff&resulttype=All&matchtype=All&teammatch=exact&startwicket=&homeawaytype=All&opponent=&endwicket=&wicketkeeper=&searchtype=InningsList&endscore=&playermatch=contains&branding=cricketarchive&captain=&endseason=&startscore=&team=&startseason= |access-date=14 May 2009 |publisher=CricketArchive}}</ref> He struggled to keep his place in the side, playing only three [[First-class cricket|first-class]] matches in the following season.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1993-94/AUS_LOCAL/STATS/FC_1993-94_NSW.html
| title = New South Wales, Australian First – Class Season 1993/94: Averages
| access-date = 22 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> He scored on 43 runs at 8.60; New South Wales won both competitions, but Gilchrist was overlooked for both finals and did not play a single limited overs match.<ref name=o/><ref>Harte, p. 720.</ref>

Due to a lack of opportunities in the dominant New South Wales outfit,<ref name=az>Cashman, pp. 90–102.</ref> Gilchrist joined [[Western Warriors|Western Australia]] at the start of the 1994–95, where he had to compete with former Test player [[Tim Zoehrer]] for the wicket-keeper's berth. Gilchrist had no guarantee of selection. However, he made a century in a pre-season trial match and seized Zoehrer's place. The local fans were initially hostile to the move, but Gilchrist won them over.<ref name=az/> He made 55 first-class dismissals in his first season, the most by any wicketkeeper in Australian domestic cricket in 1994–95.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1994-95/AUS_LOCAL/STATS/FC_1994-95_FIELD_MOST_DISMISS.html
| title = Australian First-Class Season 1994/95: Most Fielding Dismissals
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 22 February 2007
}}</ref> However, he struggled with the bat, scoring 398 runs at 26.53 with seven single figure scores, although he recorded his maiden first-class century in the latter stages of the season, with 126 against [[Southern Redbacks|South Australia]].<ref name=o/> Gilchrist was rewarded with selection in the Young Australia team that toured England in 1995 and played matches against the English counties. Gilchrist starred with bat, scoring 490 runs at 70.00 with two centuries.<ref name=o/> His second season based in [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]] saw him top of the dismissals again, with 58 catches and four [[stumping]]s, but, significantly, 835 runs at an impressive [[batting average (cricket)|batting average]] of 50.52.<ref name=o/><ref name=az/><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1995-96/AUS_LOCAL/STATS/FC_1995-96_FIELD_MOST_DISMISS.html
| title = Australian First-Class Season 1995/96: Most Fielding Dismissals
| access-date = 22 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> The Warriors made it to the final of the Sheffield Shield, at the [[Adelaide Oval]], where Gilchrist scored 189 [[not out]] in the first innings, from only 187 balls, including five [[six (cricket)|sixes]].<ref name=az/> The innings brought Gilchrist national prominence.<ref name=h730/> The match ended in a thrilling draw as [[Southern Redbacks|South Australia's]] last-wicket pair held on to fend off the visitors.<ref name=h730>Harte, p. 730.</ref> The hosts thus took the title, having scored more points in the qualifying matches.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1995-96/AUS_LOCAL/SS/SOA_WA_SS-FINAL_30MAR-03APR1996.html
| title = Sheffield Shield, 1995/96, Final, South Australia v Western Australia
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 22 February 2007
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20051201111248/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1995-96/AUS_LOCAL/SS/SOA_WA_SS-FINAL_30MAR-03APR1996.html| archive-date = 1 December 2005}}</ref> Gilchrist also scored an unbeaten 76 to help Western Australia secure a narrow three-wicket victory over New South Wales in the penultimate limited overs match of the season, which saw them into the final against Queensland, which was lost.<ref name=o/><ref name=az/> Gilchrist's form saw him selected for [[Australia A cricket team|Australia A]], a team comprising players close to national selection.<ref name=o/> At the start of the 1996–97 season, sections of the media advocated that he replace [[Ian Healy]] as the national wicket-keeper, but Healy struck 161 in the First Test and maintained his position.<ref name=az/><ref>Harte, p. 731.</ref> Gilchrist continued to perform strongly on the domestic circuit he topped the dismissals count once again, with 62, along with a batting average of just under 40,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1996-97/AUS_LOCAL/STATS/FC_1996-97_FIELD_MOST_DISMISS.html
| title = Australian First-Class Season 1996/97: Most Fielding Dismissals
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}}</ref> although he failed to post a century.<ref name=o/>  Team success came in the [[Mercantile Mutual Cup]], where the Warriors won by eight wickets against Queensland in the March 1997 final; Gilchrist was not required to bat.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1996-97/AUS_LOCAL/MMC/WA_QLD_MMC-FINAL_02MAR1997.html
| title = Mercantile Mutual Cup, 1996/97, Final, Western Australia v Queensland
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}}</ref>

The 1997–98 season ended with Gilchrist top of the dismissals chart for the fourth season in a row with an improved batting average of 47.66,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/AUS_LOCAL/STATS/FC_1997-98_FIELD_MOST_DISMISS.html
| title = Australian First-Class Season 1997/98: Most Fielding Dismissals
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 February 2007
}}</ref> despite playing in only six of the ten qualifying Shield matches due to his becoming a regular member of the national limited overs team.<ref name=o/> Gilchrist registered his maiden–first-class double century with an unbeaten 203 against South Australia early in the season, before returning late in the season after his international commitments were over. He added 109 against Victoria, and played in the Sheffield Shield final victory over [[Tasmanian Tigers|Tasmania]],<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/AUS_LOCAL/SS/WA_TAS_SS-FINAL_20-23MAR1998.html
| title = Sheffield Shield, 1997/98, Final, Western Australia v Tasmania
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}}</ref> although he scored only eight.<ref name=o/> There was disappointment for the team in the Mercantile Mutual Cup, losing the semi-final to Queensland.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/AUS_LOCAL/MMC/WA_QLD_MMC-SEMI_21FEB1998.html
| title = Mercantile Mutual Cup, 1997/98, semi-final, Western Australia v Queensland
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}}</ref> The following season saw Gilchrist's domestic appearances diminish due to his international commitments: he made only a single appearance in the Mercantile Mutual Cup,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1998-99/AUS_LOCAL/MMC/STATS/MMC_1998-99_WA.html
| title = Mercantile Mutual Cup 1998/99: Averages, Western Australia
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}}</ref> but still managed to help Western Australia defend the Sheffield Shield,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1998-99/AUS_LOCAL/SS/QLD_WA_SS-FINAL_19-23MAR1999.html
| title = Sheffield Shield, 1998/99, Final, Queensland v Western Australia
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}}</ref> scoring a century in the qualifying rounds.<ref name=o/>

Gilchrist's regular selection for Australia meant that he was rarely available for domestic selection after he became the Test wicket-keeper in late-1999;<ref name=o/> between 1999 and 2005, he made only seven first-class appearances for his state.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/AUS_LOCAL/STATS/FC_1999-2000_WA.html
| title = Western Australia, Australian First-Class Season 1999/2000: Averages
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}} * {{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2000-01/AUS_LOCAL/STATS/FC_2000-01_WA.html
| title = Western Australia, Australian First-Class Season 2000/2001: Averages
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}} * {{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2001-02/AUS_LOCAL/STATS/FC_2001-02_WA.html
| title = Western Australia, Australian First-Class Season 2001/2002: Averages
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}} * {{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2002-03/AUS_LOCAL/STATS/WA/FC_2002-03_BAT_HIGHEST_AVS_WA.html
| title = Western Australia, Australian First-Class Season 2002/2003: Averages
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}} * {{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2003-04/AUS_LOCAL/STATS/FC_2003-04_WA.html
| title = Western Australia, Australian First-Class Season 2003/2004: Averages
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}} * {{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004-05/AUS_LOCAL/STATS/FC_2004-05_WA.html
| title = Western Australia, Australian First-Class Season 2004/2005: Averages
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}}</ref> He did not play in the 2005–06 [[Pura Cup]] and only appeared three times in the [[Limited overs cricket|limited-overs]] [[ING Cup (cricket)|ING Cup]].<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005-06/AUS_LOCAL/PC/STATS/PC_2005-06_BAT.html
| title = 2005–06 Pura Cup Batting Averages
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005-06/AUS_LOCAL/ING/STATS/ING_2005-06_BAT.html
| title = 2005–06 ING Cup Batting Averages
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}}</ref>

===Indian Premier League===
Gilchrist played a total of six seasons in the [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL), the major Twenty20 franchise league in India, three for [[Deccan Chargers]] and three for [[Kings XI Punjab]]. He was signed by Deccan for the [[2008 Indian Premier League|2008 season]], the inaugural season of the competition, having been purchased for [[US$]]700,000 in the [[List of 2008 Indian Premier League auctions and personnel signings|player auction]] a few months after his retirement from international cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ipl/content/story/353548.html |title=Worth the spend? |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=7 June 2019|date=4 June 2008 }}</ref><ref name=cc19aug14>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/adam-gilchrist-plunders-fastest-century-of-the-inaugural-ipl-season-25730 |title=Adam Gilchrist plunders fastest century of the inaugural IPL season |publisher=Cricket Country|date=19 August 2014 |access-date=7 June 2019}}</ref>

Before the fourth season of the IPL Gilchrist was bought at the 2011 player auction by [[Kings XI Punjab]] for US$900,000 and was, again, appointed as captain, taking over from [[Kumar Sangakkara]] who had moved to Deccan. In March 2012 he was named player-coach of the side for the following season, replacing his friend and former Australia teammate [[Michael Bevan]], whose contract as head coach was not renewed.<ref>{{cite news|title=Adam Gilchrist to coach and lead Kings XI Punjab|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2012/content/current/story/558442.html|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|date=23 March 2012}}</ref> After the team failed to make the play-offs, Gilchrist speculated that he may choose to retire from cricket.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/ipl-2012-kings-xi-punjab-captain-adam-gilchrist-hints-at-retirement-14804 |title=IPL 2012: Kings XI Punjab captain Adam Gilchrist hints at retirement |publisher=CricketCountry |access-date=24 August 2014 |date=19 May 2012}}</ref><ref name=ci20may12>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2012/content/story/565517.html 'I've played my last game of cricket' - Gilchrist], [[CricInfo]], 20 May 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2019.</ref>

Following the appointment of [[Darren Lehmann]], who had previously worked with Gilchrist at Deccan, as head coach, Gilchrist chose to play one more IPL season for Kings XI, once again as captain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cricket.yahoo.com/news/adam-gilchrist-to-play-in-ipl-6.html |title=Adam Gilchrist to play in IPL 6 |publisher=Cricket.yahoo.com |date=2 November 2012 |access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ipl-6-darren-lehmann-to-coach-kings-xi-punjab/1067485/ |title=IPL 6: Darren Lehmann to coach Kings XI Punjab |work=The Indian Express|date=31 January 2013 |access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> In May 2013, Gilchrist announced his retirement from the IPL.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sports.ndtv.com/indian-premier-league-2013/news/207918-ipl-6-my-last-says-adam-gilchrist |title=IPL 6 my last, says Adam Gilchrist |publisher=Sports.ndtv.com |access-date=24 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607204308/http://sports.ndtv.com/indian-premier-league-2013/news/207918-ipl-6-my-last-says-adam-gilchrist |archive-date=7 June 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> A planned appearance in the [[2013 Caribbean Premier League|first season of the Caribbean Premier League]] had to be cancelled after an ankle injury<ref name=ci30may13>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/westindies/content/story/638376.html Gilchrist out of CPL with ankle injury], [[CricInfo]], 30 May 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2019.</ref> and the match proved to be Gilchrist's last in top-class cricket. In that fixture, Gilchrist took the wicket of [[Harbhajan Singh]], from his one and only ball he ever bowled in a T20 match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29317180/ask-steven-chris-gayle-scored-most-runs-t20-world-cups? |title=Has Chris Gayle scored the most runs in T20 World Cups? |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 June 2020}}</ref>

Over his six seasons in the IPL Gilchrist played a total of 82 matches, 48 for Deccan and 34 for Kings XI. He scored more than 2,000 runs, including two centuries.<ref name=cat20/> He was also the first cricketer to score 1000 runs in IPL.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Adam Gilchrist blazes to 1,000 IPL runs|url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/adam-gilchrist-blazes-to-1000-ipl-runs-564418.html|date=2010-03-14|website=News18|language=en|access-date=2020-05-27}}</ref>

===Middlesex===
Gilchrist signed a short-term contract in November 2009 to play Twenty20 cricket for [[Middlesex County Cricket Club]] in England during 2010.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/middlesex/8367930.stm Middlesex seal deal for Gilchrist], [[BBC Sport]], 19 November 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2019.</ref> He was appointed interim captain of the T20 side on 11 June following the sudden resignation of [[Shaun Udal]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/835898|title=Adam Gilchrist to captain Middlesex|publisher=Dawn|date=11 June 2010|access-date=25 April 2019}}</ref><ref>Nakrani, Sachin (11 June 2010) [https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jun/11/shaun-udal-adam-gilchrist-middlesex Adam Gilchrist replaces Shaun Udal as Middlesex captain], ''[[The Guardian]]''. Retrieved 8 June 2019.</ref> He played in seven matches for the side during the [[2010 Twenty20 Cup]], scoring 212 runs at an average of 30.28,<ref name=cat20>[http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/4/4170/tt_Batting_by_Team.html Twenty20 batting and fielding for each team by Adam Gilchrist], CricketArchive. Retrieved 8 June 2019. {{subscription}}</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/8751569.stm Leg spinner Tom Smith tweaks Middlesex to win over Kent], [[BBC Sport]], 24 June 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2019.</ref> including a century made against [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]] at [[St Lawrence Ground|Canterbury]],<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/462749.html Captain Gilchrist lifts Middlesex with 47-ball ton], [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 8 June 2019.</ref> as well as captaining the county against the [[Australian cricket team in England in 2010|touring Australians]] in a one-day match ahead of their ODI series against England.<ref>McGlashan, Andrew (18 June 2010) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/13240/report/426385/middlesex-vs-australians-tour-match-australia-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2010 White hundred takes Australia to victory], [[CricInfo]], 11 June 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2019.</ref> The season was Gilchrist's only one spent playing [[county cricket]].

== International career ==
{| class="wikitable" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; width: 40%; font-size: 90%;"
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!colspan="8"|'''Adam Gilchrist's record as captain'''
|-
| ||Matches||Won||Lost||Drawn||Tied||No result||Win %
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|Test<ref>{{cite web|title=List of Test Captains |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/india/engine/records/individual/list_captains.html?class=1;id=2;type=team |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=2 September 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151016212319/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/india/engine/records/individual/list_captains.html?class=1%3Bid%3D2%3Btype%3Dteam |archive-date=16 October 2015 }}</ref> ||6||4||1||1||0||–||66.67%
|-
|ODI<ref>{{cite web|title=List of ODI Captains |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/individual/list_captains.html?class=2;id=2;type=team |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=2 September 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927204001/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/individual/list_captains.html?class=2%3Bid%3D2%3Btype%3Dteam |archive-date=27 September 2015 }}</ref> ||17||12||4||0||0||1||70.59%
|-
|Twenty20<ref>{{cite web|title=List of Twenty20 Captains |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/individual/list_captains.html?class=3;id=2;type=team |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=2 September 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150922073742/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/individual/list_captains.html?class=3%3Bid%3D2%3Btype%3Dteam |archive-date=22 September 2015 }}</ref> ||2||1||1||0||0||–||50%
|-
|colspan=2|''Date last Updated:''
|colspan=8|2 September 2015
|}

=== Early one-day seasons ===
[[File:Gilly Adam Gilchrist 100.jpg|upright|thumb|Celebrating a century against the [[List of ICC World ODI XI cricketers|World XI]] in the second [[ICC Super Series]] match at [[Telstra Dome]] (7 October 2005).]]
Gilchrist was called up for the Australian [[One Day International]] (ODI) team in 1996, his debut coming against [[South African cricket team|South Africa]] at [[Faridabad]] on 25 October 1996 as the 129th Australian ODI [[County cap|cap]],<ref name="ESPNcricinfoBio"/><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/australia/content/player/caps.html?country=2;class=2
| title = Players – Australia – ODI Caps
| access-date = 22 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref><ref name="ODIdebut">{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/66063.html
| title = Titan Cup – 5th Match, Australia v South Africa
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}}</ref> after an injury to incumbent [[Ian Healy]].<ref name=az/> While not particularly impressive with the bat on his debut, scoring 18 before being bowled by [[Allan Donald]], Gilchrist took his first catch as an international wicketkeeper, [[Hansie Cronje]] departing for a [[Duck (cricket)|golden duck]] from the bowling of [[Paul Reiffel]].<ref name="ODIdebut"/> He was [[run out]] for a duck in his only other ODI on the tour.<ref name=o/> Healy resumed his place during the 1996–97 season. Gilchrist replaced Healy for the first two ODIs in the [[Australian cricket team in South Africa in 1996-97|1997 Australian tour of South Africa]], after Healy was suspended for dissent. When Healy returned Gilchrist maintained his position in the team as a specialist batsman after [[Mark Waugh]] sustained a hand injury.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1996-97/AUS_IN_RSA/ARTICLES/HEALEY_SORRY_26MAR1997.html
| title = Healy says sorry for show of dissent
| date = 26 March 1997
| access-date = 22 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| author = Peter Deeley
}}</ref><ref>Harte, p. 733.</ref> It was during this series that Gilchrist made his first ODI half-century, with an innings of 77 in [[Durban]].<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1996-97/AUS_IN_RSA/AUS_RSA_ODI4_05APR1997.html
| title = South Africa v Australia, 1996/97, 4th One-day International
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 February 2007
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070206034014/http://www3.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1996-97/AUS_IN_RSA/AUS_RSA_ODI4_05APR1997.html| archive-date= 6 February 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> He totalled 127 runs at 31.75 for the series.<ref name=o/> Gilchrist went on to play in the [[Texaco Trophy]] later in 1997 in the 3–0 series loss against [[England cricket team|England]], scoring 53 and 33 in two innings.<ref name=o/><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997/AUS_IN_ENG/STATS//AUS_IN_ENG_MAY-AUG1997_TEX_ODI_AVS.html
| title = 1997 Texaco Trophy Averages, Australia vs England
| access-date = 22 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref>

At the start of the 1997–98 Australian season, Healy and captain [[Mark Taylor (cricketer)|Mark Taylor]] were omitted from the ODI squad as the Australian selectors opted for Gilchrist and [[Michael di Venuto]]. Gilchrist's elevation was made possible by a change in policy by selectors, who announced that selection for ODI and Test teams would be separate, with Test and ODI specialists selected accordingly, while Healy remained the preferred Test wicket-keeper.<ref>Harte, pp. 733–736.</ref> This came after Australia failed to qualify for the previous season's ODI triangular series final for the first time in 17 years.<ref>Harte, p. 732.</ref> The new team was initially unconvincing, losing all four round robin matches against South Africa in the 1997–98 Carlton & United Series,<ref name=strug>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/OD_TOURNEYS/CUODS/AUS_RSA_CUODS_ODI1_04DEC1997.html
| title = Carlton & United Series, 1997/98, 1st Match, Australia v South Africa
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 February 2007
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070225112504/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/OD_TOURNEYS/CUODS/AUS_RSA_CUODS_ODI1_04DEC1997.html| archive-date= 25 February 2007 | url-status= live}} * {{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/OD_TOURNEYS/CUODS/AUS_RSA_CUODS_ODI4_09DEC1997.html
| title = Carlton & United Series, 1997/98, 4th Match, Australia v South Africa
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 February 2007
}} * {{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/OD_TOURNEYS/CUODS/AUS_RSA_CUODS_ODI8_11JAN1998.html
| title = Carlton & United Series, 1997/98, 8th Match, Australia v South Africa
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 February 2007
}} * {{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/OD_TOURNEYS/CUODS/AUS_RSA_CUODS_ODI11_18JAN1998.html
| title = Carlton & United Series, 1997/98, 11th Match, Australia v South Africa
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 February 2007
}}</ref> with multiple players filling Taylor's role as [[Mark Waugh]]'s opening partner without success.<ref name=strug/> Gilchrist also struggled batting in the lower order at number seven, the conventional wicket-keeper's batting position, scoring 148 runs at 24.66 in the eight qualifying matches.<ref name=o/><ref name="BBC 2005">{{cite news
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/other_international/australia/squad/4594123.stm
| title = Australia profiles: Adam Gilchrist
| date = 6 June 2005
| access-date = 10 March 2007
| author = Jones, Dean
| publisher = [[BBC Sport]]
}}</ref> In the first final against South Africa at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]] Gilchrist was selected as Waugh's opening partner. In a particularly poor start to the new combination, Waugh was [[run out]] after a mix-up with Gilchrist.<ref name="cusfinal1">{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/OD_TOURNEYS/CUODS/AUS_RSA_CUODS_ODI-FINAL1_23JAN1998.html
| title = Carlton & United Series, 1997/98, 1st Final, Australia v South Africa
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 February 2007
}}</ref> However, in the second final, Gilchrist struck his maiden ODI century, spearheading Australia's successful run chase at the [[Sydney Cricket Ground]],<ref name=o/> securing his position as an opening batsman.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/OD_TOURNEYS/CUODS/AUS_RSA_CUODS_ODI-FINAL2_26JAN1998_MR.html
| title = Gilchrist century lifts Australia
| author = Clare, Nelson
| date = 27 January 1998
| access-date = 27 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> Australia won the third final to claim the title.<ref>Harte, p. 736.</ref>

Touring [[New Zealand]] in February 1998, Gilchrist topped the Australia averages with 200 runs at 50.00,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/AUS_IN_NZ/AUS_IN_NZ_FEB1998_ODI_AVS.html
| title = ODI Series Averages – Australia v New Zealand
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 22 February 2007
}}</ref> including a match-winning 118 in the first match.<ref name=o/> He also effected his first ODI stumping, the wicket of [[Nathan Astle]] in the Second ODI in [[Wellington]].<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/AUS_IN_NZ/AUS_NZ_ODI2_10FEB1998.html
| title = Australia in New Zealand, 1997–98, 2nd One-Day International
| access-date = 22 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> Australia then played two triangular tournaments in Asia. Gilchrist struggled in India, scoring 86 runs at 17.20.<ref name=o/> He went on to play in the [[Coca-Cola]] Cup in [[Sharjah (city)|Sharjah]] in April 1998, a triangular tournament between Australia, [[Indian cricket team|India]] and [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]]. Australia finished runners-up in the tournament, with Gilchrist taking nine dismissals as wicketkeeper and averaging 37.13 with the bat.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/1997-98/OD_TOURNEYS/CCC/STATS/CCC_APR1998_ODI_AUS.html
| title = Coca-Cola Cup 1997/98 Averages, Australia
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 22 February 2007
}}</ref>

Gilchrist won a silver medal at the [[1998 Commonwealth Games]] in [[Kuala Lumpur]], the only time cricket has been in the Commonwealth Games. The matches did not have ODI status, and after winning their first four fixtures, Australia lost the final to South Africa, Gilchrist making 15.<ref name=o/><ref>Harte, p. 737.</ref> He then scored 103 and ended with 190 runs at 63.33 as Australia took a rare 3–0 whitewash on Pakistani soil.<ref name=o/>

Gilchrist was in fine form ahead of the [[1999 Cricket World Cup]] with a productive individual performance in the [[Carlton & United Beverages|Carlton & United]] Series in January and February 1999 against [[Sri Lankan cricket team|Sri Lanka]] and England. He finished with 525 runs at a batting average of 43.75 with two centuries—both against Sri Lanka—and a fifty, and a total of 27 dismissals in 12 matches.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1998-99/OD_TOURNEYS/CUODS/STATS/CUODS_JAN-FEB1999_ODI_FIELD_MOST_DISMISS.html
| title = Carlton & United Series 1998/99 Most Fielding Dismissals
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 22 February 2007
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1998-99/OD_TOURNEYS/CUODS/STATS/CUODS_JAN-FEB1999_ODI_AUS.html
| title = Carlton & United Series 1998/99 Averages – Australia
| access-date = 23 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> His 131 helped Australia set a successful run-chase at the SCG, and he followed this with 154 at the MCG.<ref name=o/>
The [[Australian cricket team in West Indies in 1998-99|1999 tour of the West Indies]] was Australia's last campaign before the World Cup and continued to prove Gilchrist's ability as a wicketkeeper-batsman. Gilchrist, with a batting average of 28.71 and a [[strike rate]] of nearly 90.00, and seven fielding dismissals in a seven-match series which ended 3–3 with one tie.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/1998-99/AUS_IN_WI/STATS/AUS_IN_WI_FEB-APR1999_ODI_AVS.html
| title = ODI Series 1998/99 Averages, Australia v West Indies
| access-date = 22 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref>

=== First World Cup success ===
{{Main|1999 Cricket World Cup}}
Gilchrist played in every match of Australia's successful World Cup campaign,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC99/STATS/BY_TEAM/AUS/WC99_AVS_AUS.html
| title = ICC World Cup 1999 Averages – Australia
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 February 2007
}}</ref> but struggled at first, with scores of 6, 14 and 0 in the first three matches against [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]], New Zealand and Pakistan.<ref name=o/> Australia lost the latter two matches and had to avoid defeat for six consecutive matches to reach the final.<ref>Harte, p. 741.</ref> Gilchrist's quick-fire 63 runs in 39 balls against [[Bangladeshi cricket team|Bangladesh]] helped the Australians into the [[Super Six round|Super Six]] stage of the tournament,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC99/SCORECARDS/GROUP-B/AUS_BDESH_WC99_ODI22_27MAY1999.html
| title = ICC World Cup, 1999, 22nd Match, Australia v Bangladesh, Group B
| access-date = 27 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> which was secured with a win over the West Indies, although Gilchrist made only 21.<ref name=o/> Gilchrist continued to struggle in the Super Six phase, scoring 31, 10 and 5 against India, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Australia won all three matches,<ref name=o/> the last in the final over,<ref name=scorecard>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65233.html|title=Australia v South Africa at Edgbaston, 17 June 1999, Scorecard}}</ref> to scrape into the semifinals.<ref name=o/> Gilchrist made only 20 in the semifinal against South Africa,<ref name=o/> but completed the final act of the match. With the scores tied, South Africa were going for the winning run when Gilchrist broke the stumps to complete the [[run out]] of [[Allan Donald]];<ref name=scorecard/> the match was tied,<ref name=o/> and Australia proceeded to the final as they had won the group stage match against South Africa. Gilchrist's 54 in the final helped secure Australia's first world title since [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]] with an eight wicket victory over [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC99/SCORECARDS/FINALS/AUS_PAK_WC99_ODI-FINAL_20JUN1999.html
| title = ICC World Cup, 1999, Final, Australia v Pakistan
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 February 2007
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070222100516/http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC99/SCORECARDS/FINALS/AUS_PAK_WC99_ODI-FINAL_20JUN1999.html| archive-date= 22 February 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> It was a happy ending for Gilchrist, who had struggled through the tournament, with 237 runs at 21.54.<ref name=o/>

Success at the World Cup was followed by a defeat by Sri Lanka in the final of the Aiwa Cup in August 1999.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/OD_TOURNEYS/AIWA/SCORECARDS/AUS_SL_AIWA_ODI-FINAL_31AUG1999.html
| title = Aiwa Cup, 1999, Final, Sri Lanka v Australia
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 February 2007
}}</ref> Gilchrist was the most successful batsman and wicket-keeper of the tournament,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/OD_TOURNEYS/AIWA/STATS/AIWA_AUG1999_BAT_MOST_RUNS.html
| title = Aiwa Cup 1999/00 Batting – Most Runs
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 February 2007
}}</ref> with 231 runs at 46.20.<ref name=o/> While the Test players battled against Sri Lanka, Gilchrist led Australia A in a limited overs series against India A in Los Angeles.<ref>Harte, p. 742.</ref> He then scored 60 runs at 20.00 as the Australians completed a 3–0 [[Whitewash (sport)|whitewash]] of Zimbabwe in October.<ref name=o/><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/AUS_IN_ZIM/SCORECARDS/AUS_IN_ZIM_RESULTS_SUMMARY.html
| title = Australia in Zimbabwe, 1999–2000
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 February 2007
}}</ref>

===Test debut===
Gilchrist made his [[Test cricket|Test match]] debut in the First Test against [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistan]] at the [[Brisbane Cricket Ground|Gabba]] in [[Brisbane]] in [[Pakistani cricket team in Australia in 1999-2000|November 1999]]<ref name="TestDebutScorecard">{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63854.html
| title = Pakistan in Australia Test Series – 1st Test
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}}</ref> becoming the 381st Australian Test cricketer.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/australia/content/player/caps.html?country=2;class=1
| title = Players – Australia – Caps
| access-date = 22 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> He replaced Healy, who was dropped after a run of poor form, despite the incumbent's entreaties to the selectors to allow him a farewell game in front of his home crowd.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/275948.html
| title = Healy wants suitable exits for 100–Test veterans
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| date = 9 January 2007
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}}</ref> Gilchrist's entry into the Test arena coincided with a dramatic rise in Australia's fortunes.<ref>Harte, pp. 742–743.</ref> Up to this point, they had played eight Tests in 1999, winning and losing three.<ref>Harte, pp. 740–742.</ref>

Gilchrist's icy reception at the Gabba did not faze him;<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/specials/australia_v_south_africa/1771739.stm
| title = The Bulls at Australia's gates
| author = Gough, Martin
| date = 20 January 2002
| access-date = 20 February 2007
| publisher = [[BBC Sport]]
}}</ref> he took five catches, stumped [[Azhar Mahmood]] off [[Shane Warne]]'s bowling and scored a rapid 81, mostly in partnership with ODI partner Waugh, in a match that Australia won comfortably by ten wickets.<ref name="TestDebutScorecard"/> In his second Test match he made an unbeaten 149 to help guide Australia to victory in a game that looked well beyond their reach.<ref name="SecondTest">{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/PAK_IN_AUS/SCORECARDS/PAK_AUS_T2_18-22NOV1999.html
| title = Pakistan in Australia, 1999/00, 2nd Test
| access-date = 20 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref><ref name=h743>Harte, p. 743.</ref> Australia were struggling at 5/126 in pursuit of 369 for victory as he joined his Western Australian teammate, [[Justin Langer]], but the pair put on a record-breaking partnership of 238 to seal an Australian win.<ref name="SecondTest"/><ref name=h743/><ref>{{cite news
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/531646.stm
| title = Records fall as Aussies smash Pakistan
| publisher = [[BBC Sport]]
| date = 22 November 1999
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}}</ref> Gilchrist continued his strong run throughout his debut Test season, and ended the summer with 485 runs at 69.28 in six matches, three each against Pakistan and India, adding two fifties against the latter.<ref name=o/>

Gilchrist was moderately successful in the following ODIs, the Carlton & United Series; Australia defeated Pakistan 2–0 in a best-of-three final.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/OD_TOURNEYS/CUODS/CUODS_JAN-FEB2000_RESULTS-SUMMARY.html
| title = Carlton & Union Series 1999–2000 results
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 February 2007
}}</ref> Gilchrist scored 272 runs at 27.20; his best effort was 92 in a 152-run victory over India on [[Australia Day]].<ref name=o/> Gilchrist then scored 251 runs at 41.66 in the ODIs during a tour of New Zealand.<ref name=o/> The highlight was a 128 in [[Christchurch]] that propelled Australia to a score of 6/349.<ref name=o/> Gilchrist was named man of the match in two of the games.

In the Third Test against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] in 2000, Gilchrist recorded the third best Test performance ever by a wicketkeeper, and the best by an Australian,<ref name="Harte, p. 745">Harte, p. 745.</ref> taking ten catches in the match.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/AUS_IN_NZ/SCORECARDS/AUS_NZ_T3_31MAR-04APR2000.html
| title = Trans-Tasman Trophy, 1999/00, 3rd Test, New Zealand v Australia
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 22 February 2007
}}</ref> Although Gilchrist's batting was modest, yielding 144 runs at 36.00,<ref name=o/> Australia took a 3–0 clean sweep.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/AUS_IN_NZ/AUS_IN_NZ_FEB-APR2000_RESULTS-SUMMARY.html
| title = Results Summary – Australia in New Zealand, 1999–2000
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 7 March 2007
}}</ref> In two home and away ODI series against South Africa, Gilchrist had a quiet time, scoring 170 runs at 26.66.<ref name=o/> South Africa won three of the six matches, with one tie.<ref name="Harte, p. 745"/>

Later that year, he was handed the vice-captaincy of the Australian team in place of [[Shane Warne]], who had been plagued by a number of off-the-field controversies, including an altercation with some teenage boys,<ref>Harte, p. 744.</ref> and a sex scandal with a British nurse.<ref>Haigh, p. 325.</ref><ref name="vc">{{cite web
| url = http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/84770.html
| title = Gilchrist named Australia's new vice-captain
| author = Polack, John
| date = 4 August 2000
| access-date = 6 March 2007
}}</ref>

The 2000–01 season saw a West Indian touring party and Gilchrist warmed up with consecutive first-class centuries for Western Australia.<ref name=o/> Captaining his Test team for the first time in place of the injured [[Steve Waugh]] in the Third Test in [[Adelaide]]. Gilchrist scored only 9 and 10 not out,<ref name=o/> but a [[ten-wicket haul]] from [[Colin Miller (cricketer)|Colin Miller]] resulted in a hard-fought five-wicket victory for Australia.<ref>Harte, p. 746.</ref> Gilchrist described the match as "the proudest moment of my career".<ref name="testcapt">{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/australia/content/story/86738.html
| title = Gilchrist hails proudest moment of career
| author = Colliver, John
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| date = 19 December 2000
| access-date = 6 March 2007
}}</ref> Waugh resumed the captaincy on his return to the team for the Fourth and Fifth Tests, with the series finishing in a 5–0 whitewash.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2000-01/WI_IN_AUS/WI_IN_AUS_NOV2000-FEB2001_RESULTS-SUMMARY.html
| title = Results Summary – West Indies in Australia, 2000–2001
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 7 March 2007
}}</ref> Gilchrist scored 241 runs at 48.20 with two fifties.<ref name=o/> In the ensuing ODI tournament, Gilchrist scored 326 runs at 36.22 with a top-score of 98 as the Australians won all ten matches.<ref name=o/><ref name=h747>Harte, p. 747.</ref>

Up to this point, Gilchrist had played in 14 Tests, all in Australasia, and all of which had been won.<ref name=o/> Australia's run of 15 consecutive Test wins faced a steep challenge on the [[Australian cricket team in India in 2000-01|tour of India]], where they had not won a Test series since 1969–70.<ref name=h747/>

Australia's streak looked in danger during the First Test in [[Mumbai]] when they fell to 5/99 in reply to India's 171 when Gilchrist came to the crease. He counterattacked savagely, scoring 122 in just 112 balls, and featuring in a 197-run partnership with [[Matthew Hayden]] in only 32 [[over (cricket)|overs]].<ref>{{cite web| title =1st Test: India v Australia at Mumbai, 27 Feb-3 Mar 2001 Ball-by-Ball commentary |url= http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2000-01/AUS_IN_IND/SCORECARDS/AUS_IND_T1_27FEB-03MAR2001_BBB-COMMS.html |publisher =[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date = 28 February 2007}}</ref> This swung the momentum back to Australia, who reached 349. Gilchrist took six catches and was named Man of the Match in a ten wicket victory,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2000-01/AUS_IN_IND/SCORECARDS/AUS_IND_T1_27FEB-03MAR2001.html
| title = Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2000/01, 1st Test, India v Australia
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 7 March 2007
}}</ref> extending the world record run to 16.<ref name=h747/>

Gilchrist's form dipped momentarily, with a rare ''king pair'' (two [[Duck (cricket)|golden ducks]] in the same match) in the Second Test in [[Kolkata]] and just two runs in his two innings in [[Chennai]]. He was out [[Leg before wicket|LBW]] four consecutive times in the last two Tests,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2000-01/AUS_IN_IND/SCORECARDS/AUS_IND_T2_11-15MAR2001.html
| title = Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2000/01, 2nd Test, India v Australia
| access-date = 7 March 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2000-01/AUS_IN_IND/SCORECARDS/AUS_IND_T3_18-22MAR2001.html
| title = Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2000/01, 3rd Test, India v Australia
| access-date = 7 March 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> three of these to [[Harbhajan Singh]], who took 32 wickets in the series to end Australia's run by inflicting a 2–1 series loss.<ref>Harte, p. 748.</ref> His one-day form remained strong, with 172 runs at 43.00 in the ODI series in India, as Australia bounced back to win the series 3–2.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/2000-01/AUS_IN_IND/STATS/AUS_IN_IND_FEB-MAR2001_ODI_AVS.html
| title = Australia in India, 2000/01 ODI Series Averages
| access-date = 7 March 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> During this series he captained the ODI team for the first time, winning all three of the matches under his captaincy.<ref name="statsguru">{{cite web
| url = http://stats.cricinfo.com/guru?sdb=player;playerid=4176;class=odiplayer;filter=basic;team=0;opposition=0;notopposition=0;season=0;homeaway=0;continent=0;country=0;notcountry=0;groundid=0;startdefault=1996-10-25;start=1996-10-25;enddefault=2007-02-11;end=2007-02-11;tourneyid=0;finals=0;daynight=0;toss=0;scheduledovers=0;scheduleddays=0;innings=0;result=0;followon=0;seriesresult=0;captain=0;keeper=0;dnp=0;recent=;viewtype=bat_list;runslow=;runshigh=;batposition=0;dismissal=0;bowposition=0;ballslow=;ballshigh=;bpof=0;overslow=;overshigh=;conclow=;conchigh=;wicketslow=;wicketshigh=;dismissalslow=;dismissalshigh=;caughtlow=;caughthigh=;caughttype=0;stumpedlow=;stumpedhigh=;csearch=;submit=1;.cgifields=viewtype
| title = Adam Gilchrist ODI career statistics
| access-date = 7 March 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref>

===2001 Ashes===
{{Main|Ashes 2001}}
Gilchrist played a pivotal role in the [[Australian cricket team in England in 2001|2001 Ashes series]] which Australia won 4–1, with 340 runs at a batting average of 68.00 and 26 dismissals in the five match series.<ref name="2001Ashes">{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/2001/AUS_IN_ENG/STATS/AUS_IN_ENG_2001_TEST_AVS.html
| title = Australia in England, 2001 Test Series Averages
| access-date = 23 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref>

Gilchrist warmed up by putting his ODI struggles on English soil in 1999 behind him, scoring 248 runs at 49.60 in the triangular tournament preceding the Tests, scoring an unbeaten 76 in the final win over Pakistan.<ref name=o/>

Gilchrist put the disappointment of India behind him in the First Test at [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]], scoring 152 from only 143 balls. The allowed Australia to reach 576 in only 545 minutes, and set up an innings victory that set the tone for the series.<ref name=h749>Harte, p. 749.</ref> Gilchrist then added 90 in the eight-wicket win in the Second Test at [[Lord's]],<ref name=o/><ref name=h749/> before turning the tide in the Third Test at [[Trent Bridge]]. Australia slumped to 7/105 in reply to the hosts' 185, but Gilchrist's 54 took the tourists to 190 before a seven-wicket win resulted in the retention of the Ashes.<ref name=h750>Harte, p. 750.</ref>

Gilchrist captained the team in the Fourth Test at [[Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground|Headingley]] after an injury to Steve Waugh.<ref name="fourthtest">{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2001/AUS_IN_ENG/SCORECARDS/AUS_ENG_T4_16-20AUG2001.html
| title = The Ashes, 2001, 4th Test
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 7 March 2007
}}</ref> After persistent rain interruptions, Gilchrist declared with Australia four down at tea on the fourth day, leaving England with a target of 315, which, despite losing two early wickets, they reached with six wickets to spare, ([[Mark Butcher]] scoring an unbeaten 173, including 24 boundaries<ref name="fourthtest"/>).<ref name=h750/><ref>{{cite web
|url = http://www.ecb.co.uk/england/six-ashes-battles,961,BP.html
|title = Six great Ashes battles
|author = ECB
|access-date = 7 March 2007
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070228131154/http://www.ecb.co.uk/england/six-ashes-battles%2C961%2CBP.html
|archive-date = 28 February 2007
|url-status = dead
}}</ref> Gilchrist failed to pass 25 in the last two Tests, but it had been a productive season; he scored centuries in both of Australia's county matches.<ref name=o/>

Two home series followed in the 2001–02 season, a fully drawn (0–0) three match series against New Zealand and a whitewash over South Africa 3–0.<ref name="statsguru"/> Gilchrist scored 118 in the First Test against New Zealand and an unbeaten 83 in the Third Test in Perth as the Australians held on for a draw with three wickets intact.<ref name=o/> However, Gilchrist did little in the triumph over South Africa, failing to pass 35. He ended the summer Tests with 353 runs at 50.42.<ref name=o/>

In the ensuing ODIs, Gilchrist scored only 97 runs at 16.16.<ref name=o/> The Australian selectors sought to accommodate Hayden, who had been successful as a Test opener, into the ODI team by rotating him with Gilchrist and Waugh, but this appeared to unsettle the team. With a newly fragile top-order, Australia failed to qualify for the finals, and the Waugh brothers were dropped from the team, ending Gilchrist's four-year partnership with Mark. [[Ricky Ponting]] was promoted to the captaincy ahead of vice captain Gilchrist.<ref>Harte, pp. 751–752.</ref>

The Australians then toured South Africa the next month and it was during the First Test in [[Johannesburg]] that Gilchrist broke the record for the fastest double century in Tests on 23 February,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/114548.html
| title = Gilchrist downplays record after remarkable double century
| author = Crutcher, Michael
| date = 24 February 2002
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}}</ref> requiring 212 balls for the feat.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/2001-02/AUS_IN_RSA/SCORECARDS/AUS_RSA_T1_22-26FEB2002.html
| title = Australia in South Africa, 2001–02, 1st Test
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 23 February 2007
}}</ref> This was eight balls quicker than [[Ian Botham]]'s innings against India at [[The Oval]] [[Indian cricket team in England in 1982|in 1982]].<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1980S/1982/IND_IN_ENG/IND_ENG_T3_08-13JUL1982.html
| title = England v India, 1982, 3rd Test
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 23 February 2007
}}</ref> He ended unbeaten on 204, having featured in a partnership of 317 with [[Damien Martyn]] at a run rate of 5.5. South Africa were demoralised and lost by an innings after being forced to [[follow on]].<ref name=h752>Harte, p. 752.</ref> The record lasted only one month, however, with [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand's]] [[Nathan Astle]] taking 59 balls less to reach the milestone during an innings in March 2002.<ref>{{cite news
| url = https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/newzealand/3020208/Whirlwind-Astle-steals-show-in-losing-cause.html
| title = Whirlwind Astle steals show in losing cause
| author = Johnson, Martin
| publisher = The Telegraph
| date = 17 March 2002
| access-date = 20 February 2007
| location = London
}}</ref>

In the Second Test at [[Cape Town]], Gilchrist struck 138 from 108 balls to set up a first innings lead and eventual four-wicket win. He then top-scored with 91 in the Third Test, and although Australia lost the match,<ref name=h752/> Gilchrist ended the series with an astonishing 473 at 157.66 from just 474 balls, in addition to 14 dismissals.<ref name=h752/><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/2001-02/AUS_IN_RSA/STATS/AUS_IN_RSA_FEB-APR2002_TEST_AVS.html
| title = Australia in South Africa, 2001–02 Test Series Averages
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 7 March 2007
}}</ref>

Gilchrist captained the ODI team, once again for a single match, against [[Kenyan cricket team|Kenya]] in [[Nairobi]] during the PSO Tri-Nation Tournament.<ref>
{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/2002-03/OD_TOURNEYS/TTK/TTK_AUG-SEP2002_POINTS-TABLE.html
| title = PSO Tri-Nation Tournament, 2002 Points Table
| access-date = 7 March 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> Despite Australia's unbeaten run in the competition, the final, against Pakistan was abandoned due to rain, so the teams shared the trophy.<ref>
{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/123030.html
| title = Rain provides reprieve to Pakistan
| access-date = 7 March 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| author = Akbar, Agha
| date = 7 September 2002
}}</ref> During the six middle months of 2002, Gilchrist played in 18 ODIs, scoring 562 runs at 31.22, including a century, recovering from his slump.<ref name=o/>

After scoring 122 runs at 40.66 in the 3–0 Test series clean sweep over Pakistan in the [[United Arab Emirates]],<ref name=o/> Gilchrist went on to help the Australians retain [[The Ashes]] 4–1 in [[English cricket team in Australia in 2002-03|2002–03]], playing in all five matches of the series, finishing with 330 runs at 55.50 and taking 25 dismissals as wicket-keeper.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2002-03/ENG_IN_AUS/STATS/ENG_IN_AUS_OCT2002-JAN2003_TEST_AVS.html
| title = England in Australia, 2002–03 Test Series Averages
| access-date = 7 March 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> After scoring fifties in the first two Tests, Gilchrist scored a counter-attacking 133 from 121 balls in the Fifth Test at the SCG, but was unable to prevent Australia's only loss of the series.<ref name=o/><ref>Harte, p. 754.</ref>

From the time of his debut up to the 2003 World Cup, Gilchrist's played in 40 Tests in series.<ref name="Statsguru">{{cite web
| url = http://stats.cricinfo.com/guru?sdb=player;playerid=4176;class=testplayer;filter=advanced;team=0;opposition=0;notopposition=0;homeaway=0;continent=0;country=0;notcountry=0;groundid=0;season=0;startdefault=1999-11-05;start=1999-11-05;enddefault=2007-01-05;end=2003-04-01;tourneyid=0;finals=0;daynight=0;toss=0;scheduleddays=0;scheduledovers=0;innings=0;followon=0;result=0;seriesresult=0;captain=0;keeper=0;dnp=0;recent=;viewtype=aro_series;runslow=;runshigh=;batposition=0;dismissal=0;bowposition=0;ballslow=;ballshigh=;bpof=0;overslow=;overshigh=;conclow=;conchigh=;wicketslow=;wicketshigh=;dismissalslow=;dismissalshigh=;caughtlow=;caughthigh=;caughttype=0;stumpedlow=;stumpedhigh=;csearch=;submit=1;.cgifields=viewtype
| title = Statsguru – AC Gilchrist – Tests – Series averages
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 28 February 2007
}}</ref> With the exception of the 2001 tour of India, when he averaged 24.80 (he made 124 runs in the series; 122 of them came in one innings), his performances with the bat were such that he was described at the time as the "finest batsman-wicketkeeper to have graced the game".<ref name="Statsguru"/><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/australia/content/story/131843.html
| title = Gilchrist: the best of the best
| author = McConnell, Lynn
| date = 13 October 2003
| access-date = 28 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> At one point in March 2002, Gilchrist's Test average was over 60; the second-highest for any established player in Test history,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/118710.html
| title = Gilchrist happy at No.7
| author = Crutcher, Michael
| date = 10 March 2002
| access-date = 20 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> and he topped the [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] Test batting rankings in May 2002.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.lgiccrankings.com/test/batting/player-display.php?id=2277
| title = Adam Gilchrist Batting Test Ranking Statistics
| access-date = 28 February 2007
| publisher = ICC
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070303204109/http://www.lgiccrankings.com/test/batting/player-display.php?id=2277| archive-date= 3 March 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref>

Gilchrist warmed up for the World Cup in South Africa by scoring 310 runs at 44.28 in the triangular tournament in Australia against England and Sri Lanka.<ref name=o/><ref>Harte, p. 755.</ref> His performances over the past year were recognised with the [[Allan Border Medal]].<ref name=AllanBorderAward/>

=== 2003 World Cup ===
{{Main|2003 Cricket World Cup}}
Gilchrist played in all but one of the matches in Australia's successful defence of their World Cup title;<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC2003/STATS/WC2003_ODI_AVS_AUS.html
| title = ICC Cricket World Cup, 2002/03 Averages, Australia
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 26 February 2007
}}</ref> he was rested for the group match against the [[Netherlands cricket team|Netherlands]]. He finished the tournament with 408 runs at an average of 40.80 at a strike rate of 105. He scored four half-centuries, and was run out against Sri Lanka in the Super Six stage just a single run short of a century.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC2003/SCORECARDS/SUPSIX/AUS_SL_WC2003_ODI-SUPSIX1_07MAR2003.html
| title = ICC World Cup, 2002/03, 1st Super Six Match, Australia v Sri Lanka
| access-date = 27 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070205081054/http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC2003/SCORECARDS/SUPSIX/AUS_SL_WC2003_ODI-SUPSIX1_07MAR2003.html| archive-date= 5 February 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> In the semi-final, he scored 22 before being caught off an inside-edge onto pad off the bowling of [[Aravinda de Silva]]. The umpire gave no reaction, however Gilchrist walked off the pitch after a moment's pause. In 2009 it was described as an "astonishing moment" drawing criticism from England's [[Angus Fraser]], who "objected to him being canonised simply for not cheating", and from others who "thought that he walked almost by accident; that having played his shot he overbalanced in the direction of the pavilion." His actions nevertheless drew praise from the majority.<ref name="walk2">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/424451.html|title=Gilchrist walks|last=Stern|first=John|date=20 September 2009|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=20 September 2009}}</ref> In the final, India elected to field first and Gilchrist hammered 57 from 48 balls, featuring in a century opening stand with Hayden to seize the initiative. This laid the foundation for Australia's 2/359 and a crushing 125-run win, ending an unbeaten campaign.<ref name=o/><ref>Harte, p. 757.</ref> Gilchrist was also the competition's most successful wicketkeeper, making 21 dismissals.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC2003/STATS/WC2003_ODI_BAT_HIGHEST_AVS.html
| title = ICC Cricket World Cup, 2002/03 Highest Batting Averages
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 February 2007
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070130054632/http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC2003/STATS/WC2003_ODI_BAT_HIGHEST_AVS.html| archive-date= 30 January 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref>

Success in the World Cup was followed up by a [[Australian cricket team in the West Indies in 2003|tour of the West Indies]] where Gilchrist was part of a side that won both the ODI and Test series.<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/statistics/2811029.stm
| title = West Indies v Australia 2003
| publisher = [[BBC Sport]]
| access-date = 7 March 2007
| date=31 May 2003}}</ref> He scored 282 runs at 70.50 with one century in the four Tests, and 212 runs at 35.33 in the ODIs.<ref name=o/> The Australians then defeated a touring [[Bangladeshi cricket team]] in short series in both forms of the game.<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/statistics/2855075.stm
| title = Bangladesh in Australia 2003
| publisher = [[BBC Sport]]
| access-date = 7 March 2007
| date=6 August 2003}}</ref> Gilchrist was only sporadically required with the bat.<ref name=o/>

===Decline and revival===
After scoring his first Test century at his home ground in Perth, an unbeaten 113 against Zimbabwe,<ref name=o/> Gilchrist's Test form dipped again during the 2003–04 season, with only 120 runs coming in the next 10 innings, during the home series against India (drawn 1–1) and the away series in Sri Lanka (won 3–0).<ref name="statsguru"/> However, he returned to form in the Second Test [[Kandy]], scoring a quickfire 144 in the second innings to set up a 27-run win after Australia conceded a 91-run first innings lead.<ref name=o/><ref name=statsguru/>

However, he maintained high standards in ODIs during this period, including 111 against India in [[Bangalore]], 172 against Zimbabwe, just one run short of Mark Waugh's Australian record, and two further half-centuries in the VB Series in Australia.<ref name="odistatsguru">{{cite web
| url = http://stats.cricinfo.com/guru?sdb=player;playerid=4176;class=odiplayer;filter=basic;team=0;opposition=0;notopposition=0;season=0;homeaway=0;continent=0;country=0;notcountry=0;groundid=0;startdefault=1996-10-25;start=1996-10-25;enddefault=2007-02-11;end=2007-02-11;tourneyid=0;finals=0;daynight=0;toss=0;scheduledovers=0;scheduleddays=0;innings=0;result=0;followon=0;seriesresult=0;captain=0;keeper=0;dnp=0;recent=;viewtype=bat_list;runslow=;runshigh=;batposition=0;dismissal=0;bowposition=0;ballslow=;ballshigh=;bpof=0;overslow=;overshigh=;conclow=;conchigh=;wicketslow=;wicketshigh=;dismissalslow=;dismissalshigh=;caughtlow=;caughthigh=;caughttype=0;stumpedlow=;stumpedhigh=;csearch=;submit=1;.cgifields=viewtype
| title = Statsguru – AC Gilchrist – ODI Batting – Innings by innings list
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 7 March 2007
}}</ref> His success in One-day cricket was underlined by his rise to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings in February 2004.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.lgiccrankings.com/odi/batting/player-display.php?id=2277
| title = Adam Gilchrist Batting ODI Ranking Statistics
| author = ICC
| access-date = 28 February 2007
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070219223055/http://www.lgiccrankings.com/odi/batting/player-display.php?id=2277| archive-date= 19 February 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> However, he was unable to maintain this form on the 2004 tours of Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and the [[2004 ICC Champions Trophy|Champions Trophy]] in England, accumulating 253 runs at 28.11 in 11 innings.<ref name=o/><ref name=odistatsguru/>

Gilchrist then scored 115 runs at 28.75 in two Tests at home to Sri Lanka in mid-2004,<ref name=o/> and captained in the First Test win in [[Darwin, Northern Territory|Darwin]] with Ponting absent. Australia won the series 1–0.<ref name=o/>

A 104 in the First Test against India in October 2004 proved to be a false renaissance;<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004-05/AUS_IN_IND/SCORECARDS/AUS_IND_T1_06-10OCT2004.html
| title = Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2004–05, 1st Test, India v Australia
| access-date = 7 March 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070315014456/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004-05/AUS_IN_IND/SCORECARDS/AUS_IND_T1_06-10OCT2004.html| archive-date= 15 March 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> he scored only 104 runs in the remaining seven innings on the Indian tour and 139 runs in eight ODI innings towards the end of the 2004–05 season, which formed the lowest average period of Gilchrist's career until 2007.<ref name="statsguru"/><ref name="odistatsguru"/> He took the captaincy of the Test team once again, in place of the injured [[Ricky Ponting]],<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/143554.html
| title = Gilchrist ready for Indian challenge
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| date = 24 September 2004
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}}</ref> and led the Australian side to a historic 2–1 series victory [[Australian cricket team in India in 2004-05|in India]], a feat last achieved in 1969.<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/3985071.stm
| title = India pull off astounding victory
| date = 5 November 2004
| access-date = 20 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> Ponting recovered to lead the team in the Fourth Test, Australia's only loss.

Gilchrist returned to form when New Zealand toured Australia at the start of southern hemisphere season. He scored 126 and 50 in the 2–0 Test series clean sweep and scored fifties in both ODIs.<ref name=o/> He then scored 230 runs at 76.66 in three Tests against Pakistan, including a rapid 113 in the Third Test at the SCG as Australia won all five Tests during the summer.<ref name=o/> He made it three successive Test centuries with 121 and 162 in the first two Tests on the tour of New Zealand,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004-05/PAK_IN_AUS/SCORECARDS/PAK_AUS_T3_02-06JAN2005.html
| title = Pakistan in Australia, 2004–05, 3rd Test
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}} * {{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004-05/AUS_IN_NZ/SCORECARDS/AUS_NZ_T1_10-14MAR2005.html
| title = Trans–Tasman Trophy, 2004–05, 1st Test, New Zealand v Australia
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}} * {{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004-05/AUS_IN_NZ/SCORECARDS/AUS_NZ_T2_18-22MAR2005.html
| title = Trans–Tasman Trophy, 2004–05, 2nd Test, New Zealand v Australia
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}}</ref> before ending with an unbeaten 60 in the Third Test; he totalled 343 runs at 114.33 for the series.<ref name=o/> His ODI form in the early part of 2005 remained moderate, with 308 runs at 28.00 during the southern summer.<ref name=o/>

[[File:Ntini bowls.JPG|left|thumb|December 2005. At his home ground, the [[WACA Ground|WACA]], Gilchrist faces [[Makhaya Ntini]], in the [[South African cricket team in Australia in 2005–06#First Test: Australia v South Africa, 16 December–20 December|First Test]], Australia v [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]].]]

Gilchrist was in strong form ahead of the Tests, scoring 393 runs at 49.13 in the ODIs in England.<ref name=o/> The highlight was the 121 not out in the final game of the one-day [[NatWest Series]], Gilchrist being awarded the man-of-the-match award.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/OD_TOURNEYS/NWC/SCORECARDS/AUS_ENG_NWC_ODI3_12JUL2005.html
| title = NatWest Challenge, 2005, 3rd Match
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 8 March 2007
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070212084559/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/OD_TOURNEYS/NWC/SCORECARDS/AUS_ENG_NWC_ODI3_12JUL2005.html| archive-date= 12 February 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> However, he performed poorly in the five Tests, with 204 runs at 25.50.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/AUS_IN_ENG/STATS/AUS_IN_ENG_JUN-SEP2005_TEST_AVS.html
| title = Australia in England, 2005 Test Series Averages
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 8 March 2007
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070210191932/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/AUS_IN_ENG/STATS/AUS_IN_ENG_JUN-SEP2005_TEST_AVS.html| archive-date= 10 February 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> Just as in India in 2001, Australia lost 2–1.<ref name=auslist>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/guru?sdb=team;team=AUS;class=testteam;filter=basic;opposition=0;notopposition=0;decade=0;homeaway=0;continent=0;country=0;notcountry=0;groundid=0;season=0;startdefault=1877-03-15;start=1877-03-15;enddefault=2007-11-20;end=2007-11-20;tourneyid=0;finals=0;daynight=0;toss=0;scheduledovers=0;scheduleddays=0;innings=0;followon=0;result=0;seriesresult=0;captainid=0;recent=;viewtype=resultlist;runslow=;runshigh=;wicketslow=;wicketshigh=;ballslow=;ballshigh=;overslow=;overshigh=;bpo=0;batevent=;conclow=;conchigh=;takenlow=;takenhigh=;ballsbowledlow=;ballsbowledhigh=;oversbowledlow=;oversbowledhigh=;bpobowled=0;bowlevent=;submit=1;.cgifields=viewtype |title=Statsguru – Australia – Tests – Results list |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 December 2007}}</ref>

Australia and Gilchrist returned to form after the Ashes in the series against the ICC World XI. Gilchrist scored 45, 103 and 32 as Australia swept the ODIs 3–0, and top-scored with 94 in the first innings of the one-off Test, which Australia won.<ref name=o/> However, this did not transfer into the regular international matches. In six home Tests against the West Indies and South Africa in 2005–06, Gilchrist managed only 190 runs at 23.75,<ref name=o/> but Australia was unhindered, winning 3–0 and 2–0 respectively.<ref name=o/>

[[File:Adam Gilchrist.jpg|thumb|upright|Gilchrist with Australia in 2006]]
His one-day form also began to suffer, scoring only 11 runs in three ODIs in New Zealand and 13 in the first two matches of the [[Victoria Bitter|VB]] Series.<ref name="odistatsguru"/> He was rested for two games and returned to form against Sri Lanka on 29 January 2006 on his home ground, the [[WACA Ground|WACA]], hitting 116 runs off 105 balls to lead Australia to victory.<ref name="SlumpRevival">{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/vbseries/content/story/234829.html
| title = Gilchrist back with a bang
| author = English, Peter
| date = 19 February 2006
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}}</ref> He continued in this vein with the fastest ever century by an Australian in just 67 balls against Sri Lanka at the Gabba, ending with 122 as Australia won the deciding third final by nine wickets.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/vbseries/content/story/236987.html
| title = Gilchrist and Katich seal series
| author = English, Peter
| date = 14 February 2006
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}}</ref> After a slow start, he ended the series with 432 runs at 48.00.<ref name=o/>

The purple patch ended on the tour of South Africa and then Bangladesh. He scored 206 runs at 29.42 in five Tests and 248 runs at 35.42 in eight ODIs, inflated by a 144 in the First Test against Bangladesh.<ref name=o/> Despite this, Australia won all five Tests.<ref name=auslist/> Gilchrist scored 130 runs at 26.00, including a 92 against the West Indies as Australia won the [[2006 ICC Champions Trophy|2006 Champions Trophy]] in India.<ref name=o/>

On 16 December 2006, during the Third Ashes Test at the WACA, Gilchrist scored a century in 57 balls, including twelve fours and four sixes,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ausveng/engine/match/249224.html
| title = The Ashes – 3rd Test, 2006–07
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 7 March 2007
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070129041832/http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ausveng/engine/match/249224.html| archive-date= 29 January 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> which at the time was the second fastest recorded Test century.<ref name="FastCentury">{{cite news|url=http://sport.independent.co.uk/cricket/article2081676.ece |title=Gilchrist's hammer leaves England out on their feet |date=17 December 2006 |author=Brenkley, Stephen |work=The Independent|access-date=20 February 2007 |location=London |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016163915/http://sport.independent.co.uk/cricket/article2081676.ece |archive-date=16 October 2007 }}</ref> At 97 runs from 54 balls, Gilchrist needed three runs from the next delivery to better Viv Richards' record set in 1986.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1980S/1985-86/ENG_IN_WI/ENG_WI_T5_11-16APR1986.html
| title = The Wisden Trophy, 1985/86, 5th Test, West Indies v England
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 23 February 2007
}}</ref> The ball delivered by [[Matthew Hoggard]] was [[wide (cricket)|wide]] and Gilchrist was unable to score from it.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/272887.html
|title='Viv deserves fastest hundred' – Gilchrist
|date=16 December 2006
|author=English, Peter
|access-date=22 February 2007
|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070127071117/http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/272887.html
|archive-date=27 January 2007
|url-status=live
}}</ref>
He later claimed that the "batting pyrotechnics" had been the result of a miscommunication between [[Michael Clarke (cricketer)|Michael Clarke]] and him with the Australian captain Ricky Ponting; Gilchrist had actually been told ''not'' to score quick runs with a view to declaring the innings.<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/12/16/1166162375651.html
| title = Wrong end of Gilly's stick
| date = 17 December 2006
| author = Brown, Alex
| work = [[Sydney Morning Herald]]
| access-date = 22 February 2007
}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cricket.com.au/news/ashes-perth-stadium-waca-test-venue-confirmed-tickets/2017-05-10|title=WACA confirmed to host Perth Ashes Test|work=cricket.com.au|access-date=10 May 2017|language=en}}</ref>

He ended the [[2006–07 Ashes series|2006–07 Ashes]] with a century and two fifties, totalling 229 runs at 45.80 at a strike rate of over 100 as Australia regained the Ashes with a 5–0 whitewash.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2006-07/ENG_IN_AUS/STATS/ENG_IN_AUS_NOV2006-FEB2007_TEST_AVS.html
| title = The Ashes, 2006–07 Test Series Averages
| access-date = 8 March 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> It was an inconsistent series; aside from three scores mentioned, Gilchrist failed to pass one in his other three innings.<ref name=o/> Between Ashes series, Gilchrist had averaged only 25 with one Test century.<ref name=o/>

However, both he and Australia suffered a surprising string of poor results in the [[2006–07 Commonwealth Bank Series]], Gilchrist managing an average of only 22.20 during the tournament.<ref name=o/> Australia won seven of their eight qualifying matches,<ref name=o/> but England won with two finals victories over the Australians.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2006-07/OD_TOURNEYS/CBS/STATS/CBS_JAN-FEB2007_ODI_AVS_AUS.html
| title = Commonwealth Bank Series, 2006–07 Averages, Australia
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 8 March 2007
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070401000939/http://www1.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2006-07/OD_TOURNEYS/CBS/STATS/CBS_JAN-FEB2007_ODI_AVS_AUS.html| archive-date= 1 April 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> Gilchrist scored 60 and 61 in the first two matches but did not pass 30 thereafter.<ref name=o/> He was then rested for Australia's winless three-match ODI tour of New Zealand,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/nzvaus/content/story/279668.html
| title = Ponting and Gilchrist to rest – Hussey to lead Australia for New Zealand tour
| date = 9 February 2007
| access-date = 8 March 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> before his selection for the [[2007 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web
|url = http://cricketworldcup.indya.com/event/teams/australia.htm
|title = ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 West Indies – Australia Squad
|access-date = 8 March 2007
|author = ICC
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070305223806/http://cricketworldcup.indya.com/event/teams/australia.htm
|archive-date = 5 March 2007
|url-status = dead
}}</ref> Having previously indicated that it was highly likely that he would retire after the 2007 World Cup,<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/other_international/australia/4786167.stm
| title = Gilchrist set to work on batting
| date = 12 August 2006
| publisher = [[BBC Sport]]
| access-date = 23 February 2007
}}</ref> he then stated a desire to play on afterwards.<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://www.theage.com.au/news/news/gilchrist-has-no-plans-to-call-it-quits/2006/12/21/1166290679279.html
| title = Gilchrist has no plans to call it quits
| date = 22 December 2006
| author1 = Burrow, Vanessa |author2=Brown, Alex |author3=Marshallsea, Trevor | publisher = The Age
| access-date = 23 February 2007
| location = Melbourne
}}</ref>

===2007 World Cup===
{{Main|2007 Cricket World Cup}}
Gilchrist and Australia started their 2007 World Cup campaign by winning all three of their matches in Group A, against [[Scottish cricket team|Scotland]],<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/engine/current/match/247458.html
| title = ICC World Cup – 2nd Match, Group A, Australia v Scotland
| access-date = 14 March 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070316100733/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/engine/current/match/247458.html| archive-date= 16 March 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> [[Netherlands national cricket team|the Netherlands]] and [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]].<ref name=o/> Australia won all six of their matches in the Super8 stage with little difficulty—the margins of victory exceeded 80 runs or six wickets in every instance.<ref name=o/> They topped the table and thus qualifying for a semi-final rematch against fourth-placed South Africa. Gilchrist opened the Australian batting in each match, taking a [[Pinch hitter (cricket)|pinch-hitting]] role in the opening [[Power play (sporting term)|powerplay]]s. Initially successful in the group matches, scoring 46, 57 and 42, he failed in the first Super8 match against [[West Indian cricket team|West Indies]] (7), but bounced back to score a second half-century (59 not out) in a ten-wicket victory against [[Bangladeshi cricket team|Bangladesh]] in a match drastically shortened due to rain. After a run of middling scores, he failed again in the final Super8 match against [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]].<ref name=o/>

As a batsman, Gilchrist was dismissed for a single run in the semi-final against South Africa, despite which Australia won by seven wickets.<ref name=o/> Gilchrist opened the batting against [[Sri Lankan cricket team|Sri Lanka]] in [[2007 Cricket World Cup Final|the final]]. This was Gilchrist's third successive World Cup final, and the third time he scored at least 50 runs in a World Cup final and he went on to make his only ever century in a world cup match (his previous best World Cup score having been 99 against Sri Lanka in the 2003 tournament).<ref name=o/> Gilchrist went on to score 149 runs off 104 balls with thirteen fours and eight sixes, the highest individual score in a World Cup final, eclipsing his captain Ricky Ponting's score of 140 in the 2003 final. Australia won and he was named the [[man of the match]]. Subsequently there has been some controversy over Gilchrist's use of a squash ball inside his glove during this innings.<ref>{{cite news
|url=http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21671078-2,00.html
|title=Legality of Gilchrist's innings questioned
|access-date=15 May 2007
|publisher=news.com.au
|date=4 May 2007
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016171431/http://news.com.au/story/0%2C23599%2C21671078-2%2C00.html
|archive-date=16 October 2007
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>
The MCC stated that Gilchrist had not acted against the laws or the spirit of the game, since there is no restriction against the external or internal form of batting gloves.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://archives.dawn.com/dawnftp/72.249.57.55/dawnftp/2007/05/09/spt7.htm
| title = Adam Gilchrist's use of squash ball Legal: MCC
| access-date = 15 February 2008
| publisher = dawn.com
| date = 9 May 2007
}}</ref>

[[File:Adam gilchrist mcg v india.ogv|thumb|Gilchrist batting at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground|MCG]] vs [[India national cricket team|India]] on 2007-12-27 (video 0:16)]]
In September 2007, Gilchrist played in the inaugural [[World Twenty20]]. He scored 169 runs at 33.80 as Australia were knocked out by India in the semifinals.<ref name=o/> Gilchrist then scored 208 runs at 34.66 as Australia took an away ODI series against India 4–2.<ref name=o/> In November, Gilchrist's peers voted him the greatest Australian ODI cricketer ever, for which he was awarded an honour at an [[Australian Cricketers' Association|ACA]] function before Australia's second Test against Sri Lanka.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/cricket/gilly-named-australias-greatest-odi-player/2007/11/14/1194766724764.html|title=Gilly named Australia's greatest ODI player|date=14 November 2007|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=21 February 2012}}</ref> He was only required to bat once in the Tests, and made 67 not out as Australia swept Sri Lanka aside 2–0.<ref name=o/>

===Retirement===
On 26 January 2008 during the 4th and final Test of the [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2007-08#Test series|2007–08 series]] against India, Gilchrist announced that he would retire from international cricket at the end of the season.<ref name="retirement">{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ausvind/content/current/story/333484.html
| title = Gilchrist announces his retirement
| date = 26 January 2008
| access-date = 26 January 2008
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080129123229/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ausvind/content/current/story/333484.html| archive-date= 29 January 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> A back injury kept [[Ricky Ponting]] off the field for sections of the Indian's second innings, resulting in Gilchrist captaining the team for part of the final two days of his Test cricket career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ausvind/engine/current/match/291354.html?innings=3;view=commentary |title=ESPNcricinfo commentary, India's 2nd Innings, Fourth Test, Australia vs India, Adelaide 2007–08 |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> India batted out the match for a draw, so Gilchrist's 14 in the first innings was his final Test innings; he took his 379th and final catch when [[Virender Sehwag]] was caught behind.<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/7212527.stm
| title = Sehwag denies Gilchrist final win
| date = 28 January 2008
| access-date = 28 January 2008
| work = BBC News
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080131130935/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/7212527.stm| archive-date= 31 January 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> Gilchrist had scored only 150 runs at 21.42 in his final Test series.<ref name=o/>

[[John Buchanan (Australian cricketer)|John Buchanan]], who coached Australia during most of Gilchrist's international career, predicted that Gilchrist's retirement would have more impact than the previous year's retirements of [[Damien Martyn]], [[Glenn McGrath]], [[Shane Warne]] and [[Justin Langer]] and Australian Prime Minister [[Kevin Rudd]] asked Gilchrist to reconsider.<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/other_international/australia/7212649.stm
| title = Where next for Australia?
| date = 28 January 2008
| access-date = 28 January 2008
| work = BBC News
| first = Nick
| last = Bryant
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080130195203/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/other_international/australia/7212649.stm| archive-date= 30 January 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> Gilchrist later revealed that he chose to retire after dropping [[VVS Laxman]] during the first innings, and realising that he had lost his "competitive edge."<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/7212681.stm
| title = Error convinced Gilchrist to quit
| date = 28 January 2008
| access-date = 28 January 2008
| work = BBC News
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080131130945/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/7212681.stm| archive-date= 31 January 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> He played out the summer's ODI series, before ending in disappointment when India beat Australia 2–0 in the [[2007–08 Commonwealth Bank Series]] finals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/cbs/content/story/341024.html |title=Quiet end to Gilchrist's long-lasting career |first=Peter |last=English |date=4 March 2008 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 July 2013}}</ref> Gilchrist managed only seven and two in the finals.<ref name=o/> His highlight of the series was his scoring 118 and being named Man of the Match in his final match at his adopted home in Perth on 15 February 2008, against Sri Lanka.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/7246330.stm ''Gilchrist inspires Aussies to win''] [[BBC News]] retrieved 15 February 2008</ref> He ended his final series with 322 runs at 32.20.<ref name=o/>

==Playing style==
[[File:Strauss dismissal.jpg|thumb|Gilchrist [[List of cricket terms#S|standing up]] to [[Shane Warne]] in 2005. [[Andrew Strauss]] is the batsman.]]
Gilchrist's attacking batting was a key part of Australia's one-day success, as he usually opened the batting. He was a part of the successful [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]], [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003]] and [[2007 Cricket World Cup]] campaigns.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC99/SQUADS/WC99_AUS-SQUAD.html
| title = 1999 World Cup in England, Australia Squad
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC2003/SQUADS/WC2003_AUS-SQUAD.html
| title = 2003 World Cup in South Africa, Australia Squad
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 20 February 2007
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070328234727/http://www1.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC2003/SQUADS/WC2003_AUS-SQUAD.html| archive-date= 28 March 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> Gilchrist's Test batting average in the upper 40s is unusually high for a wicket-keeper.<ref name="Ave"/> He retired from Test cricket at 45th on the all–time list of highest batting averages.<ref name="Ave">{{cite web
|url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/TEST_BAT_HIGHEST_AVS.html
|title = Test Career Highest Batting Averages
|publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
|access-date = 20 February 2007
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070316140021/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/TEST_BAT_HIGHEST_AVS.html
|archive-date = 16 March 2007
|url-status = dead}}</ref> At the end of his Test career he had established a Test strike-rate of 82 runs per hundred balls, at the time the third highest since balls were recorded in full. His combination of attack and consistency create one of the most dynamic world cricketers ever,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/142892.html
| title = Wisden rates Gilchrist the fastest scorer ever
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 18 October 2007
| date = 26 July 2005
}}</ref> playing shots to all areas of the field with uncommon timing. He was second on the all-time list of most sixes in Tests at 100 with only [[Brendon McCullum]] ahead of him with 107.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283122.html
| title = Records – Test matches – Batting records – Most sixes in career
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 20 February 2016
}}</ref> Gilchrist's skills as a wicket-keeper were sometimes questioned; some claimed that he was the best keeper in Australia whilst others that [[Victoria (Australia)|Victorian]] wicket-keeper [[Darren Berry]] was the best Australian wicket-keeper of the 1990s and early 2000s.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/4137.html
| title = Player profile – Darren Berry
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| url = http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/03/16/1079199224548.html?from=storyrhs
| title = Berry bows out as Vics grab the glory
| publisher = The Age
| date = 17 March 2004
| access-date = 20 February 2007
| location = Melbourne
}}</ref> Gilchrist attributed his batting techniques from early training with his father, where he would defend shots, sometimes only gripping the bat with his top (right) hand, and would end a session to simply play attacking shots with tennis balls to end on a positive and fun note. He also adopted a naturally high grip where both hands were closer to the end of the handle for more top hand control.<ref>{{cite web|author=BT Sport|title=Masterclass: KP, Gilchrist, Ponting and Vaughan on the art of attacking batting|date=25 December 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wdT4zzNinI| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211114/2wdT4zzNinI| archive-date=2021-11-14 | url-status=live|access-date=27 December 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

Gilchrist successfully kept wicket for [[fast bowling|fast bowler]]s [[Glenn McGrath]] and [[Brett Lee]] for most of his international career. His partnerships with McGrath and Lee are second and fourth respectively in both test and ODI history for the number of wickets taken.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283729.html |title=Records – One-day Internationals – Bowling Records |publisher=Stats.espncricinfo.com |date=1 January 1970 |access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283457.html |title=Records – Test matches – Bowling records |publisher=Stats.espncricinfo.com |date=1 January 1970 |access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> With [[Alec Stewart]] and [[Mark Boucher]], he shares the record for most catches (6) by a wicketkeeper in a ODI match, having achieved this feat five times.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://stats.cricinfo.com/australia/content/records/283828.html
| title = One Day International Records – Most Catches in an Innings
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 18 October 2007
}}</ref> In 2007 he took six [[Dismissal (cricket)|dismissals]] and scored a half century in the same ODI for the second time; he remains the only player to do so even once.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://stats.cricinfo.com/australia/content/records/315604.html
| title = One Day International Records – A fifty and five dismissals in an innings
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 18 October 2007
}}</ref> At [[Old Trafford (cricket)|Old Trafford]] in August 2005, he passed Alec Stewart's world record of 4,540 runs as a Test wicketkeeper,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/engvaus/content/story/215867.html
| title = Taking an unfamiliar route
| date = 12 August 2005
| author = English, Peter
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 23 February 2007
}}</ref> and at his retirement in 2008, he was the most successful ODI wicket-keeper with 472 dismissals (417 catches and 55 stumpings), more than 80 dismissals ahead of his closest rival, Mark Boucher.<ref name="bestODIkeeper">{{cite web
|url = http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/ODIS/FIELDING/ODI_FIELD_MOST_DISMISS.html
|title = ODI Career Most Fielding Dismissals
|access-date = 18 October 2007
|publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040617142735/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/ODIS/FIELDING/ODI_FIELD_MOST_DISMISS.html
|archive-date = 17 June 2004
|url-status = dead}}</ref> This record was surpassed seven years later by Kumar Sangakkara.

== Walking and discipline ==
It is unusual for professional batsmen to "[[List of cricket terms#W|walk]]"; that is, to agree that they have been dismissed and leave the field of play without waiting for (or contrary to) an umpire's decision. Gilchrist reignited this debate by walking during a high-profile match, the [[2003 cricket World Cup|2003 World Cup]] semi-final against [[Sri Lanka]], after the umpire ruled him to be not out.<ref name="WCWalk">{{cite news
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/cwc2003/hi/newsid_2860000/newsid_2860000/2860007.stm
| title = Walking on a blue moon
| date = 18 March 2003
| author = Brett, Oliver
| access-date = 21 February 2007
| work=BBC News}}</ref> He has since proclaimed himself to be "a walker", or a batsman who will consistently walk,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/story/213757.html
| title = Gilchrist wants to keep walking
| date = 19 July 2005
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 21 February 2007
}}</ref> and has done so on numerous occasions.<ref name="WCWalk"/><ref name="BangWalk">{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/natwestseries/content/story/212374.html
| title = Ponting surprised by Gilchrist the walker
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| date = 1 July 2005
| access-date = 21 February 2007
}}</ref> On one occasion against [[Bangladesh cricket team|Bangladesh]], Gilchrist walked but TV replays failed to suggest any contact between his bat and the ball. Without such contact, he could not have been caught out.<ref name="BangWalk"/>

Gilchrist's actions have sparked debate amongst current and former players and umpires.<ref name="Walking">{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/story/141595.html
| title = On walking
| author = Kesavan, Mukul
| date = 11 November 2004
| access-date = 21 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> [[Ricky Ponting]] has declared on several occasions that he is not a walker but will leave it to each player to decide whether they wish to walk or not.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/story/130529.html
| title = Don't walk, Ponting urges teammates
| author = Swanton, Will
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 21 February 2007
| date = 19 March 2003
}}</ref> While no other Australian top order batsmen have expressly declared themselves to be walkers, lower-order batsmen [[Jason Gillespie]] and [[Michael Kasprowicz]] both walked during Test matches in [[Australian cricket team in India in 2004-05|India in 2004]].<ref name="walking">{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/story/142415.html
| title = Learning to walk
| author = English, Peter
| date = 14 October 2004
| access-date = 20 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> In 2004, [[New Zealand]] captain [[Stephen Fleming]] accused Gilchrist of conducting a "walking crusade" when [[Craig McMillan]] refused to walk after Gilchrist had caught him off an edge from the bowling of [[Jason Gillespie]] in the First Test in [[Brisbane]].<ref name="NZwalk">{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/story/141874.html
| title = Fleming accuses Gilchrist of walking 'crusade'
| date = 22 November 2004
| access-date = 21 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> After the appeal was turned down by the umpire, who did not hear the edge, Gilchrist goaded McMillan about the edge, and McMillan's angry response was picked up by the stump microphone: "...not everyone is walking, Gilly ... not everyone has to walk, mate...".<ref name="NZwalk"/> The [[Sledging (cricket)|taunt]] was effective, however, as McMillan, perhaps distracted, missed the next ball and was given out [[leg before wicket]].<ref name="NZwalk"/> Gilchrist said in his autobiography that he had "zero support in the team" for his stance and that he felt that the topic made the dressing room uncomfortable.<ref name=walkauto>Gilchrist, pp. 578–579.</ref> He added that he "felt isolated" and "silently accused of betraying the team. Implicitly I was made to feel selfish, as if I was walking for the sake of my own clean image, thereby making everyone else look dishonest."<ref name=walkauto/>

Gilchrist has been noted for his emotional outbursts on the cricket field, and has been fined multiple times for dissent against umpiring decisions.<ref name="SAFine">{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/australia/content/story/234409.html
| title = Gilchrist fined for dissent
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| date = 25 January 2006
| access-date = 21 February 2007
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/in_depth/2001/india_v_australia/1247262.stm
| title = McGrath and Gilchrist fined
| publisher = [[BBC Sport]]
| date = 28 March 2001
| access-date = 21 February 2007
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/137027.html
| title = Gilchrist fined for dissent, but Symonds cleared
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| date = 24 February 2004
| access-date = 21 February 2007
}}</ref> In January 2006, he was fined 40% of his match fee in an ODI against [[South Africa]].<ref name="SAFine"/><ref>{{cite web
|title = 2006: Penalties imposed on players for breaches of ICC Code of Conduct
|url = http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net/breaches-and-penalties.php?year=2006
|publisher = [[International Cricket Council]]
|access-date = 30 January 2007
|url-status = dead
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091207165130/http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net/breaches-and-penalties.php?year=2006
|archive-date = 7 December 2009}}</ref> In another instance, in early 2004 in [[Sri Lanka]], Gilchrist audibly argued with umpire [[Peter Manuel (umpire)|Peter Manuel]] after batting partner [[Andrew Symonds]] was given out.<ref>{{cite news
| first = Michael
| last = Donaldson
| title = CRIK: Gilly could be in hot water
| work = Sports Newswires
| publisher = [[Australian Associated Press]]
| date = 24 February 2004
| quote = The replays show Gilchrist firing some heated words at Manuel when he raised his finger to signal Symonds' dismissal for 10.
}}</ref> After the argument concluded, Manuel consulted umpiring partner [[Billy Bowden]] and reversed his decision, recalling Symonds to the crease.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/137018.html
| title = A fine gesture that will strengthen the game
| author = Austin, Charlie
| date = 23 February 2004
| access-date = 26 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070208221337/http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/137018.html| archive-date= 8 February 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> Gilchrist was also reprimanded by the [[Australian Cricket Board]] for publicly questioning the legality of [[Muttiah Muralitharan]]'s bowling action in 2002,<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/2009911.stm
| title = Gilchrist questions Murali action
| publisher = [[BBC Sport]]
| date = 27 May 2002
| access-date = 7 March 2007
}}</ref> as his comments were found to be in breach of the clause in the player code of conduct relating to "detrimental public comment".<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/australia/content/story/120116.html
| title = Adam Gilchrist reprimanded by ACB Code of Behaviour Commission
| author = ACB
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 7 March 2007
| date = 30 May 2002
}}</ref>

During the 2003 World Cup, Gilchrist accused Pakistani wicketkeeper [[Rashid Latif]] of making a racist remark towards him while the latter was batting in their group match. Latif who was cleared by match referee [[Clive Lloyd]], threatened to sue Gilchrist for this claim.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/2396118/Latif-to-sue-Australians-in-Gilchrist-racism-row.html |title=Latif to sue Australians in Gilchrist racism row |date=13 February 2003 |first=Derek |last=Pringle |author-link=Derek Pringle |publisher=[[The Telegraph (UK)|The Telegraph]] |access-date=21 July 2013}}</ref>

== Achievements ==
{{see also|List of international cricket centuries by Adam Gilchrist|Player of the Match awards (cricket)}}

===Awards===
Gilchrist was one of five [[Wisden Cricketer of the Year|Wisden Cricketers of the Year]] for 2002,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154367.html
| title = Cricketer of the Year 2002, Adam Gilchrist
| author = Wisden
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}}</ref> and Australia's One-day International Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004.<ref name="ESPNcricinfoBio"/> He was awarded the [[Allan Border Medal]] in 2003,<ref name=AllanBorderAward>{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/128196.html
| title = Gilchrist wins the Allan Border Medal
| author = Salvado, John
| date = 28 January 2003
| access-date = 20 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> and was the only Australian cricketer who was a current player at the time to have been named in "Richie Benaud's Greatest XI" in 2004.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/135375.html
| title = Murali misses out in Benaud's Greatest XI
| access-date = 20 February 2007
| date = 23 August 2004
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> He was selected in the [[List of World XI ODI cricketers|ICC World XI]] for the charity series against the [[Asian Cricket Council|ACC]] Asian XI, 2004–05,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004-05/OTHERS/TSUNAMI/TSUNAMI_ICC-XI-SQUAD.html
| title = World Cricket Tsunami Appeal, 2004–05, One–Day Internationals, ICC World XI
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 20 February 2007
}}</ref> was voted as "World's Scariest Batsman" in a poll of international bowlers,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/story/211318.html
| title = Gilchrist voted scariest batsman
| date = 17 June 2005
| access-date = 20 February 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
}}</ref> and was named as [[wicket-keeper]] and opening [[batsman]] in [[Australia cricket team|Australia]]'s "greatest ever [[One Day International|ODI]] team."<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007%5C02%5C28%5Cstory_28-2-2007_pg2_4
| title = Australia names greatest ODI team
| access-date = 1 March 2007
| date = 28 February 2007
| author = Daily Times
| author-link = Daily Times (Pakistan)
}}</ref> In a poll of over ten thousand people hosted in 2007 by [[ESPNcricinfo]], he was voted the ninth greatest [[all-rounder]] of the last one hundred years.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/allrounder/content/current/story/292544.html
| title = Sobers named as ESPNcricinfo's greatest allrounder
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 April 2007
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070429041807/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/allrounder/content/current/story/292544.html| archive-date= 29 April 2007 | url-status= live| date = 27 April 2007
}}</ref> A panel of prominent cricket writers selected him in Australia's all-time best XI for [[ESPNcricinfo]].
Gilchrist has not only left his mark on Australian cricket but the whole cricketing world.
In 2010, Gilchrist was made a [[Order of Australia|Member of the Order of Australia]] (AM) for his services to cricket and the community.<ref name="AM">{{cite web|title=Search Australian honours: Gilchrist, Adam Craig|url=http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=1142669&search_type=quick&showInd=true|work=It's an honour|publisher=Australian Government}}</ref> He was inducted into the [[Sport Australia Hall of Fame]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sahof.org.au/hall-of-fame-member/adam-gilchrist/|title=Adam Gilchrist|publisher=Sport Australia Hall of Fame|access-date=26 September 2020}}</ref> On 9-December-2013, [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] announced that they had inducted Gilchrist in the prestigious [[ICC Hall of Fame]].<ref>[http://tvnz.co.nz/cricket-news/gilchrist-waqar-enter-icc-hall-fame-5768181 Gilchrist, Waqar to enter ICC Hall of Fame – Cricket News]. TVNZ (9 December 2013). Retrieved on 23 December 2013.</ref> He was named an [[Australian Legends|Australia Post Legend]] of Cricket in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Australia Post honours Australian Living Legends of Cricket|url=https://australiapostcollectables.com.au/articles/australia-post-honours-australian-living-legends-of-cricket|access-date=2021-02-16|website=Australia Post Collectables|language=en}}</ref>

===Test match performance===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%; margin:1em auto 1em auto; text-align:right;"
|-
!colspan="2"|  
!colspan="4"| Batting<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/guru?sdb=player;playerid=4176;class=testplayer;filter=basic;team=0;opposition=0;notopposition=0;season=0;homeaway=0;continent=0;country=0;notcountry=0;groundid=0;startdefault=1999-11-05;start=1999-11-05;enddefault=2007-01-05;end=2007-01-05;tourneyid=0;finals=0;daynight=0;toss=0;scheduledovers=0;scheduleddays=0;innings=0;result=0;followon=0;seriesresult=0;captain=0;keeper=0;dnp=0;recent=;viewtype=bat_summary;runslow=;runshigh=;batposition=0;dismissal=0;bowposition=0;ballslow=;ballshigh=;bpof=0;overslow=;overshigh=;conclow=;conchigh=;wicketslow=;wicketshigh=;dismissalslow=;dismissalshigh=;caughtlow=;caughthigh=;caughttype=0;stumpedlow=;stumpedhigh=;csearch=;submit=1;.cgifields=viewtype |title=Statsguru – AC Gilchrist– Test Batting – Career summary |access-date=25 February 2007 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref>
!colspan="2"| Fielding<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/guru?sdb=player;playerid=4176;class=testplayer;filter=basic;team=0;opposition=0;notopposition=0;season=0;homeaway=0;continent=0;country=0;notcountry=0;groundid=0;startdefault=1999-11-05;start=1999-11-05;enddefault=2007-01-05;end=2007-01-05;tourneyid=0;finals=0;daynight=0;toss=0;scheduledovers=0;scheduleddays=0;innings=0;result=0;followon=0;seriesresult=0;captain=0;keeper=0;dnp=0;recent=;runslow=;runshigh=;batposition=0;dismissal=0;bowposition=0;ballslow=;ballshigh=;bpof=0;overslow=;overshigh=;conclow=;conchigh=;wicketslow=;wicketshigh=;viewtype=fie_summary;dismissalslow=;dismissalshigh=;caughtlow=;caughthigh=;caughttype=0;stumpedlow=;stumpedhigh=;csearch=;submit=1;.cgifields=viewtype
| title = Statsguru – AC Gilchrist– Test Fielding – Career summary |access-date=7 March 2007 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref>
|-
!style="text-align:left;"| Opposition
! Matches !! Runs !! Average !! High score !! 100s / 50s !! Catches !! Stumpings
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Bangladeshi cricket team|Bangladesh]]
| 4 || 199 || 66.33 || 144 || 1 / 0 || 14 || 1
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[England cricket team|England]]
| 20 || 1,111 || 46.29 || 152* || 3 / 7 || 89 || 7
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[ICC ODI Team of the Year|ICC World XI]]
| 1 || 95 || 47.50 || 94 || 0 / 1 || 5 || 2
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Indian cricket team|India]]
| 14 || 659 || 27.89 || 122 || 2 / 2 || 48 || 2
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]]
| 11 || 923 || 76.91 || 162 || 4 / 5 || 38 || 3
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistan]]
| 9 || 616 || 68.44 || 149* || 2 / 3 || 34 || 4
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[South African cricket team|South Africa]]
| 12 || 754 || 47.12 || 204* || 2 / 2 || 39 || 5
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Sri Lankan cricket team|Sri Lanka]]
| 7 || 383 || 42.55 || 144 || 1 / 2 || 32 || 5
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[West Indian cricket team|West Indies]]
| 12 || 575 || 47.91 || 101* || 1 / 4 || 46 || 6
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Zimbabwean cricket team|Zimbabwe]]
| 1 || 133 || 133.00 || 133* || 1 / 0 || 9 || 2
|- style="border-top:2px solid gray;"
|style="text-align:left;"| Overall
| 92 || 5,448 || 47.60 || 204* || 17 / 25 || 354 || 37
|}

[[File:Adam Gilchrist Graph.png|center|thumb|300px|An innings–by–innings breakdown of Gilchrist's Test match batting career, showing runs scored (red bars) and the average of the last ten innings (blue line).]]

===ODI highlights===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%; margin:1em auto 1em auto; text-align:right;"
|-
!colspan="2"|  
!colspan="4"| Batting<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/guru?sdb=player;playerid=4176;class=odiplayer;filter=basic;team=0;opposition=0;notopposition=0;season=0;homeaway=0;continent=0;country=0;notcountry=0;groundid=0;startdefault=1996-10-25;start=1996-10-25;enddefault=2007-02-11;end=2007-02-11;tourneyid=0;finals=0;daynight=0;toss=0;scheduledovers=0;scheduleddays=0;innings=0;result=0;followon=0;seriesresult=0;captain=0;keeper=0;dnp=0;recent=;viewtype=bat_summary;runslow=;runshigh=;batposition=0;dismissal=0;bowposition=0;ballslow=;ballshigh=;bpof=0;overslow=;overshigh=;conclow=;conchigh=;wicketslow=;wicketshigh=;dismissalslow=;dismissalshigh=;caughtlow=;caughthigh=;caughttype=0;stumpedlow=;stumpedhigh=;csearch=;submit=1;.cgifields=viewtype |title=Statsguru – AC Gilchrist– ODI Batting – Career summary |access-date=25 February 2007 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref>
!colspan="2"| Fielding<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/guru?sdb=player;playerid=4176;class=odiplayer;filter=basic;team=0;opposition=0;notopposition=0;season=0;homeaway=0;continent=0;country=0;notcountry=0;groundid=0;startdefault=1996-10-25;start=1996-10-25;enddefault=2007-02-11;end=2007-02-11;tourneyid=0;finals=0;daynight=0;toss=0;scheduledovers=0;scheduleddays=0;innings=0;result=0;followon=0;seriesresult=0;captain=0;keeper=0;dnp=0;recent=;runslow=;runshigh=;batposition=0;dismissal=0;bowposition=0;ballslow=;ballshigh=;bpof=0;overslow=;overshigh=;conclow=;conchigh=;wicketslow=;wicketshigh=;viewtype=fie_summary;dismissalslow=;dismissalshigh=;caughtlow=;caughthigh=;caughttype=0;stumpedlow=;stumpedhigh=;csearch=;submit=1;.cgifields=viewtype |title=Statsguru – AC Gilchrist– ODI Fielding – Career summary |access-date=7 March 2007 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref>
|-
!style="text-align:left;"| Opposition
! Matches !! Runs !! Average !! High score !! 100s / 50s !! Catches !! Stumpings
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| Asia XI
| 1 || 24 || 24.00 || 24 || 0 / 0 || 1 || 1
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Bangladeshi cricket team|Bangladesh]]
| 12 || 444 || 55.50 || 76 || 0 / 5 || 23 || 4
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[England cricket team|England]]
| 35 || 1087 || 32.94 || 124 || 2 / 6 || 60 || 4
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[ICC ODI Team of the Year|ICC World XI]]
| 3 || 180 || 60.00 || 103 || 1 / 0 || 2 || 0
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Indian cricket team|India]]
| 40 || 1568 || 41.26 || 111 || 1 / 12 || 63 || 4
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]]
| 1 || 34 || 34.00 || 34 || 0 / 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Kenyan cricket team|Kenya]]
| 3 || 130 || 43.33 || 67 || 0 / 1 || 4 || 1
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Namibian cricket team|Namibia]]
| 1 || 13 || 13.00 || 13 || 0 / 0 || 6 || 0
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Netherlands cricket team|Netherlands]]
| 1 || 57 || 57.00 || 57 || 0 / 1 || 0 || 1
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]]
| 41 || 1195 || 31.45 || 128 || 2 / 7 || 55 || 6
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistan]]
| 24 || 761 || 33.08 || 103 || 1 / 5 || 39 || 5
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Scotland cricket team|Scotland]]
| 2 || 52 || 26.00 || 46 || 0 / 0 || 3 || 1
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[South African cricket team|South Africa]]
| 44 || 1127 || 28.18 || 105 || 2 / 6 || 60 || 9
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Sri Lankan cricket team|Sri Lanka]]
| 27 || 1243 || 45.76 || 154 || 5 / 2 || 27 || 6
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[United States cricket team|United States]]
| 1 || 24 || – || 24* || 0 / 0 || 2 || 0
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[West Indian cricket team|West Indies]]
| 25 || 735 || 30.63 || 98 || 0 / 5 || 33 || 4
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Zimbabwean cricket team|Zimbabwe]]
| 15 || 572 || 38.13 || 172 || 1 / 2 || 20 || 6
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| Overall
| 268 || 9038 || 38.69 || 172 || 15 / 50 || 386 || 50
|}

[[File:Adam Gilchrist ODI Graph.png|center|300px|thumb|An innings–by–innings breakdown of Gilchrist's ODI batting career, showing runs scored (red bars) and the average of the last ten innings (blue line).]]

==Career best performances==
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|align="center"|204[[not out|*]]
|[[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] v [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]]
|[[Wanderers Stadium|Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg]]
|align="center"|2003<ref name="ESPN Cricinfo - 22–24 February 2002 - Australia tour of South Africa, 2001/02 – South Africa v Australia">{{cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63978.html|title= Australia tour of South Africa, 2001/02 – South Africa v Australia Scorecard|date=24 February 2002|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=29 December 2014}}</ref>
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|'''[[One Day International|ODI]]'''
|align="center"|172
|[[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] v [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]]
|[[Bellerive Oval|Bellerive Oval, Hobart]]
|align="center"|2004<ref name="ESPN Cricinfo - 16 January 2004 - VB Series, 2003/04 - Australia v Zimbabwe">{{cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65646.html|title= VB Series, 2003/04 – Australia v Zimbabwe Scorecard|date=16 January 2004|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=29 December 2014}}</ref>
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|'''[[Twenty20 International|T20I]]'''
|align="center"|48
|[[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] v [[England cricket team|England]]
|[[Sydney Cricket Ground|SCG, Sydney]]
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|[[Mumbai Indians]] v [[Deccan Chargers]]
|[[DY Patil Stadium|DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai]]
|align="center"|2008<ref name="ESPN Cricinfo - 27 April 2008 - Indian Premier League, 2007/08 - Mumbai Indians v Deccan Chargers">{{cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ipl/engine/match/335994.html|title= Indian Premier League, 2007/08 – Mumbai Indians v Deccan Chargers Scorecard|date=27 April 2008|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=29 December 2014}}</ref>
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== Autobiography ==

Gilchrist's autobiography ''True Colours'', published in 2008, was the subject of much controversy. Gilchrist questioned the integrity of leading Indian batsman [[Sachin Tendulkar]] in relation to the evidence he presented in the [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2007–08#Controversies|Monkeygate]] dispute, which was about allegations of racism against [[Harbhajan Singh]].<ref name=autobio/><ref name=g588>Gilchrist, p. 588.</ref> The autobiography said that Tendulkar told the first hearing that he could not hear what Harbhajan said to [[Andrew Symonds]]; Gilchrist said that he was "certain he ''"Tendulkar''" was telling the truth" because he was "a fair way away".<ref name=autobio/><ref name=g588/> Gilchrist then questioned why Tendulkar then agreed with Harbhajan's claim at the second hearing that the exchange was an obscenity, and concluded that the process was "a joke".<ref name=g588/> He also raised questions over Tendulkar's sportsmanship and said he was "hard to find for a changing-room handshake after we have beaten India".<ref name=autobio>{{cite web
| url = http://content-www.cricinfo.com/indvaus2008/content/story/375135.html
| title = Gilchrist slams Tendulkar in autobiography
| author = ESPNcricinfo staff
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 27 October 2008
| date = 24 October 2008
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081027111526/http://content-www.cricinfo.com/indvaus2008/content/story/375135.html| archive-date= 27 October 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>Gilchrist, p. 583.</ref>

There was a backlash in India, which forced Gilchrist to clarify his position. Gilchrist later insisted that he did not accuse Tendulkar of lying in his testimony. He also denied calling the Indian a "bad sport" in regards to the handshake issue.<ref name=autobio/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22851200/nowhere-did-accuse-sachin-lying|title=Nowhere did I accuse Sachin of lying|date=2008-10-25|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref> Tendulkar responded by saying that "those remarks came from someone who doesn't know me enough. I think he made loose statements...I reminded him that I was the first person to shake hands after the Sydney defeat."<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/cricket/gilly-doesnt-know-me-tendulkar/2008/10/28/1224956038870.html
| title = Gilly doesn't know me: Tendulkar
| work = [[Sydney Morning Herald]]
| access-date = 29 October 2008
| date = 29 October 2008
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081031124820/http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/cricket/gilly-doesnt-know-me-tendulkar/2008/10/28/1224956038870.html| archive-date= 31 October 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> The autobiography also blamed the ICC for allowing Sri Lankan cricketer Muralitharan to bowl; Gilchrist believes that ICC changed the throwing law to legitimise a bowling action that he regards as illegitimate. The law change was described as "a load of horse crap. That's rubbish."<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/australia/content/current/story/376899.html
| title = Muralitharan's action not clean
| author = ESPNcricinfo staff
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| access-date = 4 November 2008
| date = 4 November 2008
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081209043439/http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/australia/content/current/story/376899.html| archive-date= 9 December 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref name=chuckauto>Gilchrist, pp. 317–319.</ref> Gilchrist claimed that Muralitharan threw the ball and alleged that the ICC protected him because Sri Lankan cricket authorities portrayed any criticism of the bowler's legitimacy as racism and a witchhunt conducted by whites.<ref name=chuckauto/><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://cricketnext.in.com/news/gilchrists-publicity-gimmicks-target-murali/35334-13-single.html
| title = Gilchrist's publicity gimmicks target Murali
| author = Press Trust of India
| publisher = Press Trust of India
| access-date = 4 November 2008
| date = 11 November 2008
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081210045503/http://cricketnext.in.com/news/gilchrists-publicity-gimmicks-target-murali/35334-13-single.html| archive-date= 10 December 2008 | url-status= dead}}</ref> In response to these comments, former Sri Lankan captain [[Marvan Atapattu]] said that by questioning the credentials of players like Muralitharan and Tendulkar, Gilchrist had done no good to his own reputation.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://cricket.ndtv.com/cricket/ndtvcricket/cricketstory.aspx?id=SPOEN20080071641&site=ndtv
| title = Gilchrist has tarnished his own image: Atapattu
| author = Press Trust of India
| publisher = Press Trust of India
| access-date = 6 November 2008
| date = 11 November 2008
}}</ref>

== Charity, media, business career and political work ==
[[File:Adam Gilchrist in January 2013.jpg|thumb|right|Adam Gilchrist speaking at the 2013 National Flag Raising and Citizenship ceremony in Canberra]]
Outside cricket, Gilchrist is an ambassador for the charity [[World Vision]] in India, a country in which he is popular due to his cricketing achievements,<ref>{{cite web
|url = http://www.worldvision.com.au/media/mediarelease.asp?id=310
|title = Adam Gilchrist goes into bat for Child Rescue
|date = 22 December 2006
|access-date = 20 February 2007
|publisher = [[World Vision]]
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070901172758/http://www.worldvision.com.au/media/mediarelease.asp?id=310 | archive-date = 1 September 2007}}</ref> and sponsors a boy whose father has died.<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-10-17/india/27830237_1_adam-gilchrist-australian-cricketer-sponsor
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121023114340/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-10-17/india/27830237_1_adam-gilchrist-australian-cricketer-sponsor
| url-status = dead
| archive-date = 23 October 2012
| title = Gilchrist to sponsor Mumbai maid's kid
| date = 17 October 2006
| access-date = 7 May 2007
| work = [[The Times of India]]
}}</ref> He was approached in early 2005 by the [[Major League Baseball|US baseball]] franchise, the [[Boston Red Sox]], with a view to him playing for them when his cricket career ended.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.sportal.com.au/cricket.asp?i=news&id=64252
| title = Red Sox flag interest in Gilchrist
| access-date = 20 February 2007
| date = 6 April 2005
| publisher = ABC Sport
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060818044648/http://www.sportal.com.au/cricket.asp?i=news&id=64252| archive-date = 18 August 2006}}</ref> However, he was selected for the 2007 Cricket World Cup and announced his retirement from Test and One-Day cricket in early 2008.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/player/5390.html
| title = World Cup 2007 Squads – Australia – Adam Gilchrist
| access-date = 7 March 2007
| publisher = [[ESPNcricinfo]]
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070306124805/http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/player/5390.html| archive-date= 6 March 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref>

In March 2008, Gilchrist joined the [[Nine Network]].<ref name="nine network">{{cite web|first=David|last=Knox|title=Gilchrist signs with Nine |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/gilchrist-signs-with-nine.html|publisher=tvtonight.com.au|date=2 March 2008|access-date=3 March 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080304211800/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/gilchrist-signs-with-nine.html| archive-date= 4 March 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> Gilchrist has appeared as one of a panel of revolving co-hosts for the revived ''[[Nine's Wide World of Sport|Wide World of Sports Weekend Edition]]''. He made his debut on the program in March 2008,<ref name="nine network"/> and commentates on Nine's cricket coverage during the Australian summer.<ref name="nine network"/> In 2013 Gilchrist joined Ricky Ponting and various other names in cricket to commentate for Channel Ten in the third series of the [[Big Bash League]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/adam-gilchrist-says-backing-the-2020-vision-of-ricky-ponting-as-a-pundit-is-no-punt-at-all/story-fni2fnmo-1226786154824|title=Adam Gilchrist says backing the 20–20 vision of Ricky Ponting as a pundit is no punt at all|work=[[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|Daily Telegraph]]|date=18 December 2013|access-date=26 December 2013}}</ref>

As [[Amway Australia]] Ambassador, Gilchrist has played a role in many of their charity events. In August 2010, he presented the Freedom Wheels program, an initiative to provide modified bikes to kids with disabilities, a cheque for $20,000.<ref>{{cite news|title=Adam Gilchrist scores hearts at Castle Hill|url=http://hills-shire-times.whereilive.com.au/news/story/adam-gilchrist-scores-hearts-at-castle-hill/ |work=Hills Shire Times|date=6 August 2010 |access-date=4 February 2011}}</ref>

Gilchrist was the chair of the [[National Australia Day Council]] from 2008 to 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=About us|url=http://www.australiaday.org.au/corporate/about-us/national-australia-day-council.aspx|publisher=National Australia Day Council|access-date=26 January 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424230933/http://australiaday.org.au/corporate/about-us/national-australia-day-council.aspx|archive-date=24 April 2013}}</ref> In 2008, Gilchrist supported debate on whether [[Australia Day]] should be moved to a new date because the current date marks British settlement of New South Wales and is offensive to many Aboriginal Australians.<ref name="ausday">{{cite news|title=Andrew [sic] Gilchrist backs debate to move Australia Day|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/gilly-backs-australia-day-debate/story-fna7dq6e-1111118672763|publisher=news.com.au|date=27 January 2009|access-date=15 March 2009}}</ref>

Gilchrist has had a number of company directorships outside of cricket. His appointment to the board of ASX listed sandalwood company TFS Corporation,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/business/adam-gilchrist-scores-post-as-tfs-director-20110629-1gq8i.html|title=Adam Gilchrist scores post as TFS director|date=29 June 2011|access-date=28 May 2017|via=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref> committee member of Commonwealth Business Forum in Perth<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/gilchrist-bats-way-to-top-in-corporate-world/story-fn91v9q3-1226274229474?nk=15793d5290ab5381b85d0173de22cd31|title=Subscribe to The Australian - Newspaper home delivery, website, iPad, iPhone & Android apps|website=www.theaustralian.com.au}}</ref> and director of Travelex.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/story/101791.html|title=Adam Gilchrist joins Travelex Team|website=espncricinfo.com|access-date=28 May 2017}}</ref> The appointment to TFS Corporation was not without controversy when as a board member of TFS he was named as a plaintiff suing his own TFS shareholders for defamation<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/business/gilchrist-goes-into-battle-20131015-2vksa.html|title=Gilchrist goes into battle|first=Ben|last=Butler|date=16 October 2013|access-date=28 May 2017|via=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref>

Gilchrist also plays himself on the Australian comedy series, [[How to Stay Married]].

==References==
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==Books==
*{{Cite book|author1= Cashman, Richard |author2=Franks, Warwick |author3-link=Jim Maxwell (commentator) |author3=Maxwell, Jim |author4=Sainsbury, Erica |author5=Stoddart, Brian |author6=Weaver, Amanda |author7=Webster, Ray | year = 1997 | title = The A–Z of Australian cricketers| isbn=978-0-9756746-1-1|location=Melbourne, Victoria |publisher=Oxford University Press}}
*{{cite book |first=Gideon |last=Haigh |author-link=Gideon Haigh |author2=Frith, David |title=Inside story:unlocking Australian cricket's archives |year=2007 |isbn=978-1-921116-00-1 |publisher=News Custom Publishing |location=Southbank, Victoria|author2-link=David Frith (author) }}
*{{cite book|last=Harte |first=Chris |author2=Whimpress, Bernard |title=The Penguin History of Australian Cricket |year=2003 |isbn=978-0-670-04133-6 |publisher=Penguin Books Australia |location=Camberwell, Victoria|author2-link=Bernard Whimpress }}

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{{short description|Australian international cricketer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2022}}
{{Use Australian English|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = David Warner
| image = DAVID WARNER (11704782453).jpg
| image_size =
| alt = Refer to caption
| caption = Warner in 2014
| fullname = David Andrew Warner
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1986|10|27}}
| birth_place = [[Paddington, New South Wales]], Australia
| nickname = Lloyd,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/219889.html |title=David Warner |series=Cricket Players and Officials |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=6 January 2017}}</ref> the Reverend, Bull<ref>{{cite web|title=No joking, it's The Turtle and the Reverend|url=http://www.cricket.com.au/news/david-warner-matthew-renshaw-turtle-reverend-nicknames-resilience-australia-pakistan-brisbane/2016-12-14|website=cricket.com.au|publisher=[[Cricket Australia]]|access-date=25 March 2017}}</ref>
| heightcm = 170
| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = Right arm [[Leg spin|leg break]]
| role = [[Batting order (cricket)#Opening batters|Opening batter]]
| international = true
| country = Australia
| internationalspan = 2009–present

| testdebutdate = 1 December
| testdebutyear = 2011
| testdebutagainst = New Zealand
| testcap = 426
| lasttestdate = 17 February
| lasttestyear = 2023
| lasttestagainst = India

| odidebutdate = 18 January
| odidebutyear = 2009
| odidebutagainst = South Africa
| odicap = 170
| lastodidate = 22 March
| lastodiyear = 2023
| lastodiagainst = India
| odishirt = 31

| T20Idebutdate = 11 January
| T20Idebutyear = 2009
| T20Idebutagainst = South Africa
| T20Icap = 32
| lastT20Idate = 4 November
| lastT20Iyear = 2022
| lastT20Iagainst = Afghanistan
| T20Ishirt = 31

| club1 = [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]]
| year1 = {{nowrap|2006/07–present}}
| club2 = [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]]
| year2 = 2009
| club3 = [[Delhi Daredevils]]
| year3 = 2009–2013
| club4 = [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]]
| year4 = 2010
| club5 = [[Sydney Thunder]]
| year5 = 2011/12–2013/14
| club6 = [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]
| year6 = 2014–2021
| club7 = [[St Lucia Zouks|St Lucia Stars]]
| year7 = 2018
| club8 = [[Sylhet Sixers]]
| year8 = 2019
| club9 = [[Delhi Capitals]]
| year9 = {{nowrap|2022–present}}
| club10 = [[Sydney Thunder]]
| year10 = 2022/23–

| columns = 4

| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 103
| runs1 = 8,158
| bat avg1 = 45.57
| 100s/50s1 = 25/34
| top score1 = 335[[not out|*]]
| deliveries1 = 342
| wickets1 = 4
| bowl avg1 = 67.25
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 2/45
| catches/stumpings1 = 81/–

| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 142
| runs2 = 6,030
| bat avg2 = 45.00
| 100s/50s2 = 19/27
| top score2 = 179
| deliveries2 = 6
| wickets2 = 0
| bowl avg2 = –
| fivefor2 = –
| tenfor2 = –
| best bowling2 = –
| catches/stumpings2 = 62/–

| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 99
| runs3 = 2,894
| bat avg3 = 32.88
| 100s/50s3 = 1/24
| top score3 = 100[[not out|*]]
| deliveries3 = –
| wickets3 = –
| bowl avg3 = –
| fivefor3 = –
| tenfor3 = –
| best bowling3 = –
| catches/stumpings3 = 56/–

| column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches4 = 134
| runs4 = 10,637
| bat avg4 = 46.44
| 100s/50s4 = 33/43
| top score4 = 335[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 595
| wickets4 = 6
| bowl avg4 = 75.83
| fivefor4 = 0
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 2/45
| catches/stumpings4 = 98/–
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/219889.html ESPNcricinfo
| date = 28 March 2023
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[Cricket]]}}
{{MedalCountry |{{AUS}} }}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Cricket World Cup|World Cup]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015 Australia & New Zealand]]|}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[ICC Men's T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2021 UAE & Oman]]|}}
{{Medal|RU|[[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010 West Indies]]|}}
}}

'''David Andrew Warner''' (born 27 October 1986) is an Australian international [[cricket]]er and a [[List of Australia national cricket captains|former captain]] of the [[Australia national cricket team|Australian national team]] in limited overs format and a former Test vice-captain. A left-handed [[Batting order (cricket)#Opening batsmen or openers|opening batsman]], Warner is the first Australian cricketer in 132 years to be selected for a national team in any format without experience in [[first-class cricket]]. He is widely considered as one of the greatest batsman of his era. He plays for [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] and played for the [[Sydney Thunder]] in domestic cricket.Warner was a prominent member of the victorious Australian squad of the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]], and the [[2021 T20 World Cup]] and was declared as the ''Player of the Tournament'' as a result of his performances in the 2021 tournament.

In January 2017, he became the fourth player to win the [[Allan Border Medal]] more than once and also win the award in consecutive years.
[[Australian cricket team in India in 2017–18#4th ODI|On 28 September 2017]], he played in his 100th ODI and became the first batsman for Australia and 8th batsman overall to score a century in his 100th ODI.

In March 2018, following a preliminary investigation into [[2018 Australian ball-tampering scandal|ball tampering by the Australian team]] in the third match of their [[Australian cricket team in South Africa in 2017–18|Test series against South Africa]], he was suspended, charged with bringing the game into disrepute.<ref name="cricket.com.au">{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/steve-smith-cameron-bancroft-david-warner-charged-cricket-australia-tampering-renshaw-burns-maxwell/2018-03-28|title=Trio suspended by Cricket Australia|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> Following a board meeting on 28 March 2018, [[Cricket Australia]] banned Warner from all international and domestic cricket in Australia for one year, and from any leadership positions permanently.<ref name="Ban">{{Cite news|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/player-sanctions-steve-smith-cameron-bancroft-david-warner-australia-cricket-ball-tampering/2018-03-28|title=Tampering trio learn their fate|work=cricket.com.au|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref>

In November 2019, Warner scored the second-highest individual score by any Australian Test batsman with 335 not out against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]], becoming the fourth man to score a test match triple century against [[Pakistan]] after Sir [[Garfield Sobers]] who scored 365 not out against them at [[Sabina Park]] in [[Jamaica]], [[English West Indies]], [[Mark Taylor (cricketer)|Mark Taylor]] and [[Virender Sehwag]]. <ref>{{Cite web|title=David Warner becomes seventh Australian in triple-ton club|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/david-warner-becomes-seventh-australian-in-triple-ton-club-1208595|access-date=19 May 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>

== Early life ==
David Warner was born on 27 October 1986 in [[Paddington, New South Wales|Paddington]], a suburb in eastern Sydney.<ref name="ESPNcricinfo">{{cite web |title=David Warner |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/219889.html |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 February 2019}}</ref> At the age of 13, he was asked by his coach to switch to right-handed batting because he kept hitting the ball in the air. However his mother, Lorraine Warner (née Orange), encouraged him to return to batting left-handed and he broke the under-16's run-scoring record for the Sydney Coastal Cricket Club.<ref name="Facts about Warner">{{cite web |title=34 Facts about David Warner – The Pocket size dynamo |url=https://www.crictracker.com/34-facts-david-warner/ |website=CricTracker |access-date=15 February 2019 |date=26 October 2015}}</ref> He then made his [[Sydney Grade Cricket|first grade]] debut for the [[Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club|Eastern Suburbs]] club at the age of 15<ref name="Facts about Warner" /> and later toured Sri Lanka with the [[Australia national under-19 cricket team|Australian under-19s]] and earned a rookie contract with the [[New South Wales cricket team|state team]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/cricket/warner-brothers-blockbuster/2009/01/12/1231608617044.html?page=2|title=Warner brothers come up with a blockbuster|last=Pandaram|first=Jamie|date=13 January 2009|access-date=15 July 2009|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]}}</ref> Warner attended Matraville Public School and [[Randwick Boys High School]].<ref>{{cite web |title=David Warner year 12 report card: Australian cricketer's high school grades |url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/david-warners-hilarious-high-school-report-card/news-story/1339af7954a20e151123900eb2a84172 |website=www.news.com.au |access-date=15 February 2019}}</ref>

== Domestic career ==
[[File:David Warner batting.jpg|thumb|Warner playing for [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] in 2008.|left|205x205px]]
On 29 November 2008, Warner hit his first domestic One Day century for New South Wales with a score of 165[[Not out|*]] against [[Tasmania cricket team|Tasmania]] at [[Hurstville Oval]] in Sydney. This knock got him the record of the highest one day score by a Blues player.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,24726020-5001023,00.html|title=David Warner seals NSW Blues win with record knock|work=News.com.au|archive-date=7 February 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207063657/http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,24726020-5001023,00.html|access-date=15 February 2019}}</ref> In the reverse fixture at [[Hobart]], he backed it up with a 54-ball 97 to narrowly miss the record for the fastest ever century in Australian domestic cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24763519-11088,00.html|title=Opener David Warner just misses Australia's fastest one-day century|work=News.com.au|access-date=9 August 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207062504/http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24763519-11088,00.html|archive-date=7 February 2009}}</ref>

Warner made his [[First-class cricket|first-class]] debut playing for New South Wales against [[Western Australia]] in the final match of the [[2008–09 Sheffield Shield season]] at the Sydney Cricket Ground on 5–8 March 2009. Batting only once and coming in at number six in the batting order, Warner scored 42 runs off 48 deliveries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/361256.html|title=Scorecard: New South Wales v Western Australia at the SCG, 5–8|date=March 2009|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=15 July 2009}}</ref>

While playing for New South Wales, Warner broke the record for the highest Australian one-day domestic score. His score of 197 came off just 141 balls and included 20 fours and 10 sixes, surpassing [[Jimmy Maher]]'s previous record of 187.<ref>{{cite news|title=David Warner smashes record Australian one-day score|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/oct/24/david-warner-smashes-record-australian-one-day-score|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref>

=== KFC Big Bash and Big Bash League ===
Warner made a record in [[KFC Twenty20 Big Bash]] by completing his half century in 18 balls against Tasmania. The earlier record was held by [[George Bailey (cricketer, born 1982)|George Bailey]], who completed his half century in 19 balls.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/305877.html|title=Records – Twenty20 matches – Batting records – Fastest fifties – ESPNcricinfo|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref>

In the first season of the newly re-vamped Big Bash League, Warner was named as captain for the [[Sydney Thunder]] and in his first match for the Thunder scored 102 not out off just 51 balls with a strike rate of 200 runs per 100 balls.<ref>{{cite web |title=(N)Big Bash League at Melbourne, Dec 17 2011 {{!}} Match Summary |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8044/scorecard/524916/melbourne-stars-vs-sydney-thunder-big-bash-league-2011-12 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=6 January 2019 |language=en}}</ref> Warner played for [[Sydney Sixers]] in [[2012–13 Big Bash League season|2012–13 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/22249694/david-warner-signs-sydney-sixers|title=Warner signs with Sydney Sixers|access-date=8 September 2018|date=5 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sydneysixers.com.au/news/warner-signs-with-sixers/2012-08-04|title=Warner signs with Sixers|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref>

=== Indian Premier League ===
Warner has been the most successful batsmen in the [[Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2013/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=117;type=trophy|title=Cricket Records – Records – Indian Premier League - - Most runs – ESPNcricinfo|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iplt20.com/stats/all-time/most-runs|title=IPLT20.com – Indian Premier League Official Website|website=www.iplt20.com|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref> He has won the [[Orange Cap]] three times and has scored over 5800 runs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IPL 2019: Warner, Tahir hold Orange and Purple Cap after MI vs CSK final|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-2019-top-batsmen-bowlers-orange-cap-purple-cap/article26722073.ece|access-date=19 October 2020|website=Sportstar|date=3 April 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=18 October 2020|title=IPL 2020, SRH vs KKR: David Warner shatters Virat Kohli's record to become the fastest to score 5000 runs in the tournament|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2020-srh-vs-kkr-david-warner-shatters-virat-kohli-s-record-to-become-the-fastest-to-5000-runs-in-the-tournament/story-euewna96VaGs8pvUc7gylN.html|access-date=19 October 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

==== Delhi Daredevils ====
Warner was signed by [[Delhi Daredevils]] for the 2009–10 seasons.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/cricket/big-hitting-blues-batsman-hits-the-jackpot/2008/12/17/1229189678907.html Big hitting Blues batsman hits the jackpot] 17 December 2008 – 12:53 pm</ref> During the 2009 tournament which was played in South Africa, Warner played seven games, scoring 163 runs at an average of 23.28 and with a strike-rate of 123.48. His top score was 51.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ipl2009/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=4801;team=4344;type=tournament|title=Indian Premier League, 2009 Averages – Delhi Daredevils|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=15 July 2009}}</ref>

On 7 October 2011, Warner became the first cricketer to score consecutive Twenty20 hundreds, when he followed up an unbeaten 135 against [[Chennai Super Kings]] with an unbeaten 123 against [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]. Both matches were in the [[Champions League Twenty20|Champions League]].<ref>{{cite web |date=7 October 2011 |title=RCB rip through second consecutive 200-plus target |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/nokia-champions-league-t20-2011-12-519661/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-new-south-wales-1st-semi-final-521347/match-report |access-date=9 August 2013 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

==== Sunrisers Hyderabad ====
Following the [[2014 Indian Premier League|2014 IPL]] auction, he was contracted by [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] for US$880,000.<ref>{{cite web|title=IPL Auction 2014 Highlights: RCB buys Yuvraj Singh for 17 Crores|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/02/royal-challengers-bangalore-buys-yuvraj-singh-of-17-crores-for-ipl-7/|work=news.biharprabha.com|access-date=12 February 2014}}</ref> In 2015, he was appointed captain of the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]. Warner ended the season as the tournament's leading run scorer, rewarding him with the Orange cap, although [[Sunrisers Hyderabad|SRH]] narrowly missed out on reaching the knock-out phase.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/2261/indian-premier-league-2014/points-table|title=Indian Premier League 2014 Points Table|website=Cricbuzz|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref>

He was chosen to continue leading the team for a second season in [[2016 Indian Premier League|2016]],<ref>{{cite news|title=David Warner's 90 guides Sunrisers Hyderabad to season's first win|url=http://www.abplive.in/sports/david-warners-90-guides-sunrisers-hyderabad-to-seasons-first-win-mumbai-indians-ipl-2016-324878|access-date=19 April 2016|work=ABP Live|date=18 April 2016}}</ref> in which he led the team to its first championship with 69 runs off 38 balls in the final against [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/david-warner-inspires-sunrisers-to-ipl-glory-20160529-gp6t87.html|title=David Warner inspires Sunrisers to IPL glory|access-date=30 May 2016|last=McCullough|first=Ian|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=29 May 2016}}</ref> Warner finished the season with 848 runs, the second highest in the tournament.

In [[2017 Indian Premier League|2017]], Warner scored 126 runs against the [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] to break his previous career high of 109*. This also marked his third century in the IPL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iplt20.com/match/2017/37|title=David Warner sets new personal IPL highest score|date=30 April 2017|access-date=30 April 2017|publisher=Indian Premier League}}</ref> He finished the season as the leading run scorer, and was awarded with the Orange cap for the second time. He finished the season with 641 runs and at an average of 58.27.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iplt20.com/stats/2017/most-runs|title=IPLT20.com – Indian Premier League Official Website|website=www.iplt20.com|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref>

For the 2018 IPL season, Warner was retained and appointed captain by Sunrisers Hyderabad,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/sports/ipl/ipl-2018-retained-players-srh-david-warner-shikhar-dhawan-bhuvneshwar-kumar-rashid-khan/1001751/|title=IPL 2018 retained players SRH: David Warner, Bhuvneshwar Kumar retained, Shikhar Dhawan sacked|date=4 January 2018|work=The Financial Express|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> but he stepped down as captain following the events of ball tampering in South Africa.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/warner-steps-down-as-captain-of-ipl-side-20180328-p4z6rt.html|title=Warner steps down as captain of IPL side|last1=Forsaith|first1=Rob|last2=Costin|first2=Luke|date=28 March 2018|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> The [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]] later announced that Warner would not be allowed to play in the 2018 IPL season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/steve-smith-david-warner-wont-take-part-in-ipl-2018-bcci-1702041.html|title=Steve Smith, David Warner Won't Take Part in IPL 2018: BCCI|date=28 March 2018|work=News18|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref>

For the [[2019 Indian Premier League|2019 IPL season]], Warner returned to Sunrisers Hyderabad. In his first match after the one-year ban he scored 85 runs off 53 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders but ended up on the losing side.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/47685087|title=David Warner scores 85 on IPL return for Sunrisers Hyderabad|date=24 March 2019|access-date=24 March 2019|language=en-GB}}</ref> Two days later, Warner scored 100[[Not out|*]] runs off 55 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in a 118 run victory which was his fourth IPL century.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.cricbuzz.com/amp/cricket-news/107376/bairstow-warner-roar-into-record-books-with-blistering-tons|title=Bairstow, Warner roar into record books with blistering tons|website=Cricbuzz|language=en|access-date=31 March 2019}}</ref> He finished the season as the leading run scorer with 692 runs at an average of 69.20, and was awarded with the Orange Cap for the third time. He left the team early after playing 12 matches due to Australia's World Cup preparations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/indian-premier-league-david-warner-signs-off-from-ipl-in-style/news-story/2ec0f1fadb7de01ab7a29cc8f0464610|title=Cricket Australia, IPL 2019, scores: David Warner signs off from Indian Premier League in style|date=29 April 2019|website=Fox Sports|language=en-AU|access-date=30 April 2019}}</ref>

On 27 February 2020, Warner was reinstated as captain of the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] replacing [[Kane Williamson]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 February 2020 |title=Sunrisers Hyderabad name David Warner captain for IPL 2020 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sunrisers-hyderabad-name-david-warner-captain-for-ipl-2020-1217714 |access-date=28 February 2020 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> On 18 October, Warner became the first overseas player and fourth overall to complete 5000 runs in the IPL after scoring 47[[Not out|*]] off 33 balls in a [[Super Over|super over]] loss against Kolkata Knight Riders, he also became the fastest player to 5000 runs achieving the milestone in 135 innings.<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 October 2020|title=IPL 2020, SRH vs KKR: David Warner shatters Virat Kohli's record to become the fastest to score 5000 runs in the tournament|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2020-srh-vs-kkr-david-warner-shatters-virat-kohli-s-record-to-become-the-fastest-to-5000-runs-in-the-tournament/story-euewna96VaGs8pvUc7gylN.html|access-date=18 October 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=18 October 2020|title=Warner becomes first foreign player to complete 5000 runs in IPL|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/warner-becomes-first-foreign-player-to-complete-5000-runs-in-ipl/articleshow/78734533.cms|access-date=19 October 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He finished the tournament with 548 runs and narrowly missed out on reaching the [[2020 Indian Premier League Final|finals]] after a defeat against [[Delhi Capitals]] in the [[2020 Indian Premier League|second qualifier]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=DC vs SRH, IPL 2020 Qualifier 2 Highlights: All-round Delhi Capitals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad to enter maiden IPL final|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/live-blog/dc-vs-srh-ipl-2020-qualifier-2-live-score-delhi-capitals-win-toss-opt-to-bat-against-sunrisers-hyderabad/liveblog/79112342.cms|access-date=8 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

In the [[2021 Indian Premier League|2021 IPL season]], on 1 May 2021, Warner was replaced by [[Kane Williamson]] as captain after Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to win only one out of their first six matches.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Brave call to axe David Warner as captain|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sunrisers-hyderabad-ipl-2021-brave-call-to-axe-david-warner-as-captain-1261996|access-date=3 May 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> In the second leg of the tournament in [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]], Warner was dropped from the team after two matches. He later commented on social media platform [[Instagram]] that he would no long be part of the team for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{Cite web|date=28 September 2021|title=David Warner says won't be at stadium again amid speculation of Sunrisers Hyderabad stint ending|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/david-warner-says-wont-be-at-stadium-again-amid-speculation-of-sunrisers-hyderabad-stint-ending/articleshow/86580077.cms|access-date=10 October 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Sunrisers Hyderabad's assistant coach at that time [[Brad Haddin]] later revealed that the decision to drop him was not a cricket decision.<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 November 2021|title=SRH Coach Brad Haddin Says Dropping David Warner During 2021 IPL 'Wasn't A Cricket Decision'|url=https://wisden.com/stories/global-t20-leagues/indian-premier-league-2021/srh-coach-brad-haddin-says-dropping-david-warner-during-2021-ipl-wasnt-a-cricket-decision|access-date=12 February 2022|website=Wisden|language=en-GB}}</ref>

==== Delhi Capitals ====
After [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] chose not to retain Warner, he entered the [[List of 2022 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2022 IPL auction]] with a base price of ₹2 crores as one of the marquee players.<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 February 2022|title=IPL mega auction 2022: Six marquee players to watch out for|url=https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/ipl-mega-auction-2022-six-marquee-players-to-watch-out-for-11644565045753.html|access-date=12 February 2022|website=mint|language=en}}</ref> In the auction, he was bought by [[Delhi Capitals]] for ₹6.25 crores.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 February 2022|title=Delhi Capitals: After SRH snub, David Warner looks to start afresh at where it all began in IPL|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/after-srh-snub-david-warner-looks-to-start-afresh-at-where-it-all-began-in-ipl/articleshow/89529760.cms|access-date=12 February 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hazlewood heads Aussie pay-day at IPL 'mega auction'|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/ipl-mega-auction-australians-cummins-warner-smith-marsh-mcdermott-finch-lynn/2022-02-12|access-date=12 February 2022|website=cricket.com.au|language=en}}</ref> Warner, who is playing his first game against SRH since he was released by the franchise ahead of the [[2022 Indian Premier League|2022 edition]] of the tournament, also reached his 89th half-century in T20, which is now a world record. He finished as the top run getter for the Capitals with 432 runs, his side missed out on the playoffs after facing a defeat against [[Mumbai Indians]] in their final league phase match.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 23, 2022 |title=IPL 2022 {{!}} Delhi Capitals report card: Middle-order chaos, absence of Prithvi Shaw in crucial game cost playoffs |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/ipl-2022/story/ipl-2022-delhi-capitals-report-card-middle-order-chaos-absence-of-prithvi-shaw-in-crucial-game-cost-playoffs-1953049-2022-05-23 |access-date=2022-05-23 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

For the [[2023 Indian Premier League|2023 IPL season]], Warner was chosen to take over the captaincy for Delhi Capitals following [[Rishabh Pant]]'s injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-16 |title=David Warner named captain of the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/david-warner-named-captain-of-the-delhi-capitals-in-the-indian-premier-league/news-story/a2e10ba77db675270497ca9ceac2c515 |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=Fox Sports |language=en}}</ref>

=== Other T20 franchise cricket ===
Warner has played for English County Champions [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] for the English cricket domestic season in 2009.<ref>{{cite web |title=English Domestic Season 2009, Durham Squad |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/durham/content/current/squad/394621.html |access-date=15 July 2009 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He contracted with [[Sylhet Sixers]] for the 2019 edition of Bangladesh Premier League. On 3 June 2018, he was selected to play for the Winnipeg Hawks in the players' draft for the [[2018 Global T20 Canada|inaugural edition]] of the [[Global T20 Canada]] tournament,<ref name="Squads1">{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/global-t20-canada-complete-squads |title=Global T20 Canada: Complete Squads |work=SportsKeeda |access-date=4 June 2018|date=4 June 2018 }}</ref><ref name="Squads2">{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/global-t20-canada-league-full-squads-announced/ |title=Global T20 Canada League – Full Squads announced |work=CricTracker |access-date=4 June 2018|date=4 June 2018 }}</ref> then on 5 July 2018 it was announced that he would be the captain to replace [[Dwayne Bravo]] due to injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=Warner set to return to captaincy |url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/david-warner-captain-leadership-ban-cricket-australia-winnipeg-hawks-canada-global-t20/2018-07-04 |website=[[Cricket.com.au]] |access-date=28 July 2018 |language=en |date=4 July 2018}}</ref>

== International career ==
=== Debut years ===
[[File:David warner t20 debut.JPG|thumb|218x218px|Warner on his T20 International debut against [[South Africa]] in 2009]]
Warner made his international debut for Australia in a [[Twenty20 International]] against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]] on 11 January 2009. Warner was the first man since 1877 to represent Australia without having played in a first-class match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/2015/features-and-specials/85326/icc-cricket-world-cup-top-ten-debutants|title=ICC Cricket World Cup Top Ten: Debutants|access-date=11 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211052310/http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/2015/features-and-specials/85326/icc-cricket-world-cup-top-ten-debutants|archive-date=11 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> He made an immediate impact, scoring 89 off 43 balls with 7 fours and 6 sixes, including the then second-fastest fifty in Twenty20 International history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284094.html |title=Twenty20 Internationals – Fastest fifties |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref> His 89 was the second highest score on Twenty20 international debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theroar.com.au/david-warner/ |title=David Warner profile page |work=The Roar |date=11 January 2009 |access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref>

He made his Test debut on 1 December 2011 against New Zealand at [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]] in the first Test of the [[Trans-Tasman Trophy]] due to an injury to [[Shane Watson]]. He made three runs in the first innings. In the second innings he scored 12 not out off four balls, scoring the winning runs with a pull shot through mid on.

On 23 February 2010, playing a Twenty20 international against the West Indies at the [[Sydney Cricket Ground]], he made 67 off just 29 balls. His 50 came in just 18 balls, breaking his old record of 19.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ausvwi09/engine/current/match/406198.html |title=2nd T20I: Australia v West Indies at Sydney, Feb 23, 2010 | ESPN Cricinfo |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref>

=== Start of good form ===
Warner scored his maiden Test century on 12 December 2011 in Australia's unsuccessful run chase [[New Zealand cricket team in Australia in 2011–12|against New Zealand in Hobart]]. Warner made 123[[not out|*]] in his side's second innings total of 233. In doing so he became just the sixth person to carry his bat through the fourth innings of a Test match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rajesh|first=S|title=Four years, 16 defeats|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-new-zealand-2011/content/current/story/545003.html|access-date=13 December 2011|date=12 December 2011}}</ref> Warner bowls right arm leg-break and on his first delivery in Test cricket, the ball was dropped in the outfield denying Warner a maiden Test wicket.

On 13 January 2012, in only his fifth Test match, Warner scored a 69-ball century against [[India national cricket team|India]] at the [[WACA Ground|WACA]]. At the time, this equalled [[West Indies|West Indian]] [[Shivnarine Chanderpaul]] for the [[List of Test cricket records#Centuries|fourth fastest Test century]] of all time, in terms of balls faced.<ref>{{cite news|url = http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/210170.html|access-date = 13 January 2012|title = Records / Test matches / Batting records / Fastest hundreds|work = [[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref> He ultimately built his innings to a score of 180 from 159 balls,<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/518952.html |title=3rd Test: Australia v India at Perth, Jan 13–15, 2012 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=13 November 2015|url-status=live
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122230846/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/518952.html |archive-date=22 November 2015
}}</ref> setting a new personal high score in Test cricket.[[File:David Warner in 2014.png|thumb|right|205x205px|Warner in 2014]]

Warner scored 163 off 157 balls at the [[The Gabba|Gabba]] on 4 March 2012 in the first final of the CB Series against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]]. He batted until the last ball of the innings. It was his first ODI hundred for [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]]. He followed it up with 100 and 48 in the other two finals at the [[Adelaide Oval]]. Warner's aggregate of 311 runs was the highest ever for the finals of an [[Australian Tri-Series]], surpassing [[Greg Chappell]]'s 266 runs in 1981.<ref>{{cite web |last=Brettig |first=Daniel |date=8 March 2012 |title=McKay five-for delivers title |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/commonwealth-bank-series-2011-12-518940/australia-vs-sri-lanka-3rd-final-518970/match-report |access-date=9 March 2012 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

During the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]], Warner started the World Cup decently by scoring 22 against England and 34 against New Zealand. But in their fourth match against Afghanistan, he scored 178 runs off 133 balls, which became his highest score in ODIs, helped Australia to score the highest team total in any World Cup and the highest in Australia. Warner ended up as the tournament's 11th highest scorer, scoring 345 runs at an average of 49.28.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cricket Records {{!}} Records {{!}} ICC Cricket World Cup, 2014/15 {{!}} {{!}} Most runs {{!}} ESPNcricinfo |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6537;type=tournament |website=Cricinfo |access-date=6 January 2019}}</ref>

Warner was one of Australia's better players during the [[2015 Ashes series|2015 Ashes]] in which Australia lost 3–2. Despite not registering a century, Warner scored 418 runs during the series, the fourth highest run-scorer behind [[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Steve Smith]], [[Chris Rogers (cricketer)|Chris Rogers]] and [[Joe Root]]. During the one-day series in England, bowler Steve Finn hit Warner's thumb, breaking it. This meant Warner took no part in the rest of the series and the scheduled series to Bangladesh which did not take place due to security issues.<ref>{{cite web |title=Warner out of England ODIs with thumb fracture |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2015/content/story/918055.html |website=Cricinfo |access-date=6 January 2019 |language=en |date=5 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Thumb injury to sideline Warner |url=https://www.ntnews.com.au/sport/cricket/thumb-injury-to-sideline-david-warner-may-miss-bangladesh-tour/news-story/93603e91e657c031504c3b50cf410455 |website=www.ntnews.com.au |access-date=6 January 2019 |language=en |date=6 September 2015}}</ref>

In 2016, Warner had a reversal of form, scoring more runs in ODIs than Tests. Nevertheless, he still scored his 5,000th Test run and 3,000th home Test run against Pakistan on 28 December 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 3: Warner's 144 after Azhar Ali's 205* |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/australia-vs-pakistan-live-cricket-score-2nd-test-day-3-at-mcg/story-yhyIqrjwhEmctsUj1xE28K.html |website=Hindustantimes |access-date=6 January 2019 |language=en |date=27 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=David Warner smashes first MCG test century after Azhar Ali just misses record |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/87988164/azhar-ali-sets-pakistan-record-in-australia |website=Stuff |access-date=6 January 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Wonderful Warner completes Aussie set |url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/david-warner-5000-test-runs-century-australia-venues-all-mike-hussey-fastest/2016-12-28 |website=cricket.com.au |access-date=6 January 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

=== Records and achievements ===
Warner was the first Australian cricketer in 132 years to be selected for a national team in any format without experience in [[first-class cricket]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Coverdale, Brydon |date=11 January 2009 |title=Warner will be hard to resist—Ponting |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/warner-will-be-hard-to-resist-ponting-386099 |access-date=15 July 2009}}</ref> He is the fourth player to win the [[Allan Border Medal]] more than once and also win the award in consecutive years.<ref name="AB medal">{{cite web |title=David Warner becomes the fourth player to win multiple Allan Border medals |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/david-warner-becomes-fourth-player-win-multiple-allan-border-medals |website=www.sportskeeda.com |access-date=12 February 2019 |language=en |date=23 January 2017}}</ref> He is the first Australian batsman to score 7 ODI centuries in a calendar year.<ref>{{cite web |title=David Warner's record-breaking 2016 continues after MCG ton vs New Zealand |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/david-warner-s-record-breaking-2016-continues-after-mcg-ton-vs-new-zealand/story-pjuzf4z5W6oCUSU2bj1LSJ.html |website=www.hindustantimes.com/ |access-date=12 February 2019 |language=en |date=9 December 2016}}</ref>

Warner and [[Shane Watson]] have been the most successful opening pair in T20I history with 1108 runs (highest overall partnership runs by openers in T20Is). They are also the only opening pairs to have scored over 1000 runs in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/slc-twenty20-15/content/records/283509.html|title=Most runs as opening pair in T20Is|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=8 March 2017|access-date=8 March 2017}}</ref> Both Warner and Watson as pairs scored 1154 runs in T20I history, the most by any pair in T20I history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/slc-twenty20-15/content/records/283511.html|title=Most runs as pairs in T20Is|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=8 March 2017}}</ref> Warner is the first Australian and sixth overall to reach 1,500 [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] runs.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/282827.html | title=Records / Twenty20 Internationals / Batting records / Most runs in career | work=ESPNcricinfo | access-date=7 March 2016}}</ref>

Warner also became the first batsman to ever score [[List of international cricket centuries at the Wanderers Stadium|three centuries at The WACA]], with his top 2 scores in Tests both achieved in the same stadium. His top score of 253 was also the second-highest individual score to be surpassed by an opposition batsman in the same Test match, which was surpassed during [[Ross Taylor]]'s knock of 290.<ref>{{cite web |date=17 November 2015 |title=Run records tumble at the WACA |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-new-zealand-2015-16/content/story/941749.html |access-date=13 January 2019 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Full Scorecard of Australia vs New Zealand 2nd Test 2015 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11249/scorecard/892511/australia-vs-new-zealand-2nd-test-new-zealand-tour-of-australia-2015-16 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=13 January 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

On 7 November 2015, Warner became only the third batsman in history of [[Test cricket]] to [[List of cricketers who have scored centuries in both innings of a Test match|score centuries in both innings of a Test match thrice]], after [[Sunil Gavaskar]] and [[Ricky Ponting]]. In the very next Test match against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]], he scored his maiden Test [[double century]] at the [[WACA Ground|WACA]], [[Perth]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-new-zealand-2015-16/content/story/940227.html|title=Warner's double-century crushes NZ spirits|access-date=28 March 2018|date=13 November 2015}}</ref> his fourth consecutive century against New Zealand.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Warner marches into top echelon|url=http://www.cricket.com.au/news/david-warner-century-waca-perth-second-test-australia-new-zealand/2015-11-13|website=cricket.com.au|access-date=13 November 2015}}</ref>
[[File:David Warner celebrating his century in the fifth ODI against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground, 2016.jpg|thumb|255x255px|Warner celebrating his century in the fifth ODI against India at the [[Sydney Cricket Ground]] in 2016|left]]
In that same match, Warner also became the second opener in Test cricket history, after [[India national cricket team|India]]'s Sunil Gavaskar, to score three consecutive Test hundreds twice in his career, and the only Australian since [[Adam Gilchrist]] to score three consecutive hundreds (a feat Warner had done twice in just 13 months),<ref name=":0" /> while completing his 4,000 Test career runs as the 4th fastest Aussie batsman, the top three being the legendary [[Don Bradman]], [[Matthew Hayden]] and [[Neil Harvey]] respectively.<ref>{{cite web |date=13 November 2015 |title=Warner equals Gavaskar with consecutive tons |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/warner-equals-gavaskar-with-consecutive-tons-940303 |access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 November 2015 |title=Warner equals Gavaskar with consecutive tons |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/warner-equals-gavaskar-with-consecutive-tons-940303 |access-date=13 November 2015 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

On 3 January 2017, while playing [[Pakistani cricket team in Australia in 2016–17|against Pakistan]] at the Sydney Cricket Ground, he became only the fifth cricketer to score a century before lunch on the first day of a Test match, after [[Victor Trumper]], [[Charlie Macartney]], [[Don Bradman]] and [[Majid Khan (cricketer)|Majid Khan]]. Of the five, he was the first to do so in Australia.<ref>{{cite web |last=Seervi |first=Bharath |date=3 January 2017 |title=Warner only fifth to score century before lunch on first day |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/warner-only-fifth-to-score-century-before-lunch-on-first-day-1075223 |access-date=3 January 2017 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

In Australia's second innings, with the team in need of quick runs, Warner clobbered a half century in a rapid 23 deliveries, making it the second fastest Test fifty of all time and the fastest by an Australian in the format. In the scheduled five ODIs against Pakistan, Warner progressed in a slow start but made two centuries in the final two ODIs at Sydney and Adelaide. At the 2017 Allan Border Awards, he was awarded Australia's ODI Player of the year and the elusive AB Medal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricket.com.au/news/feature/2017-crown-lager-allan-border-medal-winner-david-warner-australia-test-odi-t20i-ab-medal/2017-01-23|title=Warner crowned 2017 AB Medalist|author=Andrew Ramsey|website=cricket.com.au|publisher=Cricket Australia|date=23 January 2017|access-date=28 January 2017}}</ref>

His two centuries made him man of the series and in the following days, he ascended to the top of the ICC ODI Player Batting Rankings – marking his ascent to the top of ODI rankings his first.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricket.com.au/news/david-warner-number-1-ranking-odi-australia-virat-kohli-ab-de-viliers-icc/2017-01-27|title=Warner officially the world's best ODI batter|author=Dave Middleton|website=cricket.com.au|publisher=Cricket Australia|date=28 January 2017|access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref>

He was later rested for the [[Chappell–Hadlee Trophy]] series in New Zealand, joining the second group of players in Dubai in preparation for a four-test series in India.<ref>{{cite web |author=Brydon Coverdale |date=23 January 2017 |title=Warner rested for Chappell-Hadlee tour |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/david-warner-rested-for-chappell-hadlee-tour-1079050 |access-date=28 January 2017 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

On 6 September 2017, while playing [[Australian cricket team in Bangladesh in 2017|against Bangladesh]] at the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, he became the sixth Australian player to score back-to-back test hundreds in Asia after [[Allan Border]], [[Bob Simpson (cricketer)|Bob Simpson]], [[Damien Martyn]], [[Michael Hussey]] and [[Michael Clarke (cricketer)|Michael Clarke]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/news/iron-man-warner-shows-the-way-for-aussies|title=Iron man Warner shows the way for Aussies|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref>

[[Australian cricket team in India in 2017–18#4th ODI|On 28 September 2017]] he played in his 100th ODI and became the first batsman for Australia and 8th batsman overall to score a century in his 100th ODI after [[Gordon Greenidge]], [[Chris Cairns]], [[Mohammad Yousuf (cricketer)|Mohammad Yousuf]], [[Kumar Sangakkara]], [[Chris Gayle]], [[Marcus Trescothick]] and [[Ramnaresh Sarwan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=David Warner becomes eighth batsman to slam a century in 100th ODI – Here's the complete list {{!}} Sports News |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/article/david-warner-slams-century-in-100th-odi/97769 |website=Timesnownews |access-date=6 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=David Warner smashes sparkling century in 100th ODI to end Australia's losing streak |url=https://www.firstpost.com/photos/david-warner-smashes-sparkling-century-in-100th-odi-to-end-australias-losing-streak-4092821.html |website=Firstpost |access-date=6 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=India vs Australia, 4th ODI: David Warner scores century in 100th ODI, Twitterati congratulate the Australian opener |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-vs-australia-4th-odi-david-warner-scores-century-in-100th-odi-twitterati-congratulate-the-australian-opener-4865689/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=6 January 2019 |language=en-IN |date=28 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=David Warner shines on his 100th ODI with century against India |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-vs-australia-2017/david-warner-shines-on-his-100th-odi-with-century-against-india/story-QYM0YLetbBEOgGU0AeePkK.html |website=Hindustantimes |access-date=6 January 2019 |language=en |date=28 September 2017}}</ref> On 27 December 2017, Warner scored a century in MCG during [[2017–18 Ashes series]], and on 5 January 2018, his 3rd consecutive half-century in the SCG.<ref>{{cite web |title=5th Test, England tour of Australia and New Zealand at Sydney, Jan 4-8 2018 {{!}} Match Report |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10883/report/1072309/australia-vs-england-5th-test-eng-tour-of-aus-and-nz-2017-18 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=6 January 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ashes 2017–2018: David Warner century gives Australia strong start at MCG |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/ashes-20172018-david-warner-century-gives-australia-strong-start-at-mcg-20171226-h0a9o9.html |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=6 January 2019 |language=en |date=26 December 2017}}</ref> On 27 October 2019, he scored his maiden T20I century, becoming the third Aussie to score centuries in all three formats of the game.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/david-warner-becomes-third-australian-to-score-centuries-in-all-three-formats20191027172356/|title=David Warner becomes third Australian to score centuries in all three formats|website=www.aninews.in|language=en|access-date=1 November 2019}}</ref>

On 30 November 2019, Warner became the first batsman to score a triple century at Adelaide Oval with a score of 335* against Pakistan. He was the seventh Australian batsman to score a triple century, and the fourth to do so at an Australian ground. This score saw Warner surpass Sir Donald Bradman (334) and [[Mark Taylor (cricketer)|Mark Taylor]] (334*) to hold the second highest Test score by an Australian batsman, behind only Matthew Hayden.

=== International captaincy ===
{| class="wikitable" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; width: 40%; font-size: 90%;"
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!colspan="8"|'''David Warner's record as captain'''
|-
| ||Matches||Won||Lost||Drawn||Tied||No result||Win %
|-
|One Day Internationals<ref>{{cite web|title=List of ODI Captains |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/individual/list_captains.html?class=2;id=2;type=team |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=30 October 2018}}</ref> ||3||3||0||0||0||0||100%
|-
|Twenty20 Internationals<ref>{{cite web|title=List of Twenty20 Captains |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/individual/list_captains.html?class=3;id=2;type=team |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=30 October 2018}}</ref> ||9||8||1||0||0||0||88.88%
|-
|colspan=2|''Date last Updated:''
| colspan="6" |30 October 2018
|}
When regular captain [[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Steve Smith]] was rested for the end of the [[Australian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2016|2016 ODI series against Sri Lanka]], Warner led the team for rest of the tour.<ref>{{cite web |date=24 August 2016 |title=Steven Smith heads home to rest ahead of 2016–17 summer |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/steven-smith-heads-home-to-rest-ahead-of-2016-17-summer-1049845 |access-date=24 August 2016 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In the fifth ODI at Pallekele, Warner scored the first century by an Australian batsmen in Sri Lanka in an ODI. Australia won all five matches he captained (three ODIs and two T20Is), won the ODI series 4–1 and the T20I series 2–0.<ref>{{cite web |title=Warner century seals Australia's dominance |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-sri-lanka-2016-995431/sri-lanka-vs-australia-5th-odi-995465/match-report |access-date=4 September 2016 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
He again deputised as captain for the [[2017–18 Trans-Tasman Tri-Series]] (also involving New Zealand and England), with Australia winning the competition.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10886/preview/1072316/ |title=Australia attempt BBL reboot against New Zealand |access-date=2 February 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

=== Ball-tampering incident and suspension ===
{{Main|2018 Australian ball-tampering scandal}}
On the morning of 25 March 2018, during the same match, Smith and Warner were forced to step down as captain and vice-captain of the Australian team, but still took to the field,<ref name=smh-26-mar-2018 /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/warner-comments-on-south-african-ball-tampering-come-back-to-bite-him-20180326-p4z683.html|title=Warner comments on South African ball tampering come back to bite him|last=Lemon|first=James|date=25 March 2018|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> after the ICC found Smith guilty of being "party to a decision to attempt to change the condition of the ball".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Steven Smith and Warner stood down as captain and vice-captain |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/steven-smith-and-warner-stood-down-as-captain-and-vice-captain-1141563 |access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/650526|title=Smith, Warner stand down as captain and vice-captain|work=International Cricket Council|access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> The day before, opening batsman [[Cameron Bancroft]] was seen using yellow sandpaper for [[ball tampering]] during South Africa's second innings.<ref name=smh-26-mar-2018>{{cite news |date=25 March 2018 |title= Smith suspended by ICC for fourth Test, Bancroft escapes ban |work= The Sydney Morning Herald |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/smith-suspended-by-icc-for-fourth-test-bancroft-escapes-ban-20180325-p4z670.html |access-date= 25 March 2018}}</ref> Smith had admitted that the "leadership group" had discussed ball tampering during the lunch break, but did not name those involved.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/cricket/2018-03-24-explosive-test-series-goes-nuclear-as-aussies-confess-to-ball-tampering/|title=Explosive test series goes nuclear as Aussies confess to ball-tampering|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref>

[[Cricket Australia]] launched a separate investigation into the incident as a matter of urgency, led by Executive general manager Team Performance [[Pat Howard]], along with Senior Legal Counsel and Head of Integrity Iain Roy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/james-sutherland-steve-smith-ball-tampering-cameron-bancroft-australia-south-africa-test-captain/2018-03-25|title=CA launches ball tampering probe|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> Their interviews of players and support staff began on 26 March 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/investigation-begins-south-africa-australia-ball-tampering-steve-smith-bancroft-warner-lehmann/2018-03-27|title=Investigation begins as decision looms|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> CA CEO [[James Sutherland (cricket administrator)|James Sutherland]] joined the investigators in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/james-sutherland-fly-to-south-africa-australia-ball-tampering-steve-smith-bancroft-warner-lehmann/2018-03-26|title=Inquiry findings due on Wednesday|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> On 27 March 2018, before the findings of that investigation were handed down, specialist opening batter [[Matt Renshaw]] was urgently recalled to the squad from Australia for the Fourth Test.

On 27 March 2018, Sutherland announced that as a result of the preliminary investigation Smith, Warner and Bancroft had been charged with bringing the game into disrepute, suspended and sent home. He said that further sanctions against the trio would be announced within 24 hours. He added that as well as Renshaw, [[Joe Burns (cricketer)|Joe Burns]] and [[Glenn Maxwell]] had been recalled to the squad for the Fourth Test to replace them. While he also announced that [[Tim Paine]] had been appointed as the captain for the upcoming Fourth Test, there was no announcement as to who would fill Warner's previous role as vice-captain.<ref name="cricket.com.au" /> The Cricket Australia board convened on 28 March 2018 to determine the sanctions to be imposed on Smith, Warner and Bancroft.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/03/cricket-australia-ban-smith-warner-ball-tampering-scandal-180328093938523.html|title=Cricket: Australia ban Smith, Warner in ball-tampering scandal|publisher=[[Al Jazeera]]|access-date=29 March 2018}}</ref> Warner was found to be responsible for the development of the plan to alter the condition of the ball and instructing Bancroft on how to do it, including demonstrating the technique to him.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/20876/11306996/david-warner-developed-ball-tampering-plan-say-cricket-australia|title=David Warner developed ball-tampering plan, say Cricket Australia|work=[[Sky Sports]]|access-date=29 March 2018}}</ref> He was also found to have misled match officials by concealing his knowledge of the plan and not voluntarily reporting his involvement. As a result, Warner was banned from playing international and Australian domestic cricket for 1 year, must perform 100 hours of community service, and was permanently banned from leadership positions.<ref name="Ban" />

At the same time, Warner's contract with personal sponsor [[LG Electronics]] was due for renewal. On 28 March 2018, they announced that they had decided not to continue their commercial relationship with him in light of the recent controversial events and dropped him as the brand ambassador of the LG Electronic Company.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/lg-decides-not-to-renew-david-warner-sponsorship-20180328-p4z6pj.html|title=LG decides 'not to renew' David Warner sponsorship|last=Gray|first=Darren|date=28 March 2018|website=The Age|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/mar/28/electronics-giant-lg-drops-david-warner-as-brand-ambassador|title=Electronics giant LG drops David Warner as brand ambassador |agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|date=28 March 2018|website=The Guardian|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> Later that day, Warner's contract with [[Asics]] was terminated; the company announced that it was a result of the prior weekend's events in Cape Town and following the sanctions made by Cricket Australia.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/cricket/tour-of-south-africa/magellan-tears-up-deal-with-cricket-australia/news-story/61f99f2ce66feeb396ff0eb0f5c5bd0c|title=Magellan tears up deal with Cricket Australia as Smith, Warner and Bancroft are dumped by sponsors|date=29 March 2018|work=Adelaide Advertiser|last=Costin|first=Luke|access-date=26 May 2019}}</ref>

On 28 March 2018, it was announced by a team executive that Warner had stood down from the captaincy of his [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] team, [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]],<ref name="cricket.com.au1">{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/david-warner-sunrisers-hyderabad-captain-resigned-ball-tampering-scandal-sanctions/2018-03-28|title=Warner quits IPL captaincy|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> and after the Cricket Australia sanctions announced, Warner was banned from the [[2018 Indian Premier League|2018 IPL]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/steve-smith-david-warner-barred-by-bcci-from-participation-in-ipl-2018/story-LxHuGqMpIjdDwj3qhSt1hK.html|title=IPL 2018: Steve Smith, David Warner barred by BCCI following Cricket Australia ban|date=28 March 2018|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> Warner broke his silence by posting on Twitter on 29 March. He apologized for his part in the incident, and took responsibility for it.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ball-tampering-row-david-warner-breaks-silence-apologises-for-part-in-scandal-1830087|title=Ball-Tampering Row: David Warner Breaks Silence, Apologises For Part In Scandal|work=NDTVSports.com|access-date=29 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Warner apologises for 'stain on the game' |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/david-warner-apologises-for-stain-on-the-game-1141924 |access-date=29 March 2018}}</ref> He said that he would spend some time with his family, friends and trusted advisers, and would make another statement in the coming days.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-29/david-warner-apologises-for-role-in-ball-tampering-scandal/9602750|title=Warner speaks out on his role in 'stain on the game' ball tampering|date=29 March 2018|work=[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/australia-in-south-africa/warner-apologises-takes-responsibility-for-part-in-scandal/articleshow/63527527.cms|title=Warner apologises, 'takes responsibility' for part in scandal |work=The Times of India|access-date=29 March 2018}}</ref>

In April 2018, [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] head coach and former Australian cricketer [[Michael Di Venuto]] stated that he would be open to David Warner and Steven Smith playing for his county team.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Surrey open to Warner, Smith county deals |work=ESPN Cricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/surrey-open-to-warner-smith-county-deals-1143662 |access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref>

=== Return to international cricket ===
In April 2019, he was named in [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#Australia|Australia's squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Smith and Warner make World Cup return; Handscomb and Hazlewood out |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/smith-and-warner-make-world-cup-return-handscomb-and-hazlewood-out-1180998 |access-date=15 April 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1178345 |title=Smith, Warner named in Australia World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=15 April 2019}}</ref> After missing 2018–19 season, Warner was awarded a national contract by Cricket Australia for the 2019–20 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Australia contracts: Smith, Warner, Pattinson return; Mitch Marsh out |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1179255 |website=www.icc-cricket.com |access-date=15 April 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=15 April 2019 |title=Pattinson, Warner, Smith handed central contracts; Mitchell Marsh dropped |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pattinson-warner-smith-handed-central-contracts-mitchell-marsh-dropped-1181001?platform=amp |access-date=15 April 2019 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> On 1 June 2019, Warner played in Australia's opening match of the Cricket World Cup, against [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]], at the [[Bristol County Ground|County Ground]] in [[Bristol]] and was awarded player of the match for scoring 89 [[not out]] off 114 balls.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/toss-teams-australia-afghanistan-world-cup-bristol-video-highlights/2019-06-01 |title=Khawaja, Coulter-Nile in for Aussies |work=Cricket Australia |access-date=1 June 2019}}</ref>
He was also named player of the match in Australia's third match against Pakistan. Here he made 107, his first century on returning to international cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/australia-vs-pakistan-live-score-world-cup-2019/articleshow/69754124.cms|title= Australia vs Pakistan Highlights, World Cup 2019: Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs|work= Times of India|access-date=12 June 2019}}</ref> On 20 June 2019, in the match against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]], Warner scored 166 runs, becoming the first batsman to score two 150+ scores in the Cricket World Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket-world-cup/david-warner-record-world-cup-2019-equals-virat-kohlis-record-5791207/ |title=David Warner blasts highest score in World Cup 2019, equals Virat Kohli's record |work=The Indian Express |access-date=20 June 2019}}</ref> Nine days later, in the match against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]], Warner scored his 13,000th run in international cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketaddictor.com/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-37-new-zealand-vs-australia-statistical-highlights/ |title=ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (Match 37): New Zealand vs Australia – Statistical Highlights |work=Cricket Addictor |access-date=30 June 2019}}</ref> He finished the tournament as the leading run-scorer for Australia and with 647 runs in ten matches, he also finished as the second highest run-scorer in the entire tournament behind [[Rohit Sharma]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12357;team=2;type=tournament |title=ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 – Australia: Batting and bowling averages |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=11 July 2019}}</ref>

In July 2019, he was named in [[2019 Ashes series#Squads|Australia's squad]] for the [[2019 Ashes series]] in England.<ref>{{cite web |title=Australia name 17-man Ashes squad |url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-2019-ashes-squad-england-tests-paine-smith-warner-pattinson-wade-marsh-bancroft-neser/2019-07-27 |website=cricket.com.au |access-date=29 July 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=26 July 2019 |title=Bancroft, Wade and Mitchell Marsh earn Ashes call-ups |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bancroft-wade-and-mitchell-marsh-earn-ashes-call-ups-1195785 |access-date=29 July 2019 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> However, he had a poor series, scoring only 95 runs over 10 innings at an average of 9.5. His only score of note was 61 at [[Headingley Cricket Ground|Headingley]], that being his only score above 50, whilst he made a pair at Old Trafford and was dismissed seven times by [[Stuart Broad]] during the series.

On 27 October 2019, in the first T20I match [[Sri Lankan cricket team in Australia in 2019–20|against Sri Lanka]], Warner scored his first [[List of centuries in Twenty20 International cricket|century in T20I cricket]], from just 56 balls, becoming the third Australian batsman to score centuries in all three formats of the international game after [[Shane Watson]] and [[Glenn Maxwell]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-27/david-warner-hits-maiden-t20-century-on-final-ball/11644280?section=sport |title=David Warner hits maiden T20 century on final ball of innings |work=ABC News |access-date=27 October 2019}}</ref> He continued his good form with an unbeaten 60 in the second T20I and 57 in the third. He scored a total of 217 runs (most ever runs by an Australian in a three-match T20I series) and was awarded the player of the series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/217-unbeaten-thats-a-perfect-10-for-warner-in-our-player-ratings-for-the-australia-vs-sri-lanka-t20-series/news-story/5c1c153563b70159bbfab4ebee68e6d7|title=Cricket 2019: David Warner, Australia vs Sri Lanka T20 series player ratings, Steve Smith, Pat Cummins|date=1 November 2019|website=Fox Sports|language=en-AU|access-date=3 November 2019}}</ref> On 30 November 2019, Warner scored his maiden Test [[Triple century]], scoring 335 [[not out]] against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]], which is the second-highest individual score for an Australian Test batsman behind [[Matthew Hayden]]'s 380 and also saw Warner surpassing the record of [[Azhar Ali]]'s 302 to register the highest ever individual score in an innings of a day/night test match. He also became the second batsman to score a triple century in a pink ball test.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/david-warner-triple-century-australia-pakistan-second-test-adelaide-oval-don-bradman-mark-taylor/2019-11-30|title=Warner joins illustrious company with triple-century|website=cricket.com.au|language=en|access-date=30 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/david-warner-scores-triple-hundred-breaks-several-records-in-2nd-test-against-pakistan-2141119|title=David Warner triple ton breaks several records|publisher=NDTV|access-date=1 December 2019}}</ref>

On 14 January 2020, in the first ODI match against [[Indian national cricket team|India]], Warner completed his 5000 runs in [[One Day International]]s becoming the fastest Australian and fourth fastest batsman in the world to reach this milestone.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/19304/report/1187027/india-vs-australia-1st-odi-australia-tour-of-india-2019-20|title=David Warner, Aaron Finch dismantle India with record stand|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=14 January 2020}}</ref> On 16 July 2020, Warner was named in a 26-man preliminary squad of players to begin training ahead of a possible [[Australian cricket team in England in 2020|tour to England]] following the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Usman Khawaja and Marcus Stoinis in expanded Australia training squad for possible England tour |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/usman-khawaja-and-marcus-stoinis-in-expanded-australia-training-squad-for-possible-england-tour-1226964 |access-date=16 July 2020 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-26-player-preliminary-list-training-group-uk-england-tour-odi-t20-covid19/2020-07-16 |title=Aussies name huge 26-player group with eye on UK tour |work=Cricket Australia |access-date=16 July 2020}}</ref> On 14 August 2020, [[Cricket Australia]] confirmed that the fixtures would be taking place, with Warner included in the touring party.<ref>{{cite web |title=Riley Meredith, Josh Philippe and Daniel Sams included as Australia tour to England confirmed |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/riley-meredith-josh-philippe-and-daniel-sams-included-as-australia-tour-to-england-confirmed-1229466 |access-date=14 August 2020 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-squad-odi-t20-england-tour-philippe-meredith-sams-maxwell-stoinis-lyon-tye-bubble-covid19/2020-08-14 |title=Uncapped trio make Australia's UK touring party |work=Cricket Australia |access-date=14 August 2020}}</ref>

Warner was included in the ODI, T20I and Test squads for [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2020–21|India's tour of Australia]] taking place from November 2020 to January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pucovski, Green headline Test and Australia A squads|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-test-squad-selections-india-series-green-pucovski-abbott-burns-tour-games/2020-11-12|access-date=5 December 2020|website=cricket.com.au|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Green in gold: Young gun picked to face India|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-odi-t20-squad-india-tour-white-ball-teams-finch-smith-warner-maxwell-starc-cummins-2020/2020-10-29|access-date=5 December 2020|website=cricket.com.au|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cameron Green earns Australia call-up, Moises Henriques returns after three years |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/australia-v-india-2020-21-cameron-green-earns-australia-call-up-moises-henriques-returns-after-three-years-1237522 |access-date=5 December 2020 |website=www.espncricinfo.com |language=en}}</ref> After scoring 69 and 83 runs in the first and second ODI respectively, he sustained a groin injury while fielding in the second innings of the second ODI and was ruled out for the remaining ODI, T20Is and the first two Tests.<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 November 2020|title=Cricket Australia vs India, ODI seres: David Warner injury, updates, D'Arcy Short, Pat Cummins rested, first Test|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/cricket-australia-vs-india-odi-seres-david-warner-injury-updates-darcy-short-replaces-batsman-pat-cummins-rested/news-story/bb966efd45eb10dcc40870b92a23bd07|access-date=5 December 2020|website=Fox Sports|language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Warner ruled out of first India Test in Adelaide|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/115183/warner-ruled-out-of-first-india-test-in-adelaide|access-date=9 December 2020|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=David Warner and Sean Abbott ruled out of Boxing Day Test|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/115349/david-warner-and-sean-abbott-ruled-out-of-boxing-day-test|access-date=25 December 2020|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref> Following his return for the final two Tests, he failed to make any major impact after scoring just 67 runs across the four innings at an average of 16.75.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Australia vs India 4th Test 2020/21 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-in-australia-2020-21-1223867/australia-vs-india-4th-test-1223872/full-scorecard|access-date=29 January 2022|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Australia vs India 3rd Test 2020/21 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-in-australia-2020-21-1223867/australia-vs-india-3rd-test-1223871/full-scorecard|access-date=29 January 2022|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>[[File:Steve Smith and David Warner fielding in the slips Ashes 2021.jpg|thumb|239x239px|[[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Steve Smith]] (left) and David Warner (right) fielding in the slips against [[England cricket team|England]] in the [[2021–22 Ashes series]]]]In August 2021, Warner was named in Australia's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Josh Inglis earns call-up and key names return in Australia's T20 World Cup squad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/josh-inglis-earns-call-up-and-key-names-return-in-australia-s-t20-world-cup-squad-1274020 |access-date=19 August 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He entered the T20 World Cup following a disappointing IPL season with Sunrisers Hyderabad, however he quickly turned around his form around and went on to play a crucial role for Australia in the tournament. He scored 289 runs (second-highest in the tournament) with three half-centuries including one in the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final|final]] where he scored 53 off 38 balls helping Australia win their maiden T20 World Cup and was named Player of the Tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|title="Almost Like Poking The Bear": Aaron Finch Hails David Warner After T20 World Cup Heroics {{!}} Cricket News|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/icc-t20-world-cup-2021/almost-like-poking-the-bear-aaron-finch-hails-david-warner-after-t20-world-cup-heroics-2610980|access-date=15 November 2021|website=NDTVSports.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title='Warner will be Man of the Tournament' – Finch to Langer few months ago|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/119852/warner-will-be-man-of-the-tournament-finch-to-langer-few-months-ago|access-date=15 November 2021|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref> In November 2021, Warner was named in Australia's squad for the [[2021–22 Ashes series|2021–22 Ashes]] taking place in Australia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Australia name squad for Men's Ashes|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2355475|access-date=19 November 2021|website=www.icc-cricket.com|language=en}}</ref> He scored 273 runs across 8 innings at an average of 34.12, he scored two [[Half century|fifties]] and also made a [[Pair (cricket)|pair]] at [[Hobart]] in the series.<ref>{{Cite web|title=David Warner Player stats for The Ashes 2021–22 Test Series|url=https://www.cricwaves.com/cricket/tour/530/england-vs-australia/4/1807/david-warner/PlayerStats.html|access-date=29 January 2022|website=Cricwaves}}</ref>
During [[Australian cricket team in Pakistan in 2021–22|Australia's 2022 tour of Pakistan]], Warner failed to impress, scoring 169 runs in 5 innings, at an average of 33.80 and scored 2 fifties with a high score of 68. Warner had also missed the 3 match ODI series and the one-off T20I.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Benaud-Qadir Trophy, 2021/22 - Australia Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=14344&team=2&type=series |access-date=2022-06-21 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan vs Australia: Pat Cummins, David Warner among players left out of white-ball series |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12548494/pakistan-vs-australia-pat-cummins-david-warner-among-players-left-out-of-white-ball-series |access-date=2022-06-21 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}}</ref> However, Warner performed considerably better against Sri Lanka during [[Australian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2022|Australia's 2022 tour of Sri Lanka]]; as he scored 130 runs in 3 innings, at an average of 65.00, with a high score of 70 during the T20I series and was the leading run scorer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Australia in Sri Lanka T20I Series, 2022 - Australia Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=14526&team=2&type=series |access-date=2022-06-21 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref> Warner was not able to translate this during the ODI series, as he scored 155 runs in five innings at and average of 31.0 and reached a high score of 99 during the fourth ODI, before being stumped by [[Niroshan Dickwella]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Full Scorecard of Sri Lanka vs Australia 4th ODI 2022 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-in-sri-lanka-2022-1307289/sri-lanka-vs-australia-4th-odi-1307299/full-scorecard |access-date=2022-06-28 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> This became the second time a batsman was dismissed on 99 in an ODI by the way of [[Stumped|stumping]], the first being [[VVS Laxman]] in November 2002. Warner failed to impress again during the test series, as during the first innings of the first test, he scored 25 runs off of 24 balls before being dismissed. In the second innings, Warner scored a four and a six to win the first test match by 10 wickets, as the target was 5 runs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Full Scorecard of Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test 2022 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-in-sri-lanka-2022-1307289/sri-lanka-vs-australia-1st-test-1307301/full-scorecard |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In the first innings of the second test, Warner scored 5 runs off of 13 balls before being dismissed. He scored 24 runs off of 44 balls in the second innings, where Australia collapsed and were bowled out for 151 runs. Sri Lanka won the second test match by an innings an 39 runs and drew the series 1–1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Full Scorecard of Australia vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2022 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-in-sri-lanka-2022-1307289/sri-lanka-vs-australia-2nd-test-1307302/full-scorecard |access-date=2022-07-14 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Warner finished the test series with 64 runs in 4 innings, with a high score of 25 and a batting average of 21.33.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Warne-Muralitharan Trophy, 2022 - Australia Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=14528&team=2&type=series |access-date=2022-07-14 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref>

In September 2022, Warner was named in Australia's squad for the [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]]. He had a poor T20 World Cup scoring only 44 runs in 4 matches.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Australia include Tim David for T20 World Cup|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/123669/australia-include-tim-david-for-t20-world-cup|access-date=17 November 2022|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref>

Warner made his return to form in [[English cricket team in Australia in 2022-23|series against England]], in the first match he scored 86 runs. In the final match of series, he scored a century and his 269 run partnership with [[Travis Head]] was the highest stand for any wicket in ODIs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, he was also named [[Man of the series|Player of the series]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Head, Warner tons set up Australia's thumping series sweep|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/124582/travis-head-david-warner-tons-set-up-australias-thumping-series-sweep17|access-date=22 November 2022|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref>

On 27 December, Warner scored a double century in the second Test in the [[South African cricket team in Australia in 2022–23|series]] against South Africa, this was Warner's first test ton since Jan 2020.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cameron |first1=Louis |title=Warner breaks hundred drought in milestone match |url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/david-warner-century-in-100th-test-match-australia-south-africa-mcg-boxing-day/2022-12-27 |website=cricket.com.au |access-date=30 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref> A day with many milestones, Warner passed 8000 test runs on this day, he also became the first Australian since [[Ricky Ponting]] to score a century and only the second batsman to score a double century in his 100th test match.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Healy |first1=Jon |last2=Smale |first2=Simon |title=David Warner's historic double century in his 100th Test ends in pain and tears |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-27/david-warner-day-two-boxing-day-test-australia-south-africa/101810630 |access-date=30 December 2022 |work=ABC News |date=27 December 2022 |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=David Warner joins elite club after scoring double century in his 100th Test |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/aus-vs-sa-2nd-test-david-warner-scores-a-century-in-his-100th-test-joining-an-elite-club-1351289 |access-date=2022-12-30 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

== Playing style ==
Warner is known for his aggressive left-handed batting style favoring the aerial route and for his ability to [[switch hit]], using the back of his bat or by taking a right-handed stance. He prefers to score on his off side, and has a very high strike rate as a Test batsman.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/top-10-batsmen-with-highest-strike-rate-in-tests/amp/|title=Top 10 batsmen with highest strike rate in Tests|website=www.crictracker.com|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref> In all of his Test centuries (as of 26 December 2017), he had never had a strike rate of below 52.5, and only 3 of below 72.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/219889.html?class=1;filter=advanced;orderby=start;runsmin1=100;runsval1=runs;template=results;type=batting;view=innings|title=Batting records {{!}} Test matches {{!}} Cricinfo Statsguru |work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 December 2017}}</ref>

He is an athletic fielder and also a part-time [[spin bowling|spin bowler]]. His bowling style is rare in that he mixes medium-pace bowling with his more usual [[leg spin]] bowling. At 170 cm in stature, Warner generates his batting power from strong forearms and his low centre of gravity allows him to get underneath deliveries and hit them high in the air. In a Twenty20 match for New South Wales in 2009, he hooked a six off [[Shaun Tait]] that landed on the roof of the [[Adelaide Oval]], only a month after hooking the same bowler 20 rows back at the [[Sydney Cricket Ground|SCG]].<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/cricket/warner-coshes-redbacks-to-sour-tait-return/2009/01/06/1231004022956.html Warner coshes Redbacks to sour Tait return] SMH 7 January 2009</ref>

== Controversies ==

On 12 June 2013, Warner was dropped for Australia's second match in [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy]] match against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] following an attack on [[Joe Root]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/22867634|title=David Warner 'attack on Joe Root' probed by Australia|work=BBC Sport|access-date=12 June 2013|date=12 June 2013}}</ref> The event happened hours after Saturday's loss to England at [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]]. According to the sports journalist [[Pat Murphy (sports journalist)|Pat Murphy]], the incident took place at 2 am at the Walkabout bar in the centre of [[Birmingham]], UK. On 13 June 2013, Cricket Australia announced that Warner was to be fined £7,000 (AU $11,500) and would not play for his country until the first [[The Ashes|Ashes]] Test on 10 July 2013. Warner subsequently missed the rest of the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and the tour matches against [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]] and [[Worcestershire County Cricket Club|Worcestershire]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/22884371|title=David Warner: Australia batsman suspended until first Ashes Test|work=BBC Sport|access-date=13 June 2013|date=13 June 2013}}</ref>

Warner attracted further controversy soon after. On 27 July 2013, whilst playing for Australia A against South Africa A in [[Pretoria]] he was involved in an on-field altercation with South Africa A wicket-keeper [[Thami Tsolekile]]. This was deemed serious enough for the umpires to step in twice; however, no formal complaints were made and Warner [[twitter|tweeted]] later in the day describing it as "friendly banter". Despite this, writers called into question his return to the Australia squad for the third Ashes Test against England, which seemed likely after scoring 193 in the first innings of this match.<ref>{{cite web |date=27 July 2013 |title=Warner altercation overshadows tame draw |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-a-tour-of-south-africa-and-zimbabwe-2013-630753/south-africa-a-vs-australia-a-1st-unofficial-test-630760/match-report-4 |access-date=27 July 2013 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He was eventually recalled.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-30/warner-to-rejoin-ashes-squad/4851928 |title=David Warner to rejoin Ashes squad, eyes Test recall at Old Trafford |date=30 July 2013 |work=ABC News |access-date=28 January 2017}}</ref>

In 2015, former New Zealand captain [[Martin Crowe]] called for a yellow-card and red-card system to be introduced to international cricket to curb Warner's "thuggish" on-field behaviour, stating that Warner was "the most juvenile cricketer I have seen on a cricket field".<ref>{{cite web |date=18 January 2015 |title=Why cricket needs yellow and red cards |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/martin-crowe-why-cricket-needs-yellow-and-red-cards-821891 |access-date=19 January 2015 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

On 4 March 2018, during tea in the 1st Test in Durban, Warner was involved in an altercation with South African Wicket-keeper [[Quinton de Kock]]. De Kock had allegedly made a vulgar comment about Warner's wife [[Candice Warner|Candice]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Warner involved in heated exchange with de Kock |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/david-warner-involved-in-heated-exchange-with-quinton-de-kock-1138996 |access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> Warner fired back at De Kock and was restrained by teammates [[Usman Khawaja]] and [[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Steve Smith]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/david-warner-shown-in-fiery-confrontation-with-quinton-de-kock-20180305-p4z2t9.html|title=David Warner shown in fiery confrontation with Quinton de Kock|last=Barrett|first=Chris|date=5 March 2018|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> Warner was charged with a Level 2 Offence and bringing the game to disrepute by the [[International Cricket Council]] and was given three demerit points and was fined 75% of his match fee.<ref>{{Cite news |title=David Warner doesn't contest charge, but de Kock does |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/david-warner-doesn-t-contest-charge-but-quinton-de-kock-does-1139268 |access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2018/03/05/icc-investigate-ugly-off-field-row-david-warner-quinton-de-kock/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2018/03/05/icc-investigate-ugly-off-field-row-david-warner-quinton-de-kock/ |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=ICC to investigate ugly off-field row between David Warner and Quinton de Kock|last=Hoult|first=Nick|date=5 March 2018|work=The Telegraph|access-date=26 March 2018|issn=0307-1235}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

On 22 March 2018, after being dismissed in the first innings of the [[Australian cricket team in South Africa in 2017–18|Third Test of that series]] held in Cape Town, Warner responded to baiting from a spectator which escalated into an unsavoury heated exchange as he walked to the dressing room. The spectator was subsequently ejected from the ground.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Warner in heated exchange with spectator after dismissal |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/david-warner-in-heated-exchange-with-spectator-after-dismissal-1141386 |access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref>

== International centuries ==
{{Main|List of international cricket centuries by David Warner}}

{{As of|2022|12|df=30}}, Warner has scored 25 Test centuries, 19 ODI centuries and one T20I century, totaling 45 centuries in his international career.

== Awards ==
* [[ICC Test Team of the Year]]: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/steve-smith-david-warner-icc-test-odi-teams-of-the-year-virat-kohli/2018-01-18?mode=amp|title=ICC names Test and ODI teams of the year – cricket.com.au|website=www.cricket.com.au|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref>
* [[ICC ODI Team of the Year]]: 2016, 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/596961|title=Men's ODI Team of the Year|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref>
*[[ICC Awards of the Decade|ICC Test Team of the Decade]]: 2011–2020<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Nine Aussies named in ICC Teams of the Decade|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/icc-team-of-the-decade-smith-perry-lanning-warner-healy-starc-schutt-finch-maxwell/2020-12-27|access-date=27 December 2020|website=cricket.com.au|language=en}}</ref>
*[[ICC Awards of the Decade|ICC ODI Team of the Decade]]: 2011–2020<ref name=":1" />
* [[Allan Border Medal]]: 2016, 2017,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/david-warner-claims-second-allan-border-medal-20170123-gtx7nw.html|title=David Warner claims second Allan Border Medal|first=James|last=Buckley|date=23 January 2017|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref> 2020<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/cricket/live-allan-border-medal-2020-award-winners-results/08e7a402-c909-470a-82a6-59fb694794ac|title=As it happened: David Warner and Ellyse Perry take home major honours at 2020 Australian Cricket Awards|date=10 February 2020|publisher=Nine Digital Pty Ltd}}</ref>
* [[Allan Border Medal#Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year|Australian Test Player of the Year]]: 2016
* [[Allan Border Medal#Men's One Day International Player of the Year|Australian One Day International Player of the Year]]: 2017, 2018
* [[Allan Border Medal#Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year|Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year]]: 2012<ref>{{cite web |title=David Warner named Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year {{!}} The International Cricket Hall of Fame|url=https://internationalcrickethall.com/david-warner-named-bradman-young-cricketer-of-the-year/ |access-date=5 January 2019}}</ref>
* [[Indian Premier League]] Orange Cap: [[2015 Indian Premier League|2015]], [[2017 Indian Premier League|2017]], [[2019 Indian Premier League|2019]]<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2008 to 2019: Full list of Orange Cap, Purple Cap and title winners |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/sports/story/indian-premier-league-ipl-2008-to-2019-winners-awards-orange-cap-purple-cap-1523779-2019-05-13 |website=India Today |access-date=13 May 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
*[[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] Player of the Tournament: [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2021]]<ref>{{Cite web|title='He'll be Player of the Tournament': Warner repays the faith in golden campaign|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2350924|access-date=15 November 2021|website=www.icc-cricket.com|language=en}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Warner married Australian former [[Ironman (surf lifesaving)|Ironwoman]] [[Candice Warner|Candice Falzon]] in April 2015. They have three daughters.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gamble|first=Livia|title=It's an 'Ashes baby' for David Warner and Candice Falzon|url=http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/its-an-ashes-baby-for-david-warner-and-candice-falzon-20140911-10ftmf.html|access-date=7 January 2015|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|date=12 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Lian|first1=Jotham|title=Candice and David Warner announce birth of baby daughter Indi Rae|url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/candice-and-david-warner-announce-birth-of-baby-indi-rae-20160113-gm5j4w.html|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=14 January 2016}}</ref> Warner was named Australian Sports Dad of the Year in 2016. Warner, one among ten nominees for the award, got to choose a charity to which $10,000 would be donated.<ref>{{cite news |title=David Warner: sports dad of the year |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/david-warner-sports-dad-of-the-year-1054457}}</ref> Warner lives in Maroubra, Sydney.<ref>{{cite web |title=Candice's miscarriage tragedy |url=https://amp.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/candice-warner-reveals-miscarriage-after-cricket-scandal/news-story/769aab256cc363717409b4294e448cb5 |website=www.theaustralian.com.au |access-date=5 January 2019 |language=en |date=23 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='I paid the ultimate price': Candice Warner tells of miscarriage after ball-tampering scandal |url=https://amp.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/i-paid-the-ultimate-price-candice-warner-tells-of-miscarriage-after-ball-tampering-scandal-20180524-p4zh59.html |website=amp.smh.com.au |access-date=5 January 2019}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of cricketers who have scored centuries in both innings of a Test match]]
* [[List of cricketers who have carried the bat in international cricket]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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* [http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Players/PlayerOverview.asp?PlayerID=3637 David Warner] at Howstat

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Gujarat Titans

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'''Gujarat Titans''' is a franchise [[cricket]] team based in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. The Titans compete in the [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2022-ahmedabad-team-officially-named-gujarat-titans-101644387930322.html|title=IPL 2022: Ahmedabad team officially named Gujarat Titans|work=Hindustantimes|date=9 February 2022|access-date=9 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/ipl-2022-ahmedabad-ipl-franchise-to-be-called-gujarat-titans/856658|title=It's official! Ahmedabad IPL franchise to be called 'Gujarat Titans'|work=TIMESNOWNEWS.com|access-date=9 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-gujarat-titans-unveiled-as-name-for-new-ahmedabad-franchise-1300376|title=Gujarat Titans unveiled as name for new Ahmedabad IPL franchise|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 February 2022}}</ref> Founded in 2021, Gujarat Titans' home ground is [[Narendra Modi Stadium]] in [[Ahmedabad]]. The franchise is owned by [[CVC Capital Partners]]. The team is captained by [[Hardik Pandya]] and coached by [[Ashish Nehra]].<ref name="New">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-named-captain-of-ahmedabad-ipl-team-for-ipl-2022-rashid-khan-and-shubman-named-as-draft-picks-101642783655545.html|title=Hardik Pandya announced as captain of Ahmedabad team for IPL 2022, Rashid Khan and Shubman Gill included as draft picks|work=Hindustantimes.com|date=21 January 2022|access-date=7 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/nehra-all-set-to-become-head-coach-of-ahmedabad-ipl-team-vikram-solanki-to-be-director-of-cricket-7704623/|title=Nehra all set to become head coach of Ahmedabad IPL team, Vikram Solanki to be 'Director of Cricket'|work=Indian express.com|date=4 January 2022|access-date=7 February 2022}}</ref> The Gujarat Titans are the current IPL champions, having won their maiden title in the [[2022 Indian Premier League|2022 season]].

== Franchise history ==
The Governing Council of the Indian Premier League issued an invitation to tender for two new sides in August 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2021/news/154995/bcci-announces-release-of-tender-to-own-and-operate-ipl-team|title=BCCI ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF TENDER TO OWN AND OPERATE IPL TEAM|work=BCCI|access-date=7 February 2022}}</ref> A total of 22 companies declared an interest, but with a high base price for the new teams, there were no more than six serious bidders. The [[Board of Cricket Control in India|Board of Control for Cricket in India]] allowed a consortium of three companies or individuals to bid for each franchise. CVC Capital Partners, a British private equity and investment advisory firm, won the rights to operate the Ahmedabad franchise with a bid of {{INRConvert|5625|c}}.<ref>{{cite news |title=New IPL teams: CVC Capital wins bid for Ahmedabad, RPSG Group gets Lucknow |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/ipl-cvc-capital-partners-gets-ahmedabad-rpsg-group-gets-lucknow-121102501288_1.html |newspaper=Business Standard India |access-date=26 October 2021 |date=25 October 2021|agency=Press Trust of India }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iplt20.com/news/3735/bcci-announces-the-successful-bidders-for-two-new-indian-premier-league-franchises|title=BCCI ANNOUNCES THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS FOR TWO NEW INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE FRANCHISES|website=iplt20.com|access-date=7 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=RPSG, CVC Capital win bids for Lucknow, Ahmedabad IPL teams|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/119555/rpsg-cvc-capital-win-bids-for-lucknow-ahmedabad-ipl-teams|access-date=8 February 2022|website=Cricbuzz}}</ref>

[[CVC Capital Partners]] has won the Ahmedabad franchise in the auction that was held in Dubai in October 2021.

Ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction, the franchise drafted [[Hardik Pandya]] as their captain. The franchise also picked [[Shubman Gill]] and [[Rashid Khan (cricketer)|Rashid Khan]].<ref name="New"/>

The Ahmedabad franchise revealed the name of its cricket team as the Gujarat Titans on 9 February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesofsports.com/cricket/ipl/gujarat-titans-name-meaning/amp/|title=Gujarat Titans Name Meaning: Ahmedabad Based IPL Franchise Explains|work=Timesofsports|date=8 March 2022 |access-date=6 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cricketaddictor.com/indian-premier-league-ipl-2022/gujarat-titans-revealed-as-the-official-name-of-ahmedabad-franchise-in-the-indian-premier-league/|title=Gujarat Titans Revealed As The Official Name Of Ahmedabad Franchise In The Indian Premier League|work=Cricket Addictor|date=9 February 2022 |access-date=6 April 2022}}</ref>

== Team history ==
=== 2022 IPL season ===

Although their auction methods and their selections during their first-ever auction were considered weak, and the team was written off, the Titans surprised everyone with their performances, gaining their first win against fellow newcomers [[Lucknow Super Giants]]. That win was the first in their inaugural campaign, which saw the Titans eventually win 10 of their 14 group matches, qualifying at the top of the table with 20 points. They then won the first qualifier against [[Rajasthan Royals]], whom they would meet again in the final after their qualifier win against [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]. Gujarat won the final by restricting Rajasthan to 130 on a pitch on which they were asked to bowl first, and chasing down the target with 11 balls to spare, which included Shubman Gill hitting the winning six off the first ball of the 19th over. Hardik Pandya was adjudged the Man of the Match for his bowling figures of 3/17 and his 34 from 30 balls with a strike rate of 113.33. Critics have praised Pandya's captaincy, bowling, and batting, with many agreeing that he and the management used their players well and have worked as a team to win the tournament.

This win meant that Gujarat became the second team to win the IPL in their very first season, the first being their final opponents, Rajasthan Royals. Nevertheless, Gujarat became the first team in the IPL against teams who already have been playing since 2008 to win the title in their very first outing. This win is also Hardik's 5th IPL title, and first as a captain, having won all previous four with the [[Mumbai Indians]].

==Team identity==
The team anthem used to be 'Aava De'. In the first IPL season, the song was sung by [[Aditya Gadhvi]].

== Home ground ==
The team's home ground is the [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], which is situated in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 March 2022 |title=Gujarat Titans to host its inaugural event at World's Largest Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 13 |work=Times Now |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/gujarat-titans-to-host-its-inaugural-event-at-worlds-largest-cricket-stadium-in-ahmedabad-on-march-13-article-90140931}}</ref>
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== Seasons ==

=== Indian Premier League ===
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! '''[[Gujarat Titans in 2023|2023]]'''
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* *As of 26 May 2023

==Current squad==
* Players with international caps are listed in '''bold'''.
* {{color box|border=darkgray|#FFCCCC|<nowiki>*</nowiki>}} denotes a player who is fully unavailable.
* {{color box|border=darkgray|#EEE8AA|<nowiki>*</nowiki>}} denotes a player who will be partially unavailable.

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! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| Batters
|-
| 7 || '''[[Shubman Gill]]''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1999|9|8|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|8|c}}|| [[Captain (cricket)|Captain]]
|-
| 22 || '''[[Kane Williamson]]''' || {{cr|NZ}} || {{birth date and age|1990|08|8|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2023 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|2|c}} || Overseas
|-
| 10 || '''[[David Miller (South African cricketer)|David Miller]]''' || {{cr|RSA}} || {{birth date and age|1989|06|10|df=y}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|3|c}} || Overseas
|-
| 18 || [[Abhinav Manohar]] || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1994|9|16|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg break]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|2.6|c}} ||
|-
| 23 || '''[[Sai Sudharsan]]''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2001|10|15|df=y}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[leg break]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|20|l}} ||
|-
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| Wicket-keepers
|-
| 6 || '''[[Wriddhiman Saha]]''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1984|10|24|df=y}} || Right-handed || – || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|1.9|c}} ||
|-
| 13 || '''[[Matthew Wade]]''' || {{cr|AUS}} || {{birth date and age|1987|12|26|df=y}} || Left-handed || – || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|2.4|c}} || Overseas
|-
| 39 || Robin Minz || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2002|9|13|df=y}} || Left-handed || - || style="text-align:center;" | 2024 || {{INRConvert|3.6|c}} ||
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| All-rounders
|-
| 24 || '''[[Azmatullah Omarzai]]''' || {{cr|AFG}} || {{birth date and age|2000|03|24|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast Bowling|Fast medium]]|| style="text-align:center;" | 2024 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|50|l}} || Overseas
|-
| 9 || [[Rahul Tewatia]] || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1993|5|20|df=y}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[leg break]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || {{INRConvert|9|c}} ||
|-
| 22 || [[Shahrukh_Khan_(cricketer)|Shahrukh Khan]] || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1995|5|27|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Off break]] ||style="text-align:center;" | 2024 || {{INRConvert|7.4|c}} ||
|-
| 59 || '''[[Vijay Shankar]]''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1991|1|26|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|1.4|c}} ||
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| Spin bowlers
|-
| 19 || '''[[Rashid Khan]]''' || {{cr|AFG|2013}} || {{birth date and age|1998|09|20|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg break]] || style="text-align:center;"| 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|15|c}} || Overseas
|-
| 1 || '''[[Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore]]''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1996|11|6|df=y}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Slow left-arm orthodox|orthodox]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|3|c}} ||
|-
| 22 || '''[[Jayant Yadav]]''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1990|1|20|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off-break]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|1.7|c}} ||
|-
| 31 || [[Manav Suthar]] || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2002|08|03|df=y}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Slow left-arm orthodox|orthodox]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2024 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|20|l}} ||
|-
| 15 || '''[[Noor Ahmad]]''' || {{cr|AFG|2013}} || {{birth date and age|2005|1|3|df=y}} || Right-handed || Left-arm [[Slow left-arm unorthodox|unorthodox]] || style="text-align:center;"| 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|30|l}} || Overseas
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| Pace bowlers
|-
| 11 || '''[[Mohammed Shami]]''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1990|9|3|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]] || style="text-align:center;"| 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|6.25|c}} ||
|-
| 04 || [[Darshan Nalkande]] || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1998|10|4|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || style="text-align:center;"| 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|20|l}} ||
|-
| 82 || '''[[Josh Little]]''' || {{cr|IRE}} || {{birth date and age|1999|11|1|df=y}}|| Right-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || style="text-align:center;"| 2023 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|4.4|c}} || Overseas
|-
| 27|| '''[[Mohit Sharma]]''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1988|9|18|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2023 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|50|l}} ||
|-
| 10 || [[Kartik Tyagi]] || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2000|11|08|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|Fast Medium]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2024 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|60|l}} ||
|-
| 19 || '''[[Umesh Yadav]]''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1987|10|25|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|Fast]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2024 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|5.80|c}} ||
|-
| 30 || [[Sushant Mishra]] || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2000|12|23|df=y}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|Fast medium]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2024 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|2.20|c}} ||
|-
| 42 || '''[[Spencer Johnson (cricketer)|Spencer Johnson]]''' || {{cr|AUS}} || {{birth date and age|1995|12|16|df=y}}|| Left-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || style="text-align:center;"| 2024 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|10.0|c}} || Overseas
|-
! colspan="9" style="text-align:center;"| Source:[https://www.gujarattitansipl.com/players GT Players]
|}

==Administration and support staff==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%; width:55%;"
|-
! style="background:navy; color:#DBBE6E; text-align:center;"| Position
! style="background:navy; color:#DBBE6E; text-align:center;"| Name
|-
| COO|| Arvinder Singh
|-
| Team manager|| [[Satyajit Parab]]
|-
|Director of cricket|| [[Vikram Solanki]]
|-
|Head coach|| [[Ashish Nehra]]
|-
|Batting coach and mentor|| [[Gary Kirsten]]
|-
|Assistant coach|| [[Naeem Amin]]
|-
|Assistant coach|| [[Narender Negi]]
|-
|Assistant coach|| [[Mithun Manhas]]
|-
|Spin bowling coach and scout|| [[Aashish Kapoor]]
|-
|Head physiotherapist|| Rohit Sawalkar
|-
! colspan="2" style="text-align center;"| Source:[https://www.gujarattitansipl.com/players GT Staff]
|}

== Statistics ==

=== Overall results in the IPL ===
''Last updated 22 May 2023''
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Total
!Wins
!Losses
!No result
!Win %
!Position
!Summary
|-
|2022
|16
|12
|4
|0
|75.00%
|1
|Champions
|-
|2023
|16
|11
|5
|0
|68.75%
|1
|Finalists*
|- class="sortbottom"
|'''Total'''
|32
|23
|9
|0
|71.88%
| colspan="2" |
|}

=== By opposition ===
''Last updated 27 May 2023''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Opposition
!Played
!Won
!Lost
!NR
!Win %
|-
|[[Mumbai Indians]]
|4
|2
|2
|0
|50%
|-
|[[Chennai Super Kings]]
|4
|3
|1
|0
|75%
|-
|[[Delhi Capitals]]
|3
|2
|1
|0
|66.66%
|-
|[[Kolkata Knight Riders]]
|3
|2
|1
|0
|66.66%
|-
|[[Punjab Kings]]
|3
|2
|1
|0
|66.66%
|-
|[[Rajasthan Royals]]
|5
|4
|1
|0
|80%
|-
|[[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]
|3
|2
|1
|0
|66.66%
|-
|[[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]
|3
|2
|1
|0
|66.66%
|-
|[[Lucknow Super Giants]]
|3
|3
|0
|0
|100%
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*[https://www.gujarattitansipl.com/ Official website]
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*{{Twitter|id=gujarat_titans}}

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Dwayne Bravo

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{{short description|West Indian cricketer}}
{{distinguish|Darren Bravo}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Dwayne Bravo
| image = Bravo at IIFA 2017 Green Carpet.jpg
| caption = Bravo at the 2017 [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]
| country = West Indies
| fullname = Dwayne John Bravo
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1983|10|7}}
| birth_place = [[Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago|Santa Cruz]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Right-arm [[fast bowling|medium-fast]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| family = [[Darren Bravo]] (half-brother)
| international = true
| internationalspan = 2004–2021
| testdebutdate = 22 July
| testdebutyear = 2004
| testdebutagainst = England
| testcap = 256
| lasttestdate = 1 December
| lasttestyear = 2010
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka

| odidebutdate = 18 April
| odidebutyear = 2004
| odidebutagainst = England
| odicap = 121
| lastodidate = 17 October
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = India
| odishirt = 47

| T20Idebutdate = 16 February
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = New Zealand
| T20Icap = 2
| lastT20Idate = 6 November
| lastT20Iyear = 2021
| lastT20Iagainst = Australia
| T20Ishirt = 47

| club1 = [[Trinidad and Tobago national cricket team|Trinidad and Tobago]]{{efn|Not every team that Bravo has played for is listed here. Only teams which he appeared for in more than one season are included in the list.}}
| year1 = {{nowrap|2001/02–2018/19}}
| club2 = [[Mumbai Indians]]
| year2 = 2008–2010
| club3 = [[Victoria cricket team|Victoria]]
| year3 = {{nowrap|2009/10–2010/11}}
| club4 = [[Chennai Super Kings]]
| year4 = 2011–2015
| club5 = [[Trinbago Knight Riders]]
| year5 = 2013–2020, 2023
| club6 = [[Melbourne Renegades]]
| year6 = {{nowrap|2013/14–2017/18}}
| club7 = [[Dolphins (cricket team)|Dolphins]]
| year7 = {{nowrap|2014/15–2015/16}}
| club8 = [[Gujarat Lions]]
| year8 = 2016–2017
| club9 = [[Chennai Super Kings]]
| year9 = 2018–2022
| club10 = [[St Kitts and Nevis Patriots]]
| year10 = 2021–2022




| columns = 4
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 40
| runs1 = 2,200
| bat avg1 = 31.42
| 100s/50s1 = 3/13
| top score1 = 113
| deliveries1 = 6,466
| wickets1 = 86
| bowl avg1 = 39.84
| fivefor1 = 2
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 6/55
| catches/stumpings1 = 41/–
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 164
| runs2 = 2,968
| bat avg2 = 25.36
| 100s/50s2 = 2/10
| top score2 = 112[[Not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 6,511
| wickets2 = 199
| bowl avg2 = 29.52
| fivefor2 = 1
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 6/43
| catches/stumpings2 = 73/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 91
| runs3 = 1,255
| bat avg3 = 22.01
| 100s/50s3 = 0/4
| top score3 = 66[[Not out|*]]
| deliveries3 = 1,505
| wickets3 = 78
| bowl avg3 = 26.10
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/19
| catches/stumpings3 = 44/–
| column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches4 = 100
| runs4 = 5,302
| bat avg4 = 30.64
| 100s/50s4 = 8/30
| top score4 = 197
| deliveries4 = 11,025
| wickets4 = 177
| bowl avg4 = 33.43
| fivefor4 = 7
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 6/11
| catches/stumpings4 = 89/–
| date = 6 November
| year = 2021
| source = https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/dwayne-bravo-51439 ESPNcricinfo
}}

'''Dwayne John Bravo''' (born 7 October 1983) is a Trinidadian [[cricket]]er, a former captain of the [[West Indies cricket team]] and the current bowling coach of [[Chennai Super Kings]]. A right arm seam bowling [[all-rounder]], Bravo is well known for his aggressive lower-order batting and for his bowling in the final overs of a match. During his prime, he was regarded as one of the best [[Glossary of cricket terms#bowling at the death|death bowlers]] in T20 Cricket.<ref>{{cite news|title= death-becomes him|url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1141333/death-becomes-him |access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref> He also performs as a singer.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bravo! Dancing Dwayne's 'Champion' tune has Windies on song |url=http://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/world-twenty20/bravo-dancing-dwayne-s-champion-tune-has-windies-on-song-1.1703234 |access-date=4 April 2016}}</ref>

Between 2004 and 2021, Bravo played 40 in [[Test cricket|Test matches]], 164 [[One Day International]]s and 91 [[Twenty20 International]]s for the West Indies. He was a key member of the West Indies team that won the [[2004 ICC Champions Trophy]], the [[2012 ICC World Twenty20]] and the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20]]. He took the winning catch in the [[2012 ICC World Twenty20 Final|2012 Final]]. After initially announcing his retirement from international cricket in October 2018, Bravo came out of retirement in December 2019 in preparation for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2021 T20 World Cup]].

In domestic cricket, Bravo has played for his native [[Trinidad and Tobago national cricket team|Trinidad and Tobago]] since 2002. He has played for a number of other teams in leagues around the world.

==Early career==
Bravo made his [[first-class cricket|first-class]] debut for [[Trinidad and Tobago cricket team|Trinidad and Tobago]] against [[Barbados cricket team|Barbados]] in 2002, opening the innings and scoring 15 and 16 but not bowling. He scored his maiden first-class century a month later and was included in the West Indies A squad for their tour of England in 2002. In early 2003 he scored another century but it was a spell of bowling in which he took 6–11 against the Windward Islands that brought him to prominence as an all-rounder.

==International career==
Bravo made his [[One Day International]] debut against England in their 2003/04 tour of the [[Caribbean]], in a match in which he failed to bat but took 2–31 with the ball. In the West Indies [[West Indian cricket team in England in 2004|tour]] of [[England cricket team|England]] in 2004 Bravo made his [[Test cricket|Test]] debut when he was selected for the First Test at [[Lord's]] in which he scored 44 and 10 and took three wickets. He finished the Test series with 16 wickets and a total of 220 runs with his most impressive performance at [[Old Trafford (cricket ground)|Old Trafford]] in a match in which he was the top scorer in the first innings with 77 followed by an 6 for 55 performance with the ball. The latter remains his best bowling figures in Test cricket.

During a Test series against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] in 2005, Bravo scored his maiden century – 107 before getting out to [[Mark Boucher]] – in the fourth Test in Antigua, but that was overshadowed when he accused South African [[Graeme Smith]] of directing a racist comment at him. At the subsequent hearing no evidence could be found and charges were dropped against Smith, who immediately demanded an apology from Bravo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/southafrica/content/story/208733.html|title=Hinds fined, but Smith in the clear|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=4 April 2016}}</ref> Bravo, backed by the [[West Indies Cricket Board]], refused to do so and received a hail of criticism from an indignant South African press while finding support at home as a human rights campaigner.

===Years through injuries===
On the [[West Indian cricket team in Australia in 2005-06|West Indies tour of Australia in 2005]], Bravo was controversially not picked for the first Test at [[Brisbane Cricket Ground|Brisbane]] in which the West Indies were beaten convincingly. He was recalled for the second Test in [[Bellerive Oval|Hobart]] and made a superb 113, after coming in at a very difficult stage for the West Indies. His innings lifted the West Indies and helped them regain some pride, forcing the Australians to bat for a second time in the match. In the third and final match of the series at [[Adelaide Oval|Adelaide]], he bowled a superb spell in the Australians first innings taking 6 for 84.

In West Indies tour of New Zealand in early 2006 Bravo strained his left side in the Twenty20 game at the start of the tour and was unable to bowl but still played in all three tests as a specialist batsman. His selection showed how far he had come in the previous two years and how crucial he had become to the West Indies team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/westindies/content/story/239799.html|title=West Indies mull over the Bravo puzzle|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=4 April 2016}}</ref>

===Comeback in 2006===
After a disappointing series in [[India national cricket team|India]] Bravo returned to top form in the [[ICC Champions Trophy 2006]] when he took 7 wickets at an average of 27.57 and scored 164 runs at an average of 41 although most of the runs were scored in a dead rubber match with England in which he made his first ever ODI century scoring a majestic 112 not out as part of a second wicket stand of 174 with [[Chris Gayle]]. His bowling contained some lethal slower-paced yorkers with which he dismissed [[Michael Clarke (cricketer)|Michael Clarke]] and [[Chris Read]].

During the Third Test against [[England national cricket team|England]] at [[Old Trafford (cricket ground)|Old Trafford]] on 9 June 2007, Bravo acted as an emergency wicket-keeper in place of [[Denesh Ramdin]] who had gone off for treatment after being hit on the head with the ball. In the same Test he took the wicket of England batsman [[Kevin Pietersen]] with a [[bouncer (cricket)|bouncer]] which struck the batsman's helmet knocking the helmet off of his head onto the stumps and dislodging the bails causing Pietersen to be given out hit wicket.

===World Cups===
Bravo played in all of West Indies games at the [[2007 Cricket World Cup]] in the West Indies. He had a disappointing World Cup scoring 129 runs at an average of 21.50 and although he took 13 wickets at 27.76 his economy rate was 5.56. Against South Africa he conceded 69 runs off 7 overs including 18 off his first over.

He played in all West Indies games at the 2009 T20I World Cup and was named in the 'Team of the Tournament' by ESPNcricinfo for the 2009 T20I World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 June 2009|title=The top crop|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wt202009/content/story/410204.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

He was ruled out from the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]] in India due to the knee injury when he slipped at the wicket while bowling to South African batsman on 24 February 2011 at Delhi. He was rested for four weeks and could not participate further in the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Amla|first=Hashim|date=2011-02-25|title=Cricket Matches: Bravo excluded from the squad for four weeks|url=http://iccworld-cup2011.blogspot.com/2011/02/bravo-excluded-from-squad-for-four.html|access-date=2021-07-12|website=Cricket Matches}}</ref>

He played in all of West Indies games at the [[2012 ICC World Twenty20]] in Sri Lanka, which the West Indies won. He played most of the tournament as a batsman as injury prevented him from bowling. For his performances in 2012, he was named in the T20I XI of the year by ESPNcricinfo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/review2012/content/story/599709.html|title=The teams of the year|date=5 January 2013|publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

In 2014, during a tour of India, Bravo was spokesman for the players during players strike which resulted in the tour being cancelled half way. He was later omitted from the West Indies World Cup squad for the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]] in Australia and New Zealand. The West Indies struggled in his absence, especially in the bowling department.

He then played in all of West Indies games at the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20]] in India, which the West Indies won. His high quality [[Glossary of cricket terms#bowling at the death|death bowling]] is considered to be one of the main reasons that the West Indies won the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20-2016/news/256489-world-t20-variation-is-key-to-my-success-as-a-death-bowler-says-dwayne-bravo|title=World T20: Variation is Key to My Success as a Death Bowler, Says Dwayne Bravo|agency=Press Trust of India|date=14 March 2016|work=NDTVSports.com|access-date=4 April 2016}}</ref> He was named in the 'Team of the Tournament' by Cricbuzz.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/79133/cricbuzz-team-of-the-icc-world-t20-2016|title=Cricbuzz Team of the ICC World T20, 2016|website=Cricbuzz|date=5 April 2016 }}</ref>

In May 2019, [[Cricket West Indies]] (CWI) named him as one of ten reserve players in the [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#West Indies|West Indies' squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26779182/dwayne-bravo-kieron-pollard-named-west-indies-world-cup-reserves |title=Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard named among West Indies' World Cup reserves |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1222978 |title=Pollard, Dwayne Bravo named in West Indies' CWC19 reserves |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref>

===Retirement and another comeback===
On 31 January 2015, Bravo announced his retirement from Test cricket.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/westindies/content/story/825559.html |title=Dwayne Bravo quits Tests |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=31 January 2015 |access-date=31 January 2015}}</ref> In October 2018, he announced his retirement from international cricket in all formats but will continue to play franchise T20 cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25077284/west-indies-allrounder-dwayne-bravo-retires-international-cricket |title=Dwayne Bravo retires from international cricket |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=26 October 2018}}</ref> In December 2019, Bravo came out of international retirement in preparation for the [[2020 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2020 T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28288726/fully-committed-dwayne-bravo-comes-t20i-retirement |title='Fully committed' Dwayne Bravo comes out of T20I retirement |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=13 December 2019}}</ref>

In September 2021, Bravo was named in the West Indies' squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2021-ravi-rampaul-back-in-west-indies-squad-sunil-narine-left-out-1277122 |title=T20 World Cup: Ravi Rampaul back in West Indies squad; Sunil Narine left out |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref>

On 6 November 2021, Bravo retired from international cricket and played his last [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] match against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] in the [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/icc-congratulates-west-indies-all-rounder-dwayne-bravo-for-a-fine-career/articleshow/87557957.cms |title=ICC congratulates Bravo for a fine career |website= The Times of India |date=6 November 2021}}</ref>

== T20 Franchise career ==

===Indian Premier League===
Dwayne Bravo played for the [[Mumbai Indians]] in the [[Indian Premier League]] for the first three seasons. He was picked up by the [[Chennai Super Kings]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://smtv24x7.com/english-news-41089-ipl-2018-dj-bravo-and-ms-dhonis-celebrations-goes-viral.html|title=IPL 2018: DJ Bravo and MS Dhoni's celebrations goes Viral|work=SMTV24x7}}</ref> during [[2011 IPL Auctions]]. He was one of the top performing players in the [[2012 IPL]] playing for [[Chennai Super Kings in 2012|Chennai Super Kings]] scoring 461 runs at an average of 57 with a strike rate of 178. He also performed well in the [[2013 IPL]] playing for [[Chennai Super Kings in 2013|Chennai Super Kings]], taking 32 wickets at an average of 9.15 to win the [[Purple Cap]] and overthrow [[Albie Morkel]] to become Chennai Super Kings's leading wicket taker. During [[IPL 2014]] he sustained a shoulder injury in the first match against [[Kings XI Punjab]] and was subsequently ruled out of the remaining matches. He launched his music single "Chalo Chalo" in Chennai on 3 May 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://lifeandtrendz.com/life-style/item/2714-dwayne-bravo-addresses-the-media-during-the-launch-of-his-music-single-chalo-chalo-in-chennai |title=Dwayne Bravo addresses the media during the launch of his music single Chalo Chalo in chennai - Lifeandtrendz |access-date=15 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150506212015/http://www.lifeandtrendz.com/life-style/item/2714-dwayne-bravo-addresses-the-media-during-the-launch-of-his-music-single-chalo-chalo-in-chennai#.VVXFklLMjIU |archive-date=6 May 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

He performed well in the [[2015 IPL]] playing for [[Chennai Super Kings in 2015|Chennai Super Kings]], taking 26 wickets and winning the purple cap for a second time. He is one of the two men who have won 2 purple caps.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/iplcountdown/content/story/1088659.html|title=Dwayne Bravo-the first bowler to receive purple caps twice in IPL history|publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> On the occasion of the 10-year anniversary of IPL, he was also named in the all-time ESPNcricinfo IPL XI<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/19422496/ab-de-villiers-misses-spot-espncricinfo-all-ipl-xi|title=AB de Villiers misses out on ESPNcricinfo's all-time IPL XI|date=20 May 2017|publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
After the suspension of [[Chennai Super Kings]] for 2 years, he was bought by [[Gujarat Lions]]. Later in [[2018 IPL]] he was retained for 64.0 million by [[Chennai Super Kings in 2018|Chennai Super Kings]] again. In [[2019 Indian Premier League|2019 IPL]] too, he was again retained by Chennai Super Kings. He didn't put up a very good performance that year, but he impressed with his tight bowling in the [[Glossary of cricket terms#slog overs|death overs]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Raghav|first=S. Dipak|date=5 April 2019|title=IPL 2019: Bravo injury going to cause a little bit of re-jigging of the team, says Hussey|work=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/indian-premier-league-2019-chennai-super-kings-batting-coach-mike-hussey-on-dwayne-bravo/article26748821.ece|url-status=live|access-date=3 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103164706/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/indian-premier-league-2019-chennai-super-kings-batting-coach-mike-hussey-on-dwayne-bravo/article26748821.ece|archive-date=3 November 2020}}</ref> [[2020 Indian Premier League|The following season]] while playing for Chennai, Bravo suffered a groin injury which ruled him out of the back end of the tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 October 2020|title=IPL 2020. Dwayne Bravo ruled out of IPL with groin injury: CSK CEO|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/ipl-2020-dwayne-bravo-ruled-out-of-ipl-with-groin-injury-csk-ceo/article32907645.ece|url-status=live|access-date=3 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025114013/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/ipl-2020-dwayne-bravo-ruled-out-of-ipl-with-groin-injury-csk-ceo/article32907645.ece|archive-date=25 October 2020}}</ref>

In the 2022 IPL Auction, Dwayne was bought by the Chennai Super Kings for ₹4.40 crores.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-auction/ipl-auction-2022-live-updates-day-1/article38413730.ece |access-date=12 Feb 2022 |title= PL Auction 2022 live updates|date=12 February 2022 }}</ref> On 2 Dec 2022, he announced his retirement from IPL, and subsequently replaced [[Lakshmipathy Balaji]] as the bowling coach of the same franchise.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-02 |title=Dwayne Bravo announces retirement from IPL, reveals new role with Chennai Super Kings |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/dwayne-bravo-announces-retirement-from-ipl-reveals-new-role-with-chennai-super-kings-101669971271986.html |access-date=2022-12-11 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

Bravo is the leading wicket taker in the Indian Premier League, with 183 wickets.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian Premier League Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=117&type=trophy |access-date=2022-12-11 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He holds the joint-record for most wickets in a single edition of the league, taking 32 wickets in 2013. The record was later equaled by [[Harshal Patel]] in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Harshal Patel equals Dwayne Bravo's all-time IPL record with 32nd scalp of season |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/ipl/article/harshal-patel-equals-dwayne-bravos-all-time-ipl-record-with-32nd-scalp-of-season/822701 |access-date=2022-12-11 |website=www.timesnownews.com |date=12 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref> He became the first player to win [[List of Indian Premier League awards|Purple Cap]] twice, for taking the most wickets in 2013 and 2015.

===Pakistan Super League===

In 2016 PSL draft, Bravo was picked by [[Lahore Qalandars]] in [[2016 Pakistan Super League players draft|2016 draft]] for US$70,000. His team finished last and were disqualified. He also captained the side in the absence of regular captain [[Azhar Ali]]. He was retained by Qalandars for [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017 Season]] but he didn't play in the second season.

Dwayne Bravo signed with [[Peshawar Zalmi]] in [[2018 Pakistan Super League players draft|2018 draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/98329/pakistan-super-league-2018-lynn-bravo-headline-platinum-round-picks-in-psl-draft|title=Lynn, Tahir and bravo headlines platinum round picks in 2018 PSL drafts|publisher=Cricbuzz|access-date=5 October 2017}}</ref>

In [[2019 Pakistan Super League players draft|2019 draft]] he signed with [[Quetta Gladiators]]. His team won the tournament for the first time, defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final.

===Other T20 franchises===
In May 2018, he was named as one of the ten marquee players for the [[2018 Global T20 Canada|first edition]] of the [[Global T20 Canada]] cricket tournament.<ref name="marquee1">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1147584.html |title=Steven Smith named as marquee player for Canada T20 tournament |access-date=24 May 2018 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref name="marquee2">{{cite web |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/other-sports/news/steve-smith-australia-cricket-global-t20-canada-ball-scuffing-scandal/1k2lxwrnwsazj1wj8ylmuejdbm |title=Steve Smith named as marquee player for Global T20 Canada |access-date=24 May 2018 |work=Sporting News}}</ref> On 3 June 2018, he was selected to play for the Winnipeg Hawks in the players' draft for the inaugural edition of the tournament.<ref name="Squads1">{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/global-t20-canada-complete-squads |title=Global T20 Canada: Complete Squads |work=SportsKeeda |date=4 June 2018 |access-date=4 June 2018}}</ref><ref name="Squads2">{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/global-t20-canada-league-full-squads-announced/ |title=Global T20 Canada League – Full Squads announced |work=CricTracker |date=4 June 2018 |access-date=4 June 2018}}</ref>

In October 2018, he was named in [[Paarl Rocks]]' squad for the [[2018 Mzansi Super League|first edition]] of the [[Mzansi Super League]] T20 tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/live-mzansi-super-league-player-draft-20181017 |title=Mzansi Super League – full squad lists |work=Sport24 |access-date=17 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/sport/cricket/domestic/mzansi-super-league-player-draft-the-story-so-far-17521199 |title=Mzansi Super League Player Draft: The story so far |work=Independent Online |access-date=17 October 2018}}</ref> He was the joint-leading wicket-taker for the team in the tournament, with ten dismissals in six matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12712;team=6590;type=tournament |title=Mzansi Super League, 2018/19 – Paarl Rocks: Batting and bowling averages |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 December 2018}}</ref> In June 2019, he was selected to play for the Winnipeg Hawks franchise team in the [[2019 Global T20 Canada]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadacricket.com/?p=12755 |title=Global T20 draft streamed live |work=Canada Cricket Online |date=20 June 2019 |access-date=20 June 2019}}</ref>

In July 2020, he was named in the [[Trinbago Knight Riders]] squad for the [[2020 Caribbean Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29417692/nabi,-lamichhane,-dunk-earn-big-cpl-2020-draft |title=Nabi, Lamichhane, Dunk earn big in CPL 2020 draft |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=6 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.windiescricket.com/news/teams-selected-hero-cpl-2020/ |title=Teams Selected for Hero CPL 2020 |work=Cricket West Indies |access-date=6 July 2020}}</ref> On 26 August 2020, in the match against the [[St Lucia Zouks]], Bravo became the first bowler to take 500 wickets in T20 cricket, and the first bowler to take 100 wickets in the CPL.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29745700/cpl-2020-dwayne-bravo-becomes-first-bowler-500-wickets-t20s |title=Dwayne Bravo becomes first bowler to 500 wickets in T20s |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=26 August 2020}}</ref> In April 2022, he was bought by the [[Northern Superchargers]] for the [[2022 season of The Hundred|2022 season]] of [[The Hundred (cricket)|The Hundred]] in England.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/60477088 |title=The Hundred 2022: latest squads as Draft picks revealed |work=BBC Sport |access-date=5 April 2022}}</ref>

In June 2023, Bravo was selected to play for the [[Texas Super Kings]] for the inaugural season of [[Major League Cricket]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Du Plessis, Conway, Santner, Rayudu reunite with coach Fleming at Texas Super Kings |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mlc-2023-devon-conway-mitchell-santner-ambati-rayudu-reunite-with-stephen-fleming-at-texas-super-kings-1381660 |access-date=2023-06-16 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>

==Other work==
In 2016, Bravo released his first single ''Champion'' to commemorate West Indies winning the [[2016 World T20]].<ref>{{Cite web|title='Champion' Dwayne Bravo Packs A Caribbean Punch|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/recliner/champion-dwayne-bravo-packs-a-caribbean-punch/43167/1|access-date=2021-07-12|website=Forbes India|language=en}}</ref> The single became a runaway hit in India, topping charts.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Champion' Dwayne Bravo Packs A Caribbean Punch|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/recliner/champion-dwayne-bravo-packs-a-caribbean-punch/43167/1|access-date=2021-07-12|website=Forbes India|language=en}}</ref> The release led to rumours of Bravo acting in Bollywood. He responded by saying, "Jashoda Madhavji from my team is working on it and given her expertise, a film may just happen. I have been getting offers, but I need to find something that brings out the actor in me and fans can relate to Bravo, the actor, just as they have related to Bravo, the singer."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-08-26|title=Don't need to be an actor now to belong to Bollywood: Dwayne Bravo|url=https://indianewengland.com/2016/08/dont-need-actor-now-belong-bollywood-dwayne-bravo/|access-date=2021-07-12|website=INDIA New England News|language=en}}</ref>

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.djb47.com/ Official Website]
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Australia cricket team

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| odi_record_this_year = 2/1 (0 ties, 0 no results)

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| wc_best = Champions ([[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]], [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]], [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003]], [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]], [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]])

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| most_recent_t20i = v. {{cr|BAN}} at [[Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium]], [[Dhaka]]; 9 August 2021
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| num_t20is_this_year = 15
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| t20i_record_this_year = 4/11 (0 ties, 0 no result)

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The '''Australia men's national cricket team''' represents [[Australia]] in men's [[international cricket]]. As the joint oldest team in [[Test cricket]] history, playing in the [[History of Test cricket from 1877 to 1883|first ever Test match]] in 1877,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/62396.html |title=1st Test: Australia v England at Melbourne, Mar 15–19, 1877 | Cricket Scorecard |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127212448/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/62396.html |archive-date=27 November 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> the team also plays [[One-Day International]] (ODI) and [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) cricket, participating in both the first ODI, against [[England cricket team|England]] in the 1970–71 season<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/64148.html |title=Only ODI: Australia v England at Melbourne, Jan 5, 1971 | Cricket Scorecard |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101227090121/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/64148.html |archive-date=27 December 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> and the first T20I, against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] in the 2004–05 season,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/211048.html |title=Only T20I: New Zealand v Australia at Auckland, Feb 17, 2005 | Cricket Scorecard |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110110183943/http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/211048.html |archive-date=10 January 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> winning both games. The team draws its players from teams playing in the Australian domestic competitions – the [[Sheffield Shield]], the [[Australian domestic limited-overs cricket tournament]] and the [[Big Bash League]].

The national team has played 834 Test matches, winning 394, losing 226, drawing 212 and [[Tied Test|tying]] 2.<ref name="all time record">{{cite web|title=Records / Test matches / Team records / Results summary|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283877.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203052230/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283877.html|archive-date=3 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> {{As of|2021|01|df=}}, Australia is ranked third in the [[ICC Test Championship]] on 113 rating points.<ref name="Test ranking">{{cite web|title=ICC Test Rankings|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/mens/team-rankings/test|publisher=[[International Cricket Council|ICC]]|date=19 January 2021|access-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120924081131/http://www.icc-cricket.com/match_zone/team_ranking.php|archive-date=24 September 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> Australia is the most successful team in Test cricket history, in terms of overall wins, win-loss ratio and wins percentage.

The team has played 958 ODI matches, winning 581, losing 334, [[List of tied One Day Internationals|tying]] 9 and with 34 ending in a [[no-result]].<ref name="statsrec">{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283878.html |title=Records | One-Day Internationals | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=1 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224020144/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283878.html |archive-date=24 February 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> {{As of|2021|01|df=}}, Australia is ranked fourth in the [[ICC ODI Championship]] on 111 rating points,<ref name="ODI ranking">{{cite web|title=ICC ODI Rankings|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/mens/team-rankings/odi|publisher=ICC|date=10 March 2019|access-date=10 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324175838/https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/mens/team-rankings/odi|archive-date=24 March 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> though have been ranked first for 141 of 185 months since its introduction in 2002. Australia is the most successful team in ODI cricket history, winning more than 60 per cent of their matches,<ref name="statsrec" /> with a record seven [[Cricket World Cup|World Cup]] final appearances ([[1975 Cricket World Cup|1975]], [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]], [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]], [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]], [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003]], [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]] and [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]]) and have won the World Cup a record five times: 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015. Australia is the first (and only) team to appear in four consecutive World Cup finals (1996, 1999, 2003 and 2007), surpassing the old record of three consecutive World Cup appearances by the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] (1975, [[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]] and [[1983 Cricket World Cup|1983]]) and the first and only team to win 3 consecutive World Cups (1999, 2003 and 2007). The team was undefeated in 34 consecutive World Cup matches until the 2011 Cricket World Cup where [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] beat them by 4 wickets in the Group stage.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/9428278.stm | work=BBC News | title=World Cup day 29 as it happened | date=19 March 2011 | access-date=19 March 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320130351/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/9428278.stm | archive-date=20 March 2011 | url-status=live }}</ref> It is also the second team to win a World Cup (2015) on home soil, after [[India national cricket team|India]] ([[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011]]). Australia have also won the [[ICC Champions Trophy]] twice ([[2006 ICC Champions Trophy|2006]] and [[2009 ICC Champions Trophy|2009]]) making them the first and the only team to become back to back winners in the Champions Trophy tournaments. Australia is the only team to win 5 Cricket World Cups, no other team has won more than 2 Cricket World Cups at most.

The national team has played 146 Twenty20 International matches, winning 73, losing 68, [[List of tied Twenty20 Internationals|tying]] 2 and with 3 ending in a [[no-result]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283307.html |title=Records | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=8 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180218192951/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283307.html |archive-date=18 February 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> {{As of|2021|01}}, Australia is ranked second in the [[ICC T20I Championship]] on 272 rating points.<ref name="T20I ranking">{{cite web|title=ICC T20I Rankings|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/mens/team-rankings/t20i|publisher=ICC|date=6 March 2019|access-date=6 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324175834/https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/mens/team-rankings/t20i|archive-date=24 March 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Additionally, the team made the final of the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]], in which they lost to England.

On 12 January 2019, Australia won the first ODI [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2018–19|against India]] at the [[Sydney Cricket Ground]] by 34 runs, to record their 1,000th win in international cricket.<ref name="Aus1k">{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/971683 |title=Jhye Richardson sets up Australia's 1000th win |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=12 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190113062826/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/971683 |archive-date=13 January 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==History==
{{main|History of the Australian cricket team}}

===Early history===
[[File:Australia cricket team 1878.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Australian team that toured England in 1878]]
{{main|History of Australian cricket from 1876–77 to 1890}}

The Australian cricket team participated in the [[History of Test cricket from 1877 to 1883|first Test match]] at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground|MCG]] in 1877, defeating an English team by 45 runs, with [[Charles Bannerman]] making the first Test century, a score of 165 [[Retired hurt (cricket)|retired hurt]].<ref>{{cite web|title=What do we know about the first Test cricketer?|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/17242338/charles-bannerman-australia-premier-batsman|access-date=27 September 2020|website=www.espncricinfo.com}}</ref> Test cricket, which only occurred between Australia and England at the time, was limited by the long distance between the two countries, which would take several months by sea. Despite Australia's much smaller population, the team was very competitive in early games, producing stars such as [[Jack Blackham]], [[Billy Murdoch]], [[Fred Spofforth|Fred "The Demon" Spofforth]], [[George Bonnor]], [[Percy McDonnell]], [[George Giffen]] and [[Charles Turner (Australian cricketer)|Charles "The Terror" Turner]]. Most cricketers at the time were either from [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] or [[Victorian Bushrangers|Victoria]], with the notable exception of George Giffen, the star [[South Australia Redbacks|South Australian]] [[all-rounder]].

A highlight of Australia's early history was the 1882 Test match against England at [[The Oval]]. In this match, Fred Spofforth took 7/44 in the game's fourth innings to save the match by preventing England from making their 85-run target. After this match ''[[The Sporting Times]]'', a major newspaper in London at the time, printed a mock obituary in which the death of English cricket was proclaimed and the announcement made that "the body was cremated and the ashes taken to Australia." This was the start of the famous [[The Ashes|Ashes]] series in which Australia and England play a series of Test matches to decide the holder of the Ashes. To this day, the contest is one of the fiercest rivalries in sport.

===Golden age===
{{main|History of Australian cricket from 1890–91 to 1900|History of Australian cricket from 1900–01 to 1918}}

The so-called 'Golden Age' of Australian Test cricket occurred around the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, with the team under the captaincy of [[Joe Darling]], [[Monty Noble]] and [[Clem Hill]] winning eight of ten tours. It is considered to have lasted from the 1897–98 English tour of Australia and the 1910–11 South African tour of Australia. Outstanding batsmen such as Joe Darling, Clem Hill, [[Reggie Duff]], [[Syd Gregory]], [[Warren Bardsley]] and [[Victor Trumper]], brilliant all-rounders including Monty Noble, George Giffen, [[Harry Trott]] and [[Warwick Armstrong]] and excellent bowlers including [[Ernie Jones (Australian sportsman)|Ernie Jones]], [[Hugh Trumble]], [[Tibby Cotter]], [[Bill Howell (cricketer)|Bill Howell]], [[Jack Saunders (cricketer, born 1876)|Jack Saunders]] and [[Bill Whitty]], all helped Australia to become the dominant cricketing nation for most of this period.

Victor Trumper became one of Australia's first sporting heroes, and was widely considered Australia's greatest batsman before [[Don Bradman|Bradman]] and one of the most popular players. He played a record (at the time) number of Tests at 49 and scored 3163 (another record) runs at a high for the time average of 39.04. His early death in 1915 at the age of 37 from kidney disease caused national mourning. The ''[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack]]'', in its obituary for him, called him Australia's greatest batsman: "''Of all the great Australian batsmen Victor Trumper was by general consent the best and most brilliant.''"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/7980.html |title=Victor Trumper | Cricket Players and Officials |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170130172440/http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/7980.html |archive-date=30 January 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The years leading up to the start of World War I were marred by [[Big Six cricket dispute of 1912|conflict]] between the players, led by Clem Hill, Victor Trumper and [[Frank Laver]], the [[Cricket Australia|Australian Board of Control for International Cricket]], led by [[Peter McAlister]], who was attempting to gain more control of tours from the players. This led to six leading players (the so-called "Big Six") walking out on the [[1912 Triangular Tournament]] in England, with Australia fielding what was generally considered a second-rate side. This was the last series before the war, and no more cricket was played by Australia for eight years, with Tibby Cotter being killed in [[Palestine (region)|Palestine]] during the war.

===Inter-war period===
{{main|History of Australian cricket from 1918–19 to 1930}}
Test cricket resumed in the 1920/21 season in Australia with a [[English cricket team in Australia in 1920–21|touring English team]], [[List of England cricket captains|captained]] by [[Johnny Douglas]] losing all five Tests to Australia, captained by the "Big Ship" Warwick Armstrong. Several players from before the war, including Warwick Armstrong, [[Charlie Macartney]], [[Charles Kelleway]], [[Warren Bardsley]] and the wicket-keeper [[Sammy Carter]], were instrumental in the team's success, as well as new players [[Herbie Collins]], [[Jack Ryder (cricketer)|Jack Ryder]], [[Bert Oldfield]], the spinner [[Arthur Mailey]] and the so-called "twin destroyers" [[Jack Gregory (cricketer)|Jack Gregory]] and [[Ted McDonald]]. The team continued its success on the [[Australian cricket team in England in 1921|1921 tour of England]], winning three out of the five Tests in [[Warwick Armstrong]]'s last series. The side was, on the whole, inconsistent in the latter half of the 1920s, losing its first home [[The Ashes|Ashes series]] since the 1911–12 season in 1928–29.

===Bradman era===
{{main|History of Australian cricket from 1930–31 to 1945}}
The [[Australian cricket team in England in 1930|1930 tour of England]] heralded a new age of success for the Australian team. The team, led by [[Bill Woodfull]] – the "Great Un-bowlable" – featured legends of the game including [[Bill Ponsford]], [[Stan McCabe]], [[Clarrie Grimmett]] and the young pair of [[Archie Jackson]] and [[Donald Bradman|Don Bradman]]. Bradman was the outstanding batsman of the series, scoring a record 974 runs, including one century, two double centuries and one [[List of Test cricket triple centuries|triple century]], a massive score of 334 at Leeds which including 309 runs in a day. Jackson died of [[tuberculosis]] at the age of 23 three years later, after playing eight Tests. The team was widely considered unstoppable, winning nine of its next ten Tests.

The 1932–33 England tour of Australia is considered one of the most infamous episodes of cricket, due to the England team's use of [[bodyline]], where captain [[Douglas Jardine]] instructed his bowlers [[Bill Voce]] and [[Harold Larwood]] to bowl fast, short-pitched deliveries aimed at the bodies of the Australian batsmen. The tactic, although effective, was widely considered by Australian crowds as vicious and unsporting. Injuries to Bill Woodfull, who was struck over the heart, and [[Bert Oldfield]], who received a fractured skull (although from a non-bodyline ball), exacerbated the situation, almost causing a full-scale riot from the 50 000 fans at the [[Adelaide Oval]] for the third Test. The conflict almost escalated into a diplomatic incident between the two countries, as leading Australian political figures, including the [[Governors of South Australia|Governor of South Australia]], [[Alexander Hore-Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie|Alexander Hore-Ruthven]], protested to their English counterparts. The series ended in a 4–1 win for England but the bodyline tactics used were banned the year after.

The Australian team put the result of this series behind them, winning their next tour of England in 1934. The team was led by Bill Woodfull on his final tour and was notably dominated by Ponsford and Bradman, who twice put on partnerships of over 380 runs, with Bradman once again scoring a triple-century at Leeds. The bowling was dominated by the [[Spin bowling|spin]] pair of [[Bill O'Reilly (cricketer)|Bill O'Reilly]] and Clarrie Grimmett, who took 53 wickets between them, with O'Reilly twice taking seven-wicket hauls.

Sir Donald Bradman is widely considered the greatest batsman of all time.<ref>{{cite web |author=mohankaus |url=http://i3j3cricket.com/2009/01/17/icc-best-ever-batsmen-and-bowlers/ |title=ICC's "Best Ever" batsmen and bowlers! |publisher=i3j3Cricket :: A blog for fans of Indian cricket... |date=17 January 2009 |access-date=14 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102083233/http://i3j3cricket.com/2009/01/17/icc-best-ever-batsmen-and-bowlers/ |archive-date=2 January 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://worldcricketwatch.com/stories/feature/the-10-greatest-batsmen-ever/ |title=The 10 Greatest Batsmen Ever |publisher=World Cricket Watch |date=15 October 2009 |access-date=14 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211234312/http://worldcricketwatch.com/stories/feature/the-10-greatest-batsmen-ever/ |archive-date=11 February 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He dominated the sport from 1930 until his retirement in 1948, setting new records for the highest score in a Test innings (334 vs England at [[Headingley Cricket Ground|Headingley]] in 1930), the most runs (6996), the most [[Century (cricket)|centuries]] (29), the most double centuries and the highest Test and [[first-class cricket|first-class]] batting averages. His record for the highest Test batting average – 99.94 – has never been beaten. It is almost 40 runs per innings above the next highest average. He would have finished with an average of over 100 runs per innings if he had not been dismissed for a [[Duck (cricket)|duck]] in his last Test. He was [[knight]]ed in 1949 for services to cricket. He is generally considered one of Australia's greatest sporting heroes.

Test cricket was again [[Cricket in World War II|interrupted by war]], with the last Test series in 1938 made notable by [[Len Hutton]] scoring a world record 364 for England, with [[Chuck Fleetwood-Smith]] conceding 298 runs in England's world record total of 7/903. [[Ross Gregory]], a notable young batsman who played two Tests before the war, was killed in the war.

===Post-war era===
{{main|History of Australian cricket from 1945–46 to 1960}}
The team continued its success after the end of the [[Second World War]], with the first Test (also Australia's first against New Zealand) being played in the 1945–46 season against New Zealand. Australia was by far the most successful team of the 1940s, being undefeated throughout the decade, winning two Ashes series against England and its first Test series against [[India national cricket team|India]]. The team capitalised on its ageing stars Bradman, [[Sid Barnes]], [[Bill Brown (cricketer)|Bill Brown]] and [[Lindsay Hassett]] while new talent, including [[Ian Johnson (cricketer)|Ian Johnson]], [[Don Tallon]], [[Arthur Morris]], [[Neil Harvey]], [[Bill Johnston (cricketer)|Bill Johnston]] and the [[fast bowling]] pair of [[Ray Lindwall]] and [[Keith Miller]], who all made their debut in the latter half of the 1940s, and were to form the basis of the team for a good part of the next decade. The [[Australian cricket team in England in 1948|team that Don Bradman led to England in 1948]] gained the moniker ''The Invincibles'', after going through the tour without losing a single game. Of 31 first-class games played during the tour, they won 23 and drew 8, including winning the five-match Test series 4–0, with one draw. The tour was particularly notable for the [[Fourth Test, 1948 Ashes series|fourth Test]] of the series, in which Australia won by seven wickets chasing a target of 404, setting a new record for the highest [[List of cricket terms#R|run chase]] in Test cricket, with Arthur Morris and Bradman both scoring centuries, as well as for the final Test in the series, Bradman's last, where he finished with a duck in his last innings after needing only four runs to secure a career average of 100.

Australia was less successful in the 1950s, losing three consecutive Ashes series to England, including a horrendous [[Australian cricket team in England in 1956|1956 Tour of England]], where the 'spin twins' [[Jim Laker|Laker]] and [[Tony Lock|Lock]] destroyed Australia, taking 61 wickets between them, including Laker taking 19 wickets in the game (a first-class record) at [[Headingley Cricket Ground|Headingley]], a game dubbed '''Laker's Match'''.

However, the team rebounded to win five consecutive series in the latter half of the 1950s, first under the leadership of Ian Johnson, then [[Ian Craig]] and [[Richie Benaud]]. The [[West Indian cricket team in Australia in 1960–61|series against the West Indies in the 1960–61 season]] was notable for the [[Tied Test]] in the first game at [[the Gabba]], which was the first in Test cricket. Australia ended up winning the series 2–1 after a hard-fought series that was praised for its excellent standards and sense of fair play. Stand-out players in that series as well as through the early part of the 1960s were Richie Benaud, who took a then-record number of wickets as a [[Leg spin|leg-spinner]] and who also captained Australia in 28 Tests, including 24 without defeat; [[Alan Keith Davidson|Alan Davidson]], who was a notable fast-bowler and also became the first player to take 10 wickets and make 100 runs in the same game in the first Test; [[Bob Simpson (cricketer)|Bob Simpson]], who also later captained Australia for two different periods of time; [[Colin McDonald (Australian cricketer)|Colin McDonald]], the first-choice opening batsman for most of the 1950s and early '60s; [[Norm O'Neill]], who made 181 in the Tied Test; [[Neil Harvey]], towards the end of his long career; and [[Wally Grout]], an excellent [[wicket-keeper]] who died at the age of 41.

===World Series Cricket and Restructuring===
The [[Centenary Test]] was played in March 1977 at the MCG to celebrate 100 years since the first Test was played. Australia won the match by 45 runs, an identical result to the first Test match.<ref>[http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/11/01/the-1977-centenary-test/ Remembering the 1977 Centenary Test] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111216152050/http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/11/01/the-1977-centenary-test/ |date=16 December 2011 }} – The Roar. Published 1 November 2009. Retrieved 4 May 2011.</ref>

In May 1977, [[Kerry Packer]] announced he was organising a breakaway competition – [[World Series Cricket]] (WSC) – after the [[Australian Cricket Board]] (ACB) refused to accept [[Nine Network|Channel Nine]]'s bid to gain exclusive television rights to Australia's Test matches in 1976. Packer secretly signed leading international cricketers to his competition, including 28 Australians. Almost all of the Australian Test team at the time were signed to WSC – notable exceptions including [[Gary Cosier]], [[Geoff Dymock]], [[Kim Hughes]] and [[Craig Serjeant]] – and the Australian selectors were forced to pick what was generally considered a third-rate team from players in the [[Sheffield Shield]]. Former player Bob Simpson, who had retired 10 years previously after a conflict with the board, was recalled at the age of 41 to captain Australia against India. [[Jeff Thomson]] was named deputy in a team that included seven debutants. Australia managed to win the series 3–2, mainly thanks to the batting of Simpson, who scored 539 runs, including two centuries; and the bowling of [[Wayne Clark (cricketer)|Wayne Clark]], who took 28 wickets. Australia lost the next series 3–1 against the West Indies, which was fielding a full strength team; and also lost the [[English cricket team in Australia in 1978–79|1978–79 Ashes series]] 5–1, the team's worst Ashes result in Australia. [[Graham Yallop]] was named as captain for the Ashes, with Kim Hughes taking over for the 1979–80 tour of India. [[Rodney Hogg]] took 41 wickets in his debut series, an Australian record. WSC players returned to the team for the 1979–80 season after a settlement between the ACB and Kerry Packer. [[Greg Chappell]] was reinstated as captain.

The [[underarm bowling incident of 1981]] occurred when, in an [[One Day International|ODI]] against New Zealand, Greg Chappell instructed his brother [[Trevor Chappell|Trevor]] to bowl an [[underarm bowling|underarm delivery]] to New Zealand batsman [[Brian McKechnie (sportsman)|Brian McKechnie]], with New Zealand needing a [[Six (cricket)|six]] to tie off the last ball. The aftermath of the incident soured political relations between Australia and New Zealand, with several leading political and cricketing figures calling it "unsportsmanlike" and "[[not in the spirit of cricket]]".

Australia continued its success up until the early 1980s, built around the Chappell brothers, [[Dennis Lillee]], Jeff Thomson and [[Rod Marsh]]. The 1980s was a period of relative mediocrity after the turmoil caused by the [[Rebel tours of South Africa#Australian tours, 1985/86 & 1986/87|Rebel Tours of South Africa]] and the subsequent retirement of several key players. The rebel tours were funded by the [[South African Cricket Board]] to compete against its national side, which had been banned—along with many other sports, including Olympic athletes—from competing internationally, due to the South African government's racist apartheid policies. Some of Australia's best players were poached: Graham Yallop, [[Carl Rackemann]], [[Terry Alderman]], Rodney Hogg, Kim Hughes, [[John Dyson (cricketer, born 1954)|John Dyson]], [[Greg Shipperd]], [[Steve Rixon]] and [[Steve Smith (cricketer, born 1961)|Steve Smith]] amongst others. These players were handed three-year suspensions by the Australian Cricket Board which greatly weakened the player pool for the national sides, as most were either current representative players or on the verge of gaining honours.

===Golden era===
{{main|History of Australian cricket from 1985–86 to 2000}}

The so-called 'Golden Era' of Australian cricket occurred around the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century. This was a period in which Australian cricket recovered from the disruption caused by [[World Series Cricket]] to create arguably the strongest [[Test cricket|Test]] team in history.

Under the captaincy of [[Allan Border]] and the new fielding standards put in place by new coach Bob Simpson, the team was restructured and gradually rebuilt their cricketing stocks. Some of the rebel players returned to the national side after serving their suspensions, including [[Trevor Hohns]], Carl Rackemann and Terry Alderman. During these lean years, it was the batsmen Border, [[David Boon]], [[Dean Jones (cricketer)|Dean Jones]], the young Steve Waugh and the bowling feats of Alderman, [[Bruce Reid]], [[Craig McDermott]], [[Merv Hughes]] and to a lesser extent, [[Geoff Lawson (cricketer)|Geoff Lawson]] who kept the Australian side afloat.

With the emergence of players such as [[Ian Healy]], [[Mark Taylor (cricketer)|Mark Taylor]], [[Geoff Marsh]], [[Mark Waugh]], and [[Greg Matthews]] in the late 1980s, Australia was on the way back from the doldrums. Winning [[1989 Ashes series|the Ashes in 1989]], the Australians got a roll on beating [[Pakistani cricket team in Australia in 1989–90|Pakistan]], [[Sri Lankan cricket team in Australia in 1989–90|Sri Lanka]] and then followed it up with another Ashes win on home soil [[1990–91 Ashes series|in 1991]]. The Australians went on [[Australian cricket team in West Indies in 1990–91|to the West Indies]] and had their chances but ended up losing the series. However, they bounced back and beat the Indians in their next Test series. With the retirement of the champion but defensive, Allan Border, a new era of attacking cricket had begun under the leadership of firstly Mark Taylor and then [[Steve Waugh]].

The 1990s and early 21st century were arguably Australia's most successful periods, unbeaten in all Ashes series played bar the famous [[2005 Ashes series|2005 series]] and achieving a hat-trick of [[Cricket World Cup|World Cups]]. This success has been attributed to the restructuring of the team and system by Border, successive aggressive captains, and the effectiveness of several key players, most notably [[Glenn McGrath]], [[Shane Warne]], [[Justin Langer]], [[Matthew Hayden]], Steve Waugh, [[Adam Gilchrist]], [[Michael Hussey]] and [[Ricky Ponting]].

===21st century===
{{main|History of Australian cricket from 2000–01}}

Following the [[2006–07 Ashes series]] which Australia won 5 nil, Australia slipped in the rankings after the retirements of key players. In the 2013/14 Ashes series, Australia again defeated England 5 nil and climbed back to third in the ICC International Test rankings. In February/March 2014, Australia beat [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]], the number 1 team in the world, 2–1 and overtook them to return to the top of the rankings. In 2015, Australia won the World Cup, losing just one game for the tournament.

{{As of|2020|12}}, Australia are ranked first in the ICC Test Championship,<ref name="Test ranking" /> fourth in the ICC ODI Championship<ref name="ODI ranking" /> and second in the ICC T20I Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/mens/team-rankings/t20i|title=ICC T20I Rankings|date=23 December 2018|publisher=ICC|access-date=1 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222122503/https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/mens/team-rankings/t20i|archive-date=22 February 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== 2018 ball-tampering incident ====
{{main|2018 Australian ball-tampering scandal}}
On 25 March 2018, during [[Australian cricket team in South Africa in 2017–18|the third Test match against hosts South Africa]]; players [[Cameron Bancroft (cricketer)|Cameron Bancroft]], [[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Steve Smith]], [[David Warner (cricketer)|David Warner]] and the leadership group of the team were implicated in a ball tampering scandal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/readers-verdict-public-call-for-australian-cricket-captain-steve-smith-and-leadership-group-to-go-over-south-africa-ball-tampering/news-story/0cef0759967d9f4e503c9bcb8280cd52|title=The leadership group of the Australian cricket team including Steve Smith and David Warner to be questioned for the foul play relating to admission of ball tampering controversial scandal|work=news.com.au|access-date=27 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326142638/http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/readers-verdict-public-call-for-australian-cricket-captain-steve-smith-and-leadership-group-to-go-over-south-africa-ball-tampering/news-story/0cef0759967d9f4e503c9bcb8280cd52|archive-date=26 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/mar/25/an-unashamed-disgrace-ball-tampering-cheats-australian-cricket-fans|title=Steve Smith and David Warner brings disgrace to Australian cricket over ball tampering row|newspaper=The Guardian|access-date=27 March 2018|date=25 March 2018|last1=O'Halloran|first1=Kate|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326225247/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/mar/25/an-unashamed-disgrace-ball-tampering-cheats-australian-cricket-fans|archive-date=26 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Smith and Bancroft admitted to conspiring to alter the condition of the ball by rubbing it with a piece of adhesive tape containing abrasive granules picked up from the ground (it was later revealed that [[sandpaper]] was used).<ref name=ferrisfate/> Smith stated that the purpose was to gain an advantage by unlawfully changing the ball's [[aerodynamics#Ball-control in sports|surface]] in order to generate [[reverse swing]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22906580/sambit-bal-australia-moment-truth|title=This is Australia's moment of truth|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326144613/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22906580/sambit-bal-australia-moment-truth|archive-date=26 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Bancroft had been filmed tampering with the ball and after being informed he had been caught, he was seen to transfer a yellow object from a pocket to the inside front of his trousers to hide the evidence.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/australian-cricket-team-faces-questions-over-ashes-as-furore-over-ball-tampering-hypocrisy-deepens/news-story/288240b569bcd1c4954ba1e8a1dca530|title=Aussies face questions over Ashes conduct|work=NewsComAu|access-date=27 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326193038/http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/australian-cricket-team-faces-questions-over-ashes-as-furore-over-ball-tampering-hypocrisy-deepens/news-story/288240b569bcd1c4954ba1e8a1dca530|archive-date=26 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Smith">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22897995/desperation-drove-australia-cheat-steven-smith|title=Desperation drove Australia to cheat – Smith|work=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 March 2018|date=24 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326013521/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22897995/desperation-drove-australia-cheat-steven-smith|archive-date=26 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Steve Smith and David Warner were stood down as captain and vice-captain during the third Test while head coach, [[Darren Lehmann]] was suspected to have assisted Cameron Bancroft to tamper the ball.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22919264/steven-smith,-david-warner,-darren-lehmann-sights-james-sutherland-flies-sa|title=Smith, Warner, Lehmann in sights as Sutherland flies to SA|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327150506/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22919264/steven-smith,-david-warner,-darren-lehmann-sights-james-sutherland-flies-sa|archive-date=27 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] imposed a one-match ban and 100%-match-fee fine on Smith, while Bancroft was fined 75 per cent of his match fee and received 3 demerit points.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/650624 |title=Steve Smith suspended and Bancroft handed three demerit points |publisher=ICC media release |date=25 March 2018 |access-date=31 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401012648/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/650624 |archive-date=1 April 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Smith and Warner were both stripped of their captaincy roles by [[Cricket Australia]] and sent home from the tour (along with Bancroft). [[Tim Paine]] was appointed as captain for the fourth Test.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|title=Paine to be Australia's 46th Test captain|work=cricket.com.au|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/tim-paine-appointed-cricket-australia-46th-test-captain-board-steve-smith-sacked-tampering-scandal/2018-03-28|url-status=live|access-date=27 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328041254/https://www.cricket.com.au/news/tim-paine-appointed-cricket-australia-46th-test-captain-board-steve-smith-sacked-tampering-scandal/2018-03-28|archive-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> Cricket Australia then suspended Smith and Warner from playing for 12 months and Bancroft for 9 months. Smith and Bancroft cannot be considered for leadership roles for 12 months after the suspension, while Warner is banned from leadership of any Cricket Australia team for life.<ref name=ferrisfate>{{cite news|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/player-sanctions-steve-smith-cameron-bancroft-david-warner-australia-cricket-ball-tampering/2018-03-28|title=Tampering trio learn their fate|work=cricket.com.au|access-date=28 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142425/https://www.cricket.com.au/news/player-sanctions-steve-smith-cameron-bancroft-david-warner-australia-cricket-ball-tampering/2018-03-28|archive-date=12 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In the aftermath of these events, Darren Lehmann announced his resignation as head coach at the end of the series.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-29/darren-lehmann-steps-down-over-ball-tampering-scandal/9604014|title=Darren Lehmann steps down as Australian cricket coach over ball-tampering scandal|work=[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]]|access-date=30 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330001256/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-29/darren-lehmann-steps-down-over-ball-tampering-scandal/9604014|archive-date=30 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> On 8 May 2018, Tim Paine was also named as ODI captain<ref name=":1">{{cite news|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/reports-australia-odi-squad-tim-paine-captain-aaron-finch-speculation-england-tour/2018-05-08|title=Paine to captain Aussies in ODIs|work=cricket.com.au|access-date=7 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180508121814/https://www.cricket.com.au/news/reports-australia-odi-squad-tim-paine-captain-aaron-finch-speculation-england-tour/2018-05-08|archive-date=8 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Aaron Finch]] was reinstated as T20I captain hours later, although Finch replaced Paine as ODI captain after the 5-0 ODI series whitewash in England in June 2018.<ref name=":2">{{cite news|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-odi-one-day-squad-t20-twenty20-captain-tim-paine-aaron-finch-england-zimbabwe-pakistan/2018-05-08|title=New skippers in, Swepson named for white-ball tours|work=cricket.com.au|access-date=8 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180508121802/https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-odi-one-day-squad-t20-twenty20-captain-tim-paine-aaron-finch-england-zimbabwe-pakistan/2018-05-08|archive-date=8 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Recent history ====
On 7 October 2018, Australia played their first Test match under new coach Justin Langer and new leadership group, which included Tim Paine as Australia's 46th Test captain.<ref>{{cite web|title=Paine's new Australia face first Test of their quality|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/24909382/tim-paine-new-australia-face-first-test-their-quality|access-date=27 September 2020|website=www.espncricinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Paine to be Australia's 46th Test captain|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/tim-paine-appointed-cricket-australia-46th-test-captain-board-steve-smith-sacked-tampering-scandal/2018-03-28|access-date=27 September 2020|website=cricket.com.au}}</ref> After 1-0 a loss to Pakistan in a two match [[Australian cricket team in the United Arab Emirates in 2018–19|Test series against Pakistan]] in the UAE and suffered defeat to India at home in a [[India cricket team in Australia in 2018–19|four match Test series]], they found success against Sri Lanka, winning the [[Sri Lanka cricket team in Australia in 2018–19|two Test match series]] 2–0.

In 2019, Australia played in the [[2019 Cricket World Cup|Cricket World Cup]], where they finished second in the group stage before being knocked out by England at [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]] in the semi final. Australia went on to retain the Ashes during the [[2019 Ashes series]], the first time on English soil since [[Australian cricket team in England and Ireland in 2001|2001]], by winning the fourth Test at [[Old Trafford]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Malik |first1=Ouzia |title=Australia retain the Ashes after victory over England in fourth Test at Old Trafford |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/cricket/australia-retain-the-ashes-after-victory-over-england-in-fourth-test-at-old-trafford-a4231576.html |website=Evening Standard |access-date=9 September 2019 |date=8 September 2019}}</ref>

In 2020–21, Australia hosted India for 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is, and 4 Tests.

==International grounds==
{{main|List of cricket grounds in Australia}}
{{location map+|Australia|float=right|width=290|caption=Locations of all stadiums which have hosted an international cricket match within Australia|places=
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Melbourne Cricket Ground|MCG]]/[[Eastern Oval|Eastern]]|position=right|lat=-37.82|long=144.9834}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Sydney Cricket Ground|SCG]]|position=right|lat=-33.89151|long=151.22518}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Brisbane Cricket Ground|Gabba]]/[[Brisbane Exhibition Ground|Exhibition]]|position=left|lat=-27.4858376|long=153.0380853}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Docklands Stadium|Docklands]]|position=left|lat=-37.8162511|long=144.9481061}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Adelaide Oval]]|position=left|lat=-34.9166072|long=138.596565}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Carrara Stadium|Carrara]]|position=bottom|lat=-28.0023|long=153.222}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[WACA Ground|WACA]]|position=left|lat= -31.9530044|long=115.8574693}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Perth Stadium|Optus]]|position=right|lat= -31.574|long=115.53205}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Manuka Oval|Manuka]]|position=right|lat= -35.3191676|long=149.1336799}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Cazaly's Stadium|Cazaly's]]|position=right|lat=-16.9357343|long=145.7490706}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Kardinia Park (stadium)|Kardinia]]|position=left|lat= -38.929|long=144.2117}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Berri Oval|Berri]]|position=right|lat=-34.286075|long=140.605794}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Bellerive Oval]]|position=left|lat=-42.877566|long=147.373505}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[TIO Stadium|TIO]]|position=left|locator_position=left|lat=-12.399167|long=130.887222}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Devonport Oval|Devonport]]|position=right|locator_position=right|lat=-41.166944|long=146.358}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Harrup Park|Harrup]]|position=right|lat = -21.159453|long=149.186272}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Lavington Sports Ground|Lavington]]|position=left|lat=-36.035|long=146.913}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[NTCA Ground|NTCA]]|position=left| |lat=-41.429722|long=147.15166}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Stadium Australia|ANZ]]|position=left| lat=-33.847222|long=151.063333}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[TCA Ground|TCA]]|position=right| |lat=-42.871944|long=147.328056}}
{{location map~|Australia|label=[[Tony Ireland Stadium|Tony]]|position=left| lat=-19.317222|long=146.731667}}
}}

Australia currently plays International cricket at each of the following grounds:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Venue !! City !! Capacity
|-
|[[Melbourne Cricket Ground]]
|[[Melbourne]]
|100,024
|-
|[[Perth Stadium]]
|[[Perth]]
|60,000
|-
|[[Adelaide Oval]]
|[[Adelaide]]
|53,500
|-
|[[Sydney Cricket Ground]]
|[[Sydney]]
|48,000
|-
|[[The Gabba|Brisbane Cricket Ground]]
|[[Brisbane]]
|36,000
|-
|[[Carrara Oval]]
|[[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]]
|21,000
|-
|[[Bellerive Oval]]
|[[Hobart]]
|20,000
|-
|[[Manuka Oval]]
|[[Canberra]]
|12,000
|}

==Team colours==
For Test matches, the team wears [[Cricket Whites]], with an optional [[sweater]] or [[sweater-vest]] with a [[green and gold]] V-neck for use in cold weather. The sponsor's (currently Alinta for home matches and Qantas for away matches) logo is displayed on the right side of the chest while the Cricket Australia [[emblem]] is displayed on the left. If the sweater is being worn the Cricket Australia emblem is displayed under the V-neck and the sponsor's logo is again displayed on the right side of the chest.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/sports/photos/2010/12/27/ponting-ricky101227getty.jpg | title=Photograph: Ricky Ponting, 2010 | work=CBC News | access-date=7 January 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125131/http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/sports/photos/2010/12/27/ponting-ricky101227getty.jpg | archive-date=4 March 2016 | url-status=live }}</ref> The [[baggy green]], the Australian Test cricket cap, is considered an essential part of the cricketing uniform and as a symbol of the national team, with new players being presented with one upon their selection in the team. The cap and the [[Helmet (cricket)|helmet]] both prominently display the Australian cricketing coat-of-arms instead of the Cricket Australia emblem. At the end of 2011, [[ASICS]] was named the manufacturer of the whites and limited over uniforms from Adidas, with the ASICS logo being displayed on the shirt and pants. Players may choose any manufacturer for their other gear ([[Cricket bat|bat]], [[pads]], shoes, gloves, etc.).

In One Day International (ODI) cricket and Twenty20 International cricket, the team wears uniforms usually coloured [[green and gold]], the [[national colours of Australia]]. There has been a variety of different styles and layouts used in both forms of the limited-overs game, with coloured clothing (sometimes known as "pyjamas") being introduced for World Series Cricket in the late 1970s. The Alinta or Qantas logo is prominently displayed on the shirts and other gears. The current home ODI kit consists of green as the primary colour and gold as the secondary colour. The away kit is the opposite of the home kit with gold as the primary colour and green as the secondary colour. The home Twenty20 kit consists of black with the natural colours of Australia, green and gold strips.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cricket.com.au/news-display/ASICS-unveil-new-uniforms/25621/ |title=ASICS unveil new uniforms – Cricket Australia |publisher=Cricket.com.au |access-date=22 July 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111212044714/http://cricket.com.au/news-display/ASICS-unveil-new-uniforms/25621 |archive-date=12 December 2011 }}</ref> However, since Australia beat New Zealand at the MCG in the 2015 Cricket World Cup wearing the gold uniform, it has also become their primary colour, with the hats used being called 'floppy gold', formerly known as 'baggy gold', a limited-overs equivalent to a baggy green.<ref>{{cite web|title = Floppy Gold to rival Baggy Green?|url = http://www.cricket.com.au/news/george-bailey-yellow-floppy-hat-baggy-green-cricket-fashion-australia-odi-series-india-waca/2016-01-13|website = cricket.com.au|access-date = 12 January 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160115073521/http://www.cricket.com.au/news/george-bailey-yellow-floppy-hat-baggy-green-cricket-fashion-australia-odi-series-india-waca/2016-01-13|archive-date = 15 January 2016|url-status = live}}</ref> Until the early 2000s and briefly in early 2020, in ODIs, Australia wore yellow helmets, before using green helmets as in test matches.

Former suppliers were Asics (1999), ISC (2000–2001), Fila (2002–2003) and Adidas (2004–2010) among others. Before Travelex, some of the former sponsors were Coca-Cola (1993–1998), Fly Emirates (1999) and Carlton & United Breweries (2000–2001).

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;margin-left:1em;float:right"
|-
!Period
!Kit manufacturer
!Sponsor (chest)
!Sponsor (sleeves)
|-
|
|
|
|
|}

==Squad==
This is the list CA released on 23 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Big names miss out in CA contract shake-up|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-men-contract-list-2021-22-ashes-wade-green-smith-warner-cummins-starc-marnus-carey/2021-04-23|access-date=23 April 2021|website=cricket.com.au|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Travis Head and Matthew Wade lose Cricket Australia contracts, Cameron Green included|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/travis-head-and-matthew-wade-lose-cricket-australia-contracts-cameron-green-included-1260385|access-date=2021-04-23|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> It is all the contracts for the next 12 months from that point. Players who miss out on the initial contract list can be upgraded during the year by earning selection in national teams. Players need to accrue 12 upgrade points to earn a contract, with Tests worth five points, ODIs two points and T20s one point for men, and Tests worth four points and ODIs and T20s two each for women.

''Last updated: 23 April 2021''

*S/N – Shirt number
*C – Contracted to Cricket Australia (Y = Holds contract)

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:gold; color:green; | Name
! style="text-align:center; background:gold; color:green; | Age
! style="text-align:center; background:gold; color:green; | Batting style
! style="text-align:center; background:gold; color:green; | Bowling style
! style="text-align:center; background:gold; color:green; | State
! style="text-align:center; background:gold; color:green; | Forms
! style="text-align:center; background:gold; color:green; | S/N
! style="text-align:center; background:gold; color:green; | C
! style="text-align:center; background:gold; color:green; | Notes
|-
! colspan="9" | Batsmen
|-
| [[Joe Burns (cricketer)|Joe Burns]] || {{age|1989|09|06}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || [[Queensland cricket team|Queensland]] || Test || 15 || ||
|-
| [[Aaron Finch]] || {{age|1986|11|17}} || Right-handed || [[Left-arm orthodox spin|Slow left-arm orthodox]] || [[Victoria cricket team|Victoria]] || ODI, T20I || 5 || Y || ODI & T20I Captain
|-
| [[Marcus Harris (cricketer)|Marcus Harris]] || {{age|1992|07|21}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] ||[[Victoria cricket team|Victoria]] || Test || 14 || ||
|-
| [[Travis Head]] || {{age|1993|12|29}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || [[South Australia cricket team|South Australia]] || Test || 62 || ||
|-
| [[Will Pucovski]] || {{age|1998|02|02}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || [[Victoria cricket team|Victoria]] || Test || 10 || ||
|-
| [[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Steve Smith]] || {{age|1989|06|02}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg break]] || [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] || Test, ODI, T20I || 49 || Y ||
|-
| [[David Warner (cricketer)|David Warner]] || {{age|1986|10|27}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[leg break]] || [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] || Test, ODI, T20I || 31 || Y ||
|-
! colspan="9" | All-rounders
|-
| [[Sean Abbott]] || {{age|1992|2|29}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] || ODI, T20I || 77 || ||
|-
| [[Ashton Agar]] || {{age|1993|10|14}} || Left-handed || [[Left-arm orthodox spin|Slow left-arm orthodox]] || [[Western Australia cricket team|Western Australia]] || ODI, T20I || 46 || Y ||
|-
| [[Cameron Green (Australian cricketer)|Cameron Green]] || {{age|1999|06|03}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Western Australia cricket team|Western Australia]] || Test, ODI || 42 || Y ||
|-
| [[Moises Henriques]] || {{age|1987|02|01}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] || ODI, T20I || 21 || ||
|-
| [[Marnus Labuschagne]] || {{age|1994|06|22}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg break]] || [[Queensland cricket team|Queensland]] || Test, ODI || 33 || Y ||
|-
| [[Mitchell Marsh]] || {{age|1991|10|20}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Western Australia cricket team|Western Australia]] || ODI, T20I || 8 || ||
|-
| [[Glenn Maxwell]] || {{age|1988|10|14}}|| Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || [[Victoria cricket team|Victoria]] || ODI, T20I || 32 || Y ||
|-
| [[D'Arcy Short]] || {{age|1990|09|09}} || Left-handed || [[Left-arm unorthodox spin]] || [[Western Australia cricket team|Western Australia]] || ODI, T20I || 23 || ||
|-
| [[Daniel Sams (cricketer)|Daniel Sams]] || {{age|1992|10|27}} || Right-handed || Left-arm [[fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] || T20I || 95 || ||
|-
| [[Marcus Stoinis]] || {{age|1989|08|16}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || [[Western Australia cricket team|Western Australia]] || ODI, T20I || 17 || ||
|-
! colspan="9" | Wicket-keepers
|-
| [[Alex Carey (cricketer)|Alex Carey]] || {{age|1991|8|27}} || Left-handed || {{n/a}} || [[South Australia cricket team|South Australia]] || ODI || 4 || Y ||
|-
| [[Tim Paine]] || {{age|1984|12|08}} || Right-handed || {{n/a}} || [[Tasmania cricket team|Tasmania]] || Test || 7 || Y || Test Captain
|-
| [[Matthew Wade]] || {{age|1987|12|22}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Tasmania cricket team|Tasmania]] || Test, T20I || 13 || || T20I Vice Captain
|-
| [[Josh Philippe]] || {{age|1997|06|01}} || Right-handed || {{n/a}} || [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] || T20I || 2 || ||
|-
! colspan="9" | Pace Bowlers
|-
| [[Pat Cummins]] || {{age|1993|05|08}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[fast bowling|fast]] || [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] || Test, ODI, T20I || 30 || Y || Test & ODI Vice-Captain
|-
| [[Josh Hazlewood]] || {{age|1991|05|03}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] || Test, ODI, T20I || 38 || Y ||
|-
| [[James Pattinson]] || {{age|1990|01|08}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Victoria cricket team|Victoria]] || Test || 19 || Y ||
|-
| [[Jhye Richardson]] || {{age|1996|09|20}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[fast bowling|fast]] || [[Western Australia cricket team|Western Australia]] || T20I || 60 || Y ||
|-
|[[Kane Richardson]] || {{age|1991|2|12}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[South Australia cricket team|South Australia]] || ODI, T20I || 55 || Y ||
|-
| [[Mitchell Starc]] || {{age|1990|01|30}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[fast bowling|fast]] || [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] || Test, ODI, T20I || 56 || Y ||
|-
| [[Andrew Tye]] || {{age|1986|12|12}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Western Australia cricket team|Western Australia]] || T20I || 68 || ||
|-
| [[Riley Meredith]] || {{age|1996|06|21}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[fast bowling|fast]] || [[Tasmania cricket team|Tasmania]] || T20I || 34 || ||
|-
! colspan="9" | Spin Bowlers
|-
| [[Nathan Lyon]] || {{age|1987|11|20}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] || Test || 67 || Y ||
|-
| [[Mitchell Swepson]] || {{age|1993|10|04}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg break]] || [[Queensland cricket team|Queensland]] || T20I || 22 || ||
|-
| [[Adam Zampa]] ||{{age|1992|03|31}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg break]] || [[South Australia cricket team|South Australia]] || ODI, T20I || 88 || Y
||
|}

==Coaching staff==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="background:gold; color:green; text-align:center;"| Position
! style="background:gold; color:green; text-align:center;"| Name
|-
| Head coach
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Justin Langer]]<ref name="Langer appointed Australia coach">{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-coach-justin-langer-test-odi-t20-tour-united-kingdom-squad-lehmann/2018-05-03|title=Langer appointed Australia coach|publisher=cricket.com.au|access-date=4 May 2018}}</ref>
|-
| Senior assistant coach
|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Andrew McDonald (cricketer)|Andrew McDonald]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/australia-appoint-andrew-mcdonald-as-justin-langer-s-assistant/story-7CM0Gi3W3pgdyHjvzmtX5I.html|title=Australia appoint Andrew McDonald as Justin Langer's assistant|date=30 October 2019|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=31 October 2019}}</ref>
|-
| Batting coach
|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Michael Di Venuto]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-team-new-assistant-coaches-batting-michael-di-venuto-jeff-vaughan-justin-langer/2021-07-01 |title=Aussie men lock in two new assistant coaches |work=Cricket Australia |access-date=1 July 2021}}</ref>
|-
| Batting coach
|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Jeff Vaughan]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-team-new-assistant-coaches-batting-michael-di-venuto-jeff-vaughan-justin-langer/2021-07-01 |title=Aussie men lock in two new assistant coaches |work=Cricket Australia |access-date=1 July 2021}}</ref>
|-
| Performance coach
|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Ben Oliver]]
|-
| Physical performance coach
|{{flagicon|AUS}} Aaron Kellett
|-
| Performance analyst
|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Dene Hills]]
|-
| Physiotherapist
|{{flagicon|AUS}} David Beakley
|-
| Team manager
|{{flagicon|AUS}} Gavin Dovey
|}

=== National Selectors Panel ===
{{for|a list of national selectors|Australian cricket selectors}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Position !! Name
|-
|National selector (Chairman)|| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Trevor Hohns]]
|-
|Head coach|| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Justin Langer]]
|-
|National selector|| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[George Bailey (cricketer, born 1982)|George Bailey]]
|}

==Test match records==
{{Main|List of Australia Test cricket records}}
{{See also|Australia national cricket team record by opponent}}

===Team===
*Australia is the most successful Test team in cricketing history. It has won more than 350 Test matches at a rate of almost 47%. The next best performance is by South Africa at 37%.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/RESULTS/TEST_RECORD_BY_COUNTRY.html |title=CricInfo Test Results by Country page |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 July 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070129061219/http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/RESULTS/TEST_RECORD_BY_COUNTRY.html |archive-date=29 January 2007 }}</ref>
*Australia have been involved in the only two [[Tied Test]]s played. The first occurred in December 1960, against the West Indies in Brisbane.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1960S/1960-61/WI_IN_AUS/WI_AUS_T1_09-14DEC1960.html |title=1st Test: Australia v West Indies at Brisbane, Dec 9–14, 1960 | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040514020643/http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1960S/1960-61/WI_IN_AUS/WI_AUS_T1_09-14DEC1960.html |archive-date=14 May 2004 |url-status=live }}</ref> The second occurred in September 1986, against India in [[Madras]] ([[Chennai]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1980S/1986-87/AUS_IN_IND/AUS_IND_T1_18-22SEP1986.html |title=1st Test: India v Australia at Chennai, Sep 18–22, 1986 | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071119100029/http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1980S/1986-87/AUS_IN_IND/AUS_IND_T1_18-22SEP1986.html |archive-date=19 November 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Australia's largest victory in a Test match came on 24 February 2002. Australia defeated South Africa by an innings and 360 runs in Johannesburg.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/63978.html |title=1st Test: South Africa v Australia at Johannesburg, Feb 22–24, 2002 | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071119101238/http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/63978.html |archive-date=19 November 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Australia holds the record for the most consecutive wins with 16. This has been achieved twice; from October 1999 to February 2001 and from December 2005 to January 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/105118.html |title=Records | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090318073831/http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/105118.html |archive-date=18 March 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Australia shares the record for the most consecutive series victories winning 9 series from October 2005 to June 2008. This record is shared with England.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283958.html |title=Records | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100330085820/http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283958.html |archive-date=30 March 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Australia's highest total in a Test match innings was recorded in Kingston, Jamaica against the West Indies in June 1955. Australia posted 758/8 in their first innings, with five players scoring a century.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/62793.html |title=5th Test: West Indies v Australia at Kingston, Jun 11–17, 1955 | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707142024/http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/62793.html |archive-date=7 July 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Australia's lowest total in a Test match innings was recorded in Birmingham against England in May 1902. Australia were bowled all out for 36.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/62465.html |title=1st Test: England v Australia at Birmingham, May 29–31, 1902 | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071119110741/http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/62465.html |archive-date=19 November 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Australia are the only team to have lost a Test match after enforcing the [[follow-on]], having been the losing side in all three such matches:<ref>{{cite web| url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/RESULTS/VICTORY_AFTER_FOLLOWING_ON.html| title=Tests – Victory after Following-On| publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]| access-date=2 October 2009| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040627122908/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/RESULTS/VICTORY_AFTER_FOLLOWING_ON.html| archive-date=27 June 2004| df=dmy-all}}</ref>
**The first Test in the [[English cricket team in Australia in 1894–95|1894–95 Ashes]].
**The [[Ian Botham#1981 Ashes Tour: Botham's Ashes|third Test]] of the [[Australian cricket team in England in 1981|1981 Ashes]].
**The [[Australian cricket team in India in 2000–01#Second Test|second Test]] in the [[Australian cricket team in India in 2000–01|2000–01 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series]] against India.
*Against India in March 2013, Australia became the first team in Test history to declare in their first innings and then lose by an innings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/21666135 |title=BBC Sport – India v Australia: Collapse helps hosts take 2–0 lead |publisher=BBC |date=5 March 2013 |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130423121449/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/21666135 |archive-date=23 April 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*In the [[2013–14 Ashes series]], Australia took all 100 wickets on offer in the 5–0 sweep over England.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEJFlAepE5Y |title=Aussies raise the bat, with the ball |work=Youtube |access-date=7 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516205059/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEJFlAepE5Y |archive-date=16 May 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Appearances===
*[[Ricky Ponting]] and [[Steve Waugh]] have played in the most Test matches for Australia, both playing in 168 matches.

===Batting===
*[[Charles Bannerman]] faced the first ball in Test cricket, scored the first runs in Test cricket and also scored the first Test century.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/17242338/charles-bannerman-australia-premier-batsman|title=What do we know about the first Test cricketer?|author=Gideon Haigh|date=7 August 2016|work=www.espncricinfo.com|access-date=27 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127143745/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/17242338/charles-bannerman-australia-premier-batsman|archive-date=27 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Charles Bannerman also scored 67.34% of the Australian first innings total in match 1. This record remains to this day as the highest percentage of a completed innings total that has been scored by a single batsman.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.howstat.com.au/cricket/Statistics/Batting/Batting50Percent.asp |title=Batsmen Scoring more than 50% of Innings Total (where side dismissed) |publisher=Howstat! |access-date=30 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100410130622/http://www.howstat.com.au/cricket/statistics/Batting/Batting50Percent.asp |archive-date=10 April 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Ricky Ponting has scored the most runs for Australia in Test cricket with 13,378 runs. [[Allan Border]] is second with 11,174 runs in 265 innings a record which was broken by Brian Lara during his innings of 226 against Australia while Steve Waugh has 10,927 in 260 innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=1;id=2;type=team |title=Cricket Records | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013}}</ref>
*Allan Border was the first Australian batsman to pass 10,000 and the first ever batsman to pass 11,000 Test runs.
*Ricky Ponting was the first Australian batsman to pass 12,000 and 13,000 Test runs.
*[[Matthew Hayden]] holds the record for the most runs in a single innings by an Australian with 380 in the first Test against [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] in Perth in October 2003.
*[[Donald Bradman]] holds the record for the highest average by an Australian (or any other) cricketer of 99.94 runs per dismissal. Bradman played 52 Tests, scoring 29 centuries and a further 13 fifties.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/batting/highest_career_batting_average.html?class=1;id=2;type=team |title=Cricket Records | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013}}</ref>
*Ricky Ponting holds the record for the most centuries by an Australian cricketer with 41. Former Australian captain Steve Waugh is in second position with 32 centuries from 260 innings.<ref name="content-aus.cricinfo.com">{{cite web|url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/batting/most_fifties_career.html?class=1;id=2;type=team |title=Cricket Records | Most fifties (and over) | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013}}</ref>
*Allan Border holds the record for the most fifties by an Australian cricketer with 63 in 265 innings.<ref name="content-aus.cricinfo.com"/>
*[[Adam Gilchrist]] holds the record for the fastest century by an Australian.
*[[Glenn McGrath]] holds the record for the most [[Duck (cricket)|ducks]] by an Australian cricketer with 35 in 138 innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/batting/most_ducks_career.html?class=1;id=2;type=team |title=Cricket Records | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013}}</ref>

===Bowling===
*[[Billy Midwinter]] picked up the first five-wicket haul in a Test innings in match 1.<ref name="Cricinfo Match Scorecard">{{cite web |url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/62396.html |title=1st Test: Australia v England at Melbourne, Mar 15–19, 1877 | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130119235459/http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/62396.html |archive-date=19 January 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Fred Spofforth]] performed Test cricket's first [[Hat-trick (cricket)|hat-trick]] by dismissing Vernon Royle, Francis McKinnon and Tom Emmett in successive balls.<ref name=test3>{{cite web |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/136977.html |title=Records | Hat-tricks | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090321205721/http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/136977.html |archive-date=21 March 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Fred Spofforth also took the first 10-wicket match haul in Test cricket.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}}
*[[Shane Warne]] holds the record for the most wickets by an Australian cricketer with 708 wickets in 145 Test matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=1;id=2;type=team |title=Cricket Records | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013}}</ref>
*[[Arthur Mailey]] holds the record for the best bowling figures in an innings by an Australian cricketer with 9/121 against England in February 1921.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/62524.html |title=4th Test: Australia v England at Melbourne, Feb 11–16, 1921 | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014142059/http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/62524.html |archive-date=14 October 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Bob Massie]] holds the record for the best bowling figures in a match by an Australian cricketer with 16/137 against England in June 1972. That was also his first Test match for Australia.<ref name="CricInfo page">{{cite web|url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/bowling/best_career_bowling_average.html?class=1;id=2;type=team |title=Cricket Records | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013}}</ref>
*[[John Ferris (cricketer)|J. J. Ferris]] holds the record for the best bowling average by an Australian bowler, taking 61 wickets at 12.70 in his career.<ref name="CricInfo page"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/australia/content/player/5225.html |title=J.J. Ferris | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-www.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070323032340/http://content-www.cricinfo.com/australia/content/player/5225.html |archive-date=23 March 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Clarrie Grimmett]] holds the record for the most wickets in a Test series with 44 against South Africa in 1935–36.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_series.html?class=1;id=2;type=team |title=Cricket Records | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013}}</ref>

===Fielding and wicketkeeping===
*[[Ricky Ponting]] holds the record for the most catches in a career by an Australian fielder with 196 in 168 matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/fielding/most_catches_career.html?class=1;id=2;type=team |title=Cricket Records | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=5 September 2015}}</ref>
*[[Jack Blackham]] performed the first stumping in Test cricket in match 1.<ref name="Cricinfo Match Scorecard"/>
*[[Adam Gilchrist]] holds the record for the most dismissals in a career by an Australian wicketkeeper with 416 in 96 matches.

==One-Day International records==
{{Main|List of Australia One Day International cricket records}}
{{see also|List of 400+ innings scores in ODIs}}

===Team===
*Australia's highest total in a One-Day International innings is 434/4, scored off 50 overs against South Africa in Johannesburg on 12 March 2006. This was a world record score before the South Africans later surpassed it in the same match.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/238200.html |title=5th ODI: South Africa v Australia at Johannesburg, Mar 12, 2006, | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090210085509/http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/238200.html |archive-date=10 February 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Australia's lowest total in a One-Day International innings is 70. This score has occurred twice; once against England in 1977 and once against New Zealand in 1986.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/records/team/lowest_innings_totals.html?class=2;id=2;type=team |title=Cricket Records | One-Day Internationals | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013}}</ref>
*Australia's largest victory in One-Day International cricket is 275 runs. This occurred against [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]] at the [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015 World Cup]] in Australia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/content/story/843137.html |title=31st Match: Australia v Namibia at Potchefstroom, Feb 27, 2003 | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Content-aus.cricinfo.com |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150306022532/http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/content/story/843137.html |archive-date=6 March 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Australia are the only team in the history of the [[Cricket World Cup|World Cup]] to win 3 consecutive tournaments; [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]], [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003]] and [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]].
*Australia went undefeated at the World Cup for a record 34 consecutive matches. After being defeated by Pakistan in [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]], Australia would remain unbeaten until they were again defeated by Pakistan in [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011]].
*Australia have won the most World Cups – 5.

===Appearances===
*Ricky Ponting has played in the most One-Day International matches for Australia, playing 395 matches.

===Batting===
*[[Ricky Ponting]] has the most One-Day International runs by an Australian batsman with 13,291.
*Ricky Ponting has the most One-Day International centuries by an Australian batsman with 30.
*Ricky Ponting has the most One-Day International fifties by an Australian batsman with 82.
*Ricky Ponting is the first Australian batsman to pass 10,000 One-Day International runs.
*[[Shane Watson]] has the highest individual [[Not out (cricket)|not out]] score in an innings by an Australian batsman with 185[[Not out (cricket)|*]].
*Shane Watson has hit the most [[Six (cricket)|sixes]] in a single innings by an Australian player with 15.
*[[Phillip Hughes]] was the only Australian player to score a century on debut in One-Day International cricket.

===Bowling===
*Glenn McGrath has the most One-Day International wickets by an Australian bowler with 381.
*Glenn McGrath has the best bowling figures by an Australian bowler with 7/15.
*Brett Lee has the most five-wicket hauls by an Australian bowler with 9.

===Fielding and wicketkeeping===
*Ricky Ponting has the most catches taken by an Australian fielder with 154.
*Adam Gilchrist has the most dismissals by an Australian wicketkeeper with 470.
*Adam Gilchrist has the most catches taken by an Australian wicketkeeper with 416.
*Adam Gilchrist has the most stumpings made by an Australian wicketkeeper with 54.

==Twenty20 International records==
{{Main|List of Australia Twenty20 International cricket records}}

==Tournament history==
''A red box around the year indicates tournaments played within Australia''

===ICC World Cup===
{{main|Australia at the Cricket World Cup}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
!colspan=9|[[Cricket World Cup|World Cup record]]
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|- style="background:silver;"
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1975 Cricket World Cup|1975]]|| Runners-up||2/8||5||3||2||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]]||rowspan=2|Group stage||rowspan=2|6/8||3||1||2||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1983 Cricket World Cup|1983]]||6||2||4||0||0
|- style="background:gold;"
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]]||'''Champions'''||1/8||8||7||1||0||0
|-
|style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[1992 Cricket World Cup|1992]]||Round 1||5/9||8||4||4||0||0
|- style="background:silver;"
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]]||Runners-up||2/12||7||5||2||0||0
|- style="background:gold;"
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]]||rowspan=3|'''Champions'''||1/12||10||7||2||1||0
|- style="background:gold;"
|{{flagicon|RSA}} [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003]]||1/14||11||11||0||0||0
|- style="background:gold;"
|{{flagicon|WIN}} [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]]||1/16||11||11||0||0||0
|- style="background:#ffebcd;"
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|SRI}} {{flagicon|BGD}} [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011]]||Quarter-finals||6/14||7||4||2||0||1
|- style="background:gold;"
|style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]]
||'''[[2015 Cricket World Cup Final|Champions]] '''
||1/14
||9
||7
||1
||0
||1
|- style="background:#c96;"
|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]]
||Semi-finals
||4/10
||10
||7
||3
||0
||0
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2023 Cricket World Cup|2023]]|| colspan='9'|''Yet to qualify''
|-
|'''Total'''||'''5 titles'''||'''12/12'''||'''85'''||'''62'''||'''20'''||'''1'''||'''2'''
|}

===ICC T20 World Cup===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width=900px;"
|-
!colspan=9|[[ICC T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup record]]
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|- style="background:#c96;"
| {{flagicon|South Africa}} [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007]] || Semi-finals || 3/12 || 6 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|England}} [[2009 ICC World Twenty20|2009]] || Round 1 || 11/12 || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0
|- style="background:silver;"
|{{flagicon|West Indies}} [[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010]] || Runners-up || 2/12 || 7 || 6 || 1 || 0 || 0
|- style="background:#c96;"
|{{flagicon|Sri Lanka}} [[2012 ICC World Twenty20|2012]] || Semi-finals || 3/12 || 6 || 4 || 2 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|Bangladesh}} [[2014 ICC World Twenty20|2014]] ||rowspan=2| Super 10 || 8/16 || 4 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|India}} [[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016]] || 6/16 || 4 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|UAE}} {{flagicon|Oman}} [[2021 ICC World Twenty20|2021]] || – || – || – || – || – || – || –
|-
|style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|Australia}} [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]] || – || – || – || – || – || – || –
|-
| '''Total''' || '''0 titles''' || '''5/5''' || '''29''' || '''16''' ||'''13''' || '''0''' || '''0'''
|}

===ICC Champions Trophy===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width=900px;"
|-
!colspan=9|[[ICC Champions Trophy|Champions Trophy record]]
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|- style="background:#ffebcd;"
|{{flagicon|Bangladesh}} [[1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy|1998]]||rowspan=2|Quarter-finals||8/9||1||0||1||0||0
|- style="background:#ffebcd;"
|{{flagicon|Kenya}} [[2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy|2000]]||5/11||1||0||1||0||0
|- style="background:#c96;"
|{{flagicon|Sri Lanka}} [[2002 ICC Champions Trophy|2002]]||rowspan=2|Semi-finals||4/12||3||2||1||0||0
|- style="background:#c96;"
|{{flagicon|England}} [[2004 ICC Champions Trophy|2004]]||3/12||3||2||1||0||0
|- style="background:gold;"
|{{flagicon|India}} [[2006 ICC Champions Trophy|2006]]||rowspan=2|'''Champions'''||1/10||5||4||1||0||0
|- style="background:gold;"
|{{flagicon|South Africa}} [[2009 ICC Champions Trophy|2009]]||1/8||5||4||0||0||1
|-
|{{flagicon|England}} [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy|2013]]||rowspan=2|Group stage||rowspan=2|7/8||3||0||2||0||1
|-
|{{flagicon|England}} [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|2017]]||3||0||1||0||2
|-
|'''Total'''||'''2 Titles'''||'''6/6'''||'''24'''||'''12'''||'''8'''||'''0'''||'''4'''
|}

===Commonwealth Games===
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!colspan=9|[[Cricket at the Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth Games record]]
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
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|{{flagicon|Malaysia}} [[Cricket at the 1998 Commonwealth Games|1998]]||Runners-up||2/16||5||4||1||0||0
|-
|'''Total'''||'''0 Titles'''||'''1/1'''||'''5'''||'''4'''||'''1'''||'''0'''||'''0'''
|}

===Honours===

[[Cricket World Cup]] (5): [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]], [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]], [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003]], [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]], [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]]

[[ICC Champions Trophy]] (2): [[2006 ICC Champions Trophy|2006]], [[2009 ICC Champions Trophy|2009]]

==Under the Southern Cross I Stand==
{{main|Under the Southern Cross I Stand}}
The [[Fight song|team song]] is "Under the Southern Cross I Stand", which is sung by the players after every victory and "treated with reverential consideration and respect" within the team.<ref name="Southern Cross">{{Cite news |url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/news/tune-in-for-a-new-voice-in-victory/2007/01/01/1167500062654.html |title=Tune in for a new voice in victory |first=Andrew |last=Stevenson |work=The Age |location=Australia |date=2 January 2007 |access-date=26 November 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080602202453/http://www.theage.com.au/news/news/tune-in-for-a-new-voice-in-victory/2007/01/01/1167500062654.html |archive-date=2 June 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref> The official lyrics are as follows, though when it is sung by the players, the word "little" in the last line is instead replaced by "[[bloody]]" or an expletive.

:''Under the Southern Cross I Stand''
:''A sprig of wattle in my hand,''
:''A native of my native land,''
:''Australia you little beauty.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricket.com.au/default.aspx?s=faq |title=Cricket Australia FAQ |publisher=Cricket.com.au |access-date=30 December 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101208084625/http://cricket.com.au/default.aspx?s=faq| archive-date= 8 December 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>

The authorship of this "Under the Southern Cross I Stand" is credited to former wicketkeeper [[Rod Marsh]], who was apparently inspired by [[Henry Lawson]]'s 1887 poem, "Flag of the Southern Cross".<ref name="Southern Cross"/> Marsh initially had the role of leading the team in singing it and, on his retirement, passed it on to [[Allan Border]]. The other players to have taken on the role are [[David Boon]] (when Border took over the captaincy), [[Ian Healy]] (on Boon's retirement), [[Ricky Ponting]] (on Healy's retirement), [[Justin Langer]] (when Ponting took over the captaincy). The role was then passed on to [[Michael Hussey]], who took it on when Langer retired in January 2007. Following Hussey's retirement on 6 January 2013, he announced that he would be handing the duties over to [[Nathan Lyon]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-sri-lanka-2012/content/current/story/599810.html |title=Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Sydney, 4th day Report : Retiring Hussey steers Australia to victory | Cricket News |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 July 2013 |date=6 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130108231716/http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-sri-lanka-2012/content/current/story/599810.html |archive-date=8 January 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==See also==
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*[[Allan Border Medal]]
*[[Australia A cricket team]]
*[[Australia national women's cricket team]]
*[[Australian Cricket Hall of Fame]]
*[[List of Australia national cricket captains]]
*[[List of Australia ODI cricketers]]
*[[List of Australia Test cricketers]]
*[[List of Australia Test wicket-keepers]]
*[[List of Australia Twenty20 International cricketers]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Further reading==
*Townsend, Stephen; Osmond, Gary; [[Murray Phillips|Phillips, Murray G]]. "Wicked Wikipedia? Communities of Practice, the Production of Knowledge and Australian Sports History." ''International Journal of the History of Sport'' (2013) 30#5 pp 545–559. How Wikipedia covers Australian cricket.

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{{About|the men's team|the women's team|Afghanistan women's national cricket team}}
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| t20i_captain = [[Rashid Khan]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Rashid Khan appointed Afghanistan's T20I captain |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/rashid-khan-afghanistan-cricket-captain-t20i/article66317011.ece |access-date=29 December 2022 |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=29 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rashid Khan replaces Mohammad Nabi as Afghanistan T20I captain |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rashid-khan-is-afghanistan-t20i-captain-replaces-mohammad-nabi-1351595 |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
| coach = [[Jonathan Trott]]
| test_status_year = 2017
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| icc_member_year2 = 2013
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| test_rank = 11th
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| test_rank_best = 9th (1 May 2020)<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/icc-rankings-latest-india-lose-no-1-test-spot-pakistan-no-1-t20-spot-australia-1673157-2020-05-01|title=ICC Test Ranking, Afganistan rise to # 9 position |work=India Today|date=1 May 2020|access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref>
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| wt20_best = Super 10 ([[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016]])
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The '''Afghanistan men's national cricket team''' ({{lang-ps|{{Nastaliq|د افغانستان د کريکټ ملي لوبډله}}}}, {{lang-fa|{{Nastaliq|تیم ملی کریکت افغانستان}}}}) represents [[Afghanistan]] in [[international cricket]]. Cricket has been played in Afghanistan since the mid-19th century, but it was only in the early 21st century that the national team began to enjoy success. The [[Afghanistan Cricket Board]] was formed in 1995 and became an affiliate member of the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) in 2001<ref name="EWC">{{Cite book |title=The Encyclopedia of World Cricket |first=Roy |last=Morgan |location=Cheltenham |quote=Afghanistan cricket team was started to play world cup in 2015|publisher=SportsBooks |year=2007 |page=15 |isbn=978-1-89980-751-2}}</ref> and a member of the cricket confederation, [[Asian Cricket Council]] (ACC) in 2003.<ref name="ACCP">{{cite web |url=http://www.asiancricket.org/index.php/members/afghanistan |title=Afghanistan |website=[[Asian Cricket Council]] |access-date=13 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613184154/http://www.asiancricket.org/index.php/members/afghanistan |archive-date=13 June 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> After nearly a decade of playing international cricket, on 22 June 2017, at an ICC meeting in [[London]], full ICC Membership (and therefore [[Test cricket#Test status|Test status]]) was granted to Afghanistan. Alongside [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]], this took the number of [[Test cricket]] playing nations to twelve. It is the first country to ever achieve Full Member status after holding Affiliate Membership of the [[International Cricket Council|ICC]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/1105347.html |title=Afghanistan, Ireland get Test status |website=[[ESPN CricInfo]] |access-date=22 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701215358/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/1105347.html |archive-date=1 July 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/06/22/ireland-afghanistan-eligible-play-test-cricket-becoming-11th/ |title=Ireland and Afghanistan granted Test status after becoming 11th and 12th full ICC members |first=Nick |last=Hoult |date=22 June 2017 |newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |access-date=13 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615053816/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/06/22/ireland-afghanistan-eligible-play-test-cricket-becoming-11th/ |archive-date=15 June 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The team is ranked 10th in [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) cricket as of February 2023,<ref>{{cite web |date=7 June 2018 |title=Men's T20I Team Rankings |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/mens/team-rankings/t20i |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106154218/http://www.icc-cricket.com/team-rankings/t20i |archive-date=6 January 2017 |access-date=13 June 2018 |website=[[International Cricket Council]]}}</ref> and holds the world record for the highest ever T20I score, with their score of 278/3 [[Irish cricket team against Afghanistan in India in 2018–19|against Ireland]] at [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun|Dehradun]] on 23 February 2019.

In August 2021, concerns and doubts were raised over the participation of the Afghanistan national cricket team in the future international matches ever since [[2021 Fall of Kabul|Afghanistan was brought under the control of the Taliban]].<ref>{{Cite web|title='Afghanistan Will Play in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021'|url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/afghanistan-will-play-in-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2021-4091660.html|access-date=2021-08-17|website=www.news18.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-16|title=Doubts over Pakistan-Afghanistan cricket series after Taliban takeover|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1641011|access-date=2021-08-20|website=DAWN.COM|language=en}}</ref> Concerns were raised over the safety of Afghan national cricketers and their families who were still in Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover on 15 August 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 19, 2021|first=Gaurav|last=Gupta|title=Is cricket on safe ground in Afghanistan?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/is-cricket-on-a-safe-ground-in-afghanistan/articleshow/85447449.cms|access-date=2021-08-20|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> {{As of|2021|08|31}}, three of the [[Afghanistan women's national cricket team]] had evacuated to Canada, while the others were afraid of how they, [[treatment of women by the Taliban|as women, would be treated by the Taliban]].<ref name="Guardian_Afghan_womens_cricketers_abandoned" />

Taliban spokesmen stated that the Taliban would not disrupt the men's cricket team's participation in international matches and that they would allow Afghanistan to play its first ever [[Pakistani cricket team against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka in 2021–22|bilateral series against Pakistan in Sri Lanka which was scheduled to start in September 2021]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Taliban has no objection to Afghanistan's cricket series against Pakistan in Sri Lanka|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2021/aug/19/taliban-has-no-objection-toafghanistans-cricket-series-against-pakistan-in-sri-lanka-2346991.html|access-date=2021-08-20|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Afghanistan's series with Pakistan to go ahead despite Taliban's takeover of the country|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/afghanistan-s-series-with-pakistan-to-go-ahead-despite-taliban-s-takeover-of-the-country-1274093|access-date=2021-08-20|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> The Pakistan Cricket Board announced in August 2021 that the tour would be rescheduled to 2022. This was later moved to 2023 and the tour took place between 24 – 27 March 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan-Afghanistan confirm ODI series postponement |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-afghanistan-confirm-odi-series-postponement.html |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=www.pcb.com.pk |language=en-US}}</ref>

Despite the political turmoil, Afghanistan cricket team's media manager Hikmat Hassan confirmed that Afghanistan would participate in the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 16, 2021|title=Afghanistan will play T20 World Cup, preparations are on: Media manager|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/afghanistan-will-play-t20-world-cup-preparations-are-on-media-manager/articleshow/85366681.cms|access-date=2021-08-17|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

==History==
===Pre-ODI history===
The earliest record of cricket in Afghanistan is of [[British Army|British troops]] playing a match in [[Kabul]] in 1839, though it appears that no long lasting legacy of cricket was left by the British. In the 1990s, cricket became popular amongst the [[Afghans in Pakistan|Afghan refugees]] residing in [[Pakistan]], and the [[Afghanistan Cricket Board]] was formed there in 1995. They continued to play cricket on their return to their home country.<ref name="EWC" /> Like all sports, cricket was initially banned by the [[Taliban]], but cricket became an exception in 2000 (being the only sport in Afghanistan to be approved by the Taliban) and the Afghanistan Cricket Federation was elected as an affiliate member of the ICC the following year.<ref name="TL">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/GENERAL/TIMELINES/afghanistan.shtml |title=A Timeline of Afghanistan Cricket |website=CricketEurope |access-date=13 June 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921043117/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/GENERAL/TIMELINES/afghanistan.shtml |archive-date=21 September 2012}}</ref> The cricketing style, reflecting the background of development in refugee camps in Pakistan, is like the style characteristic of Pakistani cricketing practice generally, the emphasis on fast bowling and wrist spin for example.

The national team was invited to play in the second tier of Pakistani domestic cricket the same year,<ref name="EWC" /> and the tour brought international media attention to Afghan cricket when the [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|US-led invasion]] of the country began whilst the team was in [[Pakistan]]. The team lost three and drew two of the five matches on the tour.<ref name="TL" />

Originally the Taliban regime in Afghanistan had banned cricket as they had banned most other sports, but in early 2000 there was a change of heart and the government wrote to the Pakistan Cricket Board asking for the PCB's support for an Afghan application to the ICC{{citation needed|date=July 2019}}. The conflict in Afghanistan shortly afterwards led to a large number of Afghan refugees fleeing to Pakistan, where some learned to play cricket, and the presence of Pakistani peacekeeping troops in Afghanistan later helped this process.

In 2001, the Afghan side took part in a four-match tour of Pakistan, visiting Peshawar and Rawalpindi, and the team also visited in 2003 and 2004. In 2004 Afghanistan played in the Asian Cricket Council Trophy in Kuala Lumpur - the regional qualifying competition for the ICC Trophy - and performed respectably, with the highlight being a surprise win over hosts Malaysia.

They played in two Pakistani tournaments in 2003, winning their first match that year. They began playing in Asian regional tournaments in 2004, finishing sixth in their first ACC Trophy. More success began in 2006 when they were runners-up to [[Bahrain national cricket team|Bahrain]] in the Middle East Cup and beat an [[Marylebone Cricket Club|MCC]] side featuring former [[England cricket team|England]] [[Captain (cricket)|captain]] [[Mike Gatting]] by 171 runs in [[Mumbai]]. Gatting was dismissed for a [[Duck (cricket)|duck]].<ref name="TL" />

They toured [[England]] in the summer of 2006, winning six out of seven matches. Three of their wins came against the second XIs of [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]], [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]] and [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]].<ref name="ACCP" /> They finished third in the ACC Trophy that year, beating [[Nepal national cricket team|Nepal]] in a play-off match.<ref name="TL" />

They won their first tournament in 2007, sharing the [[ACC Twenty20 Cup]] with [[Oman national cricket team|Oman]] after the two tied in the final.<ref name="TL" /> They began their qualifying campaign for the [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011 World Cup]] in [[Jersey]] in 2008, winning [[2008 ICC World Cricket League Division Five|Division Five]] of the World Cricket League.<ref name="WCL508">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2008/TOURNAMENTS/WCL5/index.shtml |title=Afghanistan win a thrilling final |date=31 May 2008 |website=WCL Division Five Official Site |access-date=13 June 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919230112/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2008/TOURNAMENTS/WCL5/index.shtml |archive-date=19 September 2012}}</ref> They finished third in the ACC Trophy Elite tournament the same year,<ref name="ACCP" /> and won a second consecutive WCL tournament, [[2008 ICC World Cricket League Division Four|Division Four]] in [[Tanzania]] later in the year.<ref name="ACCP" />

In January 2009, [[Afghanistan]] progressed to the 2009 World Cup Qualifier by winning [[2009 ICC World Cricket League Division Three|Division Three]] of the World Cricket League in [[Buenos Aires]], topping the table on net run rate ahead of [[Uganda national cricket team|Uganda]] and [[Papua New Guinea national cricket team|Papua New Guinea]].<ref name="WCL309">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES2/articles/000050/005070.shtml |title=ICC Media Release: Afghanistan and Uganda seal place in ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier |date=31 January 2009 |website=CricketEurope |access-date=13 June 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208151304/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES2/articles/000050/005070.shtml |archive-date=8 December 2015}}</ref>

===ODI status===

[[File:Afghanistan national cricket team.jpg|thumb|275px|The national team at [[Rotterdam]], [[2010 ICC World Cricket League Division One|2010 ICC WCL Division One]]]]
In the 2011 Cricket World Cup qualifying tournament, Afghanistan failed to progress to the [[2011 Cricket World Cup|World Cup]], but earned ODI status for four years.<ref name="ACCP" /> Their first [[One Day International|ODI]] was against Scotland in the 5th place playoff, having previously beaten the Scots earlier in the tournament; Afghanistan won by 89 runs.<ref name="WCQ09">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/211/211269.html |title=Scorecard: Afghanistan v Scotland, 19 April 2009 |website=CricketArchive |url-access=subscription |access-date=12 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610043617/http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/211/211269.html |archive-date=10 June 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In the [[2009-10 ICC Intercontinental Cup|Intercontinental Cup]] Afghanistan played its first first-class match against a Zimbabwe XI in a four-day match in [[Mutare]]. During the match, which was drawn, Afghan batsman [[Noor Ali]] scored centuries in both his innings, making him only the fourth player to do so on their first-class debut. Later, in August 2009, they played the [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]] in same competition at the [[VRA Cricket Ground]], winning a low-scoring match by one wicket.<ref name="YOA">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES2/articles/000071/007143.shtml |title=2009: The Year of the Afghans |last=Lyall |first=Rod |date=22 December 2009 |website=CricketEurope |access-date=13 June 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100302070132/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES2/articles/000071/007143.shtml |archive-date=2 March 2010}}</ref>

Afghanistan then took part in the [[2009 ACC Twenty20 Cup]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. Afghanistan were drawn in Group A, a group which Afghanistan topped at the end of the group stages by winning all five of their matches. In the semi-finals the Afghans defeated [[Kuwait national cricket team|Kuwait]] by 8 wickets.<ref name="ACCT2009">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2009/TOURNAMENTS/ASIAT20/about.shtml |title=ACC Twenty20 Cup |website=CricketEurope |access-date=13 June 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110820055529/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2009/TOURNAMENTS/ASIAT20/about.shtml |archive-date=20 August 2011}}</ref> In the final they met the hosts, the [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|United Arab Emirates]], whom they defeated by 84 runs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/257/257334.html |title=UAE v Afghanistan, 30 November 2009 |website=CricketArchive |url-access=subscription |access-date=12 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114023033/http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/257/257334.html |archive-date=14 November 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 1 February 2010, Afghanistan played their first [[Twenty20 International]] against [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]],<ref>[List of International Twenty20 matches played by Afghanistan] at CricketArchive</ref> which they lost by 5 wickets.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/267/267825.html |title=Afghanistan v Ireland, 1 February 2010 |website=CricketArchive |url-access=subscription }}</ref> On 13 February 2010, Afghanistan defeated the United Arab Emirates by 4 wickets to make their way to the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 to be in the West Indies in April 2010. Later the same day they defeated Ireland by 8 wickets in the Final of [[2010 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier]] to win the qualifier.<ref name="WT20Q10">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2010/TOURNAMENTS/T20WCQ/about.shtml |title=World Twenty20 Cup Qualifier |website=CricketEurope |access-date=13 June 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110907070052/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2010/TOURNAMENTS/T20WCQ/about.shtml |archive-date=7 September 2011}}</ref> Afghanistan were in [[2010 ICC World Twenty20#Group C|Group C]] of the main tournament, with [[India national cricket team|India]] and [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]]. During their first match against [[India national cricket team|India]], opening batsman [[Noor Ali]] hit 50 runs, helping Afghanistan to a score of 115 in their 20 overs. Despite this they lost the match by 8 wickets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/250/250744.html |title=Afghanistan v. India |website=CricketArchive |url-access=subscription |access-date=13 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818054434/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/250/250744.html |archive-date=18 August 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> In their second match, the team were reduced to 14/6 at one stage, before a late rally from [[Mirwais Ashraf]] and [[Hamid Hassan]] helped Afghanistan post 88 all out, resulting in a loss by 59 runs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/250/250753.html |title=Afghanistan v. South Africa |website=CricketArchive |access-date=13 July 2016 |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818062220/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/250/250753.html |archive-date=18 August 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The team's Intercontinental Cup campaign continued in 2010, with wins over [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]], [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]], [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] and [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]] before they beat Scotland by 7 wickets in the final in [[Dubai]].<ref name="ICUP2009-10">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2009/TOURNAMENTS/INTERCONTINENTAL/about.shtml |title=2009–10 Intercontinental Cup |website=CricketEurope |access-date=13 June 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224153614/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2009/TOURNAMENTS/INTERCONTINENTAL/about.shtml |archive-date=24 February 2013}}</ref> Also in 2010, they won the ACC Trophy Elite tournament in [[Kuwait]], beating [[Nepal national cricket team|Nepal]] in the final<ref name="2010ACCT">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/288/288633.html |title=Afghanistan v Nepal, 9 April 2010 |website=CricketArchive |url-access=subscription |access-date=12 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112232703/http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/288/288633.html |archive-date=12 November 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> and finished third in [[2010 ICC World Cricket League Division One|Division One]] of the [[World Cricket League]] in the [[Netherlands]].<ref name="WCL110">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2010/TOURNAMENTS/WCL1/results.shtml |title=2010 WCL Division One |website=CricketEurope |access-date=13 June 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929101423/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2010/TOURNAMENTS/WCL1/results.shtml |archive-date=29 September 2012}}</ref> They took part in the [[Cricket at the 2010 Asian Games|cricket tournament]] at the [[2010 Asian Games]] in [[China]] and won the silver medal, losing to [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] in the final.<ref name="AG10">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/313/313457.html |title=Afghanistan v Bangladesh, 26 November 2010 |website=CricketArchive |url-access=subscription |access-date=12 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054118/http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/313/313457.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2011, Afghanistan begun the [[2011-13 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2011-13 ICC World Cricket League Championship]]. They beat [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]] and drew with the UAE.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2011/TOURNAMENTS/ICUP/results.shtml |title=2011–13 Intercontinental Cup results |website=CricketEurope |access-date=13 June 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619195851/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2011/TOURNAMENTS/ICUP/results.shtml |archive-date=19 June 2012}}</ref> In the parallel one-day league, they won two matches against Canada and lost twice to the [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|UAE]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2011/TOURNAMENTS/ICUPODL/results.shtml |title=2011–13 Intercontinental Cup One-day results |website=CricketEurope |access-date=13 June 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729132725/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2011/TOURNAMENTS/ICUPODL/results.shtml |archive-date=29 July 2012}}</ref> In December once again took part in the ACC Twenty20 Cup, this time in [[Nepal]]. They went on to win all of their matches to once again take the Cup.

In 2012 Afghanistan took on new levels of competition. They played their first One Day International against a Full Member of the International Cricket Council in February 2012 when they played a [[Afghan cricket team v Pakistan in the UAE in 2011–12|match against Pakistan at Sharjah]]. They also took on the Australia Cricket Team in an Only ODI at Sharjah in August 2012. They fell short in both matches, but their performance showed they were continuing to make progress. Their 2012 ICC International Cup games were also challenging, resulting in a split with the Netherlands and a loss to Ireland.

2013 brought greater success for Afghanistan. In March, they played two T20 Internationals against Scotland in [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|UAE]] and prevailed in both matches. They also won two ODIs in the [[World Cricket League|World Cricket League Championship]] against the same opponents.

In the WCL Championship table, as 2013 dawned Afghanistan was level with Scotland in third, trailing Ireland and the Netherlands for the two automatic qualification spots for the 2015 World Cup. However, two convincing wins in spring over Scotland boosted hopes some. Then in July the Netherlands failed to take any points against Ireland, leaving Afghanistan in position to qualify if they could win their final four matches, against poorer performing Namibia and Kenya. Despite the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands both being able to win their remaining games, keeping the pressure on Afghanistan, Afghanistan handled Namibia, then defeated Kenya by 8 wickets on 2 October. With one final win over Kenya on 4 October by 7 wickets, Afghanistan secured second in the Championship with 19 points, and qualified for World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wcl-championship-2011-13/content/story/624163.html |title=Afghanistan hit Scotland World Cup hopes |date=8 March 2013 |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=13 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105151646/http://www.espncricinfo.com/wcl-championship-2011-13/content/story/624163.html |archive-date=5 January 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Afghanistan also crushed Scotland in their one-day ICC Intercontinental Cup league in March in Abu Dhabi: Afghanistan (275: Shah 67*, Davey 4–53) beat Scotland (125: Taylor 48*, Dawlatzai 6–57 and 145: Coetzer 57, Dawlatzai 5–37) by an innings and 5 runs. Izatullah Dawlatzai took eleven wickets.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-intercontinental-cup-2011-13/content/story/624936.html |title=Dawlatzai stars with eleven wickets |date=14 March 2013 |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=13 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223134642/http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-intercontinental-cup-2011-13/content/story/624936.html |archive-date=23 December 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In July 2014 Afghanistan toured [[Zimbabwe]] to play its 1st full series against a full member. The 4 match ODI series finished 2–2 and the 2 match first class series finished 1–1.

With their victory [[Afghan cricket team against Zimbabwe in the UAE in 2015–16|over Zimbabwe]] on 25 December 2015, Afghanistan entered the top 10 of the [[ICC ODI Championship|ICC's ODI rankings]] for the first time.<ref name="top10">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/955633.html |title=Afghanistan break into top 10 of ODI rankings |date=27 December 2015 |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=27 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151229171710/http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/955633.html |archive-date=29 December 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Associate Membership===

Afghanistan had become an Affiliate member of the ICC in 2001. Then in 2009 it had attained one-day status until 2015. They are currently developing their domestic cricket infrastructure, and have signed a two-year deal with the Pakistan board for the development of Afghanistan cricket ahead of the 2015 World Cup.

In 2012, the [[Asian Cricket Council]] decided to nominate Afghanistan for Associate membership with the ICC, with the request being looked into at the ICC's annual conference in June. Becoming an Associate would mean higher funding (the ICC had been paying $700,000 in annual funding to Afghanistan's organization, suggested to rise to $850,000 for Associate status), and also importantly would mean more exposure for the passionate and cricket-starved players from war-torn Afghanistan.<ref>{{cite web |last=Gollapudi |first=Nagraj |date=28 June 2013 |title=Afghanistan get Associate membership |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/645971.html?CMP=chrome |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917041201/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/645971.html?CMP=chrome |archive-date=17 September 2016 |access-date=13 July 2016 |website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Farooq |first=Umar |date=18 April 2013 |title=Afghanistan allocated $422,000 by ICC for assistance |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/630786.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160119230531/http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/630786.html |archive-date=19 January 2016 |access-date=13 July 2016 |website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

In March 2013, Afghanistan received a further support boost when a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the [[Afghanistan Cricket Board]] (ACB) and [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB) for the development of Afghanistan cricket ahead of the 2015 World Cup.

The PCB provided technical and professional support, including game-education programmes, coaching courses, skill and performance analysis, and basic umpiring and curator courses. High performance camps for emerging players were also organised. The PCB-regulated [[National Cricket Academy]] (NCA) helped in improving technical, tactical, mental and physical skills, and hosted lectures on doping, anti-corruption and various codes of conduct.<ref>{{cite web |last=Farooq |first=Umar |date=22 March 2013 |title=Afghanistan sign up for Pakistan support |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/626326.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916221132/http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/626326.html |archive-date=16 September 2016 |access-date=13 July 2016 |website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

In April 2013, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) was also allocated US$422,000 (22,400,000 AFN approx.) from the ICC's targeted assistance and performance programme. The world governing body of cricket approved the grant at its IDI (ICC Development International) board meeting, which concluded in Dubai. The money, to be given over three years, was aimed at developing more competitive teams among ICC Full, Associate and Affiliate members. Previous countries to receive similar funding programmes included the Netherlands, Scotland, the West Indies, Zimbabwe and Ireland. An ICC statement suggested the funding was targeted towards the development of the National Cricket Academy in Kabul.

On 26 June 2013 at the ICC's annual meeting in London, England, Afghanistan received its [[associate membership of the ICC|Associate Membership]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sports.af/afghanistan-cricket-receives-associate-status-2013-06-27/ |title=Afghanistan cricket receives associate status |first=Zabihullah Safi |last=Wadir |date=27 June 2013 |website=Sport.af |access-date=28 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102090613/http://sports.af/afghanistan-cricket-receives-associate-status-2013-06-27/ |archive-date=2 November 2013}}</ref> with the statement:

: "Afghanistan is the only country that receives the Associate Membership in a short period of time in reward to the efforts Afghanistan made for the promotion of cricket," (Dr Noor Muhammad, CEO of the [[Afghanistan Cricket Board]] (ACB), on the ACC website)

===2015 Cricket World Cup===
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Afghanistan made their World Cup debut in the 50 over format of the game against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] at the [[Manuka Oval]] in Canberra, Australia. The match resulted in a 105 run defeat.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/engine/match/656411.html |title=7th Match, Pool A: Afghanistan v Bangladesh at Canberra, Feb 18, 2015 - Cricket Scorecard |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=13 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160710093749/http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/engine/match/656411.html |archive-date=10 July 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The competition saw the team compete against elite cricketing nations such as Australia, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, New Zealand and England. Qualification for the tournament was a historic feat for cricket in Afghanistan, one amplified by the fact that the team included many players who picked up the game in refugee camps outside their long-suffering country.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2015/02/18/afghanistan-plays-historic-first-match-at-cricket-world-cup |title=Hands on heart, Afghanistan's cricket team makes history by playing 1st match at World Cup |first=Dennis |last=Passa |date=18 February 2015 |website=[[U.S. News & World Report]] |access-date=13 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816191026/http://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2015/02/18/afghanistan-plays-historic-first-match-at-cricket-world-cup |archive-date=16 August 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 26 February 2015, Afghanistan won their first World Cup match against Scotland, winning by one wicket. The team however, lost all its remaining games and were knocked out of the tournament in the opening round.

===Post-World Cup tours===
The team visited Zimbabwe for the second time in October where Afghanistan clinched a historic one-day international series over Zimbabwe after a 73-run victory in Bulawayo saw them win 3–2.

Doing so, they became the first non-Test-playing country to win a multi-game bilateral ODI series against a Test side. The Afghanistan cricket team toured the United Arab Emirates to play the United Arab Emirates cricket team in December 2016. The tour consisted of three Twenty20 International (T20I) matches. Afghanistan won the series 3–0. The Afghanistan cricket team toured Bangladesh in September and October 2016 to play three One Day Internationals (ODIs) matches. This was Afghanistan's first full series against a Test-playing side other than Zimbabwe and was the first bilateral series between the two sides.

Ahead of the ODI series there was a fifty-over warm-up game between the Bangladesh Cricket Board XI and Afghanistan in Fatullah. Afghanistan won the warm-up match by 66 runs and Bangladesh won the ODI series 2–1.

In February 2017 the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) awarded [[first-class cricket|first-class]] status to Afghanistan's four-day domestic competition.<ref name="FC">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/1080868.html |title=Big-Three rollback begins, BCCI opposes |first1=Osman |last1=Samiuddin |first2=Nagraj |last2=Gollapudi |date=4 February 2017 |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=4 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205015236/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/1080868.html |archive-date=5 February 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The Afghan cricket team toured [[Zimbabwe cricket team|Zimbabwe]] between January and February 2017. The tour consisted of five [[One Day International]](ODI) matches. Prior to the ODI series, the Afghanistan A cricket team played five "unofficial" ODI matches against the Zimbabwe A cricket team. All of those matches had been designated List A status. Afghanistan won the initial List A series 4–1 and the ODI series 3–2.
2017

The [[Ireland cricket team]] toured India during March 2017 to participate in a [[Irish cricket team against Afghanistan in India in 2016–17|series of matches]] against Afghanistan, consisting of three T20 matches, five ODI contests and an [[ICC Intercontinental Cup]] match.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/1039125.html |title=Afghanistan to host Ireland in India in March 2017 |date=25 July 2016 |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=25 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160726141336/http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/1039125.html |archive-date=26 July 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> All the matches took place in [[Greater Noida]]. The Afghan team were highly successful, emerging victorious in both the T20I series 3–0 and the ODI series 3–2. Afghanistan also won the ICC Intercontinental Cup match, by the margin of an innings and 172 runs.

The Afghanistan cricket team completed another [[Afghan cricket team in the West Indies in 2017|tour]] in June 2017, this time facing the [[West Indies national cricket team|West Indies]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/westindies/content/story/1089211.html |title=Afghanistan, West Indies to play three T20Is, three ODIs in June |date=29 March 2017 |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=22 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170610072338/http://www.espncricinfo.com/westindies/content/story/1089211.html |archive-date=10 June 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> The tour marked Afghanistan's first bilateral tour against a full member nation other than Zimbabwe. (Later that month, Afghanistan itself was awarded that status). The tour was less successful for the Afghans, who were convincingly defeated 3–0 in the T20 series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-afghanistan-2017/content/story/1101497.html |title=Samuels' 89* completes West Indies sweep |first=Karthik |last=Krishnaswamy |date=4 June 2017 |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=6 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606004412/http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-afghanistan-2017/content/story/1101497.html |archive-date=6 June 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> They performed better in the ODI series, seizing a 1–1 draw after the final match was washed out with no result. Afghanistan registered their first win against Sri Lanka in [[2018 Asia Cup|Asia Cup]].

===Towards Test status===
Afghanistan qualified for [[2012 ICC World Twenty20]] held in Sri Lanka as the runner up of the [[ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier]] and joined [[India cricket team|India]] and [[England cricket team|England]] in the group stage. In the first match against India on 19 September, Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field. India posted 159/5 in 20 overs but Afghanistan fell short of that target by scoring 136 in 19.3 overs. In the second match against England on 21 September, Afghanistan won the toss and again elected to field. England set a target of 196/5 (20 overs) but Afghanistan were all out for 80 in 17.2 overs. England and India qualified for the Super Eights and Afghanistan were eliminated as a result of this match.

On 3 October 2013, Afghanistan beat [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]] to finish second in the WCL Championship and qualify for the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]], becoming the 20th team to gain entry into the tournament overall. Afghanistan secured their passage to [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] and [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] in 2015 by beating Kenya comprehensively for the second time in succession in Sharjah, sealing their maiden World Cup qualification. They finished second in the World Cricket League Championship — nine wins in 14 matches — and joined [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]] as the second Associate team in the 2015 World Cup, while the remaining two spots for Associates will be decided by a qualifying tournament in New Zealand in 2014. Afghanistan will join Pool A at the World Cup along with Australia, Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and another qualifier.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wcl-championship-2011-13/content/story/676633.html |title=Afghanistan secure World Cup berth |date=4 October 2013 |website=ESPN CricInfo |access-date=13 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917042503/http://www.espncricinfo.com/wcl-championship-2011-13/content/story/676633.html |archive-date=17 September 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 24 November 2013, Afghanistan beat Kenya to qualify for the 2014 T20 world cup.

In March 2014, Afghanistan beat [[Hong Kong national cricket team|Hong Kong]] in the [[2014 ICC World Twenty20]] but could not make it to the next stage of super 10 having lost the two matches to [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] and [[Nepal national cricket team|Nepal]].

On 25 February 2015, Afghanistan won their first [[Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup|Cricket World Cup]] match beating [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] by one wicket. Afghanistan participated in the [[World Twenty20]] 2016 in India. They were unable to qualify for the Semi-Finals of the International Tournament. They defeated the eventual champions, [[West Indies Cricket Team|West Indies]], during their final group match of the tournament.

Their third match was against the full member test team [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]]. They played exceptionally well beating Zimbabwe by 59 runs. Afghanistan qualified for the Super 10 stage of the tournament as a result of this match, while Zimbabwe were eliminated. Afghanistan progressed to the second phase of a World Twenty20 tournament for the first time. On 25 June 2016, [[Lalchand Rajput]] was named as head coach of Afghanistan Cricket Team replacing [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]]'s [[Inzamam ul Haq]] with his first outings with the team being a tour of [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]], [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]] and the [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]] in July and August of that year. He was chosen ahead of [[Mohammad Yousuf (cricketer, born 1974)|Mohammad Yousuf]], [[Herschelle Gibbs]] and [[Corey Collymore]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1029501.html?CMP=chrome |title=Former India batsman Lalchand Rajput named Afghanistan coach |date=25 June 2016 |website=ESPN CricInfo |access-date=13 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628145851/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1029501.html?CMP=chrome |archive-date=28 June 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Lalchand Rajput|Rajput]] is in line for a two-year contract, but that decision would be finalised after the upcoming tour of Europe.

In July 2016, ACB unveiled a strategic plan and set targets for Afghanistan cricket team to be a top-six ODI team by 2019 and a top-three team in both T20Is and ODIs by 2025.<ref name="ACB Plan">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/video_audio/1033913.html |title=Aim to be in top six in ODIs by 2019 - Afghanistan CEO |date=12 July 2016 |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=13 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715015543/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/video_audio/1033913.html |archive-date=15 July 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> In order to achieve this, [[Afghanistan Cricket Board|ACB]] created a proposal to be presented to [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]], to secure annual bilateral matches against India and teams touring India beginning the following year.<ref name="ACB Proposal">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/1033997.html |title=Afghanistan hopeful of bilateral ODIs in India |first=Peter |last=Della Penna |date=13 July 2016 |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=13 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714153817/http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/1033997.html |archive-date=14 July 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> Shafiq Stanikzai, Chief Executive of [[Afghanistan Cricket Board|ACB]], said the draft had been presented to BCCI president Anurag Thakur in May and further discussions occurred during the ICC Annual Conference in Edinburgh in June 2016.

On 25 July 2016, Afghanistan confirmed its first full series against [[West Indies Cricket Team|West Indies]] a top-8 ranked Full member.<ref name="Afg Vs WI-2017">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/1039281.html |title=Afghanistan set to play first full series against West Indies |date=25 July 2016 |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=25 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160726140106/http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/1039281.html |archive-date=26 July 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> Its earlier full series came against a permanent member of ICC was against [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]]. Afghanistan toured the Caribbean islands in mid-June 2017 and played 5 ODIs and 3 T20Is.

On the same day, it was announced that Afghanistan would host a full series against [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]] at [[Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex|Greater Noida]].<ref name="Afg Vs Ireland-2017">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/81552/ireland-afghanistan-set-to-play-nine-matches-in-india |title=Ireland, Afghanistan set to play nine matches in India |date=25 July 2016 |website=[[Cricbuzz]] |access-date=25 July 2016}}</ref> Besides a 4-day intercontinental cup match, [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]] and Afghanistan would play five ODIs and three T20Is in March 2017. Afghanistan won the T20I series 3-0 and in the process set a new T20I record of 11 consecutive victories.

On 22 June 2017, the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) awarded Afghanistan full Test status, along with [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]].<ref name="Afghanistan Ireland full test status">{{cite web |url=http://www.wionews.com/cricket/icc-votes-for-afghanistan-ireland-as-test-playing-nations-17163 |title=ICC votes for Afghanistan, Ireland as Test playing nations |date=22 June 2017 |website=[[WION (TV channel)|WION TV]] |access-date=22 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628024032/http://www.wionews.com/cricket/icc-votes-for-afghanistan-ireland-as-test-playing-nations-17163 |archive-date=28 June 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2017, the ICC confirmed that Afghanistan were scheduled to play their first Test [[Afghan cricket team in India in 2018–19|against India]], in late 2018.<ref name="Afg1st">{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/536335 |title=Afghanistan to make Test debut in India |date=11 December 2017 |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=12 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212031822/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/536335 |archive-date=12 December 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> According to the [[ICC Future Tours Programme]] for 2019–23, Afghanistan are scheduled to play thirteen Tests.<ref name="AfgFTP">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21749022/ireland-afghanistan-set-play-consistent-test-cricket |title=Ireland, Afghanistan set to play consistent Test cricket |first=Nagraj |last=Gollapudi |date=12 December 2017 |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=12 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213011954/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21749022/ireland-afghanistan-set-play-consistent-test-cricket |archive-date=13 December 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> In January 2018, both the ACB and the BCCI confirmed the Test would be played in June in [[M.Chinnaswamy Stadium|Bengaluru]].<ref name="TOI">{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/historic-india-afghanistan-test-from-june-14-in-bengaluru/articleshow/62527075.cms |title=Historic India-Afghanistan Test from June 14 in Bengaluru |date=16 January 2018 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117020356/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/historic-india-afghanistan-test-from-june-14-in-bengaluru/articleshow/62527075.cms |archive-date=17 January 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="ANI">{{cite web |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/india-afghanistan-test-in-june201801162027070001/ |title=India, Afghanistan Test in June |date=16 January 2018 |website=[[Asian News International]] |access-date=16 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117012126/https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/india-afghanistan-test-in-june201801162027070001/ |archive-date=17 January 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In June 2018, Afghanistan lost their maiden Test match to hosts [[India]] by an innings and 262 runs, despite being able to bowl out a strong Indian team in the first innings.

===Rise as a Test team===

In [[Irish cricket team against Afghanistan in India in 2018–19#Only Test|March 2019 against Ireland]], Afghanistan achieved their first Test match victory in their only second Test match, becoming the fourth team after [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]], [[England national cricket team|England]] and [[Pakistani national cricket team|Pakistan]] to win one of their first two Tests.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/19052/report/1168120/day/3/afghanistan-vs-ireland-only-test-afg-v-ire-2018-19 |title=Afghanistan chase historic Test win after Rashid Khan's five-for|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=16 March 2019|author=Shashank Kishore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/19052/report/1168120/day/4/afghanistan-vs-ireland-only-test-afg-v-ire-2018-19 |title=Rahmat Shah, Ihsanullah see Afghanistan through to historic maiden Test win |work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=16 March 2019|author=Varun Shetty}}</ref>

In September 2019, Afghanistan beat hosts [[Bangladesh]] by 224 runs in a one-off Test tour. Rain almost resulted in the match being drawn, but finally the weather cleared, allowing the spin-unit of Afghanistan to take the final four wickets.

{{Test match
| date = 5 – 9 September 2019
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG|2013}}
| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}
| score-team1-inns1 = 342 (117 overs)
| score-team2-inns1 = 205 (70.5 overs)
| score-team1-inns2 = 260 (90.1 overs)
| score-team2-inns2 = 173 (61.4 overs)
| runs-team1-inns1 = [[Rahmat Shah]] 102 (187)
| wickets-team1-inns1 = [[Taijul Islam]] 4/116 (41 overs)
| runs-team2-inns1 = [[Mominul Haque]] 52 (71)
| wickets-team2-inns1 = [[Rashid Khan (cricketer)|Rashid Khan]] 5/55 (19.1 overs)
| runs-team1-inns2 = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] 87 (208)
| wickets-team1-inns2 =
[[Shakib Al Hasan]] 3/58 (19 overs)
| runs-team2-inns2 = [[Shakib Al Hasan]] 44 (54)
| wickets-team2-inns2 = [[Rashid Khan (cricketer)|Rashid Khan]] 6/49 (21.4 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 224 runs.
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/19449/scorecard/1197138/bangladesh-vs-afghanistan-only-test-afg-in-bangladesh-2019 Scorecard]
| venue = [[Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]], [[Chattogram]]
| umpires = [[Nigel Llong]] (Eng) and [[Paul Wilson (cricketer)|Paul Wilson]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Rashid Khan (cricketer)|Rashid Khan]] (AFG)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Rahmat Shah]] and [[Rashid Khan (cricketer)|Rashid Khan]] became the first players to score a century and take 10 wickets in a Test for Afghanistan, respectively.
}}

==Grounds==
Afghanistan typically did not play their home matches in Afghanistan due to the [[Afghanistan conflict (1978–present)|ongoing security situation]] and the lack of international standard facilities. Afghanistan played their 'home' [[2009–10 ICC Intercontinental Cup|Intercontinental Cup]] fixture against Ireland at the [[Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium]] in [[Sri Lanka]]. Following Afghanistan's World Twenty20 qualifying campaign they played two One Day Internationals against Canada at the [[Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium]] in the [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]], after which the stadium was named the 'home' ground of Afghanistan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.asiancricket.org/index.php/news/february-2010/1582 |title=Afghanistan Has A New Home Ground |date=22 February 2010 |website=Asian Cricket Council |access-date=13 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610015835/http://www.asiancricket.org/index.php/news/february-2010/1582 |archive-date=10 June 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>

As plans to resurrect Afghan cricket developed, at least three international standard cricket stadiums have been built in Afghanistan. In 2016, [[Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex]] in [[Greater Noida]] became the home ground for the Afghanistan national cricket team after they decided to shift their home ground from [[Sharjah]].<ref name="AfgHome">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/950961.html |title=India to host Afghanistan home games |date=10 December 2015 |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=11 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151213024328/http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/950961.html |archive-date=13 December 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/soon-a-noida-home-for-afghan-cricketers/article7937869.ece |title=Soon a Noida home for Afghan cricketers |first=Vijay |last=Lokapally |date=2 December 2015 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=22 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url-access=subscription |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/11121_f.html |title=First-Class Matches played on Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Greater Noida (1) |website=CricketArchive |access-date=22 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151211061403/http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/11121_f.html |archive-date=11 December 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> In June 2018, after acquiring test status, Afghanistan changed their home base to [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cricket-diplomacy-doon-to-be-afghanistan-teams-new-home/articleshow/64580503.cms |title=Cricket diplomacy: Doon to be Afghanistan team's new home|date=14 June 2018 |website=Times of India |access-date=2 October 2018}}</ref> In May 2019, [[Afghanistan Cricket Board]] requested [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]] for a new home stadium.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/afghanistan-cricket-board-bcci-dehradun-test-match-west-indies-greater-noida-cricket-australia/article27149721.ece |title=ACB asks BCCI for new base with better logistics|date=16 May 2019 |website=Sportstar (The Hindu) |access-date=2 October 2018}}</ref> In August 2019, BCCI approved [[Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium|Ekana Cricket Stadium]] in Lucknow, India as the new home stadium for the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/coa-approve-lucknow-as-new-home-ground-for-afghanistan-2263307.html |title=ACB asks BCCI for new base with better logistics|date=8 August 2019 |website=CricketNext (News18) |access-date=2 October 2018}}</ref>

The following are the main cricket stadiums in Afghanistan:
* [[Alokozay Kabul International Cricket Ground]] in [[Kabul]]
* [[Ghazi Amanullah International Cricket Stadium]] in [[Ghazi Amanullah Town]], [[Jalalabad]]
* [[Kandahar International Cricket Stadium]] in [[Kandahar]]
* [[Khost Cricket Stadium]] in [[Khost]]

; Secondary Home Grounds (outside Afghanistan)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=11;filter=advanced;home_or_away=1;home_or_away=3;orderby=start;team=40;template=results;tournament_type=2;type=team;view=ground |title= Statistics / Statsguru / Combined Test, ODI and T20I records / Team records |website=ESPNCricinfo |access-date=2 October 2018}}</ref>
* [[Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Sharjah]] (2010–2016)
* [[Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex]], [[Greater Noida]] (2017)
* [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun|Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]], [[Dehradun]] (2018–2019)
* [[Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium]], [[Lucknow]] (2019)
* [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]], [[Abu Dhabi]] (2021)

==Team colours==
[[File:Flag of Afghanistan (2013–2021).svg|thumb|The Flag of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is still used to represent the team in international competitions.]]
In test matches, Afghanistan wears [[cricket whites]], with optional sweaters and vests for cold weather, with the ACB logo on the right chest of the shirt, the manufacturer logo on the top arm sleeve and the sponsor logo on the center. The fielders wear a red baseball-style [[Cricket cap|cap]], or a white sunhat with the ACB logo, and the batsman helmet is coloured similarly, with the Flag of Afghanistan above the ACB logo. In limited-overs cricket, Afghanistan wears a blue uniform in ODI (grey was previously used from 2012 to 2013), with splashes of green, red, black and occasionally, yellow. The ACB logo is featured on the right breast of the shirt and the sponsor logo on the center, with the inscription "AFGHANISTAN" beneath the sponsor logo and the manufacturer logo on the top arm sleeve. For ICC Tournaments, the sponsor logo goes to the non-leading arm sleeve. The fielders wear a blue baseball-style cap or a red sunhat. The helmets are also red. The current sponsor is Monarch Mart, previously [[Alokozay Group of Companies|Alokozay Group]] and the kit manufacturer was [[TYKA Sports]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cricketnow247.com/official-kit-and-shirt-sponsors-of-top-ten-cricket-teams/|title=Official sponsors of the top ten cricket teams|date=2018-11-06|website=Cricket Now 24/7|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-22}}</ref>

The national team kept using the black-red-green tricolour following the [[Taliban takeover]] of Afghanistan in 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Latifi |first1=Ali M. |last2=Mohmand |first2=Mohsin Khan |title=Flags, tears, anthem: How Afghans celebrated their cricket win |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2021/10/26/cricket-afghanistan-win-over-scotland-cause-for-celebration |access-date=28 October 2021 |work=Al Jazeera |date=26 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

==Current squad==

This lists all the players who have played for Afghanistan in the past 12 months or was named in the most recent Test, ODI or T20I squad. Uncapped players are listed in ''italics''.

Updated: 1 March 2024

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#0033EE; color:white; | Name
! style="text-align:center; background:#0033EE; color:white; | Age
! style="text-align:center; background:#0033EE; color:white; | Batting style
! style="text-align:center; background:#0033EE; color:white; | Bowling style
! style="text-align:center; background:#0033EE; color:white; | Franchise
! style="text-align:center; background:#0033EE; color:white; | Forms
! style="text-align:center; background:#0033EE; color:white; | S/N
! style="text-align:center; background:#0033EE; color:white; | C
! style="text-align:center; background:#0033EE; color:white; | Captain
! style="text-align:center; background:#0033EE; color:white; | Last Test
! style="text-align:center; background:#0033EE; color:white; | Last ODI
! style="text-align:center; background:#0033EE; color:white; | Last T20I
|-
! colspan="13" | Batters
|-
| [[Hashmatullah Shahidi]] || {{age|1994|11|4}} || [[Batsman|Left-handed]] || Right-arm [[off spin|off break]] || [[Boost Defenders]] || Test, ODI || 50 || || Test, ODI (C) || {{cricon|IRE}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|IRE}} 2022
|-
| [[Hazratullah Zazai]] || {{age|1998|3|23}} || [[Batsman|Left-handed]] || {{n/a}} || Hindukush Stars || T20I || 3 || || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|WIN}} 2019 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024
|-
| [[Ibrahim Zadran]] || {{age|2001|12|12}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Kabul Eagles]] || Test, ODI, T20I || 18 || || T20I (VC) || {{cricon|IRE}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024
|-
| [[Najibullah Zadran]] || {{age|1993|02|28}} || [[Batsman|Left-handed]] || Right-arm [[off spin|off break]] ||[[Speenghar Tigers]] || ODI, T20I || 1 || || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|IND}} 2023 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024
|-
| [[Nasir Jamal]] || {{age|1993|12|21}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[leg spin|leg break]] || [[Amo Sharks]] || Test || 33 || || || {{cricon|IRE}} 2024 || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2018 || {{n/a}}
|-
| [[Noor Ali Zadran]] || {{age|1988|7|10}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || {{n/a}} || [[Mis Ainak Knights]] || Test || 15 || || || {{cricon|IRE}} 2024 || {{cricon|ENG}} 2019 || {{cricon|IND}} 2023
|-
| [[Riaz Hassan (cricketer)|Riaz Hassan]] || {{age|2002|11|7}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || {{n/a}} || [[Mis Ainak Knights]] || ODI || 76 || || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|PAK}} 2023 || {{n/a}}
|-
! colspan="13" | All-rounders
|-
| [[Azmatullah Omarzai]] || {{age|2000|3|24}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Kabul Eagles]] || ODI, T20I || 9 || || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024
|-
| [[Gulbadin Naib]] || {{age|1991|3|16}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Mis Ainak Knights]] || ODI, T20I || 14 || || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024
|-
| [[Karim Janat]] || {{age|1998|8|11}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[fast bowling|medium]] || [[Band-e-Amir Dragons]] || Test, ODI, T20I || 11 || || || {{cricon|IRE}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2023 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024
|-
| [[Mohammad Nabi]] || {{age|1985|1|1}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[off spin|off break]] ||[[Kabul Eagles]] || ODI, T20I || 7 || || || {{cricon|BAN}} 2019 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024
|-
| [[Rahmat Shah]] || {{age|1993|7|6}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[leg spin|leg break]] || Pamir Zalmi || Test, ODI, T20I || 8 || || Test (VC) || {{cricon|IRE}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|IND}} 2024
|-
| [[Rashid Khan]] || {{age|1998|9|20}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[leg spin|leg break]] || [[Band-e-Amir Dragons]] || ODI, T20I || 19 || || T20I (C) || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2021 || {{cricon|SA}} 2023 || {{cricon|BAN}} 2023
|-
| [[Shahidullah (cricketer)|Shahidullah Kamal]] || {{age|1999|2|6}} || [[Batsman|Left-handed]] || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] || [[Kabul Eagles]] || ODI, T20I || 25 || || || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2021 || {{cricon|PAK}} 2023 || {{cricon|IND}} 2023
|-
| [[Sharafuddin Ashraf]] || {{age|1995|1|10}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] || [[Speenghar Tigers]] || ODI, T20I || 17 || || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|IND}} 2024
|-
| [[Zia-ur-Rehman]] || {{age|1997|12|30}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] || [[Kabul Eagles]] || Test, ODI || 22 || || || {{cricon|IRE}} 2024 || {{cricon|BAN}} 2023 || {{n/a}}
|-
! colspan="13" | Wicket-keepers
|-
| [[Ikram Alikhil]] || {{age|2000|09|29}} || [[Batsman|Left-handed]] || {{n/a}} || [[Band-e-Amir Dragons]] || Test, ODI || 46 || || || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{n/a}}
|-
| [[Rahmanullah Gurbaz]] || {{age|2001|11|28}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || {{n/a}} || [[Kabul Eagles]] || Test, ODI, T20I || 21 || || || {{cricon|IRE}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024
|-
! colspan="13" | Spin Bowlers
|-
| [[Noor Ahmad]] || {{age|2005|1|3}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Left-arm [[wrist spin]] || [[Band-e-Amir Dragons]] || ODI, T20I || 15 || || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024
|-
| [[Qais Ahmad]] || {{age|2000|8|15}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed bat]] || Right-arm [[leg spin|leg break]] || [[Speenghar Tigers]] || Test, ODI, T20I || 32 || || || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024
|-
| [[Zahir Khan (Afghan cricketer)|Zahir Khan]] || {{age|1998|12|20}} || [[Batsman|Left-handed]] || Left-arm [[wrist spin]] || [[Band-e-Amir Dragons]] || Test || 75 || || || {{cricon|IRE}} 2024 || {{cricon|IRE}} 2019 || {{cricon|IND}} 2023
|-
| [[Mujeeb Ur Rahman]] || {{age|2001|3|28}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[off spin|off break]] || Hindukush Stars || ODI, T20I || 88 || || || {{cricon|IND}} 2018 || {{cricon|SA}} 2023 || {{cricon|IND}} 2024
|-
! colspan="13" | Pace Bowlers
|-
| [[Abdul Rahman (Afghan cricketer, born 2001)|Abdul Rahman]] || {{age|2001|11|22}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Boost Defenders]] || ODI || 27 || || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|PAK}} 2023 || {{n/a}}
|-
| [[Fareed Ahmad (cricketer)|Fareed Ahmad]] || {{age|1994|8|10}} || [[Batsman|Left-handed]] || Left-arm [[fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Speenghar Tigers]] || ODI, T20I || 56 || || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|IND}} 2024
|-
| [[Fazalhaq Farooqi]] || {{age|2000|9|22}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Left-arm [[fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Boost Defenders]] || ODI, T20I || 5 || || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024
|-
| [[Mohammad Saleem (cricketer)|Mohammad Saleem]] || {{age|2002|9|9}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[fast bowling|fast]] || [[Boost Defenders]] || Test, ODI, T20I || 68 |||| || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024 || {{cricon|BAN}} 2023 || {{cricon|IND}} 2024
|-
| [[Naveed Zadran]] || {{age|2005|3|7}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[fast bowling|medium]] || [[Mis Ainak Knights]] || Test || || || || {{cricon|IRE}} 2024 || {{n/a}} || {{n/a}}
|-
| [[Naveen-ul-Haq]] || {{age|1999|9|23}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Kabul Eagles]] || T20I || 78 || || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|SA}} 2023 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2024
|-
| [[Nijat Masood]] || {{age|1998|12|30}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[fast bowling|medium]] || [[Band-e-Amir Dragons]] || Test || 12 || || || {{cricon|IRE}} 2024 || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2022
|-
| [[Wafadar Momand]] || {{age|2000|2|1}} || [[Batsman|Right-handed]] || Right-arm [[fast bowling|medium]] || [[Amo Sharks]] || T20I || 14 || || || {{cricon|IRE}} 2019 || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|BAN}} 2023
|}

''Updated as of 18 February 2024''

==Coaching staff==
{| class="wikitable"
! style="background:#0033EE; color:white; text-align:center; | Position
! style="background:#0033EE; color:white; text-align:center; | Name
|-
|Director of cricket|| [[Raees Ahmadzai]]
|-
|Head coach|| [[Jonathan Trott]]
|-
|Batting coach|| [[Andrew Puttick]]
|-
|Bowling coach|| [[Hamid Hassan]]
|-
|Fielding coach|| Shane McDermott
|-
|Strength and Conditioning coach|| Jason Douglas

|}

==Records==

'''International match summary – Afghanistan'''<ref name="Test">{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=1;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / Tests / Result summary |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=17 August 2022}}</ref><ref name="ODI">{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=2;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / One-Day Internationals / Result summary |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=17 August 2022}}</ref><ref name="T20I">{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=3;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / Twenty20 Internationals / Result summary |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=17 August 2022}}</ref>

''Last updated 11 October 2023.''
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 500px;"
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"| '''Playing record'''
|-
! Format !! M !! W !! L !! T !! D/NR !! Inaugural match
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| Tests || 7 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 14 June 2018
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| One-Day Internationals || 154 || 73 || 76 || 1 || 4 || 19 April 2009
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| Twenty20 Internationals || 118 || 74 || 42 || 1 || 1 || 1 February 2010
|}

===Test matches===
Afghanistan played their first ever test match against [[India national cricket team|India]] on 14 June 2018 at Bengaluru, India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21737236/afghanistan-make-test-debut-india |title=Afghanistan to make Test debut against India |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=13 June 2018|date=11 December 2017 }}</ref>

* Highest team total: 545/4 v. [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]], 11 March 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=1;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / Test Cricket / Highest totals |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=11 March 2021 }}</ref>
* Lowest team total: 103 v. India, 14 June 2018 at Bangalore<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/lowest_innings_totals.html?class=2;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / Test Cricket / Lowest totals |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref>

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'''Most Test runs for Afghanistan'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=1;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / Test Cricket / Most runs |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 June 2017}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Player!!Runs!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Asghar Afghan]] || 440 || 44.00 || 2018–2021
|-
|[[Rahmat Shah]] || 424 || 30.28 || 2018–2023
|-
|[[Hashmatullah Shahidi]] || 375 || 53.57 || 2018–2023
|-
|[[Ibrahim Zadran]]|| 362 || 36.20 || 2019–2023
|-
|[[Afsar Zazai]] || 214 || 23.77 || 2018–2023
|}
{{col-break}}
'''Most Test wickets for Afghanistan'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=1;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / Test Cricket / Most wickets |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 June 2017}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Player!!Wickets!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Rashid Khan (cricketer)|Rashid Khan]] || 34 || 22.35 || 2018–2021
|-
|[[Hamza Hotak|Amir Hamza]] || 18 || 29.72 || 2019–2023
|-
|[[Yamin Ahmadzai]] || 13 || 28.00 || 2018–2023
|-
|[[Zahir Khan (Afghan cricketer)|Zahir Khan]] || 10 || 44.90 || 2018–2023
|-
|[[Mohammad Nabi]] || 8 || 31.75 || 2018–2019
|}
{{col-end}}

'''Highest Test scores for Afghanistan'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=1;id=40;type=team |title=High scores: Afghanistan – Test Cricket |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 June 2017}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Player!!Runs!!Opposition!!Venue!!Year
|-
|[[Hashmatullah Shahidi]]|| '''200[[Not out|*]]'''|| {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]], [[Abu Dhabi]] || 2021
|-
|[[Asghar Afghan]]|| '''164'''|| {{cr|ZIM}} || Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi || 2021
|-
|[[Rahmat Shah]]|| '''102'''|| {{cr|BAN}} || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]], [[Chittagong]] || 2019
|-
|Rahmat Shah|| '''98'''|| {{cr|IRE}} || [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun|Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]], [[Dehradun]] || 2019
|-
|Asghar Afghan|| '''92'''|| {{cr|BAN}} || Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong || 2019
|}

'''Best Test bowling figures for Afghanistan'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=1;id=40;type=team |title=Best bowling figures: Afghanistan – Test Cricket |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 June 2017}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Bowler!!Figures!!Opposition!!Venue!!Year
|-
|[[Rashid Khan (cricketer)|Rashid Khan]]|| '''7/137'''|| {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]], [[Abu Dhabi]] || 2021
|-
|[[Rashid Khan (cricketer)|Rashid Khan]]|| '''6/49'''|| {{cr|BAN}} || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]], [[Chittagong]] || 2019
|-
|[[Hamza Hotak|Amir Hamza]]|| '''6/75'''|| {{cr|ZIM}} || Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi || 2021
|-
|[[Rashid Khan (cricketer)|Rashid Khan]]|| '''5/55'''|| {{cr|BAN}} || Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong || 2019
|-
|[[Hamza Hotak|Amir Hamza]]|| '''5/74'''|| {{cr|WIN}} || [[Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium]], [[Lucknow]] || 2019
|}

==== Test record versus other nations ====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
!scope="col" |Opponent
!scope="col" |[[Test cricket|Matches]]
!scope="col" |[[Result (cricket)#Win and loss|Won]]
!scope="col" |[[Result (cricket)#Win and loss|Lost]]
!scope="col" |[[Result (cricket)#Draw|Draw]]
!scope="col" |[[Tied Test|Tied]]
!scope="col" |[[Winning percentage|% Won]]
!scope="col" |First
!scope="col" |Last
|-
|| {{cr|BAN}} || {{nts|2}} || {{nts|1}} || {{nts|1}} || {{nts|0}} || {{nts|0}} || {{nts|50.00}}||2019||2023
|-
|| {{cr|IND}} || {{nts|1}} || {{nts|0}} || {{nts|1}} || {{nts|0}} || {{nts|0}} || {{nts|0.00}}||2018||2018
|-
|| {{cr|IRE}} || {{nts|1}} || {{nts|1}} || {{nts|0}} || {{nts|0}} || {{nts|0}} || {{nts|100.00}}||2019||2019
|-
|| {{cr|WIN}} || {{nts|1}} || {{nts|0}} || {{nts|1}} || {{nts|0}} || {{nts|0}} || {{nts|0.00}}||2019||2019
|-
|| {{cr|ZIM}} || {{nts|2}} || {{nts|1}} || {{nts|1}} || {{nts|0}} || {{nts|0}} || {{nts|50.00}}||2021||2021
|- class="sortbottom"
!scope="row" style="text-align:center" |'''Total'''
|'''7'''||'''3'''||'''4'''||'''0'''||'''0'''||'''42.85'''||'''2018'''||'''2023'''
|-s
|colspan=10|{{small|''Statistics are correct as of Afghanistan v Bangladesh at [[Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium]], [[Mirpur Model Thana|Mirpur]] Only Test, 14–17 June 2023.''}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Lanka Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=1;id=40;type=team |access-date=2022-07-11 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref>
|}

===One-Day Internationals===

* Highest team total: 338 v. [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]], 17 March 2017 at [[Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground|Greater Noida]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=2;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / One-Day Internationals / Highest totals |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 June 2017}}</ref>
* Lowest team total: 58 v. [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]], 2 January 2016 at [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium|Sharjah]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/lowest_innings_totals.html?class=2;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / One-Day Internationals / Lowest totals |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 June 2017}}</ref>

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'''Most ODI runs for Afghanistan'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=2;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / One-Day Internationals / Most runs |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 June 2017}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Player!!Runs!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Rahmat Shah]] || 3,191 || 36.67 || 2013–2023
|-
|[[Mohammad Nabi]] || 3,046 || 27.44 || 2009–2023
|-
|[[Mohammad Shahzad]]|| 2,727 || 33.66 || 2009–2019
|-
|[[Asghar Afghan]] || 2,424 || 24.73 || 2009–2021
|-
|[[Najibullah Zadran]] || 2,013 || 30.04 || 2012–2023
|}
{{col-break}}
'''Most ODI wickets for Afghanistan'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=2;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / One-Day Internationals / Most wickets |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 June 2017}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Player!!Wickets!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Rashid Khan (cricketer, born 1998)|Rashid Khan]] || 167 || 18.52 || 2015–2023
|-
|[[Mohammad Nabi]] || 150 || 31.94 || 2009–2023
|-
|[[Dawlat Zadran]] || 115 || 29.76 || 2011–2019
|-
|[[Mujeeb Ur Rahman]] || 86 || 25.05 || 2017–2023
|-
|[[Gulbadin Naib]] || 65 || 35.35 || 2011–2023
|}
{{col-end}}

'''Highest ODI scores for Afghanistan'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=2;id=40;type=team |title=High scores: Afghanistan – One-Day Internationals |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 June 2017}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Player!!Runs!!Opposition!!Venue!!Year
|-
|[[Ibrahim Zadran]]|| '''162'''|| {{cr|SL}} || [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]], [[Pallekele]] || 2022
|-
|[[Rahmanullah Gurbaz]]|| '''151'''|| {{cr|PAK}} || [[Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium]], [[Sooriyawewa]] || 2023
|-
|[[Rahmanullah Gurbaz]]|| '''145'''|| {{cr|BAN}} || [[Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]], [[Chittagong]] || 2023
|-
|[[Mohammad Shahzad]]|| '''131*'''|| {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]], [[Sharjah]] || 2015
|-
|[[Nawroz Mangal]]|| '''129'''|| {{cr|UAE}} || [[ICC Academy Ground]], [[Dubai]] || 2014
|}

'''Best ODI bowling figures for Afghanistan'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=2;id=40;type=team |title=Best bowling figures: Afghanistan – One-Day Internationals |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=11 July 2023}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Bowler!!Figures!!Opposition!!Venue!!Year
|-
|[[Rashid Khan (cricketer, born 1998)|Rashid Khan]]|| '''7/18'''|| {{cr|WIN}} || [[Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium]], [[Gros Islet]] || 2017
|-
|[[Rashid Khan (cricketer, born 1998)|Rashid Khan]]|| '''6/43'''|| {{cr|IRE}} || [[Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground]], [[Greater Noida]] || 2017
|-
|[[Gulbadin Naib]]|| '''6/43'''|| {{cr|Ireland}} || [[Stormont Cricket Ground]], [[Belfast]] || 2019
|-
|[[Rahmat Shah Zurmatai|Rahmat Shah]]|| '''5/32'''|| {{cr|UAE}} || [[Kinrara Academy Oval]], [[Kuala Lumpur]] || 2014
|-
|[[Hamid Hassan]]|| '''5/45'''|| {{cr|UAE}} || [[ICC Academy Ground]], [[Dubai]] || 2014
|}

====ODI record versus other nations====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
!scope="col" |Opponent
!scope="col" |[[One Day International|Matches]]
!scope="col" |[[Result (cricket)#Win and loss|Won]]
!scope="col" |[[Result (cricket)#Win and loss|Lost]]
!scope="col" |[[Result (cricket)#Tie|Tied]]
!scope="col" |[[Result (cricket)#No result|No Result]]
!scope="col" |[[Winning percentage|% Won]]
!scope="col" |First
!scope="col" |Last
|-
| style="text-align: center;" colspan="9" | '''[[List of International Cricket Council members#Full members|Full Members]]'''
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Australia}}
| 3 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || — || 2012 || 2019
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Bangladesh}}
| 16 || 6 || 10 || 0 || 0 || 37.50 || 2014 || 2023
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|England}}
| 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || — || 2015 || 2019
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|India}}
| 4 || 0 || 3 || 1 || 0 || — || 2014 || 2023
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Ireland}}
| 30 || 16 || 13 || 0 || 1 || 55.17 || 2010 || 2021
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|New Zealand}}
| 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || — || 2015 || 2019
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Pakistan}}
| 7 || 0 || 7 || 0 || 0 || — || 2012 || 2023
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|South Africa}}
| 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || — || 2019 || 2019
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Sri Lanka}}
| 11 || 3 || 7 || 0 || 1 || 30.00 || 2014 || 2023
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|West Indies}}
| 9 || 3 || 5 || 0 || 1 || 37.50 || 2017 || 2019
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Zimbabwe}}
| 28 || 18 || 10 || 0 || 0 || 64.28 || 2014 || 2022
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[List of International Cricket Council members#Associate members|Associate Members]]'''
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Canada}}
| 5 || 4 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 80.00 || 2010 || 2011
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Hong Kong}}
| 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 50.00 || 2014 || 2018
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Kenya}}
| 6 || 4 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 66.66 || 2010 || 2013
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Netherlands}}
| 9 || 7 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 77.77 || 2009 || 2022
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Scotland}}
| 13 || 8 || 4 || 0 || 1 || 66.66 || 2009 || 2019
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|UAE}}
| 6 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 50.00 || 2014 || 2018
|-
|- class="sortbottom"
!scope="row" style="text-align:center" |'''Total'''
|'''154'''||'''73'''||'''76'''||'''1'''||'''4'''||'''49.66'''||'''2009'''||'''2023'''
|-
|colspan=10|{{small|''Statistics are correct as of Afghanistan v India at [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[Delhi]], 2023 Cricket World Cup, 11 September, 2023.''}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Records / Afghanistan / ODI matches / Result summary |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=2;id=40;type=team |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=5 September 2023}}</ref>
|}

===Twenty20 Internationals===

* 12 consecutive wins, a record in the men's T20Is (5 February 2018 - 15 September 2019).<ref>{{Cite web|title=12 Consecutive Wins In T20 International - A Record By Afghanistan|url=https://www.fantasycrickettip.in/2020/06/12-consecutive-wins-in-t20.html|access-date=2020-06-08|website=FantasyCricketTip}}</ref>
* Highest team total: 278/3 v. [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]] 23 February 2019, at Dehradun<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=3;id=40;type=team|title=Afghanistan cricket records|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
* Lowest team total: 72 v. [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]], 16 March 2014 at [[Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium|Dhaka]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/lowest_innings_totals.html?class=3;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / Twenty20 Internationals / Lowest totals |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=30 November 2015}}</ref>
* Highest individual score: 162*, [[Hazratullah Zazai]] v. [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]], 23 February 2019, at [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun|Dehradun]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=3;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / Twenty20 Internationals / High scores |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=30 November 2015}}</ref>
* Best individual bowling figures: 5/3, [[Rashid Khan (Afghan cricketer)|Rashid Khan]] v. [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]], 10 March 2017 at [[Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground|Greater Noida]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=3;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / Twenty20 Internationals / Best bowling figures in an innings |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=30 November 2015}}</ref>

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'''Most T20I runs for Afghanistan'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=3;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / Twenty20 Internationals / Most runs |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=30 November 2015}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Player!!Runs!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Mohammad Shahzad]] || 2,015 || 30.07 || 2010–2021
|-
|[[Mohammad Nabi]] || 1,825 || 22.25 || 2010–2023
|-
|[[Najibullah Zadran]] || 1,712 || 31.70 || 2012–2023
|-
|[[Asghar Afghan]] || 1,382 || 21.93 || 2010–2021
|-
|[[Rahmanullah Gurbaz]] || 1,043 || 24.25 || 2019–2023
|}
{{col-break}}
'''Most T20I wickets for Afghanistan'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=3;id=40;type=team |title=Records / Afghanistan / Twenty20 Internationals / Most wickets |website=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=29 November 2015}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Player!!Wickets!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Rashid Khan (cricketer, born 1998)|Rashid Khan]] || 128 || 14.66 || 2015–2023
|-
|[[Mohammad Nabi]] || 87 || 27.89 || 2010–2023
|-
|[[Mujeeb Ur Rahman]] || 56 || 17.82 || 2018–2023
|-
|[[Dawlat Zadran]] || 40 || 24.50 || 2012–2017
|-
|[[Shapoor Zadran]] || 37 || 24.51 || 2010–2020
|}
{{col-end}}

====T20I record versus other nations====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
!scope="col" |Opponent
!scope="col" |[[Twenty20 International|Matches]]
!scope="col" |[[Result (cricket)#Win and loss|Won]]
!scope="col" |[[Result (cricket)#Win and loss|Lost]]
!scope="col" |[[Result (cricket)#Tie|Tied]]
!scope="col" |[[Result (cricket)#No result|No Result]]
!scope="col" |[[Winning percentage|% Won]]
!scope="col" |First
!scope="col" |Last
|-
| style="text-align: center;" colspan="9" | '''[[List of International Cricket Council members#Full members|Full Members]]'''
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Australia}}
|1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.00 || 2022 || 2022
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Bangladesh}}
|11 || 6 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 54.54 || 2014 || 2023
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|England}}
|3 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0.00 || 2012 || 2022
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|India}}
|5 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 1 || 0.00 || 2010 || 2023
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Ireland}}
|23 || 16 || 6 || 0 || 1 || 71.73 || 2010 || 2022
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|New Zealand}}
|1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.00 || 2021 || 2021
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Pakistan}}
|7 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 42.85 || 2013 || 2023
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|South Africa}}
|2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0.00 || 2010 || 2016
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Sri Lanka}}
|5 || 2 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 40.00 || 2016 || 2023
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|West Indies}}
|7 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 42.85 || 2016 || 2019
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Zimbabwe}}
|15 || 14 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 93.33 || 2015 || 2022
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[List of International Cricket Council members#Associate members|Associate Members]]'''
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Canada}}
|2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100 || 2010 || 2012
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Bermuda}}
|5 || 3 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 60.00 || 2014 || 2016
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Kenya}}
|3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 66.66 || 2013 || 2013
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Namibia}}
|1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100 || 2021 || 2021
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Nepal}}
|1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.00 || 2014 || 2014
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Netherlands}}
|4 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 50.00 || 2010 || 2015
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Oman}}
|5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100 || 2016 || 2022
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|PNG}}
|1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100 || 2015 || 2015
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|Scotland}}
|7 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100 || 2010 || 2021
|-
!scope=row |{{cr|UAE}}
|9 || 7 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 77.77 || 2015 || 2023
|-
|- class="sortbottom"
!scope="row" style="text-align:center" |'''Total'''
|'''118'''||'''74'''||'''42'''||'''1'''||'''1'''||'''63.67'''||'''2010'''||'''2023'''
|-
|colspan=10|{{small|''Statistics are correct as of Afghanistan v India, Asian Games Final, at [[Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field]], [[Hangzhou]], 7 October 2023.''}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Records / Afghanistan / T20I matches / Result summary |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=3;id=40;type=team |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=7 October 2023}}</ref>
|}

==Tournament history==
===ICC Cricket World Cup===
{{main|Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
!Year !!Round !! Played || Won || Tied || Lost || Captain
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1975 Cricket World Cup|1975]]||colspan="7" rowspan=7| Not eligible – not an ICC Member
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]]
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1983 Cricket World Cup|1983]]
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}}{{flagicon|PAK}} [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]]
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}}{{flagicon|NZL}} [[1992 Cricket World Cup|1992]]
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}}{{flagicon|PAK}}{{flagicon|LKA}} [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]]
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}}{{flagicon|SCO}}{{flagicon|IRL}}{{flagicon|NLD}} [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]]
|-
|{{flagicon|ZAF}}{{flagicon|ZWE}}{{flagicon|KEN}} [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003]]||colspan="7" rowspan=1| Not an ICC Member at time of qualifying
|-
|{{flagicon|WIN}} [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]]||colspan="7" rowspan=2| Did not qualify
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}}{{flagicon|BGD}}{{flagicon|LKA}} [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011]]
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}}{{flagicon|NZL}} [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]]|| '''Group stage'''||6||1||0||5||[[Mohammad Nabi]]
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]]||'''Group stage'''||9||0||0||9||[[Gulbadin Naib]]
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2023 Cricket World Cup|2023]]|| colspan='9'|''Qualified''
|-
! Total ||'''Group stage'''||15|| 1 || 0 || 14 || –
|}

===[[ICC Trophy]]/[[ICC World Cup Qualifier]]===

* [[1979 ICC Trophy|1979]]–[[2001 ICC Trophy|2001]]: Not eligible, not an ICC Member
* [[2005 ICC Trophy|2005]]: Did not qualify<ref name="WC07">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/ICCT2005/DATABASE/QUALIFYING/asia.shtml |title=Asian Qualifying Tournaments for the 2005 ICC Trophy |website=CricketEurope |access-date=13 June 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110524034137/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/ICCT2005/DATABASE/QUALIFYING/asia.shtml |archive-date=24 May 2011}}</ref>
* [[2009 ICC World Cup Qualifier|2009]]: 5th place<ref name="WCQ09" />
* [[2018 ICC World Cup Qualifier|2018]]: '''Champions'''

===[[ICC T20 World Cup]]===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width=900px;"
|-
!colspan=9|[[ICC T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup record]]
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|-
|{{flagicon|South Africa}} [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007]]||colspan="7" rowspan=2| Did not qualify
|-
|{{flagicon|England}} [[2009 ICC World Twenty20|2009]]
|-
|{{flagicon|West Indies}} [[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010]]||rowspan=3|Round 1<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Events/Tables/ICC_World_Twenty20_2010.html |title=Points tables for the 2010 World Twenty20 |website=CricketArchive |url-access=subscription |access-date=12 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104204221/http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Events/Tables/ICC_World_Twenty20_2010.html |archive-date=4 January 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>||12/12||2||0||2||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|Sri Lanka}} [[2012 ICC World Twenty20|2012]]||11/12||2||0||2||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|Bangladesh}} [[2014 ICC World Twenty20|2014]]||14/16||3||1||2||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|India}} [[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016]]|| Super 10 ||9/16||7||4||3||0||0
|-
| {{flagicon|OMA}}{{flagicon|UAE}} [[2021 ICC World Twenty20|2021]] || Super 12 ||7/16 ||5||2||3||0||0
|-
| |{{flagicon|Australia}} [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]]|| Super 12
|12/16
|5
|0
|3
|0
|2
|-
|{{Flagicon|WIN}}{{Flagicon|USA}} [[2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2024]]
| colspan="7" |''Qualified''
|-
|'''Total'''||'''0 Titles'''||'''5/6'''||'''24'''||'''7'''||'''15'''||'''0'''||'''2'''
|}

===[[ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier]]===

* [[2008 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2009]]: Not eligible, not an ODI nation at time of tournament<ref name="ACCP" />
* [[2010 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2010]]: Winners<ref name="WT20Q10" />
* [[2012 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2012]]: Runners-up
* [[2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2013]]: Runners-up
* [[2015 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2015]]: 5th position

===[[ICC Intercontinental Cup]]===

*[[2009-10 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2009–10]]: Winners<ref name="ICUP2009-10" />
*[[2011-13 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2011–13]]: Runners-up
*[[2015-17 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2015-17]]: Winners

===[[ICC World Cricket League]]===

* 2008
**[[2008 ICC World Cricket League Division Five|Division Five]] winners<ref name="WCL508" />
**[[2008 ICC World Cricket League Division Four|Division Four]] winners<ref name="ACCP" />
* 2009
**[[2009 ICC World Cricket League Division Three|Division Three]] winners<ref name="WCL309" />
* 2010
**[[2010 ICC World Cricket League Division One|Division One]] 3rd Place<ref name="WCL110" />
*2011–13
**[[2011-13 ICC World Cricket League Championship|Championship]] Runners Up

===[[Asian Games]]===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width=900px;"
|-
!colspan=9|[[Asian Games|Asian Games record]]<ref name="AG10" />
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|- style="background:silver;"
|{{flagicon|China}} [[Cricket at the 2010 Asian Games|2010]]|| Silver Medal ||2/9||3||2||1||0||0
|- style="background:silver;"
|{{flagicon|South Korea}} [[Cricket at the Asian Games|2014]]|| Silver Medal||3/10||3||2||1||0||0
|- style="background:silver;"
|{{flagicon|China}} [[Cricket at the 2022 Asian Games|2022]]|| Silver Medal ||2/9||3||2||||0||1

|-
|'''Total'''|| || ||9||6||2||0||1
|}

===[[Asia Cup]]===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width=900px;"
|-
!colspan=8|[[Asia Cup|Asia Cup record]]<ref name="ACCP" />
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|-
|{{flagicon|UAE}} [[1984 Asia Cup|1984]]|| colspan=7; rowspan=7 | Not eligible — Not an [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] Member
|-
|{{flagicon|SRI}} [[1986 Asia Cup|1986]]
|-
|{{flagicon|BAN}} [[1988 Asia Cup|1988]]
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[1990-91 Asia Cup|1990–91]]
|-
|{{flagicon|UAE}} [[1995 Asia Cup|1995]]
|-
|{{flagicon|SRI}} [[1997 Asia Cup|1997]]
|-
|{{flagicon|BAN}} [[2000 Asia Cup|2000]]
|-
|{{flagicon|SRI}} [[2004 Asia Cup|2004]]|| colspan=7; rowspan=4| Did not qualify
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} [[2008 Asia Cup|2008]]
|-
||{{flagicon|SRI}} [[2010 Asia Cup|2010]]
|-
||{{flagicon|BAN}} [[2012 Asia Cup|2012]]
|-
|{{flagicon|BAN}} [[2014 Asia Cup|2014]]||Group stage||4/5||4||1||3||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|BAN}} [[2016 Asia Cup|2016]]|| colspan="7" | Did not qualify
|-
|{{flagicon|UAE}} [[2018 Asia Cup|2018]]|| rowspan="2" | Super Fours || 4/6 ||5|| 2 || 2 || 1 || 0
|-
|{{Flagicon|UAE}} [[2022 Asia Cup|2022]]
|4/6
|5
|2
|3
|0
|0
|-
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}{{Flagicon|SRI}} [[2023 Asia Cup|2023]]||Group Stage || 5/6 ||2|| 0 || 2 || 0 || 0
|-
|'''Total'''|| '''Super Fours (2018, 2022)'''|| ||'''16'''||'''5'''||'''10'''||'''1'''||'''0'''
|}

===[[ACC Premier League]]===
* 2014: Winners

===[[ACC Trophy]]===

* 1996–2002: Not eligible, not an ACC Member.<ref name="ACCP" />
* [[2004 ACC Trophy|2004]]: 6th place<ref name="TL" />
* [[2006 ACC Trophy|2006]]: 3rd place<ref name="TL" />
* [[2008 ACC Trophy Elite|2008]]: 3rd place (Elite)<ref name="ACCP" />
* [[2010 ACC Trophy Elite|2010]]: Winners (Elite)<ref name="ACCP" />

===[[ACC Twenty20 Cup]]===
{|class="wikitable"
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|- bgcolor=gold
| {{flagicon|Kuwait}} [[2007 ACC Twenty20 Cup|2007]]<ref name="TL" /> || Joint champion with Oman || 1/10 || 6 || 4 || 1 || 1 || 0
|- bgcolor=gold
| {{flagicon|UAE}} [[2009 ACC Twenty20 Cup|2009]] || Champion <ref name="ACCT2009" /> || 1/12 || 7 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0
|- bgcolor=gold
| {{flagicon|Nepal}} [[2011 ACC Twenty20 Cup|2011]] || Champion || 1/10 || 6 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0
|- bgcolor=gold
| {{flagicon|Nepal}} [[2013 ACC Twenty20 Cup|2013]] || Champion || 1/10 || 6 || 5 || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
| {{flagicon|UAE}} [[2015 ACC Twenty20 Cup|2015]] || colspan=7 align=center| Did not participate
|}

===[[ACC Under-19 Cup]]===

* 2014: 4th place
* 2017: Winners

===Desert T20 Challenge===

* [[Desert T20 Challenge|2017]]: Winners

===Middle East Cup===

* 2006: Runners-up<ref name="TL" />

==Honours==
===Others===
*'''[[Cricket at the Asian Games|Asian Games]]'''
** '''Silver Medal (3):''' [[Cricket at the 2010 Asian Games|2010]], [[Cricket at the 2014 Asian Games|2014]], [[Cricket at the 2022 Asian Games|2022]]

==See also==
* [[Cricket in Afghanistan]]
* [[Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup]]
* [[Afghanistan women's national cricket team]]
* [[List of Afghanistan Test cricketers]]
* [[List of Afghanistan ODI cricketers]]
* [[List of Afghanistan T20I cricketers]]
* [[List of Afghanistan first-class cricketers]]
* [[Afghan national cricket captains]]
* [[List of Afghanistan Twenty20 International cricket records]]
* [[Afghanistan A cricket team]]
* [[Out of the Ashes (2010 film)|''Out of the Ashes'' (2010 film)]], a 2010 documentary film
* [[Afghanistan–Pakistan cricket rivalry]]

==Notes==
{{Notelist}}

== References ==
{{Reflist|refs=

<ref name="Guardian_Afghan_womens_cricketers_abandoned">{{cite news | last1= Aldred | first1= Tanya | title= Afghanistan women's cricketers left feeling abandoned by authorities | date= 2021-08-31 |newspaper= [[The Guardian]] | url= https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/aug/31/afghanistan-womens-cricketers-left-feeling-abandoned-authorities-the-spin |access-date= 2021-09-01 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210831225007/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/aug/31/afghanistan-womens-cricketers-left-feeling-abandoned-authorities-the-spin |archive-date= 2021-08-31 |url-status=live }}</ref>

}}

==External links==
*{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/teams/men/17/afghanistan/overview |title=Afghanistan |website=International Cricket Council}}
*{{cite web |url=http://afghanistancricket.net/ |title=Home |website=Afghanistan Cricket news site}}
*{{cite web |url=http://www.afgcric.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100218100036/http://www.afgcric.com/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2010-02-18 |title=Home |website=Afghanistan Cricket Official website (archived)}}
*{{cite web |url=http://www.cricket.af/ |title=Home |website=Afghanistan National Cricket Board}}
*{{cite web |url=https://watanchat.com/afghanistan-cricket-team/ |title=Home |website=Afghanistan national cricket team History|date=5 January 2020 }}

{{Afghanistan national cricket team}}
{{Cricket in Afghanistan}}
{{National cricket teams}}
{{National sports teams of Afghanistan}}
{{Laureus Spirit of Sport Award}}

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Bermuda national cricket team

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| name = Bermuda
| image = Flag of Bermuda.svg
| image_size =
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| caption = Flag of Bermuda
| nickname = Gombey Warriors
| association = [[Bermuda Cricket Board]]
| coach = [[Niraj Odedra]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.royalgazette.com/cricket/sport/article/20220628/indian-niraj-odedra-appointed-bermuda-coach-on-short-term-deal/|title=Indian Niraj Odedra appointed Bermuda coach on short-term deal|first=Sam|last=Murley|date=29 June 2022|newspaper=The Royal Gazette|accessdate=26 January 2023}}</ref>
| captain = [[Delray Rawlins]]

| icc_status = Associate member
| icc_member_year = 1966
| icc_region = [[ICC Americas|Americas]]

| first_odi = v {{cr|CAN}} at the [[Queen's Park Oval]], [[Port of Spain]]; 17 May 2006
| most_recent_odi = v {{cr|NED}} at [[Senwes Park]], [[Potchefstroom]]; 8 April 2009
| num_odis = 35
| odi_record = 7/28 (0 ties, 0 no results)

| wc_apps = 1
| wc_first = [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]]
| wc_best = First round (2007)
| wcq_apps = 8
| wcq_first = [[1979 ICC Trophy|1979]]
| wcq_best = Runner-up ([[1982 ICC Trophy|1982]])

| first_t20i = v {{cr|SCO}} at [[Stormont (cricket ground)|Stormont]], [[Belfast]]; 3 August 2008
| most_recent_t20i = v {{cr|CAN}} at [[Bermuda National Stadium]], [[Hamilton, Bermuda|Hamilton]]; 7 October 2023
| num_t20is = 32
| num_t20is_this_year = 11
| t20i_record = 18/13 (0 ties, 1 no result)
| t20i_record_this_year = 10/1 (0 ties, 0 no results)

| t20i_rank = 29th
| t20i_rank_best = 29th (30 September 2023)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/1205588|title=ICC unveils Global Men's T20I Rankings Table featuring 80 teams|work=International Cricket Council|access-date=23 August 2019}}</ref>

| wt20q_apps = 3
| wt20q_first = [[2008 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2008]]
| wt20q_best = 6th (2008)

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The '''Bermuda men's national cricket team''' represents the [[British overseas territory]] of [[Bermuda]] in [[international cricket]]. The team is organised by the [[Bermuda Cricket Board]] (BCB), which became an associate member of the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) in 1966.

A Bermudian national team was first organised in 1891, when a tour of [[New York City]] arranged. In the years before World War I, Bermuda and American teams (including the [[Philadelphian cricket team|Philadelphians]]) frequently exchanged tours, although it was not until 1912, when Australia toured, that the national team played a full international. After the 1920s, the focus of Bermudian cricket moved away from the United States towards the countries of the [[West Indies]], although frequent tours from West Indian teams began only in the 1950s.<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Teams/0/46/Other_Matches.html Other matches played by Bermuda] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309210430/http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Teams/0/46/Other_Matches.html |date=9 March 2016 }} – CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 September 2015.</ref> The national team also played matches against international teams travelling to and from tours of the West Indies. However, only one of these games, against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] in 1972, held [[first-class cricket|first-class]] status.<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Teams/0/46/First-Class_Matches.html First-class matches played by Bermuda] – CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 September 2015.</ref>

The ICC Trophy (now the [[Cricket World Cup Qualifier|World Cup Qualifier]]) commenced [[1979 ICC Trophy|in 1979]] as the first [[Cricket World Cup qualification|World Cup qualifying]] tournament for ICC associate members. Bermuda made the semi-finals that year, and at [[1982 ICC Trophy|1982 edition]] made the final, losing to [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]]. However, the side did not qualify for the World Cup, as it featured only one associate qualifier. By the time of the [[2005 ICC Trophy]], the number of associate qualifiers had been increased to six. By making the semi-finals that year, Bermuda qualified for the [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007 World Cup]], becoming the smallest country to do so (both in terms of population and area). The team also received [[One Day International]] (ODI) and [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) status until 2009. However, Bermuda performed poorly both at the World Cup and in subsequent ODI series, and after the [[2009 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2009 World Cup Qualifier]] was relegated to the [[2011 ICC World Cricket League Division Two|2011 World Cricket League Division Two]] tournament. The team has since dropped three more divisions.

In April 2018, the ICC decided to grant full [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all [[Twenty20]] matches played between Bermuda and other [[List of International Cricket Council members|ICC members]] after 1 January 2019 will be eligible to have full T20I status.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/672322|title=All T20 matches between ICC members to get international status|work=[[International Cricket Council]]|date=26 April 2018|access-date=1 September 2018}}</ref> Later in 2019, Bermuda will play in the [[2019–21 ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/1173815 |title=All to play for in last ever World Cricket League tournament |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=11 April 2019}}</ref>

==History==

===Beginnings===
The first recorded cricket match to take place in Bermuda occurred on 30 August 1844. The Bermuda Cricket Club was formed one year later and had support from locals as well as British troops. Some international games were played against American sides, principally from [[Philadelphia]] in the late 19th century, but the cricketing strength of the island diminished greatly after the [[First World War]]. Indeed, the only significant tour in the inter-War years was a five-match tour by a team led by Sir [[Julien Cahn]] in 1933.

===Post Second World War===
After the [[Second World War]] cricket regained popularity in Bermuda, and many tours arrived, including some Test sides on the way to the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]]. The first Bermudian tour of [[England cricket team|England]] took place in 1960 and more tours followed. Bermuda also is the place where the first non-Yorkshireman played for [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club]]. Yorkshire traditionally had a rule that no-one born outside the county could play for them, a rule abandoned in the 1990s. However, the rule was bent to allow [[Garry Sobers]] to play some games for them under the captaincy of [[Brian Close]] during a festival match in Bermuda.

In 1966 Bermuda was elected to Associate Membership of the [[International Cricket Council]]. A match against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] in [[New Zealand cricket team in the West Indies in 1971–72|April 1972]] was given [[First-class cricket|first-class]] status.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.emergingcricket.com/insight/ec-rewind/bermudas-maiden-first-class-match/ |title=Bermuda's maiden First-class match |work=Emerging Cricket |date=14 April 2020 |access-date=17 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1970S/1971-72/NZ_IN_BMDA/NZ_BMDA_28-29APR1972.html |title=New Zealand in Bermuda, 1971/72: Bermuda v New Zealanders |work=Cricinfo |access-date=17 April 2020}}</ref> Since then they have competed in a wide range of international competitions including the ICC Trophy, a competition which was proposed by [[Alma Hunt]], the Bermudian delegate to the ICC.

===21st century===

====Rise, ODI status and the 2005 ICC Trophy (2004–2006)====

In 2003 and 2004 they competed in the [[ICC Intercontinental Cup]], playing in the same group as [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]] and the [[United States national cricket team|United States]]. In 2004, the first running of the competition, they were knocked out after losing to Canada and drawing against the Americans. In [[2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2005]], they won the American group after beating Canada and the [[Cayman Islands national cricket team|Cayman Islands]] in Canada. However, the semi-final against [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]] in October was lost.

Bermuda's greatest cricketing moment came on 7 July 2005 when they qualified for the semi-finals of the [[2005 ICC Trophy]]. Qualification for the Semi-finals meant they won a place in the [[2007 Cricket World Cup]] in the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and that, from 1 January 2006 until the [[2009 ICC World Cup Qualifier]], they had official [[One Day International]] status.

====Rapid decline and the 2007 Cricket World Cup (2006–2007)====
Bermuda's first international engagement of 2006 ended in disappointment, when they lost every game on a five-match tour of the [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]]. In April 2006 they hosted and took part in a Twenty20 tournament called the [[World Cricket Classic]].

Bermuda played their first One-Day International in May 2006, and were successful in their first outing, beating [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]] at the [[Queen's Park Oval]] in [[Trinidad]] as part of a triangular series which also included [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]]. This made them the fourth team to win their first ODI, after [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]], [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] and Zimbabwe. However, Bermuda lost their second ODI, against Zimbabwe by 194 runs having conceded 338 for seven. They went on to lose the final, again against Zimbabwe.

In July 2006, they took part in the [[Stanford 20/20]] knock-out tournament, but lost to Jamaica. They were given $100,000 for participating in the event. The following month they toured Canada, playing a four-day [[ICC Intercontinental Cup]] game and two ODIs. They lost the Intercontinental Cup game by nine wickets in a match that went into the final hour, but won both of the two ODIs. They are due to play Kenya and [[Netherlands national cricket team|the Netherlands]] in their other Intercontinental Cup matches later that year. Also in August, they played in Division One of the [[ICC Americas Championship]] and went on to win the tournament for the first time, without losing a game. In November they visited [[Kenya]] for an Intercontinental Cup match and three ODIs. They drew the Intercontinental Cup match in a rain-affected game, and lost all three ODIs. They then went to South Africa, starting with an Intercontinental Cup game against the Netherlands. This was drawn, but highlighted by a record breaking innings from [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]] batsman [[David Hemp]] who scored 247 not out, the highest score in the history of the competition. This was followed by a triangular series against Canada and the Netherlands. They lost the first three games, but beat the Netherlands in the final, low-scoring game.

At the end of January 2007, Bermuda travelled to Kenya for the [[2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One|Division One]] tournament of the [[ICC World Cricket League]]. They lost 4 out of their 5 games: a 10 wicket loss to eventual champions [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/worldcricketleague/engine/match/267379.html|title=2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One: 1st Match: Kenya v Bermuda at Nairobi (Jaff), scorecard from Cricinfo|date=29 January 2007|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref> a 4 wicket loss to [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/worldcricketleague/engine/match/267382.html|title=2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One: 4th Match: Bermuda v Ireland at Nairobi (Jaff)|publisher=Cricinfo|date=31 January 2007|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref> losing by 56 runs to Canada (being bowled out inside just 16 overs)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/worldcricketleague/engine/match/267386.html|title=2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One: 7th Match: Bermuda v Canada at Nairobi (Gym)|publisher=Cricinfo|date=2 February 2007|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref> and losing by 8 wickets to [[Netherlands national cricket team|the Netherlands]];<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/worldcricketleague/engine/match/267387.html|title=2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One: 10th Match: Bermuda v Netherlands at Nairobi (Ruaraka)|publisher=Cricinfo|date=4 February 2007|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref> their only win coming against [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] by 5 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/worldcricketleague/engine/match/267390.html|title=2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One: 13th Match: Bermuda v Scotland at Nairobi (Ruaraka)|publisher=Cricinfo|date=5 February 2007|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref> They finished bottom of the group, behind [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]] on [[net run rate]] (Bermuda with −1.310, Ireland with −0.061).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2006-07/OD_TOURNEYS/WCL-DIV1/WCL-DIV1_2006-07_TABLE.html|title=ICC World Cricket League – Points Table|publisher=Cricinfo|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>

This was followed by a [[Associates Triangular Series in West Indies in 2006–07|triangular series]], played at the [[Antigua Recreation Ground]] in [[St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda|St. John's]], [[Antigua]], which saw Bermuda play [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] and [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]]. Their opening match was against Bangladesh where they posted 205/8 in their 50 overs, [[Lionel Cann]] top scoring with 33 off just 23 balls, however Bangladeshi opener [[Shahriar Nafees]] quickly silenced any thought of Bermuda pulling off a win, posting 104 not out and guiding Bangladesh home to an 8 wicket win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/triseries-wi/engine/match/274777.html|title=Triangular Series in West Indies: 1st Match: Bangladesh v Bermuda at St John's|publisher=Cricinfo|date=25 February 2007|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref> 
After winning the toss and deciding to bat against Canada, Bermuda scored 206/8 from their 50 overs: an innings that was saved from collapse in large due to the partnerships between captain [[Irving Romaine]] and [[Saleem Mukuddem]], for 57, as well as Lionel Cann and [[Delyone Borden]], for 38. Cann top scored for Bermuda again, this time for 42 – notably off just 25 balls, including five sixes. Come the Canadian innings, opener [[Abdool Samad]] took to the crease in similar fashion to Nafees the day before. His 83 from 86 took Canada to 135/3, and well on the way to victory. Delyone Borden's spin bowling brought them back into the game – taking 4 wickets for just 33 runs, and reducing Canada to 179/6; but the tail end of Canada's batting order got them the 207 runs they required – with 6 overs to spare and losing just 1 more wicket – to finish on 207/7.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/triseries-wi/engine/match/274778.html|title=Triangular Series in West Indies: 2nd Match: Bermuda v Canada at St John's|publisher=Cricinfo|date=26 February 2007|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>

On 5 March Bermuda played [[England cricket team|England]] in [[Saint Vincent (island)|St. Vincent]]. England were at 286–8 after the 50 overs thanks to a quick 76 by [[Jamie Dalrymple]] and with [[Ian Bell]] and [[Kevin Pietersen]] scoring 46 and 43 respectively. The Bermudian innings came to a close after just 22.2 overs with England claiming all 10 wickets with just 45 runs on the scorecard, with the highest runner getting 11. [[Jon Lewis (cricketer, born 1975)|Jon Lewis]] claimed 3 wickets with [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]] and [[Andrew Flintoff]] both getting 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/bermuda/engine/match/247442.html|title=2007 World Cup Warm-up Match: Bermuda v England at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent|publisher=Cricinfo|date=5 March 2007|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>

Their second warm-up match was against [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]], also in St. Vincent. Bermuda won the toss and chose to bat, but soon started losing wickets. [[Janeiro Tucker]] scored 56, but was one of only 4 players to reach double figures before Bermuda were bowled out on the last ball of their innings for 136. Zimbabwe lost 2 wickets inside the first three overs, but [[Sean Williams (cricketer)|Sean Williams]] top scored with 72 not out to reach their target of 137 in just 29 overs, losing just 4 wickets on the way.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/bermuda/engine/match/247450.html|title=2007 World Cup Warm-up Match: Bermuda v Zimbabwe at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent|publisher=Cricinfo|date=8 March 2007|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>

After more than a year of unconvincing defeats, Bermuda's first appearance in the [[2007 Cricket World Cup|World Cup]] was unsurprisingly marked with 3 heavy defeats, having been drawn with [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]], [[India national cricket team|India]] and [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]]. In their opening game they posted a meager 78 all out, chasing Sri Lanka's 321/6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/worldcup2007/engine/match/247460.html|title=4th Match, Group B: Bermuda v Sri Lanka at Port of Spain|publisher=Cricinfo|date=15 March 2007|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>

In their second game against India they struggled with the ball and India posted the highest total in [[Cricket World Cup|World Cup]] history: 413/5. In response, [[David Hemp]] posted the maiden Bermudian half century in World Cup cricket with 76 not out. However, besides Hemp, the batsmen also struggled: the second highest scorer was [[Dean Minors]] with 21, and 5 of the 11 players were out for [[Duck (cricket)|ducks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/worldcup2007/engine/match/247468.html|title=12th Match, Group B: Bermuda v India at Port of Spain|publisher=Cricinfo|date=19 March 2007|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>

Their final game, against Bangladesh, was hit heavily by rain: after originally being reduced to 41 overs a side it was ultimately decided that a maximum of 21 overs each could be played. Bermuda posted 94/9 in that time, with David Hemp top scoring again (with 23); but Bangladesh reached 96 in 17.3 overs, despite losing 3 quick wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/worldcup2007/engine/match/247480.html|title=24th Match, Group B: Bangladesh v Bermuda at Port of Spain|publisher=Cricinfo|date=21 March 2007|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>

August saw them lose to [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]] and [[Netherlands national cricket team|the Netherlands]] by huge margins in the 2007–08 [[ICC Intercontinental Cup]], as well as an [[One Day International|ODI series]] against the Netherlands. Between October and November they played the remainder of their Intercontinental Cup matches, against [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]] and the [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|United Arab Emirates]], as well as an ODI series against both nations. They finished last in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/BERMUDA/GENERAL/calendar.shtml|archive-url=https://archive.today/20070420130105/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/BERMUDA/GENERAL/calendar.shtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 April 2007|title=Bermuda Cricket Calendar|publisher=CricketEurope4.net|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>

====Further decline and absolute collapse (2009–present)====
The team then took part in [[2009 ICC World Cup Qualifier]] where they finished 9th, and were relegated to [[2011 ICC World Cricket League Division Two]] and qualified for [[2009-10 ICC Intercontinental Shield]]. They lost heavily in the Intercontinental Shield.

Bermuda finished last in the [[2011 ICC World Cricket League Division Two]], thus relegating them to [[2013 ICC World Cricket League Division Three]]. In April 2013 Bermuda hosted the [[2013 ICC World Cricket League Division Three]] in which they came 4th. At the [[2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier]] Bermuda finished 14th with wins over [[Denmark national cricket team|Denmark]] and a surprise win over Scotland, with outstanding bowling from [[Jacobi Robinson]]. In the [[2014 ICC World Cricket League Division Three]], Bermuda capitulated against all teams, managing one win against Malaysia. They ended up coming last, thus relegating them to the [[2016 ICC World Cricket League Division Four]]. In the space of less than six years, Bermuda went from being in the [[ICC World Cup Qualifier|ICC World Cup Qualifier Division]], to Division Four.

Bermuda progressed from [[2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier#Southern sub region|2018-19 Americas southern sub region]] qualifier to Regionals Finals in 2018.

==International Grounds==

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==Tournament history==

===[[Bermuda at the Cricket World Cup|Cricket World Cup]]===
{{main|Bermuda at the Cricket World Cup}}

===[[ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier]]===
*[[2008 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2008]]: 6th/6
*[[2010 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2010]]: DNQ
*[[2012 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2012]]: 13th/16
*[[2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2013]]: 14th/16
*[[2015 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2015]]: DNQ
*[[2019 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2019]]: 13th/14
*2022: DNQ

===ICC World Twenty20 Americas Qualifier===
*[[2011 ICC Americas Twenty20 Division One|2011]]: 3rd/6 (Q)
*[[2013 ICC Americas Twenty20 Division One|2013]]: 2nd/5 (Q)
*[[2015 ICC Americas Twenty20 Division One|2015]]: 3rd/4
*[[2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier|2019]]: 2nd/4 (Q)
*[[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier|2021]]: 3rd/7

===[[World Cricket League]]===
*[[2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One|2007 Division One]]: 6th place
*[[2011 ICC World Cricket League Division Two|2011 Division Two]]: 6th place – ''relegated''
*[[2013 ICC World Cricket League Division Three|2013 Division Three]]: 4th place
*[[2014 ICC World Cricket League Division Three|2014 Division Three]]: 6th place – ''relegated''
*[[2016 ICC World Cricket League Division Four|2016 Division Four]]: 4th place
*[[2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Four|2018 Division Four]]: 6th place – ''relegated''

===[[ICC Intercontinental Cup]]===
*[[2004 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2004]]: First round<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/ICC-CONT_POINTS.html|title=ICC Intercontinental Cup 2004 – Points Table|publisher=Cricinfo|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>
*[[2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2005]]: Semi-finals<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/SCORECARDS/BMDA_KENYA_ICC-CONT_23-25OCT2005.html|title=1st Semi-final: Bermuda v Kenya at Windhoek (United)|publisher=Cricinfo|date=25 October 2005|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>
*[[2006 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2006]]: First round<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2006/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/ICC-CONT_2006_TABLE.html|title=ICC Intercontinental Cup 2006 – Points Table|publisher=Cricinfo|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>
*[[2007–08 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2007–08]]: Last place (8th)
*[[2009–10 ICC Intercontinental Shield|2009–10 (Intercontinental Shield)]]: Last place (4th)

===[[Cricket World Cup Qualifier|World Cup Qualifier]]===
*[[1979 ICC Trophy|1979]]: Semi-finals<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/ICCT79/ICCT-MATCHES/BMDA_CAN_ICCT-SEMI_06JUN1979.html|title=Bermuda vs Canada, ICC Trophy '79 Semi-final|publisher=Cricinfo|date=6 June 1979|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>
*[[1982 ICC Trophy|1982]]: Runners up<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/ICCT82/ICCT-MATCHES/BMDA_ZIM_ICCT-FINAL_10JUL1982.html|title=Bermuda vs Zimbabwe, ICC Trophy '82 inal|publisher=Cricinfo|date=10 July 1982|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>
*[[1986 ICC Trophy|1986]]: 4th place<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/ICCT86/ICCT-MATCHES/BMDA_DNMRK_ICCT-CONS_04JUL1986.html|title=Bermuda vs Denmark, ICC Trophy '86 Consolation (3rd place) Final|publisher=Cricinfo|date=4 July 1986|access-date=10 April 2007}}</ref>
*[[1990 ICC Trophy|1990]]: Plate competition<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/ICCT90/ICCT_TABLE_JUN1990.html|title=ICC Trophy in the Netherlands, Jun 1990 – Points Table|publisher=Cricinfo|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>
*[[1994 ICC Trophy|1994]]: 4th place<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/ICCT94/ICCT-MATCHES/NL_BMDA_ICCT-CONS_05MAR1994.html|title=3rd Place Playoff: Netherlands v Bermuda at Simba Union|publisher=Cricinfo|date=5 March 1994|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>
*[[1997 ICC Trophy|1997]]: Won Plate competition (9th place)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/ICCT97/ICCT97-MATCHES/PLATE/BMDA_UAE_ICCT_05APR1997.html|title=Bermuda v UAE, ICC Trophy '97 Plate Final (playoff,) Kelab Aman|publisher=Cricinfo|date=5 April 1997|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>
*[[2001 ICC Trophy|2001]]: 9th place<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/ICCT2001/SCORECARDS/PLAYOFFS/BMDA_NAMIB_ICCT-PO1_07JUL2001.html|title=ICC Trophy 2001 Playoff: Bermuda v Namibia at Toronto (Maple NE)|publisher=Cricinfo|date=7 July 2001|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>
*[[2005 ICC Trophy|2005]]: 4th place<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/ICCT2005/SCORECARDS/PLAYOFFS/BMDA_CAN_ICCT_11JUL2005.html|title=ICC Trophy 2005 3rd Place Playoff: Bermuda v Canada at Dublin (Malahide)|publisher=Cricinfo|date=11 July 2005|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>
*[[2009 ICC World Cup Qualifier|2009]]: 9th place
*[[2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2014]]: Did not qualify
*[[2018 ICC World Cup Qualifier|2018]]: Did not qualify

===[[ICC Americas Championship]]===
*2000: Runners up<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2000/OTHERS+ICC/AMERICAS_CUP/AMERICAS_CUP_TABLE.html|title=Americas Cup in Canada, 2000 – Points Table|publisher=Cricinfo|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>
*2002: 4th place<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/2001-02/OTHERS+ICC/AMERICAS_CUP/AMERICAS_CUP-POINTS.html|title=Americas Cup in Argentina, 2002 – Points Table|publisher=Cricinfo|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>
*2004: 3rd place<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004/OTHERS/AMERICAS-CC/table.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717194238/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004/OTHERS/AMERICAS-CC/table.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 July 2012|title=Americas Cup in Bermuda, 2004 – Points Table|publisher=Cricinfo|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>
*2006: Won (Division One)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2006/OTHERS/WCL-AM-DIV1/WCL-AM-DIV1_TABLE.html|title=Americas Cup, Division One, in Canada, 2006 – Points Table|publisher=Cricinfo|access-date=1 May 2007}}</ref>
*[[2008 ICC Americas Championship|2008]]: 2nd place (Division One)
*2010: 3rd place (Division One)
*2011: 3rd place (Division One)
*2013: 2nd place (Division Two)

== Players ==
Squad for Oman ODI Series 1–13 December 2019<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.islandstats.com/sport.asp?sport=17&assoc=1&newsid=48772|title=IslandStats.com - Bermuda Sports Online|website=www.islandstats.com|access-date=2020-03-03}}</ref>

* [[Terryn Fray]] (captain)

* [[Rodney Trott]] (vice-captain)

* Derrick Brangman

* [[Justin Pitcher]]

* [[Zeko Burgess]]

* [[Dion Stovell]]

* [[Tre Manders]]

* [[Kyle Hodsoll]]

* [[Onais Bascome|Onias Bascome]]

* [[Okera Bascome]]

* [[Kamau Leverock]]

* [[Delray Rawlins]]

* [[Deunte Darrell]]

* [[Sinclair Smith (cricketer)|Sinclair Smith]]

* [[Pierre Smith]]

==Records and statistics==

'''International Match Summary – Bermuda'''<ref name="odiresults">{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=2;id=12;type=team |title=Bermuda – One Day Internationals |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=16 July 2018}}</ref><ref name="t20iresults">{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=3;id=12;type=team |title=Bermuda – Twenty20 Internationals |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=16 July 2018}}</ref>

''Last updated 7 October 2023.''
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 500px;"
|-
| colspan=7 align="center" | '''Playing Record'''
|-
! Format !! M !! W !! L !! T !! D/NR !! Inaugural Match
|-
| align="left"| One Day Internationals || 35 || 7 || 28 || 0 || 0 || 17 May 2006
|-
| align="left"| Twenty20 Internationals || 32 || 18 || 13 || 0 || 1 || 3 August 2008
|}

===One Day Internationals===
* Highest team total: 275/8 v [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]], 31 January 2007 at [[Jaffery Sports Club Ground]], [[Nairobi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=2;id=12;type=team |title=Records / Bermuda / One-Day Internationals / Highest totals |website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=28 May 2019}}</ref>
* Highest individual score: 102*, [[David Hemp]] v [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]], 6 April 2009 at [[Senwes Park]], [[Potchefstroom]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=2;id=12;type=team|title=Records / Bermuda / One-Day Internationals / High scores|access-date=28 May 2019}}</ref>
* Best individual bowling figures: 5/53, [[Dwayne Leverock]] v [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]], 14 November 2006 at [[Mombasa Sports Club]], [[Mombasa]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=2;id=12;type=team|title= Records / Bermuda / One-Day Internationals / Best bowling figures |access-date=28 May 2019}}</ref>

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'''Most ODI runs for Bermuda'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=2;id=12;type=team |title=Records / Bermuda / One-Day Internationals / Most runs |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=23 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910002408/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=2%3Bid%3D12%3Btype%3Dteam |archive-date=10 September 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|- bgcolor=#bdb76b
!Player!!Runs!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Irving Romaine]]|| 783 || 25.25 || 2006–2009
|-
|[[David Hemp]]|| 641 || 33.73 || 2006–2009
|-
|[[Lionel Cann]] || 590 || 26.81 || 2006–2009
|-
|[[Janeiro Tucker]]|| 496 || 19.84 || 2006–2009
|-
|[[Dean Minors]] || 478 || 26.55 || 2006–2007
|}
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'''Most ODI wickets for Bermuda'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=2;id=12;type=team |title=Records / Bermuda / One-Day Internationals / Most wickets |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=23 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910002331/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=2%3Bid%3D12%3Btype%3Dteam |archive-date=10 September 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|- bgcolor=#bdb76b
!Player!!Wickets!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Dwayne Leverock]] || 34 || 33.02 || 2006–2009
|-
|[[Saleem Mukuddem]] || 23 || 32.69 || 2006–2007
|-
|[[Kevin Hurdle]] || 23 || 36.13 || 2006–2007
|-
|[[Rodney Trott]] || 16 || 25.75 || 2007–2009
|-
|[[Delyone Borden]] || 15 || 26.13 || 2006–2008
|}
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'''Highest individual innings in ODI'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=2;id=12;type=team| title=Records / Bermuda / One-Day Internationals / Highest Scores | publisher=Cricinfo}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! Player!!Score!!Opposition!!Venue!!Year
|-
|[[David Hemp]] || '''102*''' || {{cr|KEN}} || [[Senwes Park|Potchefstroom]] || 2009
|-
|[[Irving Romaine]] || '''101''' || {{cr|CAN}} || [[Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club Ground|Toronto]] || 2006
|-
|[[Irving Romaine]] || '''85*''' || {{cr|SCO}} || [[Ruaraka Sports Club Ground|Nairobi]] || 2007
|-
|[[David Hemp]] || '''81''' || {{cr|NED}} || [[Senwes Park|Potchefstroom]] || 2009
|-
|[[David Hemp]] || '''76*''' || {{cr|IND}} || [[Queen's Park Oval|Port of Spain]] || 2007
|}
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'''Best bowling figures in an innings in ODI'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=2;id=12;type=team| title=Records / Bermuda / One-Day Internationals / Best bowling figures | publisher=Cricinfo}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! Player!!Score!!Opposition!!Venue!!Year
|-
|[[Dwayne Leverock]] || '''5/53''' || {{cr|KEN}} || [[Mombasa Sports Club|Mombasa]] || 2006
|-
|[[Delyone Borden]] || '''4/30''' || {{cr|CAN}} || [[Antigua Recreation Ground|St John's]] || 2007
|-
|[[Saleem Mukuddem]] || '''4/40''' || {{cr|NED}} || [[Willowmoore Park|Benoni]] || 2006
|-
|[[Hasan Durham]] || '''4/45''' || {{cr|CAN}} || [[Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club Ground|Toronto]] || 2006
|-
|[[Rodney Trott]] || '''4/46''' || {{cr|KEN}} || [[Gymkhana Club Ground|Nairobi]] || 2007
|}
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'''ODI record versus other nations'''<ref name="odiresults"/>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 600px;"
|-
! Opponent !! M !! W !! L !! T !! NR !! First Match !! First win
|-
| colspan="8" align="center" | '''vs Test nations'''
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|BAN}} || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 25 February 2007 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|IND}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 19 March 2007 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|IRE}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 31 January 2007 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|SRI}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 15 March 2007 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|WIN}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 20 August 2008 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|ZIM}} || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 18 May 2006 ||
|-
| colspan="8" align="center" | '''vs Associate Members'''
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|CAN}} || 11 || 5 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 17 May 2006 || 17 May 2006
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|KEN}} || 8 || 0 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 11 November 2006 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NED}} || 7 || 1 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 28 November 2006 || 2 December 2006
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|SCO}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 5 February 2007 || 5 February 2007
|}

===Twenty20 Internationals===
* Highest team total: 239/6 v. [[Bahamas national cricket team|Bahamas]] on 10 November 2021 at [[Coolidge Cricket Ground]], [[Antigua]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=3;id=12;type=team|title=Records / Bermuda / Twenty20 Internationals / Highest totals |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=22 May 2019}}</ref>
* Highest individual score: 103, [[Kamau Leverock]] v. [[Panama national cricket team|Panama]] on 28 February 2023 at [[Belgrano Athletic Club#Cricket|Belgrano Athletic Club Ground]], [[Buenos Aires]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=3;id=12;type=team|title=Records / Bermuda / Twenty20 Internationals / High scores |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=26 May 2019}}</ref>
* Best individual bowling figures: 5/18, [[Allan Douglas (cricketer, born 1987)|Allan Douglas]] v. [[Cayman Islands national cricket team|Cayman Islands]], 25 August 2019 at [[White Hill Field]], [[Sandys Parish]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=3;id=12;type=team|title=Records / Bermuda / Twenty20 Internationals / Best bowling figures |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=26 May 2019}}</ref>

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'''Most T20I runs for Bermuda'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=3;id=12;type=team |title=Records / Bermuda / Twenty20 Internationals / Most runs |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=29 May 2019}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
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! Player!!Runs!!Average!!Career span
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|[[Kamau Leverock]] || 842 || 33.68 || 2019–2023
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|[[Delray Rawlins]] || 776 || 35.27 || 2019–2023
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|[[Tre Manders]] || 516 || 34.40 || 2021–2023
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|[[Allan Douglas (cricketer, born 1987)|Allan Douglas]] || 416 || 23.11 || 2019–2023
|-
|[[Terryn Fray]] || 216 || 13.50 || 2019–2023
|}
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'''Most T20I wickets for Bermuda'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=3;id=12;type=team |title=Records / Bermuda / Twenty20 Internationals / Most wickets |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=29 May 2019}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#bdb76b;"
! Player!!Wickets!!Average!!Career span
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|[[Delray Rawlins]] || 32 || 17.71 || 2019–2023
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|[[Kamau Leverock]] || 25 || 21.00 || 2019–2023
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|[[Derrick Brangman]] || 22 || 12.00 || 2019–2023
|-
|[[Allan Douglas (cricketer, born 1987)|Allan Douglas]] || 18 || 10.72 || 2019–2023
|-
|[[Rodney Trott]] || 17 || 22.82 || 2019–2021
|}
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'''T20I record versus other nations'''<ref name="t20iresults"/>

''Records complete to T20I #2304. Last updated 7 October 2023.''
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 600px;"
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! Opponent !! M !! W !! L !! T !! NR !! First Match !! First win
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| colspan="8" |'''vs ICC Full Members'''
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| align="left"| {{cr|IRE}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 3 August 2008 ||
|-
| colspan="8" align="center" | '''vs Associate Members'''
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|ARG}} || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 14 November 2021 || 14 November 2021
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|BAH}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 10 November 2021 || 10 November 2021
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|BLZ}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 13 November 2021 || 13 November 2021
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|CAN}} || 6 || 1 || 4 || 0 || 1 || 5 August 2008 || 30 September 2023
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|CAY}} || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 21 August 2019 || 21 August 2019
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|KEN}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 21 October 2019 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NAM}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 23 October 2019 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NED}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 26 October 2019 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|PAN}} || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 11 November 2021 || 11 November 2021
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|PNG}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 19 October 2019 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|SCO}} || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 3 August 2008 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|SIN}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 20 October 2019 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|USA}} || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 18 August 2019 || 18 August 2019
|}

==Coaching staff==
[[Niraj Odedra]] was appointed head coach of Bermuda in June 2022, replacing interim coach Cal Waldron.<ref name=rg>{{cite news|url=https://www.royalgazette.com/cricket/sport/article/20220628/indian-niraj-odedra-appointed-bermuda-coach-on-short-term-deal/|title=Indian Niraj Odedra appointed Bermuda coach on short-term deal|first=Sam|last=Murley|date=29 June 2022|newspaper=The Royal Gazette|accessdate=26 January 2023}}</ref>

* Chairman of High Performance Committee: [[Gershon Gibbons]]
* Head coach: {{flagicon|IND}} [[Niraj Odedra]]
* Asst. coach: {{flagicon|BER}} [[Lorenzo Tucker (cricketer)|Lorenzo Tucker]]
* Bowling coach: {{flagicon|BER}} [[Lorenzo Tucker (cricketer)|Lorenzo Tucker]]
* Fielding coach: {{flagicon|BER}} [[Reginald Tucker]]
* Mental conditioning coach: Vacant
* Fitness trainer: {{flagicon|BER}} Nick Jones
* Head Physiotherapist: Danielle Richold
* Masseur: n/a
* Performance analyst: {{flagicon|BER}} [[Lorenzo Tucker (cricketer)|Lorenzo Tucker]]

==See also==

*[[Bermuda women's national cricket team]]
*[[Bermuda at the Cricket World Cup]]
*[[List of Bermuda ODI cricketers]]
*[[List of Bermuda Twenty20 International cricketers]]
*[[Bermudian national cricket captains]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060903000857/http://www.bermudacricketboard.com/ Official website – Online schedule, Statistics]
*[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/NATIONAL/ICC_MEMBERS/BMDA/ Cricinfo page on Bermuda]
*[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Countries/6.html CricketArchive index page for Bermuda]

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Ekamra Bhubaneswar : Shri Ashok Chandra Panda, [[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]]
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'''Bhubaneswar''' ({{IPA-or|ˈbʱubɔneswɔɾɔ|lang|Or-ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର.wav}}) is the capital and largest city of the [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Odisha]], located in the [[Khordha district]]. The region, especially the old town, was historically often depicted as ''Chakra Kshetra'' and ''Ekamra Kshetra'' (Area adorned with a mango tree).<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-20|title=UNESCO World Heritage Centre – The Criteria for Selection|url=http://whc.unesco.org/en/criteria/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020093453/http://whc.unesco.org/en/criteria/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2020-10-20|access-date=2020-12-06}}</ref> Bhubaneswar is dubbed the "Temple City", a [[nickname]] earned because of the 700 [[temple]]s which once stood there.<ref name="Ring Salkin Schellinger Boda 1994 p. 121">{{Cite book | last1=Ring | first1=T. | last2=Salkin | first2=R. M. | last3=Schellinger | first3=P.E. | last4=Boda | first4=S. L. | last5=Watson | first5=N. | last6=Berney | first6=K. A. | last7=Hudson | first7=C. | last8=Hast | first8=A. | last9=Kulling | first9=P. | title=International Dictionary of Historic Places: Asia and Oceania | publisher=Fitzroy Dearborn | series=International Dictionary of Historic Places | year=1994 | isbn=978-1-884964-04-6 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JqHPpNaZfNwC&pg=PA121 | access-date=31 October 2019 | page=121}}</ref><ref name="D 2014 p. 38">{{Cite book | last=D | first=S.C.B. | title=India the Land of Gods | publisher=Author Solutions| year=2014 | isbn=978-1-4828-3655-4 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hKQOBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA38 | access-date=31 October 2019 | page=38}}</ref> In contemporary times, it has emerged as an education hub<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=2021-08-18|title=Bhubaneswar: Home to a bunch of reputed colleges and research institutes – The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/looking-east-rise-of-bhubaneswar-as-an-attractive-education-hub/articleshow/55913679.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818121851/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/looking-east-rise-of-bhubaneswar-as-an-attractive-education-hub/articleshow/55913679.cms|url-status=dead|archive-date=2021-08-18|access-date=2021-08-18}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=2021-08-18|title=India's emerging education hubs: A look at the best cities to study in – The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/indias-emerging-education-hubs-a-look-at-indias-best-cities-to-study-in/articleshow/55915163.cms?from=mdr|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818122007/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/indias-emerging-education-hubs-a-look-at-indias-best-cities-to-study-in/articleshow/55915163.cms?from=mdr|url-status=dead|archive-date=2021-08-18|access-date=2021-08-18}}</ref> and an attractive business destination.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=2021-08-18|title=India's Startups Are Moving Into Smaller, Second Tier Cities – Why The Sudden Shift?|website=[[Forbes]]|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/sindhujabalaji/2017/10/05/thanks-to-regional-rivalries-indias-startup-surge-is-spreading-across-the-country/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818122259/https://www.forbes.com/sites/sindhujabalaji/2017/10/05/thanks-to-regional-rivalries-indias-startup-surge-is-spreading-across-the-country/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2021-08-18|access-date=2021-08-18}}</ref><ref name=":7" /><ref name=":8" />

Although the modern city of Bhubaneswar was formally established in 1948, the history of the areas in and around the present-day city can be traced to the 7th century BCE and earlier. It is a confluence of Hindu, [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] and [[Jainism|Jain]] heritage and includes several [[Kalinga architecture|Kalingan temples]], many of them from 6th–13th century CE. With [[Puri]] and [[Konark]] it forms the "Swarna Tribhuja" ({{lit|Golden Triangle}}), one of Eastern India's most visited destinations.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Memory of a Stream: Gandhabati, Sacred Cultural Landscape of Ekamara Kshetra (Bhubaneswar)|last=Das|first=Piyush|publisher=Copal Publishing|year=2016|isbn=978-9383419401|location=New Delhi|page=42}}</ref><ref name="R. P. Mohapatra, Page 47">[[Ramesh Prasad Mohapatra]], ''Archaeology in Orissa'', Vol I, Page 47, B. R. Publishing Corporation, Delhi, 1986, {{ISBN|81-7018-346-4}}.</ref>

Bhubaneswar replaced [[Cuttack]] as the capital on 19 August 1949, two years after [[India]] gained its [[Partition of India|independence]] from Britain. The modern city was designed by the German architect [[Otto Königsberger]] in 1946. Along with [[Jamshedpur]] and [[Chandigarh]], it was one of modern India's first planned cities.<ref name="census of Khorda2">BBSR Metropolitan/City Population section of {{Cite web|title=BBSR Population Sex Ratio in BBSR Literacy rate BBSR |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2117_PART_B_DCHB_KHORDHA.pdf|website=[[2011 Census of India]]}}</ref> Bhubaneswar and [[Cuttack]] are often referred to as the 'twin cities of Odisha'. The metropolitan area formed by the two cities had a population of 1.7 million in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.orissalinks.com/bigfiles/Draft%20Proposal_CDP%20BDPA-2008/Pre%20Content/Preface.pdf |title=Preface of the Comprehensive Development Plan for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Urban Complex |access-date=3 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130207230753/http://www.orissalinks.com/bigfiles/Draft%20Proposal_CDP%20BDPA-2008/Pre%20Content/Preface.pdf |archive-date=7 February 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Bhubaneswar metro area has a population of around a million people, and is categorised as a [[Classification of Indian cities|Tier-2]] city.<ref name="UNcities2016">{{Cite web|title=The World's Cities in 2016|url=https://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/urbanization/the_worlds_cities_in_2016_data_booklet.pdf|publisher=[[United Nations]]|access-date=19 December 2019|page=4|date=October 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170112211410/http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/urbanization/the_worlds_cities_in_2016_data_booklet.pdf|archive-date=12 January 2017}}</ref> Bhubaneswar and [[Rourkela]] are the two cities in smart city mission from Odisha.

== Etymology ==
''Bhubaneswar'' is the anglicisation of the actual [[Odia language|Odia]] name "Bhubaneśwara"(ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର), derived from the word ''Tribhubaneśwara'' (ତ୍ରିଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର), which literally means the Lord (Iśwara) of the Three Worlds (Tribhubana), which in this context refers to [[Shiva]].<ref name=":0" />

== History ==
[[File:Sisupalagada Bhubaneswar.jpg|left|thumb|Remains of the ancient city of [[Sisupalgarh|Sisupalagada]], on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, dated to 7th century BCE]]
[[File:Hatigumfa.jpg|thumb|left|Hathigumpha inscriptions at the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves near Bhubaneswar|alt=Inscription on rock in Brahmi language]]

Bhubaneswar stands near the ruins of [[Sisupalgarh]], the ancient capital of the erstwhile province of Kalinga. [[Dhauli]], near Bhubaneswar was the site of the [[Kalinga War]] ({{circa|262}}-261 BCE), in which the [[Mauryan Empire|Mauryan]] emperor [[Ashoka]] invaded and annexed [[Kalinga (historical kingdom)|Kalinga]].<ref name="Nab_Ramesh_2005">{{Cite book |author1=Nab Kishore Behura |author2=Ramesh P. Mohanty |title=Urbanisation, Street Children, and Their Problems |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BXWRIYPkVEoC&pg=PA17 |year=2005 |publisher=Discovery |isbn=978-81-7141-924-1 |pages=17–21 |access-date=14 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223225525/https://books.google.com/books?id=BXWRIYPkVEoC&pg=PA17 |archive-date=23 December 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> One of the most complete [[Edicts of Ashoka|edicts]] of the [[Mauryan]] Emperor, [[Ashoka]], dating from between 272 and 236 BCE, remains carved in rock, {{convert|8|km|mi}} to the southwest of the modern city.<ref>''History, Religion and Culture of India''. P.180. S. Gajrani</ref> After the decline of the Mauryan empire, the area came under the rule of [[Mahameghavahana dynasty]], whose most well-known ruler is [[Kharavela]]. His [[Hathigumpha inscription]] is located at the [[Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves]] near Bhubaneswar. The area was subsequently ruled by several dynasties, including [[Satavahana]]s, [[Gupta Empire|Guptas]], [[Mathara dynasty|Matharas]], and [[Shailodbhava dynasty|Shailodbhavas]].<ref name="Nab_Ramesh_2005" />

In the 7th century, [[Somavaṃśī dynasty|Somavamshi]] or Keshari dynasty established their kingdom in the area, and constructed a number of temples. After the Kesharis, the [[Eastern Ganga dynasty|Eastern Gangas]] ruled Kalinga area until the 14th century CE. Their capital Kalinganagara was located in present-day Bhubaneswar City. After them, Mukunda Deva of the Bhoi dynasty – the last Hindu ruler of the area until the Marathas – developed several religious buildings in the area.<ref name="Nab_Ramesh_2005" /> Most of the older temples in Bhubaneswar were built between 8th and 12th centuries, under [[Shaivism|Shaiva]] influence.<ref name="Fergusson pp. 92–116">{{Cite book | last=Fergusson | first=James | editor-first1=James | editor-first2=Richard Phene | editor-last1=Burgess | editor-last2=Spiers | title=History of Indian and Eastern Architecture | chapter=ORISSA | year=2013 | publisher=Cambridge University Press | publication-place=Cambridge | doi=10.1017/cbo9781139814638.007 | pages=92–116 | isbn=978-1-139-81463-8 |quote="The oldest temple in the town of Bhuvancrwar is probably that called Pararuramejwar (Woodcut No. 312), which, from the termination of the name, as well as the Linga in the cella, and subjects portrayed in the three principal niches of the tower, mark it as a Saiva shrine. "}}</ref> The [[Ananta Vasudeva Temple]] is the only old temple of [[Vishnu]] in the city.<ref>''Bengal District Gazetteer: Puri''. P.242. L.S.S. O'Malley</ref> In 1568, the [[Karrani dynasty]] of Afghan origin gained control of the area. During their reign, most of the temples and other structures were destroyed or disfigured.<ref name="Nab_Ramesh_2005" />

In the 16th century, the area came under pachamani [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] control. The [[Maratha confederacy|Marathas]], who succeeded the Mughals in the mid-18th century, encouraged pilgrimage in the region. In 1803, the area came under [[British India|British]] colonial rule, and was part of the [[Bengal Presidency]] (until 1912), [[Bihar and Orissa Province]] (1912–1936) and [[Orissa Province]] (1936–1947).<ref name="Nab_Ramesh_2005" /> The capital of the British-ruled Orissa Province was [[Cuttack]], which was vulnerabile to floods and suffered from space constraints. Because of this, on 30 September 1946, a proposal to move the capital to a new capital was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the Odisha Province. After independence of India, the foundation of the new capital was laid by Prime Minister [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] on 13 April 1948.<ref name="Nab_Ramesh_2005" />

The name of the new capital came from "Tribhubaneswara" or "Bhubaneswara" (literally "Lord of the Earth"), a name of [[Shiva]], the deity of the [[Lingaraja temple]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Kalia |first=Ravi |title=Bhubaneswar: From a Temple Town to a Capital City |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=F2YSPiKbmHkC&pg=PA2 |year=1994 |publisher=SIU Press |isbn=978-0-8093-1876-6 |page=3 |access-date=15 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610125211/https://books.google.ca/books?id=F2YSPiKbmHkC&pg=PA2 |archive-date=10 June 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Legislative Assembly of [[Odisha, India|Odisha]] was shifted from Cuttack to Bhubaneswar in 1949.<ref name="Nab_Ramesh_2005" /> Bhubaneswar was built as a modern city, designed by German architect [[Otto Königsberger]] with wide roads, gardens and parks.<ref name=vision2030 /> Though part of the city followed the plan, it grew rapidly over the next few decades, outstripping the planning process.<ref>{{Cite journal |url=http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/routledg/rppe/2006/00000021/00000002/art00002 |title=Modernism, modernization and post‐colonial India: a reflective essay |author=Kalia, Ravi |journal=Planning Perspectives |year=2006 |volume=21 |issue=2 |pages=133–156 |publisher=Routledge |doi=10.1080/02665430600555289 |s2cid=143394919 |access-date=6 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001235743/http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/routledg/rppe/2006/00000021/00000002/art00002 |archive-date=1 October 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref> According to the first census of independent India, taken in 1951, the city's population was just 16,512. From 1952 to 1979, it was administered by a [[Notified Area Council]] or a ''nagar panchayat''; a [[municipality]] was established only on 12 March 1979. By the 1991 census, the population of Bhubaneswar had increased to 411,542. Accordingly, on 14 August 1994, the [[Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation]] was established.<ref name="Nab_Ramesh_2005" />

== Geography ==

[[File:Kalinga battlefield daya river dhauli hills.jpg|thumb|left|Daya River at the foothills of Dhauli]]

Bhubaneswar is in [[Khordha district]] of [[Odisha]].<ref name="ARIMAKHORDHA2018">{{Cite book |last1=Swain|display-authors=et al |first1=S |title=Recent Findings in Intelligent Computing Techniques |chapter=Development of an ARIMA Model for Monthly Rainfall Forecasting over Khordha District, Odisha, India |journal=Recent Findings in Intelligent Computing Techniques (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing) |volume=708 |pages=325–331 |doi=10.1007/978-981-10-8636-6_34 |series=Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing |year=2018 |publisher=Springer |location=Singapore |isbn=978-981-10-8635-9 }}</ref> It is in the [[eastern coastal plains]], along the axis of the [[Eastern Ghats]] mountains.<ref name=cdpbbsr /> The city has an average altitude of {{convert|45|m|ft|abbr=on}} [[above mean sea level|above sea level]].<ref name=cdpbbsr>{{Cite web|title=City Development Plan: Bhubaneswar|url=http://jnnurm.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bhubneshwar_Main_Report.pdf|publisher=JNNURM, Government of India|access-date=14 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140816061449/http://jnnurm.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bhubneshwar_Main_Report.pdf|archive-date=16 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> It lies southwest of the [[Mahanadi River]] that forms the northern boundary of Bhubaneswar metropolitan area, within its [[Mahanadi River Delta|delta]].
[[File:Bhubaneswar skyline.jpg|thumb|City of Bhubaneswar from Khandagiri hill]]
The city is bounded by the [[Daya River]] to the south and the [[Kuakhai River]] to the east;<ref name=cdpbbsr /> the [[Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary]] and [[Nandankanan Zoo]] lie in the western and northern parts of Bhubaneswar, respectively.<ref name=vision2030>{{Cite web|title=Perspective Plan – VISION 2030 and Comprehensive Development Plan for Bhubaneswar – Cuttack Urban Complex: A Concept Paper |url=http://urbanorissa.gov.in/pdf/vision/concept_paper.pdf |publisher=Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha |access-date=14 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121202110235/http://urbanorissa.gov.in/pdf/vision/concept_paper.pdf |archive-date=2 December 2012 }}</ref>

Bhubaneswar is topographically divided into western uplands and eastern lowlands, with hillocks in the western and northern parts.<ref name=cdpbbsr /> [[Kanjia lake]] on the northern outskirts, affords rich [[biodiversity]] and is a [[wetland]] of national importance.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kanjia lake outlet faces threat of being clogged|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/article252862.ece|access-date=14 December 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=9 June 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160108051819/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/article252862.ece|archive-date=8 January 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Bhubaneswar's soils are 65 per cent [[laterite]], 25 per cent [[alluvial]] and 10 per cent [[sandstone]].<ref name=disaster>{{Cite web|title=Mainstreaming institutionalization of disaster risk reduction |url=http://unisdr-apps.net/confluence/download/attachments/9994280/isdr_bbsr_report_25.02.2011.pdf?version=1 |publisher=Local Governance Network |access-date=14 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304171445/http://unisdr-apps.net/confluence/download/attachments/9994280/isdr_bbsr_report_25.02.2011.pdf?version=1 |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}</ref> The [[Bureau of Indian Standards]] places the city inside [[Earthquake hazard zoning of India|seismic zone III]] on a scale ranging from {{Nowrap|I to V}} in order of increasing susceptibility to earthquakes.<ref name=hazardprofile>{{Cite web|url=http://www.undp.org.in/dmweb/hazardprofile.pdf|title=Hazard profiles of Indian districts|access-date=23 August 2006|work=National Capacity Building Project in Disaster Management |publisher=[[UNDP]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060519100611/http://www.undp.org.in/dmweb/hazardprofile.pdf|archive-date=19 May 2006}}</ref> The [[United Nations Development Programme]] reports that there is "very high damage risk" from winds and [[cyclone]]s.<ref name=hazardprofile /> The [[1999 Odisha cyclone]] caused major damage to buildings, the city's infrastructure and cost many human lives.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Goldenberg|first=Suzanne|title=Cyclone kills hundreds in India|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/1999/nov/01/naturaldisasters.weather1|access-date=14 December 2012|newspaper=The Guardian|date=1 November 1999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130824023116/http://www.theguardian.com/world/1999/nov/01/naturaldisasters.weather1|archive-date=24 August 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Floods and waterlogging in the low-lying areas have become common due to unplanned growth.<ref name=disaster /><ref>{{Cite news|title=Incessant rain inundates Bhubaneswar, Cuttack|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-20/bhubaneswar/29794248_1_water-logging-heavy-rain-incessant-rain|access-date=14 December 2012|date=20 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617035151/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-20/bhubaneswar/29794248_1_water-logging-heavy-rain-incessant-rain|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref>
[[File:Bhubaneswar Map.png|alt=Bhubaneswar Schematic Map|thumb|Bhubaneswar schematic tourist map]]

=== Urban structure ===
{{See also|List of neighbourhoods in Bhubaneswar}}
[[File:Governor House Road.jpg|thumb|left|Rajpath, Bhubaneswar]]
[[File:Pathani Samanta Planetarium.JPG|thumb|Pathani Samanta Planetarium Bhubaneswar]]
[[File:Bhubaneswar at night from sky.jpg|thumb|Bhubaneswar from sky at night]]
The [[Bhubaneswar Development Authority|Bhubaneswar urban development area]] consists of the [[Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation]] area, 173 revenue villages and two other municipalities spread over {{convert|1110|km2|abbr=on}}.<ref name='Bhubaneswar Info' /><ref name=bdasnap>{{Cite web|title=BDA Snapshot |url=http://bdabbsr.in/bdasnapshot.pdf |publisher=Bhubaneswar Development Authority |access-date=26 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130123014345/http://bdabbsr.in/bdasnapshot.pdf |archive-date=23 January 2013 }}</ref> The area under the jurisdiction of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation covers {{convert|186|sqkm}}.<ref name='Bhubaneswar City' /> The city is somewhat [[dumbbell]]-shaped with most of the growth taking place to the north, northeast and southwest.<ref name=citystructure>{{Cite web|title=City Structure |url=http://www.odisha.gov.in/forest&environment/pdf/Chap_3.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140124060124/http://www.odisha.gov.in/forest%26environment/pdf/Chap_3.pdf |archive-date=24 January 2014 |work=Environmental Management Plan for Bhubaneswar |publisher=Forest and Environment Department, Government of Odisha |access-date=26 December 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The north–south axis of the city is widest, at roughly {{convert|22.5|km|mi}}. Growth in the east is restricted due to the presence of [[Kuakhai River]] and by the wildlife sanctuary in the northwestern part.<ref name=citystructure /> The city can be broadly divided into the old town, planned city (or state capital), added areas and into Units and Colonies.

The old town or "Temple Town", the oldest part of the city, is characterised by many temples, including the [[Lingaraja temple|Lingaraja]], [[Nilakantha Siva Temple|Nilakantha Siva]], [[Rajarani Temple|Rajarani]] and [[Muktesvara deula|Muktesvara temples]], standing alongside residential areas. Additional structures include the [[Somabaresvara Siva Temple]] and the [[Kartikesvara Siva Temple]]. The area is congested, with narrow roads and poor infrastructure.<ref name=citystructure /> Among neighbourhoods in the old town are Rajarani Colony, Pandaba Nagar, Brahmeswara Bagh, Lingaraja Nagar, Gouri Nagar, Bhimatangi, Kapilaprasad and Sundarpada.

The planned city was designed in 1948 to house the capital. It is subdivided into units, each with a high school, shopping centres, dispensaries and play areas. While most of the units house government employees, Unit V houses the administrative buildings, including the State Secretariat, State Assembly and the Raj Bhavan. Private residential areas were later built in other areas of the planned city, including [[Saheed Nagar]] and Satya Nagar. Unit I, popularly known as the Market Building, was formed to cater to the shopping needs of the new capital's residents. Later, markets and commercial establishments developed along the [[Janpath, Bhubaneswar|Janpath]] and [[Cuttack-Puri Road]] at [[Saheed Nagar]], Satya Nagar, Bapuji Nagar and Ashok Nagar. A dedicated institutional area houses educational and research institutes, including [[Utkal University]], the [[Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar|Institute of Physics]], the [[Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology]] and Sainik School. Indira Gandhi Park, Gandhi Park and the Biju Patnaik Park are located in the unit.<ref name=citystructure />

The added areas are mostly areas lying north of National Highway 5, including Nayapalli, Jayadev Vihar, [[Chandrasekharpur]] and [[Chandrasekharpur#Sailashree Vihar|Sailashree Vihar]], [[#Niladri vihar|Niladri vihar]] which were developed by Bhubaneswar Development Authority to house the growing population.<ref name=citystructure /> With the development of the new areas such as Chandrasekharpur the city is now divided roughly into North(newer areas) and South Bhubaneswar (older areas) by the NH-5 highway.

The peripheral areas are outside the municipal boundary or have subsequently been included within the extended boundary, including Tomando, Patia and Raghunathpur. Most of these areas were developed in a haphazard manner, without proper planning.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Praharaj|first=Maharani|title=Urban sprawl: Its impact on peri-urban areas of Bhubaneswar|url=http://dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/98402-urban-sprawl-its-impact-on-peri-urban-areas-of-bhubaneswar.html|access-date=22 December 2012|newspaper=The Pioneer|date=30 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703212324/http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/98402-urban-sprawl-its-impact-on-peri-urban-areas-of-bhubaneswar.html|archive-date=3 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> The Master Planning Branch of the [[Bhubaneswar Development Authority]] developed the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) in 2010.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=:: Bhubaneswar Development Authority|url=https://www.bda.gov.in/bda/departments/planning-department|access-date=2020-11-06|website=www.bda.gov.in}}</ref> According to the Odisha Development Authorities Act, 1982, the Development Authority has control over the planning for municipal areas.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Odisha Development Authorities Act, 1982|url=http://lawodisha.gov.in/files/acts/act_604522165_1443019617.pdf|access-date=6 November 2020|website=Law Department, Government of Odisha}}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Apart from the CDP, BDA has also created Zonal Development Plans for some of the areas under the CDP.<ref name=":3" /> Bhubaneswar secured the top rank in the [[Smart city]] list in [[India]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Bhubaneswar ranked country's smartest city|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Bhubaneswar-ranked-countrys-smartest-city/articleshow/50766312.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206163635/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Bhubaneswar-ranked-countrys-smartest-city/articleshow/50766312.cms|archive-date=6 February 2016|access-date=11 March 2016|work=The Times of India|date=29 January 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Wray|first=Sarah|title=Smart City Bhubaneswar: A Citizen-Centered Approach for Smart Growth|url=https://hub.beesmart.city/city-portraits/smart-city-portrait-bhubaneswar-india|access-date=2021-01-03|website=hub.beesmart.city|language=en}}</ref>
{{wide image|Deras Dam.jpg|1000px|align-cap=left|[[Deras Dam]] }}

=== Climate ===

[[File:Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.JPG|thumb|Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar|alt=A one storied building with decorative plants and landscaping around it]]
Bhubaneswar has a [[tropical savanna climate]], designated ''Aw'' under the [[Köppen climate classification]]. Temperatures in Bhubaneswar usually range from {{Convert|11 to 44|C|F}}. It experiences five primary seasons: winter (December to January), when temperatures can drop to {{Convert|11|C|F}}; spring (February); summer (March to May), when temperatures can reach {{Convert|44|C|F}} or higher; monsoon (June to October); and post-monsoon (November). The annual mean temperature is {{Convert|27.4|C|F|abbr=on|1}}; monthly mean temperatures are {{Convert|22|–|32|C|F|abbr=on|0}}.<ref name=weatherbase>{{Cite web | publisher=Canty and Associates LLC | url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=17924&refer=&cityname=Bhubaneswar-Orissa-India | title=Weatherbase entry for Bhubaneswar | access-date=14 December 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019080700/http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=17924&refer=&cityname=Bhubaneswar-Orissa-India | archive-date=19 October 2013 | url-status=live | df=dmy-all }}</ref> Summers (March to June) are hot and humid, with temperatures in the low 30s C; during dry spells, maximum temperatures often exceed {{Convert|40|C|F|abbr=on|0}} in May and June.<ref name=weatherbase /> Winter lasts for only about ten weeks, with seasonal lows dipping to {{Convert|15|–|18|C|F|abbr=on|0}} in December and January. May is the hottest month, when daily temperatures range from {{Convert|32|–|42|C|F|abbr=on|0}}. January, the coldest month, has temperatures varying from {{convert|15|–|28|C|F|abbr=on|0}}. The highest and lowest temperatures ever recorded in Bhubaneswar are {{Convert|46.7|C|F}} on 5 June 2012 and {{Convert|8.2|C|F}} on 30 December 2018.<ref name=IMDextremes /> The official weather station for the city is the [[Biju Patnaik Airport]]. Weather records here date back to 1 July 1948.

Rains brought by the [[Bay of Bengal]] branch of the [[Southwest monsoon|south west summer monsoon]]<ref name=monsoontribune>{{Cite news|last1=Khichar|first1=M. L.|last2=Niwas|first2=R.|date=14 July 2003|title=Know your monsoon|newspaper=The Tribune|location=Chandigarh, India|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030714/agro.htm#2|access-date=9 June 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070618121810/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030714/agro.htm#2|archive-date=18 June 2007|url-status=live}}</ref> lash Bhubaneswar between June and September, supplying it with most of its annual rainfall of {{Convert|1657.8|mm|in|abbr=on|0}}. The highest monthly rainfall total, {{convert|374.6|mm|in|abbr=on|0}}, occurs in August.<ref name=IMDnormals />

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| metric first = yes
| single line = yes
| Jan record high C = 35.8
| Feb record high C = 42.7
| Mar record high C = 44.2
| Apr record high C = 45.8
| May record high C = 46.5
| Jun record high C = 46.7
| Jul record high C = 41.3
| Aug record high C = 37.4
| Sep record high C = 37.9
| Oct record high C = 36.6
| Nov record high C = 37.6
| Dec record high C = 33.6
| year record high C = 46.7
| Jan avg record high C = 32.8
| Feb avg record high C = 37.0
| Mar avg record high C = 39.8
| Apr avg record high C = 41.2
| May avg record high C = 42.4
| Jun avg record high C = 40.9
| Jul avg record high C = 36.3
| Aug avg record high C = 35.1
| Sep avg record high C = 35.3
| Oct avg record high C = 34.4
| Nov avg record high C = 33.2
| Dec avg record high C = 32.0
| year avg record high C = 43.6
| Jan high C = 29.2
| Feb high C = 32.5
| Mar high C = 35.9
| Apr high C = 37.7
| May high C = 37.7
| Jun high C = 35.3
| Jul high C = 32.4
| Aug high C = 32.0
| Sep high C = 32.4
| Oct high C = 31.9
| Nov high C = 30.8
| Dec high C = 28.9
| year high C = 33.0
| Jan low C = 15.5
| Feb low C = 18.5
| Mar low C = 22.8
| Apr low C = 25.3
| May low C = 26.7
| Jun low C = 26.4
| Jul low C = 25.6
| Aug low C = 25.4
| Sep low C = 25.2
| Oct low C = 23.4
| Nov low C = 19.3
| Dec low C = 15.4
| year low C = 22.4
| Jan avg record low C = 11.4
| Feb avg record low C = 14.1
| Mar avg record low C = 18.6
| Apr avg record low C = 21.1
| May avg record low C = 21.7
| Jun avg record low C = 23.0
| Jul avg record low C = 23.3
| Aug avg record low C = 23.5
| Sep avg record low C = 23.1
| Oct avg record low C = 19.7
| Nov avg record low C = 15.1
| Dec avg record low C = 11.6
| year avg record low C = 10.7
| Jan record low C = 8.6
| Feb record low C = 9.6
| Mar record low C = 14.6
| Apr record low C = 17.0
| May record low C = 15.0
| Jun record low C = 16.8
| Jul record low C = 20.0
| Aug record low C = 18.4
| Sep record low C = 18.5
| Oct record low C = 16.1
| Nov record low C = 9.7
| Dec record low C = 8.2
| year record low C = 8.2
| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 13.1
| Feb rain mm = 21.1
| Mar rain mm = 20.6
| Apr rain mm = 40.4
| May rain mm = 101.6
| Jun rain mm = 208.5
| Jul rain mm = 359.7
| Aug rain mm = 374.6
| Sep rain mm = 281.7
| Oct rain mm = 201.2
| Nov rain mm = 30.3
| Dec rain mm = 4.9
| year rain mm = 1657.8
| Jan rain days = 0.8
| Feb rain days = 1.1
| Mar rain days = 1.4
| Apr rain days = 2.2
| May rain days = 4.5
| Jun rain days = 9.9
| Jul rain days = 15.0
| Aug rain days = 15.6
| Sep rain days = 12.7
| Oct rain days = 7.9
| Nov rain days = 1.5
| Dec rain days = 0.4
| year rain days = 73.0
| time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| Jan humidity = 55
| Feb humidity = 52
| Mar humidity = 58
| Apr humidity = 64
| May humidity = 67
| Jun humidity = 75
| Jul humidity = 85
| Aug humidity = 86
| Sep humidity = 85
| Oct humidity = 80
| Nov humidity = 69
| Dec humidity = 60
| year humidity = 70
| Jan sun = 253.4
| Feb sun = 234.0
| Mar sun = 237.8
| Apr sun = 238.8
| May sun = 242.9
| Jun sun = 140.7
| Jul sun = 107.2
| Aug sun = 128.6
| Sep sun = 150.8
| Oct sun = 221.8
| Nov sun = 217.5
| Dec sun = 255.0
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| date = January 2015
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== Economy ==
[[File:Bbrailhq.jpg|thumb|right|East Coast Railway Headquarters in Bhubaneswar]]
Bhubaneswar is an administrative, information technology, education and tourism city.<ref name=cdpbbsr /> Bhubaneswar was ranked as the best place to do business in [[India]] by the [[World Bank]] in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|title=World Bank report ranks Odisha's Bhubaneswar as best place to do business in India|url=http://raaproperties.in/world-bank-report-ranks-odishas-bhubaneswar-as-best-place-to-do-business-in-india/|publisher=RAA Properties|date=25 May 2014|access-date=9 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808044226/http://raaproperties.in/world-bank-report-ranks-odishas-bhubaneswar-as-best-place-to-do-business-in-india/|archive-date=8 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Bhubaneswar has emerged as one of the fast-growing, important trading and commercial hub in the state and eastern India.<ref name=":6" /> Tourism is a major industry, attracting about 1.5 million tourists in 2011.<ref name=cdpbbsr /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Statistical Bulletin 2011–12|url=http://www.orissatourism.gov.in/new/pdf/Statistical%20Bulletin%202011-12.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821185244/http://www.orissatourism.gov.in/new/pdf/Statistical%20Bulletin%202011-12.pdf|archive-date=21 August 2014|publisher=Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha|access-date=27 December 2012}}</ref> Bhubaneswar was designed to be a largely residential city with outlying industrial areas. The economy had few major players until the 1990s and was dominated by retail and small-scale manufacturing. With the [[Economic liberalisation in India|economic liberalisation]] policy adopted by the [[Government of India]] in the 1990s, Bhubaneswar received investment in [[telecommunications]], information technology (IT) and higher education.<ref name=cdpbbsr />

In 2011, according to a study by [[Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India]], Bhubaneswar had the highest rate of employment growth among 17 Tier-2 cities in India.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Patnaik|first=Nageshwar|title=Bhubaneswar amongst top Tier II cities in job creation: ASSOCHAM|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-04-18/news/29443740_1_tier-iii-cities-employment-generation|access-date=21 February 2013|newspaper=Economic Times|date=18 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617020108/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-04-18/news/29443740_1_tier-iii-cities-employment-generation|archive-date=17 June 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> It has been listed among the top ten emerging cities in India by [[Cushman and Wakefield]], taking into consideration factors like demographics, physical, social and real estate infrastructure, current level and scope of economic activities and government support.<ref name=":7">{{Cite news|title=Bhubaneswar on top 10 city list|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-17/bhubaneswar/35171862_1_twin-city-jatni-bhubaneswar-and-cuttack|access-date=17 November 2012|date=17 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130706234446/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-17/bhubaneswar/35171862_1_twin-city-jatni-bhubaneswar-and-cuttack|archive-date=6 July 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2012, Bhubaneswar was ranked third among Indian cities, in starting and operating a business by the [[World Bank]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|title=WB ranks Bhubaneswar as third best for business|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/104676-wb-ranks-bhubaneswar-as-third-best-for-business.html|access-date=22 December 2012|newspaper=The Pioneer|date=27 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030021036/http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/104676-wb-ranks-bhubaneswar-as-third-best-for-business.html|archive-date=30 October 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>
Bhubaneswar has been traditionally home to handicrafts industry, including silver filigree work, [[appliqué]] work, stone and wood carvings and [[Pattachitra|patta painting]], which significantly contributes to the city's economy.<ref name="cdpbbsr" /> The late 2000s saw a surge of investments in the real estate, infrastructure, retail and hospitality sectors; several shopping malls and organised retails opened outlets in Bhubaneswar.<ref>{{Cite news|title=50 cities seen as hub of retail space boom|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/50-cities-seen-as-hub-of-retail-space-boom/203077/0|access-date=24 December 2012|newspaper=Indian Express|date=28 June 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208162333/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/50-cities-seen-as-hub-of-retail-space-boom/203077/0|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Dutta|first=Rita|title=Bhubaneswar: Boomtown for Healthcare|url=http://www.expresshealthcare.in/201005/market01.shtml|access-date=24 December 2012|newspaper=Express Healthcare|date=May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121219124327/http://www.expresshealthcare.in/201005/market01.shtml|archive-date=19 December 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Bhubaneswar: the 2nd best retail destination in the East?|url=http://www.indiaretailing.com/news.aspx?Id=3967|publisher=India Retailing|access-date=24 December 2012|date=8 July 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126084604/http://www.indiaretailing.com/news.aspx?Id=3967|archive-date=26 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Real(i)ty Next: Beyond the top 10 cities|url=http://crisil.com/research/reality-next.html|publisher=CRISIL|access-date=24 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730004135/http://crisil.com/research/reality-next.html|archive-date=30 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the [[informal sector]], 22,000 vendors operate in regulated or unregulated vending zones.<ref>{{Cite news|date=20 July 2012|title=Civic body to survey street vendors in Bhubaneswa|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-20/bhubaneswar/32763341_1_street-vendors-bhubaneswar-municipal-corporation-vishal-kumar-dev|url-status=dead|access-date=27 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617003706/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-20/bhubaneswar/32763341_1_street-vendors-bhubaneswar-municipal-corporation-vishal-kumar-dev|archive-date=17 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kumar|first=Randhir|date=June 2012|title=The Regularization of Street Vending in Bhubaneshwar, India: A Policy Model|url=http://wiego.org/sites/wiego.org/files/publications/files/Kumar_WIEGO_PB7.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130413021336/http://wiego.org/sites/wiego.org/files/publications/files/Kumar_WIEGO_PB7.pdf|archive-date=13 April 2013|access-date=27 December 2012|work=WIEGO Policy Brief (Urban Policies) No 7|publisher=Women in Informal Employment Globalizing and Organizing}}</ref>

As of 2001, around 2.15% of the city's workforce was employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary sector]] (agriculture, forestry, mining, etc.); 2.18% worked in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] (industrial and manufacturing); and 95.67% worked in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]] (service industries).<ref name="cdpbbsr" />

The Department of Industries established four industrial areas in and around Bhubaneswar, in the Rasulgarh, Mancheswar, Chandaka, and Bhagabanpur areas.<ref name=cdpbbsr /> Industrial sector in Bhubaneswar includes paper, steel, automobile, food, pharma and electronics industries. A large number of companies including [[Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation]], [[Bharat Biotech]], [[Topaz Solar Farm|Topaz Solar]], [[Britannia Industries]], SMS Group and [[Jockey International]] have there manufacturing plant.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SMS group: Inauguration of new manufacturing and service workshop in Bhubaneswar, India {{!}} Press Detail {{!}} SMS group|url=https://www.sms-group.com/press-media/press-releases/press-detail/sms-group-inauguration-of-new-manufacturing-and-service-workshop-in-bhubaneswar-india-386|access-date=2022-01-19|website=www.sms-group.com|language=en-US}}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiacsr.in/britannia-investment-of-rs-94-cr-to-create-additional-employment-to-450-people-in-odisha/ |title=Britannia investment of Rs. 94 Cr to create additional employment to 450 people in Odisha – India CSR Network |publisher=Indiacsr.in |date= 23 July 2021|accessdate=2022-03-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Solar module manufacturing plant near Bhubaneswar|url=http://www.smartcitybhubaneswar.com/NewsDescription.aspx?NewsID=8172Gover|access-date=2022-01-19|website=www.smartcitybhubaneswar.com}}</ref>

In 2009, Odisha was ranked ninth among Indian states in terms of software export by [[NASSCOM]], with most IT/ITES companies established in Bhubaneswar. In 2011–12, Odisha had a growth rate of 17% for software exports.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Software exports witness 17% growth at Rs 1,611 crore|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/81107-software-exports-witness-17-growth-at-rs-1611-crore.html|access-date=24 December 2012|newspaper=The Pioneer|date=16 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101081316/http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/81107-software-exports-witness-17-growth-at-rs-1611-crore.html|archive-date=1 January 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> According to a 2012 survey, among the tier-2 cities in India, Bhubaneswar has been chosen as the best for conducting IT/ITES business.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Behara|first=Nirmalya|title=Bhubaneswar, a preferred hub for IT and ITes, says survey|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bhubaneswarpreferred-hub-for-itites-says-survey/469246/|access-date=27 December 2012|newspaper=Business Standard|date=28 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330062105/http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bhubaneswarpreferred-hub-for-itites-says-survey/469246/|archive-date=30 March 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> The government fostered growth by developing of IT parks such as Infocity-1, Infovalley, [[STPI]]-Bhubaneswar and JSS STP.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dixit|first=Rakesh|title=The Software support|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/real-estate-in-bhubaneswar/1/226370.html|publisher=India Today|access-date=24 December 2012|date=26 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101085809/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/real-estate-in-bhubaneswar/1/226370.html|archive-date=1 January 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=itsector /> Infocity was conceived as a five-star park, under the Export Promotion Industrial Parks (EPIP) Scheme to create infrastructure facilities for setting up information technology related industries. [[Infosys]] and [[Tech Mahindra]] have been present in Bhubaneswar since 1996. Other software companies, firms and Multinational Companies include [[Tata Consultancy Services]], [[Wipro]], [[IBM]], [[Genpact]], [[Firstsource]], [[Mindtree]], [[MphasiS]], [[Ericsson]], [[Semtech]], [[Reliance Communications]], [[PricewaterhouseCoopers]] , [[Bharti Airtel]], [[DLF (company)]], [[Capgemini]] and [[Deloitte]]. It also houses the headquarters of [[POSCO India]], a subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate [[POSCO]] and Govt. of India owned [[National Aluminium Company]](NALCO). Apart from the big multinationals, some 300 small and mid-size IT companies and business startups have offices in Bhubaneswar.<ref name=itsector>{{Cite web|title=IT Sector in Odisha|url=http://www.ocac.in/Download/IT_Scenario_Orissa.ppt|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131126182806/http://ocac.in/Download/IT_Scenario_Orissa.ppt |archive-date=26 November 2013 |publisher=[[Odisha Computer Application Centre]], Technical Directorate of Information Technology Department, Government of Odisha|access-date=27 December 2012}}</ref>

Lulu International Shopping Malls Private Limited plans to set up shopping malls, hypermarkets, agri sourcing and logistics hub with an investment of Rs 1,500 crore.<ref>https://www.logisticsandscm.com/business/dubais-lulu-group-to-invest-rs-1500-cr-in-odisha {{bare URL inline|date=June 2023}}</ref>

== Demographics ==
=== Population ===
{{Historical population
| source = <ref name="Census 1951-61">{{Cite book|title=Process of urban fringe development: A model|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=buz5csyXFmwC|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|page=25|last=Gopi|first=K.N.|year=1978|access-date=6 August 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census Hyderabad">{{Cite web|title=Economy, population and urban sprawl a comparative study of urban agglomerations of Banglore and Hyderabad, India using remote sensing and GIS techniques|url=http://www.cicred.org/Eng/Seminars/Details/Seminars/PDE2007/Papers/IYER_Neelakantan_paperNairobi2007-project.pdf|last1=Iyer|first1=Neelakantan Krishna|last2=Kulkarni|first2=Sumati|last3=Raghavaswam|first3=V.|page=21|date=13 June 2007|publisher=circed.org|access-date=10 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120519132559/http://www.cicred.org/Eng/Seminars/Details/Seminars/PDE2007/Papers/IYER_Neelakantan_paperNairobi2007-project.pdf|archive-date=19 May 2012|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="greater Hyderabad">{{Cite web|title=Cities having population 1 lakh and above, census 2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|page=11|year=2011|publisher=Government of India|access-date=10 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120507135928/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|archive-date=7 May 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 1951 | 16512
| 1961 | 38211
| 1971 | 105491
| 1981 | 227525
| 1991 | 423465
| 2001 | 647302
| 2011 | 837737
}}

As per the [[2011 census of India]], Bhubaneswar had a population of 837,737, while the metropolitan area had a population of 881,988.<ref name="pop">{{Cite web|title=Cities having population 1 lakh and above|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|publisher=Census of India, Government of India|access-date=2 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723151530/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|archive-date=23 July 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> As per the estimate of [[IIT Kharagpur]], which made a development plan, the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Urban complex, consisting of {{convert|721.9|sqkm|sqmi}}, has a population of 1.9 million ({{As of|2008|lc=y}}).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Comprehensive development plan for Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Urban Complex|url=http://www.orissalinks.com/bigfiles/Draft%20Proposal_CDP%20BDPA-2008/Pre%20Content/Preface.pdf|publisher=Government of Odisha|access-date=29 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130207230753/http://www.orissalinks.com/bigfiles/Draft%20Proposal_CDP%20BDPA-2008/Pre%20Content/Preface.pdf|archive-date=7 February 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> {{As of|2011}}, the number of males was 445,233, while the number of females were 392,504. The decadal growth rate was 45.90 per cent.{{Citation needed|date=October 2018}}

=== Literacy ===
Effective male literacy was 95.69 per cent, while female literacy was 90.26 per cent. About 75,237 were under six. Bhubaneswar's [[literacy rate]] is 93.15 per cent<ref name=pop />—significantly higher than the national average of 74.04 per cent.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/data_files/india/Final%20PPT%202011_chapter6.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317231511/http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/data_files/india/Final%20PPT%202011_chapter6.pdf |archive-date=17 March 2012 |title= State of literacy |access-date=29 April 2011|publisher= Directorate of Census, Government of India}}</ref>

=== Language ===
The main language spoken in the city is [[Odia language|Odia]]. However, [[English language|English]] and [[Hindi]] are understood by most residents. Although [[Odia people|Odias]] comprise the vast majority, migrants from other states like [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Bihar]], [[West Bengal]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Jharkhand]] also dwell in the city. Growth in the information technology industry and education sector in Bhubaneswar changed the city's demographic profile; likely infrastructure strains and haphazard growth from demographic changes have been a cause of concern.

=== Religion ===
{{Pie chart|thumb=right|label5=Others{{ref label|naming|^|}}|color5=Yellow|color4=DarkBlue|color3=LightBlue|color2=Green|color1=DarkOrange|footer={{Note|naming}}Others includes Jain, Buddhists and not stated|label4=[[Sikhs]]|value1=95.24|label3=[[Christians]]|label2=[[Muslims]]|label1=[[Hindus]]|value5=0.43|value4=0.12|value3=0.92|value2=3.29|caption='''Religion in Bhubaneshwar'''}}
[[File:Bhubaneswar, India, ca. 1906 (IMP-CSCNWW33-OS14-56).jpg|left|thumb|222x222px|[[Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneswar]].]]
Bhubaneswar is a religiously diverse city. [[Hinduism|Hindus]] form the majority in the city with more than 95% of the total population, as of [[2011 Census of India]]. [[Muslims]] forms the second largest minority with 3.3% and [[Christians]] with 0.92%. There is also a significant minority population of [[Sikhs]], [[Buddhism|Buddhists]] and [[Jainism|Jains]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bhubaneswar City Population 2021 – Sex Ratio, Population Density, Literacy|url=https://www.indiacensus.net/city/bhubaneswar|access-date=2021-09-02|website=www.indiacensus.net|language=en-US}}</ref>

{{Further|Dolagovinda Siva Temple|Gosagarsevara Mandapa}}

== Governance and politics ==
=== Civic administration ===
[[File:Krushi Bhavan Bhubaneswar.jpg|thumb|left|Krushi Bhavan building in Bhubaneswar.]]The [[Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation]] (BMC) oversees and manages civic infrastructure for the city's 67 [[Ward (politics)|wards]].<ref name=profile>{{Cite web|title=BMC Profile|url=http://bmc.gov.in/BMCProfile.aspx|publisher=BMC|access-date=6 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150503155431/http://bmc.gov.in/BMCProfile.aspx|archive-date=3 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> It started as a Notified Area Committee in 1946 and was upgraded to a municipal corporation in 1994.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-01-02|title=Welcome to Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation|url=http://bmc.gov.in/Municipality.asp?lnk=1&PL=2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130102050542/http://bmc.gov.in/Municipality.asp?lnk=1&PL=2|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-02|access-date=2020-11-06}}</ref> Orissa Municipal Corporation Act, 2003 is the governing act.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Orissa Municipal Corporation Act, 2003|url=http://lawodisha.gov.in/files/acts/act_1293905042_1443280135.pdf|access-date=6 November 2020|website=Law Department, Government of Odisha|archive-date=13 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113075511/http://lawodisha.gov.in/files/acts/act_1293905042_1443280135.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> Residents of each ward elect a corporator to the BMC for a five-year term. Standing committees handle urban planning and maintain roads, government-aided schools, hospitals and municipal markets.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Standing Committees |url=http://bmc.gov.in/StandingCommittee.asp?lnk=1&PL=6 |publisher=BMC |access-date=20 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531010336/http://bmc.gov.in/StandingCommittee.asp?lnk=1&PL=6 |archive-date=31 May 2014 }}</ref>

As Bhubaneswar's apex body, the corporation discharges its functions through the mayor-in-council, which comprises a mayor, a deputy mayor and other elected members. The executive wing is headed by a Commissioner. There are 13 administrative departments under BMC: PR & Communication, Disaster Management, Finance, Health & Sanitation, Engineering, Revenue & Tax, Electrical, Environment, Social Welfare, IT and Social Projects, Establishment, Land & Assets, Enforcement & Recovery.<ref>{{Cite web|title=:: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation|url=https://www.bmc.gov.in/about/profile|access-date=2020-11-06|website=www.bmc.gov.in}}</ref> The responsibilities of the municipal body include drainage and sewerage, sanitation, solid waste management and street lighting.<ref name="cdpbbsr" />

The tenure of the last elected body ended in January 2019 and new elections have not taken place yet, because the High Court struck down the delimitation process that was carried out for exceeding 50% reservations of seats.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-01-16|title=Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation tenure ends today; govt may appoint administrator|url=https://odishatv.in/odisha-news/bhubaneswar-municipal-corporation-tenure-ends-today-govt-may-appoint-administrator-347472|access-date=2020-11-06|website=Latest Odisha News, Breaking News Today {{!}} Top Updates on Corona – OTV English|language=en-US}}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=All eyes on Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Mayor election|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2019/jun/16/all-eyes-on-bhubaneswar-municipal-corporation-mayor-election-1990826.html|access-date=2020-11-06|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Ward committees have been formed in Bhubaneswar and are very active.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Urban Governance Study: Odisha|url=https://praja.org/praja_docs/praja_downloads/Urban%20Governance%20Report%20on%20Odisha.pdf|access-date=6 November 2020|website=Praja Foundation}}</ref> The Committees are responsible for issues such as public health, sanitation, street lighting and conservancy in their respective wards. There is no fixed number of members in the committees.

The processes for the municipal budget 2020–21 was initiated in February 2020, but it is unclear if they have continued after the lockdown was announced.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-26|title=In a first, BMC Budget likely to touch Rs 700 crore – OrissaPOST|url=https://www.orissapost.com/in-a-first-bmc-budget-likely-to-touch-rs-700-crore/|access-date=2020-11-06|website=Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily – OrissaPOST|language=en-US}}</ref> The budget for 2020–21 was supposed to be aroound Rs. 700, an increase of 51.8% from the 2019–20 budget. The increase was supposedly to fund the various socio-economic welfare schemes in the city. The key revenue sources for BMC are: Holding Taxes, tax from advertisements, rent from municipal properties such as markets, shopping complexes, and kalyan mandaps (marriage halls), fees and user charges, and grants from state and central governments.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Budget for Year: 2019–20|url=https://cms.bhubaneswarone.in/uploadDocuments/content/Budget_2019-20.pdf|access-date=6 November 2020|website=Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation}}</ref>

=== Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha Constituencies ===
Citizens of Bhubaneswar elect [[Bhubaneswar (Lok Sabha constituency)|one representative]] to India's lower house, the [[Lok Sabha]], and three representatives to the state legislative assembly, through the constituencies of [[Bhubaneswar North (Vidhan Sabha Constituency)|Bhubaneswar North]], [[Ekamra-Bhubaneswar]], and [[Bhubaneswar Central (Vidhan Sabha Constituency)|Bhubaneswar Central]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Maps of Newly Delimited Assembly Constituencies|url=http://ceoorissa.nic.in/acmap.html|publisher=State Election Commission, Government of Odisha|access-date=14 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125142200/http://ceoorissa.nic.in/acmap.html|archive-date=25 January 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Satapathy|first=Rajaram|title=Urban voters stay away from polls|url=http://mobiletoi.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=7&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOIJ&mydateHid=03-05-2009&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Jaipur&edname=&articleid=Ar00701&publabel=TOI|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030161654/http://mobiletoi.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=7&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOIJ&mydateHid=03-05-2009&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Jaipur&edname=&articleid=Ar00701&publabel=TOI|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 October 2014|access-date=14 December 2012|newspaper=Times of India}}</ref> The [[2019 Indian general election|last Lok Sabha election]] was in 2019, when [[Aparajita Sarangi]] from [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] won the seat.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 Live: Bhubaneswar Constituency Election Results, News, Candidates, Vote Paercentage|url=https://www.news18.com/lok-sabha-elections-2019/odisha/bhubaneswar-election-result-s18p18/|access-date=2020-11-06|website=News18}}</ref> The last state assembly election took place in 2019 as well, when all three [[Odisha Vidhan Sabha|Vidhan Sabha]] seats in Bhubaneswar were won by [[Biju Janata Dal]]: Susant Kumar Rout from North, Ashok Chandra Panda from Ekamra, and Ananta Narayan Jena from Central.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Live Results: Bhubaneswar North (Uttar) Assemlby Constituency (Odisha)|url=https://www.news18.com/assembly-elections-2019/odisha-bhubaneswar-north-(uttar)-results-s18a113/|access-date=2020-11-06|website=News18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ekamra-Bhubaneswar Assembly Election Results 2019 Live: Ekamra-Bhubaneswar Constituency (Seat) Election Results, Live News.|url=https://www.news18.com/assembly-elections-2019/odisha/ekamra-bhubaneswar-election-result-s18a114/|access-date=2020-11-06|website=News18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Bhubaneswar Central (Madhya) Assembly Election Results 2019 Live: Bhubaneswar Central (Madhya) Constituency (Seat) Election Results, Live News.|url=https://www.news18.com/assembly-elections-2019/odisha/bhubaneswar-central-(madhya)-election-result-s18a112/|access-date=2020-11-06|website=News18}}</ref>

=== Judicial and Police Institutions ===
As the seat of the [[Government of Odisha]], Bhubaneswar is home to the [[Odisha Legislative Assembly]] and the state secretariat. Bhubaneswar has lower courts: the Court of Small Causes and the District Civil Court decide civil matters; the Sessions Court rules in criminal cases.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pradhan|first=Ashok|date=2 December 2012|title=State capital misses district status|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-02/bhubaneswar/35547734_1_khurda-powers-of-chief-district-district-courts|url-status=dead|access-date=31 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616222459/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-02/bhubaneswar/35547734_1_khurda-powers-of-chief-district-district-courts|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=16 June 2013}}</ref> The [[Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Police Commissionerate]], established in 2008, is a city police force with primary responsibilities in law enforcement and investigation in the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack area.<ref name="evolution">{{Cite web|title=Evolution|url=http://bhubaneswarcuttackpolice.gov.in/evolution_commissionerate.php|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304102117/http://bhubaneswarcuttackpolice.gov.in/evolution_commissionerate.php|archive-date=4 March 2012|access-date=6 February 2012|publisher=Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Police Commissionerate}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Police Stations|url=http://bhubaneswarcuttackpolice.gov.in/knowyourpolicestation.php|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120130193336/http://bhubaneswarcuttackpolice.gov.in/knowyourpolicestation.php|archive-date=30 January 2012|access-date=6 February 2012|publisher=Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate}}</ref> Shri S.K. Priyadarshi, IPS is the police commissioner.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Organisation structure|url=http://www.bhubaneswarcuttackpolice.gov.in/organizational_structure.php|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508212459/http://bhubaneswarcuttackpolice.gov.in/organizational_structure.php|archive-date=8 May 2012|access-date=26 December 2012|publisher=Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate}}</ref>

[[File:ORISSA SECRETARIAT.jpg|thumb|Odisha State Secretariat building|alt=A wide four storied building with landscaped lawn and garden in the foreground]]

== Public utilities ==
Electricity was earlier being supplied by the state-operated [[Central Electricity Supply Utility of Odisha]].<ref name="disaster" /> [[Tata Power|TATA Power]]- TP-CODL as a private entity started Power distribution in the city by the end of 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 5, 2020|title=After Cesu, Tata Power to take over two more discoms in Odisha|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/after-cesu-tata-power-to-take-over-2-more-discoms-in-odisha/articleshow/79578998.cms|access-date=2021-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Fire services are handled by the state agency [[Odisha Fire Service]]. Drinking water is sourced from the Mahanadi, Kuakhai and Daya rivers. [[Water supply]] and [[sewerage]] are handled by the [[Public Health Engineering Organisation]].<ref name=cdpbbsr /> As of 2015, 35% of the city was covered by piped water connections, 1.4% of the households had metered water connection, and the extent of non-revenue water in the city ran to 62.5%.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Service Level Improvement Plan: Bhubaneswar|url=http://www.urbanodisha.gov.in/Admin/Upload_Files/AMRUT/SLIPs/Bhubaneswar.pdf|access-date=6 November 2020|website=Department of Housing & Urban Development, Government of Odisha}}</ref> The Engineering Department of BMC creates and maintains roads.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Engineering|url=https://www.bmc.gov.in/departments/engineering|access-date=2020-11-06|website=Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation}}</ref>
[[File:Swosti Premium Hotel.jpg|thumb|upright|Swosti premium hotel in Bhubaneswar]]
26.7% of the city is covered by sewage network, while more than 50% of the households are dependent on onsite containment systems, such as septic tanks.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Septage Management|url=https://www.bmc.gov.in/programs/septage-management|access-date=2020-11-06|website=Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation}}</ref> There is no [[sewage treatment plant]] in Bhubaneswar right now,{{When|date=January 2021}} but one is being built using [[Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission|JNNURM]] funds.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Completion of sewerage system in Bhubaneswar to take time, says Minister|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2019/jul/18/completion-of-sewerage-system-in-bhubaneswar-to-take-time-says-minister-2005681.html|access-date=2020-11-06|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The waste from the limited sewage network flows untreated into the Daya river. There is one septage treatment plant for fecal sludge with a capacity of 75 KLD.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-17|title=Odisha CS Visits Septage Treatment Plant In Bhubaneswar {{!}}|url=https://ommcomnews.com/odisha-news/odisha-cs-visits-septage-treatment-plant-in-bhubaneswar|access-date=2020-11-06|website=Ommcom News|language=en-US}}</ref>

The municipal corporation is responsible for the solid waste management in the city. The average municipal waste generated in the city is 480 kg/m3 for wet waste and 600 kg/m3 for wet waste.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last1=Mohanta|first1=Arun Kumar|last2=Sahoo|first2=CR|last3=Sethi|first3=KC|title=Municipal solid waste management in Bhubaneswar: Current practices, challenges and prospects|url=http://www.newengineeringjournal.com/download/100/3-2-27-195.pdf|access-date=6 November 2020|website=New Engineering Journal}}</ref> Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation BMC has introduced door to door collection through battery operated garbage collection vehicle.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-30|title=BMC's Battery-Operated Vehicles To Collect Garbage From Doorstep In Bhubaneswar|url=https://odishabytes.com/bmcs-battery-operated-vehicles-to-collect-garbage-from-doorstep-in-bhubaneswar/|access-date=2020-11-06|website=ODISHA BYTES|language=en-US}}</ref> It is trying to introduce segregation at source by providing two waste bins to every household, one each for dry and wet waste.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-06-12|title=Door-To-Door Garbage Collection By BMC & CMC Very Soon {{!}}|url=https://ommcomnews.com/odisha-news/door-to-door-garbage-collection-by-bmc-cmc-very-soon|access-date=2020-11-06|website=Ommcom News|language=en-US}}</ref> Landfilling is the most common method of waste disposal in Bhubaneswar.<ref name=":2" /> State-owned [[Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited]], or [[Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited|BSNL]], as well as private enterprises, among them [[Reliance Jio]], [[Bharti Airtel]], [[Vodafone Idea]], are the leading telephone, cell phone and [[internet service provider]]s in the city.<ref name="trai ar 11 wire">{{Cite web|title=Annual report 2010–11|url=http://www.trai.gov.in/WriteReadData/UserFiles/Documents/AnuualReports/ar_10_11.pdf|publisher=Telecom Regulatory Authority of India|access-date=13 June 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526230024/http://www.trai.gov.in/WriteReadData/UserFiles/Documents/AnuualReports/ar_10_11.pdf|archive-date=26 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Indian telecom services performance indicators October – December 2011|url=http://trai.gov.in/WriteReadData/PIRReport/Documents/Indicator%20Report-dec-2011.pdf|publisher=Telecom Regulatory Authority of India|access-date=25 June 2012|pages=122–126|date=13 April 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526133859/http://www.trai.gov.in/WriteReadData/PIRReport/Documents/Indicator%20Report-dec-2011.pdf|archive-date=26 May 2012}}</ref>

== Education ==
{{See also|List of institutions of higher education in Odisha}}

[[File:XIMB New Academic Block.JPG|thumb|Academic Block of [[Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar]]]]
[[File:IOP Bhubaneswar library.JPG|thumb|Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar library]]
[[File:NISER Academic Complex, June 2016.jpg|thumb|NISER, Bhubaneshwar]]
[[File:H222222222222.jpg|thumb|Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar]]
[[File:AIIMS Bhubaneswar 01.jpg|thumb|All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar]]
[[File:Utkal University Main Gate.jpg|thumb|Utkal University Bhubaneswar]]
Bhubaneswar is a centre for higher education in the Eastern Region and is considered the education hub of Eastern India with several government and privately funded Universities and colleges.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /> [[Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar|IIT Bhubaneswar]], [[National Institute of Science Education and Research|NISER]] Bhubaneswar, [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar|AIIMS Bhubaneswar]] and [[National Institute of Fashion Technology|NIFT Bhubaneswar]] are some of the elite institutions of country which are located in the city. [[Utkal University]] Bhubaneswar is the oldest university in Odisha and the 17th oldest university in India.

=== Primary and secondary education ===
Odia and English are the primary languages of instruction. Schools in Bhubaneswar follow the [[Education in India|"10+2+3" plan]] for Regular Graduates and [[Education in India|"10+2+4" plan]] for Technical studies. Schools in Bhubaneswar are either run by the state government or private organisations. Students typically enroll in schools that are affiliated with any of the following mediums of education.
* [[Board of Secondary Education, Odisha|BSE, Odisha]]
* [[Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha|CHSE, Odisha]]
* [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]]
* [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations]]
* [[State Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training|SCTE&VT, Odisha]]

Notable union government schools in the city include
*[[Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Bhubaneswar]],
*[[Sainik School, Bhubaneswar|Sainik School]]

Notable state government schools in the city include
*[[Badagada Government High School, Bhubaneswar]]
*[[Capital High School, Bhubaneswar]]
*[[Government High School, Saheed Nagar]]

Notable private schools in the city include
*[[DAV Public School, Unit-8, Bhubaneswar]],
*[[D.A.V. Public School, Chandrasekharpur]],
*[[Loyola School, Bhubaneswar]],
*[[Sai International School, Bhubaneswar]],
*[[St. Joseph's High School, Bhubaneswar]],

=== Higher education ===
Several colleges are affiliated with universities or institution based in Bhubaneswar or elsewhere in India. Most offer a wide range of programs in [[Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics|STEM]] and applied research and are rated highly by the [[Ministry of Human Resource Development]], India.

==== Engineering and applied sciences institutions ====
* [[C. V. Raman Global University]]
* [[Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture]]
* [[Eastern Academy of Science and Technology]]
* [[IIT Bhubaneswar|Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar]]
* [[Institute of Chemical Technology]], Mumbai (off campus in collaboration with IndianOil and IIT Kharagpur)
* [[Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology]] (IMMT, erstwhile RRL)
* [[Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar|Institute of Physics]]
* [[International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar]] (IIIT-BBSR or IIIT-BH)
* [[Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology]]
* [[National Institute of Fashion Technology]] (NIFT)
* [[National Institute of Science Education and Research]] (NISER)
* [[Orissa Engineering College]]
* [[Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar|Regional Institute of Education]]

==== Medical institutions ====
* [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar]]
* [[Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital, Bhubaneswar]]
* [[Institute of Medical Sciences and Sum Hospital]]
* [[Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences]]
* [[Regional Medical Research Center, Bhubaneswar|Regional Medical Research Center]]

==== Universities ====
* [[Birla Global University]], Bhubaneswar
* [[Centurion University of Technology and Management]], Bhubaneswar
* [[International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar]] (IIIT-BBSR or IIIT-BH)
* [[Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology]]
* [[Odisha State Open University]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bjbcollege.in|title=Odisha State Open University, Bhubaneswar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104072921/http://www.bjbcollege.in/|archive-date=4 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology]]
* [[Odisha University of Health Sciences]]
* [[Odisha University of Technology and Research]]
* [[Rama Devi Women's University]]
* [[Regional College of Management]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rcm.ac.in/|title=MBA College in Bhubaneswar {{!}} PGDM College in Bhubaneswar|website=Regional College of Management|language=en-GB|access-date=23 September 2019}}</ref>
* [[Siksha 'O' Anusandhan]]
* [[Utkal University of Culture]]
* [[Utkal University]]
* [[Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar|XIM University]]
'''Professional Institute'''

* The [[Institute of Cost Accountants of India|Institute of Cost Accountants]] of India -Bhubaneswar Chapter, Bhubaneswar.
*The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India-Bhuneshwar Branch of EIRC<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bhubaneswar ICAI – Bhubaneswar Branch of EIRC|url=https://www.bhubaneswar-icai.org/|access-date=2022-01-08|language=en-US}}</ref>

==== Think tanks / Research institutes ====
* [[Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies]] (NCDS)

Tourism education is another field of study emerging. The Eastern Regional Centre of Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), the second in the country after Gwalior, was established in 1996. One IATA Authorised Training Centre (ATC) is also located in the city premises. Several regional management educational institutions also have travel and tourism related courses in their curriculum.{{Citation needed|date=September 2019}}

== Transport ==
[[File:Mo Cycle Bhubaneswar.jpg|thumb|Mo Cycle]]

=== Bicycle ===
A public bicycle sharing project named Mo Cycle has been started by the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) and the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT). The scheme aims to reduce [[traffic congestion]], promote non-motorized transport in the city and ensure better last mile connectivity. Chief minister Naveen Patnaik in November 2011 inaugurated Mo Cycle.
Around 400 cycle stands have been set up across the city. Around 2,000 bicycles have been ordered from three companies – Hexi, Yaana and Yulu. Hexi (from Hero Cycles) will provide 1,000 bicycles and Yaana and Yulu will provide 500 each. The availability of rentals Bicycles are accessed by the Dedicated mobile app – "mo app".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bhubaneswar launches bicycle sharing|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/odisha/bhubaneswar-launches-bicycle-sharing-with-app-and-a-monthly-subscription/cid/1676624|access-date=2021-06-13|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref>

=== Bus ===
[[File:MoBus AC Bus.jpg|thumb|[[Mo Bus]]]]
Internal public transport is maintained by "Mo Bus (My Bus)" service administrated by CRUT(Capital Region Urban Transport) along with connecting nearest cities like Cuttack and Puri.

The headquarters of the [[Odisha State Road Transport Corporation]] (OSRTC) is in Bhubaneswar. The main Bhubaneswar inter-state bus terminus is at Barmunda, {{convert|8|km|mi}} from the city centre, from where OSRTC and private operators run buses connecting Bhubaneswar to cities in Odisha and with the neighbouring states of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Jharkhand]], [[West Bengal]] and [[Chhattisgarh]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pradhan|first=Ashok|title=Gateway to Bhubaneswar stinks of apathy and neglect|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-29/bhubaneswar/32471454_1_bus-terminus-bus-station-baramunda|access-date=14 December 2012|date=29 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616225340/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-29/bhubaneswar/32471454_1_bus-terminus-bus-station-baramunda|archive-date=16 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> Bhubaneswar is connected to the rest of Odisha and India by [[National Highway (India)|National Highway]]-[[National Highway 16 (India)|NH 16]], which is a part of the Kolkata-Chennai prong of the [[Golden Quadrilateral]], [[National Highway 203 (India)|NH 203]], State Highway 13 (Odisha) and State Highway 27 (Odisha). Asian Highway- [[AH 45]] passes through the city.<ref name=bdasnap />
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=== Road ===
[[File:Aerial view of flyover, Bhubaneswar.jpg|thumb|One of the many fly-overs in the city.]]
[[Roads in Bhubaneswar|Bhubaneswar has roads]] in grid form in the central city. Bhubaneswar has approximately {{convert|1600|km|mi}} of roads, with average road density of {{convert|11.82|sqkm|sqmi}}.<ref name=cdpbbsr /> Baramunda Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) is the major bus terminus in the city from where buses ply to all the districts in Odisha as well as to neighbouring state's cities like [[Hyderabad]], [[Kolkata]], [[Visakhapatnam]], [[Raipur]] and [[Ranchi]]. [[Bhubaneswar City Bus|City bus service]] ([[Mo Bus]]) runs across Bhubaneswar by Capital Region Urban Transport Authority run by Bhubaneswar Development Authority .<ref name=citybus>{{Cite news|last=Mohapatra|first=Debabrata|title=Bus operator launches e-info system|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-20/bhubaneswar/34606108_1_bus-routes-dts-chairman-nishikant-mishra-city-bus-service|access-date=14 December 2012|date=20 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617002324/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-20/bhubaneswar/34606108_1_bus-routes-dts-chairman-nishikant-mishra-city-bus-service|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> A fleet of 300+ buses cover all major destinations including Cuttack, Puri and Khordha.<ref name=citybus /> [[Auto rickshaw]]s are available for hire and on a share basis throughout the city. In parts of the city, [[cycle rickshaw]]s offer short trips.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Cycle-rickshaws a rarity in capital|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/30/stories/2009043052410300.htm|access-date=14 December 2012|date=30 April 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204042055/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/30/stories/2009043052410300.htm|archive-date=4 February 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> To ease traffic jams, over-bridges at major road junctions and expansion of roads are under construction.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pradhan|first=Ashok|title=High hopes for highway|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-21/bhubaneswar/29568327_1_nhai-plans-national-highways-authority-underpasses|access-date=14 December 2012|date=21 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617002408/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-21/bhubaneswar/29568327_1_nhai-plans-national-highways-authority-underpasses|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Mohapatra|first=Debabrata|title=Roads wide open to accidents|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-07/bhubaneswar/28541473_1_road-accidents-janpath-ongoing-road|access-date=14 December 2012|date=7 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617040610/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-07/bhubaneswar/28541473_1_road-accidents-janpath-ongoing-road|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> In a study of six cities in India, Bhubaneswar was ranked third concerning pedestrian infrastructure. The city scored 50 points out of a maximum of 100.

=== Railway Station ===
[[File:BBSrailwaystation.jpg|thumb|Bhubaneswar railway station]]
Bhubaneswar has the following stations:

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#fff;"
|-
! style="background:#ffd750;"| Station name
! style="background:#ffd750;"| Station code
! style="background:#ffd750;"| Railway zone
! style="background:#ffd750;"| Number of platforms
|-
| [[Bhubaneswar railway station|Bhubaneswar]]
| style="text-align:center;"| BBS
| style="text-align:center;"| [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railway]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 6
|-
| [[Mancheswar railway station|Mancheswar]]
| style="text-align:center;"| MCS
| style="text-align:center;"| [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railway]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 4
|-
| [[Lingaraj Temple Road railway station|Lingaraj Temple Road]]
| style="text-align:center;"| LGTR
| style="text-align:center;"| [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railway]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 3
|-
| [[Vani Vihar railway station|Vani Vihar]]
| style="text-align:center;"| BNBH
| style="text-align:center;"| [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railway]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 2
|-
| [[Patia railway station|Patia]]
| style="text-align:center;"| PTAB
| style="text-align:center;"| [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railway]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 2
|-
| [[New Bhubaneswar railway station|New Bhubaneswar]]
| style="text-align:center;"| BBSN
| style="text-align:center;"| [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railway]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 7
|-
| Barang
| style="text-align:center;"| BRAG
| style="text-align:center;"| [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railway]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 3
|}
The [[East Coast Railway]] has its headquarters in Bhubaneswar. [[Bhubaneswar railway station]] is one of the main stations of the Indian railway network. It is connected to major cities by daily express and passenger trains and daily service to all metro cities is available from here. However, the station is overloaded by existing traffic. Currently, the station has six platforms. There are plans to add two more platforms.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/new-platform-to-come-up-at-bhubaneswar-railway-station/articleshow/57133161.cms|title=New platform to come up at Bhubaneswar railway station – Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=25 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222033216/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/new-platform-to-come-up-at-bhubaneswar-railway-station/articleshow/57133161.cms|archive-date=22 December 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

A satellite station [[New Bhubaneswar railway station]] is opened near Barang in July 2018 to decongest the existing installation.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/bhubaneswar-new-station-opened-for-public/articleshow/64894934.cms |title=Bhubaneswar New Station opened for public | Bhubaneswar News – Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=7 July 2018 |access-date=18 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181223220707/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/bhubaneswar-new-station-opened-for-public/articleshow/64894934.cms |archive-date=23 December 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Airport ===
[[File:Biju Patnaik Airport Bhubaneswar.jpg|thumb|Biju Patnaik International Airport]]

[[Biju Patnaik Airport|Biju Patnaik International Airport]] ([[International Air Transport Association airport code|IATA]]: '''BBI''', [[International Civil Aviation Organization airport code|ICAO]]: '''VEBS''') also known as Bhubaneswar Airport, {{convert|3|km|mi}} south of the city centre, is the major and sole international airport in Odisha. There are daily domestic flights from Bhubaneswar to [[Delhi]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Mumbai]], [[Kolkata]], [[Vishakhapatnam]], [[Chennai]] and [[Bangalore]] and International Flight From Bhubaneswar to Dubai,Singapore and Bangkok The major carriers from Bhubaneswar are [[IndiGo|Indigo]], [[Vistara]], [[Akasa Air]], and [[AirAsia India]] . In March 2013, a new domestic terminal with a capacity of handling 30 million passengers per year was inaugurated to handle increased air traffic.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Singha|first=Minati|title=International airport to take off by June|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-05/bhubaneswar/37468355_1_aai-sources-airports-authority-biju-patnaik-airport|access-date=5 March 2013|date=5 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011133555/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-05/bhubaneswar/37468355_1_aai-sources-airports-authority-biju-patnaik-airport|archive-date=11 October 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 10 July 2015, the first international flight took off from terminal 2 of [[Biju Patnaik International Airport]].

== Culture ==
[[File:Muktesvara deula.jpg|thumb|left|[[Muktesvara deula]], covered with erotic ancient carvings, known for its quality of sculptures]]
[[File:Bindu Sagar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar.jpg|thumb|Bindusagara water tank on a winter morning]]
[[File:Ravindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.jpg|thumb|Ravindra Mandapa, an auditorium in Bhubaneswar]]
Bhubaneswar is supposed to have had over one [[List of temples in Bhubaneswar|thousand temples]], earning the tag of the 'Temple City of India'. Temples are made in the [[Kalinga architecture|Kalinga architectural]] style with a pine spire that curves up to a point over the sanctum housing the presiding deity and a pyramid-covered hall where people sit and pray.

Famous temples include [[Lingaraja Temple]], [[Muktesvara deula|Muktesvara Temple]], [[Rajarani Temple]], [[Ananta Vasudeva Temple]].<ref>[[Ramesh Prasad Mohapatra]], ''Archaeology in Orissa'', Vol I, Page 47-84, B. R. Publishing Corporation, Delhi, 1986, {{ISBN|81-7018-346-4}}</ref> The [[Kukutesvara Siva Temple]] is a small, 1000-year-old shrine to [[Shiva]].

The twin hills of [[Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves|Khandagiri and Udayagiri]], served as the site of an ancient [[Jainism|Jaina]] [[matha|monastery]] which was carved into cave-like chambers in the face of the hill. These caves, with artistic carvings, date back to the 2nd century BCE. [[Dhauli]] hills has major edicts of [[Ashoka]] engraved on a mass of rock and a white [[Peace Pagoda]] was built by the Japan Buddha Sangha and the Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangha in the 1970s. Apart from the ancient temples, other important temples were built in recent times include [[Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar|Ram Mandir]] and [[ISKCON]].

Bhubaneswar along with Cuttack is the home of the Odia cinema industry, dubbed "[[Ollywood]]", where most of the state's film studios are situated.

[[Culture of Odisha|Odia culture]] survives in the form of Classical [[Odissi]] dance, handicrafts, sand artistry and sculpturing as well as theatre and music. Boundary walls and gardens are increasingly being redone to depict the folk art of the state.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Rautray|first=Samanwaya|title=Orissa campaign hits painted wall|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090411/jsp/nation/story_10801416.jsp|access-date=21 February 2013|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=11 April 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703174743/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090411/jsp/nation/story_10801416.jsp|archive-date=3 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=BMC takes up wall painting|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/12/stories/2008031251750300.htm|access-date=21 February 2013|date=12 March 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081118142512/http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/12/stories/2008031251750300.htm|archive-date=18 November 2008|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Odissi]], the oldest of the eight surviving [[Indian classical dance|classical dance forms]] of India can be traced from archaeological evidence from the temples in Bhubaneswar.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Kuiper|first=Kathleen|title=The Culture of India|year=2010|publisher=The Rosen Publishing Group|isbn=978-1-61530-149-2|page=278}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Nayak|first=Smritilekha|title=Dance and Architecture: Body, Form, Space and Transformation|year=2008|isbn=978-0-549-96518-3|pages=5–6}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Lemon|first=Ralph|title=Tree: Belief / Culture / Balance|year=2004|publisher=Wesleyan University Press|isbn=978-0-8195-6699-7|pages=69–70}}</ref>

=== Odissi dance ===
[[Odissi dance]] is generally accompanied by [[Odissi music]]. Srjan, the Odissi dance academy founded by Guru [[Kelucharan Mohapatra]], the legendary Odissi dancer is found here.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Dance fete to start from Sept. 14|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/18/stories/2007081850890200.htm|access-date=21 February 2013|date=18 August 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090418062501/http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/18/stories/2007081850890200.htm|archive-date=18 April 2009|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Venkataraman|first=Leela|title=Remembering the maestro|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/04/15/stories/2005041501680200.htm|access-date=21 February 2013|date=15 April 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050420033944/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/04/15/stories/2005041501680200.htm|archive-date=20 April 2005|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Rabindra Mandapa in central Bhubaneswar plays host to cultural engagements, theatre and private functions.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Singha|first=Minati|title=Culture capital lacks adequate auditoriums|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-12/bhubaneswar/37057909_1_auditoriums-rabindra-mandap-cultural-programmes|access-date=21 February 2013|date=12 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617034803/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-12/bhubaneswar/37057909_1_auditoriums-rabindra-mandap-cultural-programmes|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref>
[[File:Odissi Performance DS.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Odissi]] dance]]

=== Dress and attire ===
Though Odia women traditionally wear the [[sari]], [[shalwar kameez]] and of late, Western attire is gaining acceptance among younger women.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Singha|first=Minati|title=Shoppers on last-minute splurge for Durga Puja|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-24/bhubaneswar/30197989_1_brands-silks-shoppers|access-date=21 February 2013|date=24 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617020555/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-24/bhubaneswar/30197989_1_brands-silks-shoppers|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> Western-style dress has greater acceptance among men, although the traditional [[dhoti]] and [[kurta]] are seen during festivals.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Khadi makes a cool fashion statement|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-28/bhubaneswar/29367022_1_khadi-products-village-industries-board-khadi-bhandar|access-date=21 February 2013|date=28 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617011501/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-28/bhubaneswar/29367022_1_khadi-products-village-industries-board-khadi-bhandar|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The [[Odisha State Museum]] offers archaeological artefacts, weapons, local arts and crafts as well as insights into Odisha's natural and indigenous history.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Odisha State Museum |url=http://orissamuseum.nic.in/About_Us.html |publisher=Odisha State Museum, Government of Odisha |access-date=21 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130103220053/http://orissamuseum.nic.in/About_Us.html |archive-date=3 January 2013 }}</ref> The [[Tribal Research Institute Museum]] hosts authentic tribal dwellings created by tribal craftsmen.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes Research & Training Institute, Bhubaneswar |url=http://www.orissa.gov.in/stsc/research_training.htm |publisher=ST, SC, Minorities, and Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Odisha |access-date=21 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120128101640/http://orissa.gov.in/stsc/research_training.htm |archive-date=28 January 2012 }}</ref> [[Nandankanan Zoological Park]], located on the northern outskirt of the city, is India's first zoo to join [[World Association of Zoos and Aquariums]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Singha|first=Minati|title=Nandankanan now a member of world zoo body|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-03/bhubaneswar/28167173_1_zoo-houses-zoos-and-aquariums-first-zoo|access-date=21 February 2013|date=3 July 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617005054/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-03/bhubaneswar/28167173_1_zoo-houses-zoos-and-aquariums-first-zoo|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Nandankanan enters the big league|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/07/04/stories/2009070451080200.htm|access-date=21 February 2013|date=4 July 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090709022922/http://www.hindu.com/2009/07/04/stories/2009070451080200.htm|archive-date=9 July 2009|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> The State Botanical Garden (Odisha) and Regional Plant Resource Center, popularly known as ''[[Ekamra Kanan]]'', a park and botanical garden, has a large collection of exotic and regional fauna. The ''Ekamra Haat'' is a hand-loom and handicrafts market. Nicco Park and Ocean World are amusement parks. Other museums include [[Pathani Samanta Planetarium]], [[Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhubaneswar|Regional Museum of Natural History]], Regional Science Center and State Handicrafts Museum.

=== Festivals ===

On the day of Ashokashtami in the month of March or April, the image of Lingaraja (Shiva) and other deities are taken in a procession from Lingaraja Temple to the Mausima Temple, where the deities remain for four days.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Tug at faith strings – Rukuna rath rolls on|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070327/asp/jamshedpur/story_7568349.asp|access-date=4 January 2013|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=27 March 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703193028/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070327/asp/jamshedpur/story_7568349.asp|archive-date=3 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Hundreds of devotees participate in pulling the [[temple car]] that carries the deities, known as ''Rukuna Ratha''.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Rukuna Rath Yatra ends in city|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-05/bhubaneswar/31293702_1_chariot-bahuda-yatra-car-festival|access-date=4 January 2013|date=5 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617031826/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-05/bhubaneswar/31293702_1_chariot-bahuda-yatra-car-festival|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Ratha-Yatra]], "Temple Car Festival," is the most important festival in Odisha and Bhubaneswar.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Mahapatra|first=Debabrata|title=ISKCON's security concern for Rath Yatra|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-15/bhubaneswar/32254028_1_iskcon-temple-chariot-festival-rath-yatra|access-date=4 January 2013|date=15 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617032724/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-15/bhubaneswar/32254028_1_iskcon-temple-chariot-festival-rath-yatra|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> The festival commemorates Jagannatha, who is said to have been the incarnation of India's revered deities, Vishnu and [[Krishna]]. [[Durga Puja]], held in September–October, is an occasion for glamorous celebrations.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Twin city security beef up for Durga Puja|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-02/bhubaneswar/30234843_1_puja-pandals-durga-puja-police-officers|access-date=4 January 2013|date=2 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617032016/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-02/bhubaneswar/30234843_1_puja-pandals-durga-puja-police-officers|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=City gearing up for Durga puja|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/07/stories/2010100758390200.htm|access-date=4 January 2013|date=7 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101012091853/http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/07/stories/2010100758390200.htm|archive-date=12 October 2010|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref>

As a part of the Ekamra Festival, many cultural sub-festivals take place in January in Bhubaneswar which include Kalinga Mahotsaba (for traditional martial arts), Dhauli-Kalinga Mahotsaba (for classical dance forms), Rajarani Music Festival (for classical music) and Mukteswara Dance Festival (for Odishi dance).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://orissatourism.gov.in/new/ekam_festival1.htm|title=Festivals in Bhubaneswar|publisher=Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224011237/http://orissatourism.gov.in/new/ekam_festival1.htm|archive-date=24 February 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=4 January 2013}}</ref> Residents engage in ''khattis'', or leisurely chats, that often take the form of freestyle intellectual conversation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120129/jsp/odisha/story_15064897.jsp|title=Talk of the times at local khattis|last=Mishra|first=Ashutosh|date=29 January 2012|newspaper=The Telegraph|access-date=21 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408214054/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120129/jsp/odisha/story_15064897.jsp#.USWnnqVkMWU|archive-date=8 April 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Other festivals celebrated include [[Shivaratri]], [[Diwali]], [[Ganesh Puja|Ganesha Chaturthi]], [[Nuakhai]] and [[Saraswati Puja]]. Eid and Christmas are celebrated by the religious minorities in the city.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jingle bells ring all over the state|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101225/jsp/orissa/story_13347134.jsp|access-date=4 January 2013|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=25 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703174847/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101225/jsp/orissa/story_13347134.jsp|archive-date=3 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Singha|first=Minita|title=Rain spoils Eid splurge|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-30/bhubaneswar/29944584_1_eid-festive-mood-bad-weather|access-date=4 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617034541/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-30/bhubaneswar/29944584_1_eid-festive-mood-bad-weather|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Gaiety, fervour mark Xmas celebrations|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/26/stories/2010122657090300.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216060746/http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/26/stories/2010122657090300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 February 2013|access-date=4 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 December 2010}}</ref>

The Adivasi Mela, held in January, is a fair that displays the art, artefacts, tradition, culture, and music of the tribal inhabitants of Odisha.<ref>{{Cite news|title=They all love a tribal|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/they-all-love-a-tribal/906697/|access-date=4 January 2013|newspaper=Indian Express|date=2 February 2012}}</ref> The Toshali National Crafts Mela, held in December, showcases handicrafts from all over India and from foreign countries.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Singha|first=Minati|title=Toshali craft fair remains a crowd puller|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-26/bhubaneswar/36007535_1_stalls-food-court-products|access-date=4 January 2013|date=26 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616232322/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-26/bhubaneswar/36007535_1_stalls-food-court-products|archive-date=16 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> Other important fairs in the city include the Rajdhani Book Fair, Dot Fest<ref>{ |
url=https://kalingatv.com/amp/state/city-carnival-dot-fest-to-kick-start-at-bhubaneswar-today/|accessdate=1 December 2018}</ref> and Khandagiri Utsav.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Book fair begins in Bhubaneswar|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-11/bhubaneswar/28540898_1_publishers-and-book-sellers-eminent-writers-cultural-groups|access-date=4 January 2013|date=11 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617010947/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-11/bhubaneswar/28540898_1_publishers-and-book-sellers-eminent-writers-cultural-groups|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Nine-day Khandagiri 'kumbh mela' to begin on February 13|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/06/stories/2008020657560300.htm|access-date=4 January 2013|date=6 February 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080412072100/http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/06/stories/2008020657560300.htm|archive-date=12 April 2008|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> Two international literary festivals are held in the city, [[Kalinga Literary Festival]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.orissapost.com/three-day-kalinga-literary-festival-kicks-off/ |title=THREE-DAY KALINGA LITERARY FESTIVAL KICKS OFF – Orissa POST |date=8 June 2018 |access-date=16 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216161949/http://www.orissapost.com/three-day-kalinga-literary-festival-kicks-off/ |archive-date=16 February 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/odisha/amish-talks-about-rich-kalinga-legacy/cid/1416368 |title=Amish talks about rich Kalinga legacy |access-date=16 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216153616/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/odisha/amish-talks-about-rich-kalinga-legacy/cid/1416368 |archive-date=16 February 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> and Mystic Kalinga Festival.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.orissapost.com/mystic-kalinga-festival-kicks-off/ |title=Mystic Kalinga Festival Kicks off – Orissa POST |date=5 January 2019 |access-date=16 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190205034050/http://www.orissapost.com/mystic-kalinga-festival-kicks-off/ |archive-date=5 February 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news| url = https://www.thehindu.com/society/when-i-found-myself-crying/article25961189.ece| title = When I found myself crying at Mystic Kalinga – The Hindu| website = [[The Hindu]]| date = 12 January 2019| last1 = Pinto| first1 = Jerry}}</ref> In modern times Bhubaneswar hosts a literary festival, the Odisha Literary Fest.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Odisha Literary Fest|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2016/oct/22/odisha-literary-fest-1530722.html|access-date=15 April 2017|publisher=The New Indian Express|date=4 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170416044702/http://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2016/oct/22/odisha-literary-fest-1530722.html|archive-date=16 April 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Cuisine ===
[[File:Rasagola.jpg|thumb|left|[[Rasgulla|Pahala rasagola]], a famous sweet which originated in Odisha]]
[[File:Chenagaja.jpg|thumb|[[Chhena Gaja]], another famous sweet of Odisha]]

Key elements of the city's cuisine include rice and a fish curry known as ''[[Machha Jhola]]'', which can be accompanied by desserts such as [[Rasagola]], [[Rasabali]], [[Chhena Gaja]], [[Chhena Jhili|Chhena Jhilli]] and [[Chhena Poda]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sahu|first=Deepika|title=Discover Odisha's 'sweet' magic|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/Discover-Odishas-sweet-magic/articleshow/14595468.cms|access-date=19 January 2013|newspaper=Times of India|date=2 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203010901/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/Discover-Odishas-sweet-magic/articleshow/14595468.cms|archive-date=3 February 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Odisha's large repertoire of seafood dishes includes various preparations of [[lobsters]] and [[crabs]] brought in from [[Chilika Lake]].<ref name=oriyacuis>{{Cite news|last=Sampad|first=Shilpi|title=Oriya cuisine spices up syllabus|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110223/jsp/orissa/story_13620680.jsp|access-date=19 January 2013|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=23 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419025603/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110223/jsp/orissa/story_13620680.jsp|archive-date=19 April 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Street foods such as ''[[gupchup]]'' (a deep-fried crêpe, stuffed with a mix of mashed potatoes and boiled yellow peas, and dipped in tamarind-infused water), ''cuttack-chaat'', ''[[Dahibara Aludam|dahibara aloo dum]]'' (a deep-fried doughnut-shaped lentil dumpling marinated in yogurt-infused water and served alongside potato curry) and ''bara-ghuguni'' are sold all over the city.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dash|first=Ajit|title=Daily scan on street food|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100728/jsp/orissa/story_12738098.jsp|access-date=19 January 2013|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=28 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419014111/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100728/jsp/orissa/story_12738098.jsp|archive-date=19 April 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Traditional Oriya food such as ''[[Pakhala|dahi-pakhala]]'' (rice soaked in water with yogurt and seasonings) which is considered as a body coolant, accompanied by ''badi chura'' or ''saga'' are consumed during the months of April–June.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pradhan|first=Ashok|title=At 45.9-degree C, Bhubaneswar records highest temperature in 7 years|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-05/bhubaneswar/32055348_1_highest-temperature-degree-celsius|access-date=19 January 2013|date=5 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616232532/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-05/bhubaneswar/32055348_1_highest-temperature-degree-celsius|archive-date=16 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The ''abadha'' of [[Lingaraja Temple]] and [[Ananta Vasudeva Temple]] served for devotees is considered a vegetarian culinary delight. Other vegetarian dishes are [[Dalma (cuisine)|Dalma]] (made of lentils and vegetables boiled together and then fried with other spices) and [[Santula]] (lightly spiced steamed vegetables).<ref name=oriyacuis />

== Sports ==
[[File:Kalinga Stadium during ISL.jpg|thumb|left|[[Kalinga Stadium]], Bhubaneswar]]
[[File:Bhubaneswar Golf Club.jpg|thumb|Bhubaneswar Golf Club]]

Bhubaneswar's major sporting arena is the [[Kalinga Stadium]], having facilities for athletics, [[association football|football]], [[field hockey|hockey]], basketball, tennis, table tennis and swimming.<ref name=indoor>{{Cite news|last=Mallick|first=Lelin Kumar|title=Stadium boost to indoor sports|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/30/stories/2010113055280200.htm|access-date=4 January 2013|date=19 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203063529/http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/30/stories/2010113055280200.htm|archive-date=3 December 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Pradhan|first=Ashoke|title=Permanent floodlights for Kalinga stadium on anvil|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-10/bhubaneswar/32155132_1_floodlights-stadium-halogen-bulbs|access-date=4 January 2013|date=10 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617020959/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-10/bhubaneswar/32155132_1_floodlights-stadium-halogen-bulbs|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Pradhan|first=Ashoke|title=Bhubaneswar needs to do more to imbibe sports culture|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-12/bhubaneswar/33167161_1_sports-talents-dilip-tirkey-sports-personality|access-date=4 January 2013|date=12 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617040453/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-12/bhubaneswar/33167161_1_sports-talents-dilip-tirkey-sports-personality|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is known for hosting the Odisha Hockey World Cup in November–December 2018 and becoming the first city to host two consecutive Field Hockey World cup by hosting the FIH WC with [[Rourkela]] in
January 2023.
[[Kalinga Lancers]], the sixth franchise of [[Hockey India League]] (HIL) and [[Odisha FC]] of [[Indian Super League]] (ISL) are based in Bhubaneswar with [[Kalinga Stadium]] as their home ground. [[East Coast Railway Stadium]], a prominent [[cricket]] stadium hosts [[Ranji Trophy]] and other matches.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ranji match at Railway stadium from tomorrow|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/30/stories/2010113055280200.htm|access-date=4 January 2013|date=30 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203063529/http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/30/stories/2010113055280200.htm|archive-date=3 December 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref>

[[Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre]], a hockey academy for sub-junior and junior category, has also been set up at Kalinga Stadium after Government of Odisha, Tata Steel & Tata Trusts (Hockey Ace foundation) joined hands to initiate a three-pronged program under the HPC banner of [[Government of Odisha]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://kalingatv.com/state/naval-tata-hockey-academy-inaugurated-in-odisha-capital/ |title=Naval Tata Hockey Academy Inaugurated In Odisha Capital |website=Kalinga TV |date=13 August 2019 |access-date= August 13, 2019}}</ref>

The construction of a gallery and stadium renovation is under way. An air-conditioned indoor stadium, with a capacity of 2000 spectators for badminton, volleyball, basketball and table tennis games is also being constructed.<ref name=indoor /> [[Barabati Stadium]] in Cuttack, Odisha's only venue for international cricket matches, is located around {{convert|25|km|mi}} away.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Jaiswal|first=Binita|title=Cuttack gripped by cricket fever|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-30/bhubaneswar/30458094_1_barabati-stadium-cricket-lovers-cricket-fever|access-date=4 January 2013|date=30 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617005606/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-30/bhubaneswar/30458094_1_barabati-stadium-cricket-lovers-cricket-fever|archive-date=17 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> Bhubaneswar has a franchise of Odisha Premier League, Bhubaneswar Jaguars, which started in 2010. [[Bhubaneswar Golf Club]], a nine-hole golf course is situated in Infocity.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Golf tourney kicks off|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/12/02/stories/2007120257920200.htm|access-date=4 January 2013|date=2 November 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081029010439/http://www.hindu.com/2007/12/02/stories/2007120257920200.htm|archive-date=29 October 2008|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Stadium commonly [[KIIT Stadium]] is a new multipurpose stadium located as a part of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University Campus or KIIT University in Bhubaneswar with a capacity of 40,000 currently.

The [[2017 Asian Athletics Championships]] was the 22nd edition of the Asian Athletics Championships. It was held from 6–9 July 2017 at the [[Kalinga Stadium]]. Bhubaneswar is the third Indian city to host the Asian Athletics Championships, with Delhi being the first, in 1989, and Pune, the second, in 2013.<ref>{{Cite news|title=22nd Asian Athletics Championship 2017 Bhubaneswar – Event Previews|url=http://athleticsasia.org/index.php/k2-component/134-22nd-asian-athletics-championship-2017-bhubaneswar-event-previews|access-date=4 July 2017|newspaper=Asian Athletic Association|date=4 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708195443/http://athleticsasia.org/index.php/k2-component/134-22nd-asian-athletics-championship-2017-bhubaneswar-event-previews|archive-date=8 July 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

Bhubaneswar is emerging as the new sports capital of India, as the FIH and the IOA president, Narindar Batra, recently stated in a ceremony, while unveiling the new logo for the Indian hockey team jersey, which is sponsored by the government of Odisha. The state, Batra mentioned, provides equal importance and opportunity for all sports such as cricket, football, field hockey, tennis, badminton, chess and many more.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://discoverbbsr.com/bhubaneswar-sports-capital-india/ |title=Bhubaneswar is the Sports Capital of India: Narinder Batra, IOA President |access-date=25 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226211559/https://discoverbbsr.com/bhubaneswar-sports-capital-india/ |archive-date=26 February 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Media ==
The city's widely circulated Odia-language newspapers are ''[[Sambad]]'', ''[[Dharitri (newspaper)|Dharitri]]'', ''[[Pragativadi|Pragatibadi]]'', ''[[Samaja]]'', News 7, Argus, ''Khabara'', ''Orissa Bhaskara'', ''[[Prameya]]'' and ''[[Samaya]]''.<ref name=newspaper>{{Cite web|title=Areawise analysis for the period July/December 2007 to January – June 2010 |url=http://www.auditbureau.org/abctrends123.xls |publisher=Audit Bureau of Circulations |format=XLS |access-date=22 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120206062114/http://www.auditbureau.org/abctrends123.xls |archive-date=6 February 2012 }}</ref> ''Orissa Post'' and ''Odia Age'' are the English-language newspaper that is produced and published from Bhubaneswar. Other popular English-language newspapers published and sold in Bhubaneswar include ''[[The Times of India]]'', ''[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]]'', ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', ''[[The Hindu]]'', ''[[The Indian Express]]'' and the ''[[Asian Age]]''.<ref name=newspaper /> Bhubaneswar has substantial circulation of financial dailies, including ''[[The Economic Times]]'', ''[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]]'', ''[[Business Line]]'' and ''[[Business Standard]]''.<ref name="newspaper" /> Vernacular newspapers, such as those in the [[Hindi]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] languages are read by minorities.<ref name=newspaper /> Major periodicals based in Bhubaneswar include [[Saptahik Samaya|''Saptahika Samaya'']], ''Saptahika Samaja'' and ''[[Kadambini]]''.

[[All India Radio]], the national state-owned radio broadcaster, airs several [[AM broadcasting|AM]] channels from the radio station located in Cuttack.<ref name=air>{{Cite web|title=Cuttack Radio station |url=http://allindiaradio.gov.in/Station/CUTTACK/ |publisher=All India Radio |access-date=23 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130119095153/http://allindiaradio.gov.in/Station/CUTTACK/ |archive-date=19 January 2013 }}</ref> Bhubaneswar has [[List of FM radio stations in India|five local radio stations]] broadcasting on [[frequency modulation|FM]], including two from [[All India Radio|AIR]].<ref name=air /><ref>{{Cite web|title=List of operational private FM channels in India|url=http://www.mib.nic.in/writereaddata/html_en_files/fm/operationalised_fmchannels.pdf|publisher=Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India|access-date=23 December 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120105950/http://www.mib.nic.in/writereaddata/html_en_files/fm/operationalised_fmchannels.pdf|archive-date=20 November 2012}}</ref> India's state-owned television broadcaster [[DD Odia|Doordarshan Odia]] provides two free-to-air terrestrial channels,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Doordarshan|url=http://mib.nic.in/ShowContent.aspx?uid1=2&uid2=94&uid3=0&uid4=0&uid5=0&uid6=0&uid7=0|publisher=Ministry of Broadcasting, Government of India|access-date=24 January 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120117071129/http://mib.nic.in/ShowContent.aspx?uid1=2&uid2=94&uid3=0&uid4=0&uid5=0&uid6=0&uid7=0|archive-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> while a mix of [[Odia language|Odia]], [[Hindi]], [[English language|English]] and other regional channels are accessible via [[Cable television|cable subscription]] and [[direct-broadcast satellite]] services. Some of the [[Odia language]] television channels are Sidarth TV, Manjari, [[Colors Odia]], [[Sarthak TV]] and [[Tarang TV]]. [[List of Oriya-language television channels#News & Current affairs|Odia-language 24-hour television news channels]] include [[News 7]], Argus, [[Odisha TV]], [[Kanak TV]], [[ETV News Odia]], [[MBC TV (India)|MBC TV]] and [[Naxatra News]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Consolidated list of channels allowed to be carried by dable operators/ multi system operators/ DTH licensees in India|url=http://mib.nic.in/writereaddata/html_en_files/tvchannels/channellist.pdf|publisher=Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India|access-date=24 January 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905131430/http://mib.nic.in/writereaddata/html_en_files/tvchannels/channellist.pdf|archive-date=5 September 2012}}</ref>

== Notable people ==

The following are some of the notable people associated (i.e. either born or spent a significant part of their life) with Bhubaneswar:


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* [[Subroto Bagchi]]
* [[Ranjib Biswal]]
* [[Dutee Chand]]
* [[Nabakrushna Choudhuri]]
* [[Ileana Citaristi]]
* [[Bidhu Bhusan Das]]
* [[Prabhat Nalini Das]]
* [[Pankaj Charan Das]]
* [[J. B. S. Haldane]]
* [[Baidyanath Misra]]
* [[B. K. Misra]]
* [[Bhubaneswar Mishra]]
* [[Bijay Mohanty]]
* [[Debashish Mohanty]]
* [[Gopinath Mohanty]]
* [[Saraju Mohanty]]
* [[Uttam Mohanty]]
* [[Bibhu Mohapatra]]
* [[Kelucharan Mohapatra]]
* [[Mira Nair]]
* [[Oopali Operajita]]
* [[Sanjukta Panigrahi]]
* [[Ramesh Chandra Parida]]
* [[Prasanna Kumar Patasani]]
* [[Biju Patnaik]]
* [[Janaki Ballabh Patnaik]]
* [[Naveen Patnaik]]
* [[Sudarsan Pattnaik]]
* [[Rakesh Pradhan]]
* [[Trilochan Pradhan]]
* [[Biswa Kalyan Rath]]
* [[Mahasweta Ray]]
* [[Tandra Ray]]
* [[Archita Sahu]]
* [[Salabega]]
* [[Achyuta Samanta]]
* [[Pathani Samanta]]
* [[Helen Spurway]]
* [[Mayadhar Swain]]
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== Sister cities ==
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cupertino, California]], [[United States]]<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Matt|first1=Wilson|title=Cupertino adds Bhubaneswar, India, to its list of sister cities|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/cupertino/ci_18701061|work=[[San Jose Mercury News]]|date=17 August 2011|access-date=4 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160108051819/http://www.mercurynews.com/cupertino/ci_18701061|archive-date=8 January 2016|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Cupertino, Bhubaneshwar to become Sister Cities|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/article351586.ece|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=12 October 2011|access-date=4 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160108051819/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/article351586.ece|archive-date=8 January 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
*{{Flagicon|South Africa}} [[Bloemfontein]], [[South Africa]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-10-14|title=Odisha capital to be linked with South African city {{!}} Sambad English|url=https://sambadenglish.com/odisha-capital-to-be-linked-with-south-african-city/|access-date=2021-05-14|language=en-US}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Bhubaneswar ITIR]]
* [[Chari Kshetra]]
* [[Ghanteswara Siva Temple]]
* [[List of neighbourhoods in Bhubaneswar]]
* [[List of parks in Bhubaneswar]]
* [[List of temples in Bhubaneswar]]
* [[List of twin towns and sister cities in India]]
* [[Markandeshwar Siva Temple]]
* [[Nandankanan Zoological Park]]
* [[Sahadevesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Sankarananda Matha]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==


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* {{Citation|title=Official website of Bhubaneshwar Municipal Corporation|url=http://bmc.gov.in/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719092623/http://bmc.gov.in/|archive-date=19 July 2011}} {{In lang|en}}
* {{Official website|http://bdabbsr.in/|name=Bhubaneshwar Development Authority}}
* [https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5916/ Ekamra Kshetra – The Temple City, Bhubaneswar], UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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Assam Cricket Association Stadium Guwahati

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| ground_name = Assam Cricket Association Stadium
| nickname = Barsapara Cricket Stadium
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| caption = Barsapara Cricket Stadium match under floodlights
| country = India
| location = Barsapara, [[Guwahati]], [[Assam]]
| coordinates = {{Coord|26|8|42|N|91|44|11|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=it}}
| establishment = 2012
| seating_capacity = 50,000

| owner = [[Assam Cricket Association]]
| operator = [[Assam Cricket Association]]
|architect = Klorophyll (India) Sports Turf Technology & Construction Pvt. Ltd.
| tenants = {{Bulleted list|[[Assam cricket team]]|[[India national cricket team]] (2017–present)| [[Indian women's national cricket team]] (2019–present)| [[Rajasthan Royals]] (April 2023)}}
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| international = yes
| firstodidate = 21 October
| firstodiyear = 2018
| firstodihome = India
| firstodiaway = West Indies
| lastodidate = 10 January
| lastodiyear = 2023
| lastodihome = India
| lastodiaway = Sri Lanka
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| firstt20idate = 10 October
| firstt20iyear = 2017
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| lastt20iyear = 2023
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| club1 = [[Assam cricket team]]
| year2 = 2017 – present
| club2 = [[Indian national cricket team]]
| year3 = 2023 - present
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'''Assam Cricket Association Stadium''' ({{lang-as|অসম ক্ৰিকেট সন্থা ষ্টেডিয়াম}}) also known as '''ACA Stadium''' or '''Barsapara Cricket Stadium''' is a cricket stadium in Barsapara, [[Guwahati]], [[Assam]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/australia-in-india/india-australia-teams-arrive-in-guwahati-for-second-t20/articleshow/60995892.cms|title=New guwahati station|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref> It is the home ground of the [[Assam cricket team]] and is owned and operated by the [[Assam Cricket Association]]. The stadium has a maximum capacity of around 50,000 spectators.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.assamcricket.com/about|title= About ACA|publisher=assamcricket.com |access-date=23 March 2023}}</ref>

Former Assam chief minister [[Sarbananda Sonowal]] inaugurated the stadium on 10 October 2017. It is India's [[List of international cricket grounds in India|49th international cricket venue]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/international-cricket-venues-in-india/article19834348.ece|title=International cricket venues in India|website=[[The Hindu]] }}</ref> The first international cricket match played here was a T20I between India and Australia in 2017, which was won by Australia. The arena hosts domestic and international cricket matches.<ref>{{cite web |url-access=subscription |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/9779.html |title=Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |publisher=cricketarchive.com |access-date=2013-02-03}}</ref> It is the largest sports stadium in north-eastern India.

It hosted the [[Indian Premier League]]'s matches for the first time in April 2023, with the [[Rajasthan Royals]] playing some of their home games in the stadium as its second home. This initiative was put forth by [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]] to have a cricketing impact in [[Northeast India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=IPL 2023: Indian Premier League 2023 schedule announced there will be a ... |url=https://www.loksatta.com/krida/ipl-schedule-2023-first-match-to-be-held-on-march-31-dhoni-to-face-hardik-final-to-be-played-on-may-28-avw-92-3469138/lite/&ved=2ahUKEwiJwb63rvf9AhUs-zgGHc_nAakQFnoECA8QAQ&usg=AOvVaw2yJkY4d2e3rbwRKRDD7mrc |website=[[Loksatta]] }}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==History==
The foundation stone of the stadium was laid by then-Chief Minister [[Tarun Gogoi]] in June 2004, and he again laid the foundation stone of the club house and stand of the stadium in July 2007 in the presence of then [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]] secretary [[Niranjan Shah]].

[[File:Barsapara Cricket Stadium during construction.jpg|thumb|Barsapara Cricket Stadium during construction]]

An area of 59 bighas of land was allotted to the [[Assam Cricket Association]] by the state government after clearing a portion from encroachers. The Assam Cricket Association started construction in 2006. The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has hosted a few local matches here, which was initially a dumping ground before the ground became ready for domestic first-class matches.

On 4 November 2012, the East Zone Senior Women's Inter-State One-Day Championship match between Assam and Odisha became the first match to be played at the ground.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=nov0512/sports07 |title=Barsapara stadium ground inaugurated |publisher=assamtribune.com |access-date=2013-02-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114709/http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=nov0512%2Fsports07 |archive-date=2014-08-26 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sentinelassam.com/localsports/story.php?sec=2&subsec=11&id=137205&dtP=2012-10-31&ppr=1 |title=Barsapara Stadium ready for Cricket |publisher=sentinelassam.com |access-date=2013-02-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924100827/http://www.sentinelassam.com/localsports/story.php?sec=2&subsec=11&id=137205&dtP=2012-10-31&ppr=1 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In the 2013–14 [[Ranji Trophy]] season, the ground hosted four matches. Assam against Kerala was the first [[first-class cricket|first-class]] match.

On 10 October 2017, the stadium hosted its first T20I. The match was played between [[Australian national cricket team|Australia]] and hosts [[Indian national cricket team|India]]; Australia won the game by eight wickets. In this match, the newly inaugurated stadium recorded an attendance of 38,132.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/97672/india-out-to-clinch-series-on-guwahatis-t20i-debut|title= India out to clinch series on Guwahati's T20I debut|date=9 October 2017|publisher=Cricbuzz|access-date=10 October 2017}}</ref>

The stadium hosted its first ODI on 21 October 2018. The match was played between hosts [[Indian national cricket team|India]] and the [[West Indies cricket team]]. [[Indian national cricket team|India]] won the game by eight wickets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/guwahati-odi-rohit-kohli-architect-india-s-8-wicket-win-118102100635_1.html|title=Guwahati ODI Rohit, Kohli architect India's 8 wicket win|date=21 October 2019|publisher=Business Standard|access-date=29 May 2019}}</ref>

From 4 March 2019 to 9 March 2019, the ground hosted Women's International Cricket for the first time. Three [[Women's Twenty20 International]] matches were played between the [[England women's cricket team]] and the hosts [[Indian women's cricket team]]. The [[England women's cricket team]] won the WT20I series 3–0.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/smriti-mandhana-mithali-raj-india-vs-england-women-s-3rd-t20i-1474041-2019-03-09|title=3rd T20 Smriti Mandana fifty in vain as England whitewash India|date=9 March 2019|publisher=India Today|access-date=21 May 2019}}</ref>

==List of centuries==
===Key===
* '''*''' denotes that the batsman was [[not out]].
* '''Inns.''' denotes the number of innings in the match.
* '''Balls''' denotes the number of [[Delivery (cricket)|balls]] faced in an inning.
* '''NR''' denotes that the number of balls was not recorded.
* Parentheses next to the player's score denote his century number at Edgbaston.
* '''Date''' refers to the date the match started.
* '''Result''' refers to the player's team result.

===One day internationals===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%"
|-
! No. !! Score !! Player !! Team !! Balls !! Inns. !! Opposing team !! Date !! Result
|-
| 1 || 106 || [[Shimron Hetmyer]]|| {{cr|WIN}} || 78 || 1 || {{cr|IND}} || 21 October 2018 || Lost<ref name=odi4056>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18902/scorecard/1157754/india-vs-west-indies-1st-odi-west-indies-in-india-2018-19 |title=1st ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of India at Guwahati, Oct 21 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=2018-10-21}}</ref>
|-
| 2 || 140 || [[Virat Kohli]]|| {{cr|IND}} || 107 || 2 || {{cr|WIN}} || 21 October 2018 || Won<ref name=odi4056 />
|-
| 3 || 152* || [[Rohit Sharma]] || {{cr|IND}} || 117 || 2 || {{cr|WIN}} || 21 October 2018 || Won<ref name=odi4056 />
|-
| 4 || 113 || [[Virat Kohli]] || {{cr|IND}} || 87 || 1 || {{cr|SL}} || 10 January 2023 || Won<ref name=odi4501>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/sri-lanka-in-india-2022-23-1348629/india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-odi-1348643/full-scorecard |title=1st ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of India at Guwahati, Jan 10 2023|work=ESPNcricinfo| access-date=15 January 2023}}</ref>
|-
| 5 || 108* || [[Dasun Shanaka]] || {{cr|SL}} || 88 || 2 || {{cr|IND}} || 10 January 2013 || Lost<ref name=odi4501/>
|}

===T20 internationals===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%"
|-
! No. !! Score !! Player !! Team !! Balls !! Inns. !! Opposing team !! Date !! Result
|-
| 1 || 106* || [[David Miller (South African cricketer)|David Miller]]|| {{cr|SA}} || 47 || 2 || {{cr|IND}} || 02 October 2022 || Lost<ref name=t20i1803>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-in-india-2022-23-1327499/india-vs-south-africa-2nd-t20i-1327507/live-cricket-score |title=2nd T20I (D/N), South Africa tour of India at Guwahati, Oct 02 2022|work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=2022-10-02}}</ref>
|}

==See also==
* [[Nehru Stadium, Guwahati|Nehru Stadium]]
* [[Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium]]
* [[Northeast Frontier Railway Stadium]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==

*[https://www.crik10.com Crik10 – Ground page]
*[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/9779.html Cricketarchive – Ground Page]
*[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/680295.html Cricinfo – Ground Page]

{{List of cricket grounds in India}}

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[[Category:Sports venues in Guwahati]]
[[Category:Memorials to Bhupen Hazarika]]
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Chris Gayle

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{{short description|Jamaican cricketer}}
{{EngvarB|date=September 2013}}
{{Use Jamaican English|date=June 2012}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Chris Gayle
| honorific-suffix = [[Order of Distinction|OD]]
| image = Chris Gayle.png
| fullname = Christopher Henry Gayle
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|9|21|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Kingston, Jamaica]], [[West Indies]]
| nickname = Universe Boss,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1056933|title='I'm the Universe Boss, that will never change' – Chris Gayle on call to retire|work=[[International Cricket Council|ICC]]|date=18 February 2019|access-date=5 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Universe Boss' enters new territory |url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/chris-morris-300-indian-premier-league-ipl-sixes-kings-xi-punjab/2019-03-31 |website=cricket.com.au |access-date=11 May 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ellis |first1=Brett |title='Universe Boss' for a reason! Chris Gayle becomes the first to smash 300 IPL sixes |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/sports/cricket-universe-boss-for-a-reason-chris-gayle-becomes-the-first-to-smash-300-ipl-sixes-511635 |work=www.indiatvnews.com |access-date=11 May 2019 |date=30 March 2019}}</ref> The Boss,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Laha |first1=Somshuvra |title=When 'The Boss' Chris Gayle seeks 'respect' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/when-the-boss-chris-gayle-seeks-respect/story-7Q8BbczWtCSrm9oPa1NoyJ.html |access-date=8 March 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |date=16 October 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Gayle force,<ref>{{cite web |title=Gayle force|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/wcm/content/story/139085.html |website=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|date= July 2004|access-date=5 March 2021|language=en}}</ref> Gayle Storm,<ref>{{cite news|title=Raining sixes as Gayle storm hits Mirpur|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/chris-gayle-century-record-19-800-sixes-bangladesh-premier-league-sixes/2017-12-09|date=9 December 2017|access-date=5 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Beware of Gayle storm |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/beware-of-gayle-storm/story-KYfEPxiTYUXqli6wMPxr3N.html|first=Arjun|last=Sen|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=12 June 2009 |access-date=5 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref> World Boss,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/icc-world-t20-chris-gayle-100-off-48-showed-why-he-is-still-the-world-boss-be-very-scared-of-windies-2680018.html|title=World T20: 'World Boss' Chris Gayle just one of 11 reasons why West Indies are a tough team to beat|last=Oram|first=David|work=First Post| date=17 March 2016|access-date=5 March 2021}}</ref> Master Storm,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/news-shots/sports-news/west-indies-wicb-announced-the-inclusion-of-gayle.html|title='Master Storm' to challenge India in West Indies Series!|first=S|last=Vikram|work=behindwoods.com|date=29 July 2019|access-date=5 March 2021}}</ref> Six Machine<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thecitizen.in/index.php/en/NewsDetail/index/9/8775/The-Story-of-Six-Machine-Chris-Gayle|title=The Story of 'Six Machine' Chris Gayle|work=The Citizen|date=21 September 2016|access-date=5 March 2021}}</ref>
| heightft = 6
| heightinch =2
| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = Right-arm [[off-break]]
| role = Batting [[all-rounder]]
| country = West Indies
| international = true
| internationalspan = 1999–present
| testdebutdate = 16 March
| testdebutyear = 2000
| testdebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| testcap = 230
| lasttestdate = 5 September
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Bangladesh
| odidebutdate = 11 September
| odidebutyear = 1999
| odidebutagainst = India
| odicap = 97
| lastodidate = 14 August
| lastodiyear = 2019
| lastodiagainst = India
| odishirt = 45, 301(last match only)
| T20Idebutdate = 16 February
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = New Zealand
| T20Icap = 6
| lastT20Idate = 3 August
| lastT20Iyear = 2021
| lastT20Iagainst = Pakistan
| club1 = [[Jamaica national cricket team|Jamaica]]
| year1 = {{nowrap|1998–2018}}
| club2 = [[Worcestershire County Cricket Club|Worcestershire]]
| year2 = 2005
| club3 = [[Stanford Superstars]]
| year3 = 2008
| club4 = [[Kolkata Knight Riders]]
| year4 = {{nowrap|2008–2010}}
| clubnumber4 =
| club5 = [[Western Australia cricket team |Western Australia]]
| year5 = {{nowrap|2009–2011}}
| club6 = [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]
| year6 = {{nowrap|2011–2017}}
| clubnumber6 =
| club7 = [[Sydney Thunder]]
| clubnumber7 =
| year7 = {{nowrap|2011/12–2012/13}}
| club8 = [[Matabeleland Tuskers]]
| year8 = 2011
| club9 = [[Barisal Burners]]
| year9 = 2012
| club10 = [[Jamaica Tallawahs]]
| year10 = {{nowrap|2013–2016;2019}}
| club11 = [[Dhaka Gladiators]] 
| year11 = 2013
| club12 = [[Highveld Lions]]
| year12 = 2014
| club13 = [[Melbourne Renegades]], [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]]
| year13 = {{nowrap|2015–2016}}
| club14 = [[Barisal Bulls]]
| year14 = 2015
| club15 = [[Lahore Qalandars]], [[Chittagong Vikings]]
| year15 = 2016
| club16 = [[Karachi Kings]], [[Rangpur Riders]], [[St Kitts and Nevis Patriots]]
| year16 = 2017-2018
| club17 = [[Punjab Kings]], [[Balkh Legends]], [[Jozi Stars]], [[Quetta Gladiators]]
| year17 = 2018–present
| clubnumber =
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches1 = 103
| matches2 = 301
| matches3 = 74
| matches4 = 180
| runs1 = 7,214
| runs2 = 10,480
| runs3 = 1,854
| runs4 = 13,226
| bat avg1 = 42.18
| bat avg2 = 37.83
| bat avg3 = 29.43
| bat avg4 = 44.83
| 100s/50s1 = 15/37
| 100s/50s2 = 25/54
| 100s/50s3 = 2/14
| 100s/50s4 = 32/64
| top score1 = 333
| top score2 = 215
| top score3 = 117
| top score4 = 333
| deliveries1 = 7,109
| deliveries2 = 7,424
| deliveries3 = 375
| deliveries4 = 12,511
| wickets1 = 73
| wickets2 = 167
| wickets3 = 19
| wickets4 = 132
| bowl avg1 = 42.73
| bowl avg2 = 35.48
| bowl avg3 = 22.78
| bowl avg4 = 39.34
| fivefor1 = 2
| fivefor2 = 1
| fivefor3 = 0
| fivefor4 = 2
| tenfor1 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling1 = 5/34
| best bowling2 = 5/46
| best bowling3 = 2/15
| best bowling4 = 5/34
| catches/stumpings1 = 96/–
| catches/stumpings2 = 124/–
| catches/stumpings3 = 18/–
| catches/stumpings4 = 158/–
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/westindies/content/player/51880.html ESPNCricinfo
| date = 3 August 2021
}}

'''Christopher Henry Gayle''', [[Order of Distinction|OD]] (born 21 September 1979) is a Jamaican [[cricket]]er who plays international cricket for the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/blogs/content/story/1081396.html|title=What Gayle tells us|date=8 February 2017}}</ref> Gayle [[Captain (cricket)|captained]] the West Indies [[Test cricket|Test]] side from 2007 to 2010. Gayle has set numerous records across all three formats of the game. He is the most capped player for the West Indies in international cricket and is the only player to score a triplet of centuries – a triple hundred in Tests, double hundred in ODIs and a hundred in T20Is. Gayle is the first ever batsman to hit 1000 sixes in T20 cricket.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Chris Gayle becomes first to hit 1,000 sixes in T20 cricket|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/sports/chris-gayle-becomes-first-to-hit-1000-sixes-in-t20-cricket/amp_articleshow/78957592.cms|last=IANS|access-date=17 January 2021|work=The Economic Times|date=30 October 2020}}</ref>

He is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen ever in the T20 cricket.<ref>{{cite web |title=Panel Names Chris Gayle The Greatest T20 Batsman Of All Time |url=https://wisden.com/stories/podcast/chris-gayle-named-best-ever-t20-batsman-greatest-t20-podcast |website=Wisden |access-date=21 June 2021 |date=2020-06-10}}</ref> He is the only player to score more than 14000 runs<ref name="14K">{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2188587 |title=Gayle makes history as West Indies seal series|access-date=12 July 2021|work=International Cricket Council}}</ref>and hit more than 1000 sixes in T20 cricket. He was also the first cricketer to cross the 10000 to 14000 run marks in T20 cricket. He was awarded the Most Valuable Player in the [[2011 Indian Premier League]] and held the [[Orange Cap]] in 2012. On 23rd April 2013, Gayle broke the record for the fastest ever T20 hundred in his landmark knock of 175 runs from 66 balls for [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] against [[Pune Warriors India|Pune Warriors]] India in the [[Indian Premier League|IPL]], which is also the highest score ever by a batsman in T20 history. He also equaled the record for the fastest 50 in T20 cricket while playing for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League.<ref>https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/happy-birthday-chris-gayle-top-10-t20-records-of-the-west-indian-player-2895309.html</ref>

In February 2019, Gayle announced that he would retire from ODIs after the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref name="retire">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26018428/chris-gayle-retire-odis-world-cup |title=Chris Gayle to retire from ODIs after World Cup |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=27 February 2019|date=17 February 2019 }}</ref> However, in June 2019, during the Cricket World Cup, Gayle expressed his desire to play in the ODI matches [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies and the United States in 2019|against India]] in August, and possibly a Test match as well.<ref name="India">{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27058640/chris-gayle-says-definitely-playing-odis-maybe-test-post-world-cup |title=Gayle says 'definitely' playing ODIs and 'maybe' Test post World Cup |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=26 June 2019|date=26 June 2019 }}</ref> Gayle last played in a Test match in September 2014, against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]].<ref name="India"/> In July 2019, he was named in the West Indies' ODI squad for their series against India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1195806.html |title=West Indies pick Chris Gayle for ODIs against India, leave out Darren Bravo |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=26 July 2019|date=26 July 2019 }}</ref> During the series against India, Gayle played in his 300th ODI, which includes five matches for the [[List of World XI ODI cricketers|ICC World XI team]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/19333/preview/1188625/west-indies-vs-india-2nd-odi-india-in-west-indies-2019 |title=India resume search for their No. 4 in Chris Gayle's 300th ODI |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=11 August 2019}}</ref> In the same match, Gayle also became the [[List of West Indies One Day International cricket records#Most career runs|leading run-scorer for a West Indies batsman]] in ODI cricket. He went past [[Brian Lara]]'s record of 10,348 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/chirs-gayle-breaks-brian-lara-record-most-runs-odis-west-indies-cricket-vs-india-1579846-2019-08-12 |title=Chris Gayle goes past Brian Lara to become leading run-scorer in ODIs for West Indies |work=India Today |access-date=11 August 2019}}</ref> Gayle wore a special jersey number 301 on his last ever ODI against [[India]] as he was playing his 301st ODI.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Yahoo Cricket|url=https://cricket.yahoo.net/amp/news/chris-gayle-wears-special-edition-jersey-301-odi-152607393|access-date=17 January 2021|last=ANI|work=cricket.yahoo.net|date=14 August 2019}}</ref> In December 2020, Gayle was included in the [[ICC Awards of the Decade|ICC T20I Team of the Decade]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Big-hitting Windies stars Gayle, Pollard named in ICC T20I Team of the Decade |url=https://www.sportsmax.tv/index.php/cricket/cricket-windies/item/75457-big-hitting-windies-stars-gayle-pollard-named-in-icc-t20-team-of-the-decade |access-date=29 December 2020 |work=www.sportsmax.tv |date=28 December 2020 |language=en-gb}}</ref>

==Early career==
Gayle started his cricket career with [[Lucas Cricket Club]] in [[Kingston, Jamaica]].<ref name="Lucas">{{cite news |last= Lannaman |first= Jermaine |title= Lucas saved me |url= http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20121027/sports/sports1.html |access-date= 29 October 2015|newspaper= Jamaica Star |date= 27 October 2012 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121030071139/http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20121027/sports/sports1.html |archive-date= 30 October 2012 |df= dmy }}</ref> Gayle claimed: "If it was not for Lucas, I don't know where I would be today. Maybe on the streets"<ref name="Lucas" /> Lucas Cricket Club's nursery has been named in honour of Gayle.<ref name="Lucas" />

He was made captain of the West Indies side in the ICC T20 World Cup 2009 after getting criticized for playing in the IPL 2008 and missing an international series a few months before. Gayle scored a quickfire 88 in the opening game of the tournament and helped the Windies beat the mighty Australians. They lost in the semi-final to Sri Lanka.

==International career==
===Debut years===
Gayle played for the West Indies at youth international level prior to making his [[first-class cricket|first-class]] debut in 1998, at age 19 for [[Jamaica]]. He played his first [[One Day International]] eleven months later in 1999, and his first [[Test cricket|Test match]] six months after that. Gayle, who normally opens the innings when he plays for the West Indies, is a destructive batsman who is most effective playing square of the wicket. In July 2001, Gayle (175), together with [[Daren Ganga]] (89) established the record for opening partnerships at [[Queens Sports Club]], [[Bulawayo]] when they put on 214 together against [[Zimbabwean cricket team|Zimbabwe]].

He did coaching for PAF KIET University.

===Rise in ranks===
{{see also|List of centuries in Twenty20 International cricket}}
[[File:Chris Gayle Graph.png|left|thumb|350px|An innings-by-innings breakdown of Gayle's Test match batting career up until 2008, showing runs scored (red bars) and the average of the last ten innings (blue line).]]
Gayle had a slow start to his international career, but invigorated it in 2002, ending the year with three centuries against [[Indian cricket team|India]] in November and becoming the third West Indian to score over 1,000 runs in a calendar year, along with [[Vivian Richards]] and [[Brian Lara]]. He is one of only six players in [[One Day International]] history to have three or more scores of 150. In 2005, Gayle was dropped for the first Test against [[South African Cricket Team|South Africa]] along with six other players following a dispute over sponsorship issues (see below). He returned for the second Test but had a poor series until the fourth Test, where he made a match-saving 317. It was the first-ever triple century against South Africa and up until [[Mahela Jayawardene]] made 374, it was the highest individual Test score against them. In another match of the series, Gayle had to leave the field after complaining of dizziness. During a subsequent series against Australia, Gayle again complained of dizziness and shortness of breath during his innings. He left the field for a time, and was after the match sent to hospital where he was diagnosed with a [[congenital heart defect]] causing a [[cardiac dysrhythmia]]. He underwent [[heart surgery]] following the series to correct the defect.<ref name="Gayle to have heart condition treated after series">{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-11-18/gayle-to-have-heart-condition-treated-after-series/743338|title=Gayle to have heart condition treated after series|date=18 November 2005|work=ABC News|access-date=25 April 2013}}</ref><ref name="Gayle has heart for Test fight">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/gayle-has-heart-for-test-fight/story-e6frey50-1225801592717|title=Gayle has heart for Test fight|date=22 November 2009|work=The Telegraph|access-date=25 April 2013}}</ref> Gayle was only the fourth West Indian [[Carry the bat|to carry his bat]] in a Test innings.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283149.html | title = Test Batting Records – Carrying bat through a completed innings | work = ESPN Cricinfo | access-date= 5 November 2016}}</ref>[[File:Chris Gayle, 2010 (1).jpg|thumb|Gayle at the [[Prime Minister's XI|Prime Ministers XI]] cricket match in [[Canberra]] in 2010|left]]In August 2005, Gayle joined [[Worcestershire County Cricket Club|Worcestershire]] for the rest of the English season, playing eight matches. He made two half-centuries in three first-class matches and two half-centuries in five one-day matches, and won one Man of the Match award in the one-day [[National League (cricket)|National League]]. However, Worcestershire were relegated after Gayle made 1 in the final match against Lancashire.

Gayle was named Player of the [[2006 ICC Champions Trophy|2006 Champions Trophy]], where the West Indies nearly defended the title they won in 2004, being defeated in the final by [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]]. Gayle scored three centuries and totalled 474 runs, 150 more than any other batsman, and also took eight wickets in as many matches. Gayle, in keeping with the rest of the West Indies team, had a poor World Cup in 2007. He recorded a series of low scores; the one exception being a blistering 79 off 58 balls against [[England cricket team|England]] in the West Indies' final match.

Gayle made the first [[List of centuries in Twenty20 International cricket|century in international Twenty20 cricket]], scoring 117 against South Africa in the first match of the [[2007 World Twenty20]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/6988167.stm ''Gayle ton fails to stop S Africa''], [[BBC News]]. Retrieved 11 September 2007</ref> The innings made him the first batsman to score a century in each of international cricket's three formats.<ref>[http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284262.html List of highest individual International Twenty20 innings], [[ESPNcricinfo]]. Retrieved 20 January 2008</ref> This stood alone as the record score in a T20I until 19 February 2012, when South Africa's [[Richard Levi]] scored 117[[not out (cricket)|n.o.]] against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]], and was eventually exceeded by [[Brendon McCullum]] of New Zealand later that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284256.html|title=Records – Twenty20 Internationals – Batting records – Most runs in an innings (progressive record holder)|access-date=7 April 2011|publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

In the semi-final match of the [[2009 World Twenty20]] against Sri Lanka, he became the first international player to [[carry his bat]] through the entire innings in this format of the game as well. In April 2008, Gayle was bought by the franchise [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] in the [[Indian Premier League]] player auction, but missed the opening games due to a [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lankan]] tour to the Caribbean. When he finally joined the team, he missed out on the action due to a groin injury he picked up during that tour. Afterwards, he left to join the West Indies team for a home series against Australia, therefore not playing in the inaugural version of the IPL.

He played in the second IPL competition in early 2009, arriving for an away Test series against England very late, earning criticism about his commitment.<ref name="ponders" /> His Test series went poorly, and the West Indies went on to lose both the Test and ODI series. Gayle, however, went to on score a match winning 88 in the first official match of the 2009 Twenty20, in a surprise victory over Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/current/story/407736.html|title=Gayle and Fletcher blast through Australia|last=Monga|first=Sidharth|date=6 June 2009|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=6 June 2009}}</ref>

On 17 December 2009 in the Australia v West Indies 3rd Test Chris Gayle scored the then fifth-fastest century in Test match history, taking just 70 balls to reach 100, including nine fours and six sixes. He was dismissed two balls later for 102 runs. On 16 November 2010, he became the fourth cricketer to score two triple centuries in Test cricket after [[Donald Bradman]], [[Brian Lara]] and [[Virender Sehwag]].<ref>{{cite news | title =West Indies' Chris Gayle hits 333 against Sri Lanka | work =BBC News Sport | publisher =BBC | date =16 November 2010 | url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/9193836.stm | access-date =16 November 2010 }}</ref>

On his return to Test cricket in July 2012, he scored 150 on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.indianexpress.com/news/gayle-inspires-as-windies-take-command-in-1st-test/980664/|title= Gayle inspires as Windies take command in 1st Test| date= 28 July 2012}}</ref>

Gayle scored 75 runs from 41 balls, fuelling West Indies' total of 205, against Australia in the [[2012 ICC World Twenty20]] semi-final, which was the highest total of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2012/engine/current/match/533297.html |title=ICC World Twenty20, 2nd Semi-Final: Australia v West Indies at Colombo (RPS), Oct 5, 2012 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=2 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2012/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?id=6856;type=tournament |title=ICC World Twenty20, 2012/13 / Records / Highest totals |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160227150130/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2012/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?id=6856%3Btype%3Dtournament |archive-date=27 February 2016 }}</ref>

In November 2012, during the [[West Indian cricket team in Bangladesh in 2012–13|First Test against Bangladesh]] in Dhaka, Gayle became the first player in the history of Test cricket to hit a six off the first ball of a match.<ref name="BBCGayle">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/20316154 |title=West Indies' Chris Gayle creates Test history with opening six|work=BBC Sport|date=13 November 2012}}</ref> In 2013, during the [[Zimbabwean cricket team in the West Indies in 2012–13|Third Test against Zimbabwe]], Gayle surpassed [[Brian Lara]]'s record of the most sixes in Test cricket by a West Indian cricketer.<ref name="GayleLara">{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/gayles-101-leaves-zimbabwe-reeling/1091674/ |title=Gayle's 101 leaves Zimbabwe reeling |access-date=22 March 2013|work=The Indian Express}}</ref>

===Late career===
In February 2015, Gayle became the fourth cricketer to score a double century in ODIs, and the first ever to do so in World Cup history, when he made 215 during a pool game against Zimbabwe in the [[2015 ICC Cricket World Cup]] in [[Canberra]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Polkinghorne|first1=David|title=West Indies Chris Gayle sets record World Cup score with 2015 against Zimbabwe|url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/cricket-world-cup/west-indies-chris-gayle-sets-record-world-cup-score-with-215-against-zimbabwe-20150224-13nqwe.html|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=24 February 2015|date=24 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/world-cup/chris-gayle-hits-first-world-cup-double-century/article6928608.ece|title=Gayle becomes first World Cup double-centurion|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=24 February 2015 }}</ref> His partnership with [[Marlon Samuels]] was the most productive wicket in Cricket World Cup history, producing 372 runs before Gayle was caught for an out on the final ball of the innings.<ref name="bbc.com">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/31599255|title=Chris Gayle: West Indies opener hits first World Cup 200|newspaper=BBC Sport|date=24 February 2015}}</ref> Coincidentally, he was almost adjudged out on the first ball he faced as an [[Leg before wicket|LBW]] appeal was raised by Zimbabwe bowler, Tinashe Panyangara, however, the umpire turned down the appeal. Despite a review which showed that the ball would have clipped the top of the bails, the original decision was upheld.<ref name="bbc.com"/> Gayle thus became the only player in world cricket to hit a triple hundred in Tests, a double hundred in ODIs and a hundred in Twenty20 Internationals.

[[File:Two views of Chris Gayle (48020785077).jpg|thumb|right|Gayle fielding against Australia during the 2019 Cricket World Cup]]
Chris Gayle ended his List-A career for Jamaica with a match-winning century against Barbados in a Super50 Cup 2018. On 18 February 2019, Gayle announced that he would retire from ODIs after the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref name="retire" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47273515|title=Chris Gayle: West Indies batsman to retire after 2019 World Cup|date=17 February 2019|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> He reversed this decision in June 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48775479|title=Chris Gayle: West Indies opener reverses ODI retirement decision|date=26 June 2019|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>

In April 2019, he was named in the [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#West Indies|West Indies' squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]], which marked his fifth consecutive World Cup appearance (2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26595791/andre-russell-west-indies-world-cup-squad,-kieron-pollard-misses-out |title=Andre Russell in West Indies World Cup squad, Kieron Pollard misses out |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=24 April 2019|date=24 April 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1194397 |title=Andre Russell picked in West Indies' World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=24 April 2019}}</ref> On 31 May 2019, in the West Indies' opening match of the World Cup, Gayle scored his 40th six in World Cup matches, the most by any batsman in World Cup history, surpassing [[AB de Villiers]]'s record of 37.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/icc-world-cup-chris-gayle-records-most-number-of-sixes-in-world-cup-history/articleshow/69599941.cms|title=Chris Gayle creates new record for hitting the most sixes at the World Cups|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=31 May 2019}}</ref> In the West Indies' match against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]], Gayle scored his 1,000th run in the Cricket World Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsnation.in/sports-news/icc-world-cup/chris-gayle-mitchell-starc-two-times-drs-survive-australia-vs-west-indies-icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-trent-bridge-article-226650.html |title=Chris Gayle survives not once but twice to Mitchell Starc – All thanks to DRS |work=News Nation |access-date=6 June 2019}}</ref> On 1 July 2019, in the match against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]], Gayle became the most capped player for the West Indies in international cricket, playing in his 455th match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketaddictor.com/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-39-sri-lanka-vs-windies-statistical-highlights/ |title=ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (Match 39): Sri Lanka vs Windies – Statistical Highlights |work=Cricket Addictor |access-date=2 July 2019}}</ref>

Three days later, in the West Indies' final match of the 2019 Cricket World Cup, against [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]], Gayle became the most-capped player for the West Indies in the Cricket World Cup, playing in his 35th match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketaddictor.com/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-42-afghanistan-vs-windies-stats-preview/ |title=ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (Match 42): Afghanistan vs Windies – Stats Preview |work=Cricket Addictor |access-date=4 July 2019}}</ref> In the same match he also equalled [[Brian Lara]]'s record of [[List of West Indies One Day International cricket records#Most matches played|playing in 299 ODIs for the West Indies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/afghanistan-v-west-indies-gayle-191334353.html |title=Afghanistan v West Indies: Gayle eyeing record at Headingley |work=Yahoo! Sport |access-date=4 July 2019}}</ref>
In the next game against India, he played his 300th ODI match, the only West Indian player to achieve that feat. He also broke the record for the most runs for the West Indies in ODIs, surpassing [[Brian Lara]]. In the next match, he scored a breath-taking 72 of just 41 balls, in a knock having 5 maximums, as he led his team to a respectable total of 240 in 35 overs. Chasing a revised target of 255 in 35 overs via [[Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method|DLS]], India looked in a spot of bother, but Indian skipper Virat Kohli's unbeaten 114 cost them the match as India won the series 2–0.

In November 2020, Gayle was nominated for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Decade award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/30385388/virat-kohli,-kane-williamson,-steven-smith,-joe-root-nominated-icc-men-cricketer-decade-award |title=Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steven Smith, Joe Root nominated for ICC men's cricketer of the decade award |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=25 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/1908769 |title=ICC Awards of the Decade announced |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=25 November 2020}}</ref>

In February 2021, Gayle was recalled to West Indies' T20I squad after two-year absence and named in the T20I squad against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricbouncer.com/chris-gayle-and-fidel-edwards-return-to-west-indies-squad-for-t20i-series-vs-sri-lanka |title=Chris Gayle and Fidel Edwards return to West Indies squad for T20I series vs Sri Lanka |work=CricBouncer |access-date=27 February 2021}}</ref>

On 13 July 2021, [[Australian cricket team in the West Indies in 2021|against Australia]] in the third T20I, Gayle scored his first T20I half-century in the format since 2016, scoring 67 off 38 deliveries.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chris Gayle's onslaught gives West Indies series win|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-west-indies-2021-1263143/west-indies-vs-australia-3rd-t20i-1263158/match-report|access-date=2021-07-19|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>

==Twenty20 cricket==
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left:1em; width:50%;"
|-
! colspan="8" |'''Chris Gayle's record in Twenty20 matches'''<ref>{{cite web|title=Statistics / Statsguru / CH Gayle / Twenty20 Internationals|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/51880.html?class=3;template=results;type=batting|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=16 March 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151030050153/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/51880.html?class=3%3Btemplate%3Dresults%3Btype%3Dbatting|archive-date=30 October 2015}}</ref>
|-
| 
|Period||Matches||Runs||HS||100s||50s||Avg.
|-
|[[Twenty20 International|T20I]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Records / Twenty20 Internationals / Batting records / Most runs in career |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/282827.html|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=30 June 2015}}</ref>
|2006-||63||1696||117||2||13||31.40
|-
|[[Indian Premier League|IPL]]<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL Records-Most Runs |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2013/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=117;type=trophy |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203034523/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2013/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=117%3Btype%3Dtrophy |archive-date=3 February 2013 }}</ref>
|2009-||140||4950||175*||6||31||40.24
|-
|[[Champions League Twenty20|CLT20]]<ref>{{cite web |title=CLT20 Records-Most Runs |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/champions-league-twenty20-2013/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=120;type=trophy |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001070500/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/champions-league-twenty20-2013/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=120%3Btype%3Dtrophy |archive-date=1 October 2013 }}</ref>
|2009-14||6||257||92||0||2||42.83
|-
|[[Big Bash League|BBL]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/highest_career_batting_average.html?id=158&type=trophy|title=Big Bash League Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=13 February 2019}}</ref>
|2011-16
|22
|649
|100*
|1
|4
|30.90
|-
|[[Bangladesh Premier League|BPL]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/highest_career_batting_average.html?id=159&type=trophy|title=Bangladesh Premier League Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=13 February 2019}}</ref>
|2012-
|42
|1482
|146*
|5
|5
|41.16
|-
|[[Caribbean Premier League|CPL]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/highest_career_batting_average.html?id=748&type=trophy|title=Caribbean Premier League Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=13 February 2019}}</ref>
|2013-
|76
|2354
|116
|4
|13
|39.23
|-
|[[Pakistan Super League|PSL]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_ducks_career.html?id=205&type=trophy|title=Pakistan Super League Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=13 February 2019}}</ref>
|2016-
|16
|370
|68
|0
|2
|23.12
|}

On 1 July 2009, Gayle signed with the [[Western Australia Warriors]] for the Australian Domestic Twenty20 tournament known as the Big Bash for the 2009–10 season.
[[File:CHRIS GAYLE (6630257535).jpg|thumb|right|Gayle with the [[Sydney Thunder]] in 2011]]
In 2011, after being left out of the initial part of the West Indies T20 and one-day home series against Pakistan, Gayle opted to join the [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] in the [[IPL 4|fourth edition]] of the Indian Premier League.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gayle joins RCB|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/04/20/stories/2011042066811900.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531152313/http://www.hindu.com/2011/04/20/stories/2011042066811900.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 May 2011|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=18 May 2011|date=20 April 2011|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> In his debut game against his previous team [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] in their home ground, he scored 102 off 55 balls, hitting 10 fours and 7 sixes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian Premier League – 24th match Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2011/engine/match/501222.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 May 2011 |date=22 April 2011}}</ref> On 6 May 2011, he scored another century, 107 off 49 balls in Bangalore against the [[Kings XI Punjab]], which included 10 fours and 9 sixes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian Premier League – 47th match Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2011/engine/match/501244.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 May 2011|date=6 May 2011}}</ref> In the next match against [[Kochi Tuskers Kerala]], he scored 37 runs in one over, which included 3 sixes, 3 fours and a no ball that was hit for a six.<ref>{{cite web|title=The 37-run over|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2011/content/story/514296.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 May 2011|date=8 May 2011}}</ref> Although many people cite him as having hit the over for 37, one run was awarded as an extra due to the no ball. He can therefore be said to have hit 36 off an over that went for 37. Gayle won the Orange Cap Award for scoring the most runs in the tournament amassing 608 runs in 12 matches.<ref>{{cite web|title=IPL 2011: Who wins what|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/ipl/news/item/174049-ipl-2011-who-wins-what|publisher=[[NDTV]]|access-date=29 May 2011|date=29 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531104108/http://sports.ndtv.com/ipl/news/item/174049-ipl-2011-who-wins-what|archive-date=31 May 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was instrumental in many victories for the Royal Challengers Bangalore and received five Man of the Match awards and also the Player of the Tournament award for his performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.krishcricket.com/statshighlights/statshighlights.aspx?statsid=697&matchid=1222|title=Numbers game of CSK v/s RCB Match|publisher=Krishcricket.com|access-date=29 May 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720204009/http://www.krishcricket.com/statshighlights/statshighlights.aspx?statsid=697&matchid=1222|archive-date=20 July 2011}}</ref> In the [[2011 Champions League Twenty20]], Chris Gayle was the second highest run-scorer in the competition, behind [[David Warner (cricketer)|David Warner]], with 257 runs from 6 matches at an average of 42.83 and a top score of 92, and was one of the star players.<ref>
[http://stats.espncricinfo.com/champions-league-twenty20-2011/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6664;type=tournament Nokia Champions League T20, 2011/12 / Records / Most runs] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111210104406/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/champions-league-twenty20-2011/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6664%3Btype%3Dtournament |date=10 December 2011 }} ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 December 2011</ref>

Following his prolific performances, Gayle was signed by Zimbabwean franchise [[Matabeleland Tuskers]], for the [[2011-12 Stanbic Bank 20 Series]].<ref>
[http://www.espncricinfo.com/zim2020-11/content/story/541479.html Gayle to play T20s in Zimbabwe] ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 December 2011</ref> As Gayle later recalled it was valuable practice ahead of the [[KFC Twenty20 Big Bash]], where he had signed for the [[Sydney Thunder]].<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/article3673319.ece | title= Gayle, Afridi sign for Big Bash league| date= 23 July 2012 | location=Chennai, India| work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>
[http://www.espncricinfo.com/zim2020-11/content/story/541784.html Gayle and Nannes gear up for Zimbabwe challenge] ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 December 2011</ref><ref>
[http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/oz-big-bash-gayle-signs-up-for-sydney-thunder/20110630.htm Oz Big Bash: Gayle signs up for Sydney Thunder] Rediff. Retrieved 16 December 2011</ref> Gayle hoped his first appearance in the tournament was a success, and he gave the spectators something to cheer about. Gayle was the second West Indian to be signed in the event, after the legendary [[Brian Lara]] had signed for [[Southern Rocks]] the previous season.

Gayle enjoyed great success in that tournament. He was the leading run-scorer in that series with 293 runs, a top score of 109, and an average over 50, the best of the tournament.<ref>
[http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=7019;type=tournament Records / Stanbic Bank 20 Series, 2011/12 / Most runs] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111208070032/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=7019%3Btype%3Dtournament |date=8 December 2011 }} ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 December 2011</ref> The only century Gayle scored in the event ended in defeat as [[Mid West Rhinos]]'s [[Brendan Taylor]]'s outstanding 75* outlasted his team.<ref>
[http://www.espncricinfo.com/zim2020-11/content/story/542973.html Gayle century in vain as Rhinos advance] ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 December 2011</ref> The Tuskers could not win the tournament as they were overpowered by [[Mashonaland Eagles]]'s [[Ryan ten Doeschate]]'s brilliant 121* off 58 and despite Gayle scoring a half-century, it was not enough to see his home through.<ref>
[http://www.espncricinfo.com/zim2020-11/content/story/543623.html ten Doeschate takes Eagles into final] ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 December 2011</ref>

Gayle also joined the [[Barisal Burners]] in the [[Bangladesh Premier League]], and had scored two centuries at more than a run-a-ball.<ref name=bbbpl>{{cite web|title=Chris Gayle|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/51880.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=15 February 2012}}</ref>

In the [[Indian Premier League 2012|2012 IPL season]], Gayle hit the most sixes (59)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iplt20.com/stats/2012/most-sixes|title=Most Sixes- Stats|publisher=iplt20.com}}</ref> and was nominated for the [[List of Indian Premier League records and statistics#Orange cap winners|orange cap]] for making 733 in 14 matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iplt20.com/stats/2012/most-runs|title=Most runs|publisher=IPL T20.com}}</ref>

Gayle was selected for team [[Uva Next]] for the inaugural [[2012 Sri Lanka Premier League|Sri Lanka Premier League in 2012]], but did not play for the team due to injury.<ref name="Kaushik">{{cite news |url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/groin-strain-makes-gayle-doubtful-starter-for-slpl/17975 |title=Groin strain makes Gayle doubtful starter for SLPL |first=R |last=Kaushik |publisher=[[Wisden India]] |access-date=6 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119183807/http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/groin-strain-makes-gayle-doubtful-starter-for-slpl/17975 |archive-date=19 January 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/22249320/chris-gayle-ruled-slpl|title=Gayle ruled out of SLPL|date=8 August 2012|website=ESPN|language=en|access-date=14 January 2019}}</ref>

Gayle started off his [[2013 Indian Premier League|2013 IPL season]] scoring 92 not out from 58 balls, hitting 11 fours and four sixes against the Mumbai Indians. His innings helped his side to victory, and he was awarded the [[man of the match]].<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2013/engine/match/597999.html Indian Premier League, 2013 / Scorecard ] ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 9 April 2013</ref> On 23 April 2013, during an IPL match against [[Pune Warriors India]], Gayle broke multiple scoring records. With an individual score of 175 not out off 66 balls and a century reached in 30 balls, Gayle set records for the fastest century reached in any format of cricket, the highest individual score in a T20 match, and the most sixes scored in a single innings in the IPL.<ref name="Wisden India" /><ref name=guardian-gaylerecord>{{cite news|last=Ashdown|first=John|title=Chris Gayle scores fastest century in cricket history during IPL game|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/apr/23/chris-gayle-fastest-century-cricket-history|work=The Guardian|access-date=29 April 2013|location=London|date=23 April 2013}}</ref> He also took two wickets in the match.

At the launch of the [[Caribbean Premier League]], Gayle was announced as the first franchise player for the league.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Latest News {{!}} cplt20|url=https://www.cplt20.com/news/caribbean-premier-league-announces-exciting-plans-tournament|access-date=2021-07-13|website=www.cplt20.com}}</ref>

During the [[2015 t20 Blast|2015 T20 Blast]] season in England, Gayle represented [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]] and despite appearing in just 3 games for the county he contributed 328 runs including a score of 151 not out in a losing cause against [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]]. The knock that came from 62 balls included 15 sixes and remains the highest T20 score at the [[County Ground, Taunton|County Ground Taunton]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Kent vs Somerset South Group 2015 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/natwest-t20-blast-2015-803393/somerset-vs-kent-south-group-804505/full-scorecard|access-date=2021-05-21|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-16|title=Taunton T20 Blast Statistics and Records|url=https://t20-head-to-head.com/t20-blast-stadium-statistics-records/taunton/|access-date=2021-05-21|website=T20 Head to Head|language=en-GB}}</ref>

On 18 January 2016, in a match with the [[Adelaide Strikers]], Gayle set a new Big Bash League record for the fastest fifty and equaled the world record set by Indian batsman [[Yuvraj Singh]] against England in the [[2007 ICC World Twenty20]]. He reached 51 in just 12 deliveries which included seven sixes and smashed the previous record of 18 deliveries set by Strikers batsman [[Tim Ludeman]]. He was dismissed shortly after for 56 off 17 balls by [[Travis Head]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/chris-gayle-fastest-bbl-fifty-balls-renegades-strikers-big-bash/2016-01-18|title=Gayle equals world record with 12-ball 50|website=cricket.com.au|access-date=30 March 2019}}</ref>

Gayle was signed by [[Lahore Qalandars]] in 2016 for 200,000 dollars to play in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). Gayle had his worst T20 league, citing back problems. He only scored 103 runs from five matches and was also out twice for a [[Duck (cricket)|golden duck]], the most in his T20 career, by [[Junaid Khan (cricketer)|Junaid Khan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricwaves.com/cricket/tour/303/pakistan-super-league-2016/2/213/ch-gayle/PlayerStats.html|title=CH Gayle Player stats for Pakistan Super League 2016 T20 Series|last=Cricwaves.com|website=Cricwaves|access-date=30 March 2019}}</ref> Gayle returned for a second season of PSL in 2017, this time picked by [[Karachi Kings]]. He played 9 matches for the side, and scored merely 160 runs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=11673&team=5793&type=tournament|title=Pakistan Super League, 2016/17 - Karachi Kings Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=13 February 2019}}</ref> This would be prove to be last outing for Gayle in PSL, as he wasn't picked by any side in the [[2018 Pakistan Super League players draft|2018]] and [[2019 Pakistan Super League players draft|2019]] drafts of the league.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sport360.com/article/cricket/pakistan_super_league/254979/chris-gayle-misses-out-at-psl-draft-as-chris-lynn-becomes-top-pick|title=Chris Gayle goes unsold at PSL Draft as Chris Lynn becomes top pick - Article - Sport360|website=sport360.com|language=en-US|access-date=13 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brandsynario.com/psl-draft-2019-players-list-revealed/|title=PSL Draft 2018: Players List Revealed!|last=Sachwani|first=Anusha|date=20 November 2018|website=Brandsynario|language=en-US|access-date=13 February 2019}}</ref> In [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]], he was picked by [[Quetta Gladiators]].

On 18 April 2017, Gayle reached the 10,000 runs milestone in T20 cricket after scoring 77 runs off 38 balls in a match against [[Gujarat Lions]] where Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 21 runs. He was also awarded the man of the match which was his first in [[2017 Indian Premier League|IPL 2017]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/ipl-2017/ipl-2017-chris-gayle-s-salt-bae-show-brendon-mccullum-the-flying-kiwi/story-e9ePgKTQDCrLTU1wDkvdfP.html|title=IPL 2017: Chris Gayle's 'Salt Bae' show, Brendon McCullum the flying Kiwi|date=18 April 2017|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=18 April 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2017/content/story/1093167.html|title=A giant in the T20 format|work=Cricinfo|access-date=18 April 2017|language=en}}</ref>

On 16 September 2017, Gayle became the first ever player to hit 100 T20I sixes.

On 28 January 2018, Gayle was bought by [[Kings XI Punjab]] in the [[List of 2018 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2018 IPL Auction]] for his base price of ₹20 million.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/ipl-auction-2018-day-2-highlights-as-it-happened-1643373.html|title=IPL Auction 2018 Day 2 Highlights - As It Happened|date=28 January 2018|work=News18|access-date=29 January 2018}}</ref> On 19 April, Gayle scored 104[[Not out|*]] off 63 balls against [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]], and his team won the match by 15 runs. It was his 6th IPL century.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/sport/breaking-news/chris-gayle-blasts-11-sixes-in-incredible-indian-premier-league-ton/news-story/b2210c62cad7f65b86ce7d6f75d10cd3|title=Gayle goes ballistic in furious IPL rampage|work=NewsComAu|access-date=20 April 2018}}</ref> Gayle is retained by the [[Kings XI Punjab]] franchise for 2021 edition of [[Indian Premier League|IPL]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kxip.in/players|title=KXIP Squad|access-date=11 February 2021}}</ref>

In May 2018, Gayle was named as one of the ten marquee players for the [[2018 Global T20 Canada|first edition]] of the [[Global T20 Canada]] cricket tournament.<ref name="marquee1">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1147584.html |title=Steven Smith named as marquee player for Canada T20 tournament |access-date=24 May 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=24 May 2018 }}</ref><ref name="marquee2">{{cite web |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/other-sports/news/steve-smith-australia-cricket-global-t20-canada-ball-scuffing-scandal/1k2lxwrnwsazj1wj8ylmuejdbm |title=Steve Smith named as marquee player for Global T20 Canada |access-date=24 May 2018 |work=Sporting News|date=24 May 2018 }}</ref> On 3 June 2018, he was selected to play for the Vancouver Knights in the players' draft for the inaugural edition of the tournament.<ref name="Squads1">{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/global-t20-canada-complete-squads |title=Global T20 Canada: Complete Squads |work=SportsKeeda |access-date=4 June 2018|date=4 June 2018 }}</ref><ref name="Squads2">{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/global-t20-canada-league-full-squads-announced/ |title=Global T20 Canada League – Full Squads announced |work=CricTracker |access-date=4 June 2018|date=4 June 2018 }}</ref> In September 2018, he was named as the Icon Player for Balkh's squad in the [[2018–19 Afghanistan Premier League|first edition]] of the [[Afghanistan Premier League]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/afghanistan-premier-league-2018-all-you-need-to-know-from-the-player-draft/ |title=Afghanistan Premier League 2018 – All you need to know from the player draft |work=CricTracker |access-date=10 September 2018|date=10 September 2018 }}</ref> The following month, he was named in [[Jozi Stars]]' squad for the [[2018 Mzansi Super League|first edition]] of the [[Mzansi Super League]] T20 tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/live-mzansi-super-league-player-draft-20181017 |title=Mzansi Super League - full squad lists |work=Sport24 |access-date=17 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/sport/cricket/domestic/mzansi-super-league-player-draft-the-story-so-far-17521199 |title=Mzansi Super League Player Draft: The story so far |work=Independent Online |access-date=17 October 2018}}</ref> In June 2019, he was selected to play for the Vancouver Knights franchise team in the [[2019 Global T20 Canada]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadacricket.com/?p=12755 |title=Global T20 draft streamed live |work=Canada Cricket Online |access-date=20 June 2019|date=20 June 2019 }}</ref> In September 2019, he was named in the squad for the [[Jozi Stars]] team for the [[2019 Mzansi Super League]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricket.co.za/news/31555/MSL-20-announces-its-T20-squads |title=MSL 2.0 announces its T20 squads |work=Cricket South Africa |access-date=4 September 2019}}</ref> In October 2020, he was drafted by the Kandy Tuskers for the [[2020 Lanka Premier League|inaugural edition]] of the [[Lanka Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/30148161/lanka-premier-league-2020-chris-gayle-andre-russell-shahid-afridi-big-names-taken-lpl-draft |title=Chris Gayle, Andre Russell and Shahid Afridi among big names taken at LPL draft |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=22 October 2020}}</ref>

===Twenty20 centuries===
Playing for [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]], Gayle scored a 30-ball century, that became the highest individual T20 score (175 not out).<ref name="Wisden India">{{cite news|url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/match-report/record-breaking-Gayle-sinks-pune/59564|title=Record-breaking Gayle sinks Pune|publisher=Wisden India|date=23 April 2013|access-date=23 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130426003320/http://www.wisdenindia.com/match-report/record-breaking-Gayle-sinks-pune/59564|archive-date=26 April 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Indian league">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2013/engine/match/598027.html|title=31st match: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Pune Warriors at Bangalore, Apr 23, 2013 – Cricket Scorecard – ESPN Cricinfo|work=Cricinfo}}</ref> It eclipsed the previous mark set by [[Brendon McCullum]] of [[Kolkata Knight Riders]].

Gayle holds the record for most centuries in T20 cricket (22), 15 more than his nearest rival Brendon McCullum. 15 out of his 22 T20 centuries have been [[not out]].

==Technique and attitude==
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Gayle is known for his characteristic hitting, imposing physique, and timing. He attributes the latter to being very thin when young, and having a heavy bat.<ref name="Champions Trophy 2013: Chris Gayle is still the life and soul of West Indies party" /> He is known for appearing very calm as the bowler approaches. "Tall and imposing at the crease, he loves to carve through the covers off either foot, and has the ability to decimate the figures of even the thriftiest of opening bowlers" recorded ''Wisden'' and [[ESPNcricinfo]].<ref name="cricpro"/> He holds numerous records that reflect his batting style, including record Twenty20 strike-rates and high scores.

<blockquote>"It is instinct... We premeditate at times, but most of those things are instinct. When a fast bowler runs in to me, my breathing is controlled. So you keep a still head, slow down your breathing. Sometimes I actually hold my breath, so I can be as still and well-balanced as possible. If you get too excited, you overreact more, and with the adrenalin, you lose focus quickly."<ref name="Champions Trophy 2013: Chris Gayle is still the life and soul of West Indies party">{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/westindies/10105013/Champions-Trophy-2013-Chris-Gayle-is-still-the-life-and-soul-of-West-Indies-party.html | title=Champions Trophy 2013: Chris Gayle is still the life and soul of West Indies party | work=The Daily Telegraph | access-date=15 June 2013 | location=London | first=Jonathan | last=Liew | date=7 June 2013}}</ref></blockquote>

== Music ==
Chris Gayle launched a music career in November 2020 with a [[dancehall]] [[music video]] called "We Come Out To Party".<ref name=music1>{{cite web |title=Chris Gayle Scores Big On Collab With Tanto Blacks "We Come Out To Party" - Watch |url=https://urbanislandz.com/2020/11/13/chris-gayle-scores-big-on-collab-with-tanto-blacks-we-come-out-to-party-watch/ |website=Urban Islandz |access-date=2 December 2020 |date=13 November 2020}}</ref><ref name=music2>{{cite news |title=Tanto Blacks & Chris Gayle Drop Fire 'We Come Out Fi Party' Visuals: Watch |url=https://www.dancehallmag.com/2020/11/12/music/tanto-blacks-chris-gayle-drop-fire-we-come-out-fi-party-visuals-watch.html |access-date=2 December 2020 |work=DancehallMag |date=13 November 2020}}</ref> Earlier in 2020, he had released a video about his partying lifestyle.<ref name=music0>{{cite news |last1=Levy |first1=Leighton |title=Chris Gayle provides a glimpse into his party lifestyle with Instagram video |url=https://www.sportsmax.tv/index.php/cricket/cricket-international/item/60514-chris-gayle-provides-a-glimpse-into-his-party-lifestyle-with-instagram-video |access-date=2 December 2020 |work=www.sportsmax.tv |date=7 April 2020 |language=en-gb}}</ref> In April 2021, Gayle released a music video titled "Jamaica to India" in collaboration with the Indian rapper Emiway Bantai.<ref name="musicvideo5">{{cite web |title=`Jamaica To India`: Punjab Kings` Chris Gayle drops new song featuring Indian rapper Emiway Bantai - WATCH |url=https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/jamaica-to-india-punjab-kings-chris-gayle-drops-new-song-featuring-indian-rapper-emiway-bantai-watch-2354154.html |website=zeenews.india.com |access-date=10 July 2021}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Gayle's partner is Natasha Berridge. On 20 April 2016, Gayle announced the birth of his daughter on social media platform [[Instagram]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ipl-2016-chris-gayle-blessed-with-baby-girl-names-her-blush-2763395/|title=Chris Gayle becomes father to girl 'Blush'|date=21 April 2016|work=The Indian Express|access-date=20 April 2018|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-revealed-not-blush-this-is-chris-gayle-s-daughter-s-real-name-2215186|title=Revealed - not 'Blush' this is Chris Gayle's daughter's real name! {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=22 May 2016|work=dna|access-date=20 April 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> On 9 September 2016, Gayle launched his autobiography ''Six Machine - I don't like cricket, I love it'.''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/chris-gayle-book-six-machine-opens-up-on-kohli-ronaldo-and-fatherhood-1292154.html|title=Chris Gayle Book: 'Six Machine' Opens Up on Kohli, Ronaldo and Fatherhood|date=14 September 2016|work=News18|access-date=20 April 2018}}</ref> According to [[Forbes]], Gayle has an estimated net worth of $15 million.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Only_two_women_listed_among_Forbes_top_10_richest_Jcan-born_athletes?profile=1228|title=Jamaica Observer Limited|website=Jamaica Observer|access-date=29 December 2018}}</ref>

==Controversies==
Despite being regarded as a calm, cool cricketer,<ref name="cricpro">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/51880.html|title=Player Profile: Chris Gayle|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=18 May 2009}}</ref> in 2005, Gayle was involved in the dispute between the [[West Indies Cricket Board]] and a number of players over sponsorship issues. These players had personal sponsorship deals with [[Cable & Wireless plc|Cable and Wireless]], who used to sponsor West Indian cricket. However, since the West Indies had recently become sponsored by Cable and Wireless's rivals [[Digicel]], the West Indies Cricket Board demanded the players dropped their Cable and Wireless deals. When the players refused to back down, the West Indies Cricket Board dropped them for the first Test against [[South African Cricket Team|South Africa]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/west_indies/4342921.stm ''West Indies sponsor rejects plans''], [[BBC Sports]]. Retrieved 20 January 2008</ref> Gayle later cut his deal with Cable and Wireless and rejoined the side for the second Test. He was charged with conduct contrary to the spirit of cricket during a Test against [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]] in March 2006 but was subsequently found not guilty.<ref>[http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,18424734-23212,00.html ''Gayle cleared of conduct charges''], [[Fox Sports Australia]]. Retrieved 20 January 2008</ref> Later that year, during October's [[ICC Champions Trophy|Champions Trophy]] tournament in India, he was fined 30 percent of his match fee after repeated verbal exchanges with the [[Australia national cricket team|Australian]] batsman [[Michael Clarke (cricketer)|Michael Clarke]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chris Gayle - The controversy in his early cricket career - Sports Stats by Cricketics|url=https://cricketics.in/cricket-en/chris-gayle-the-controversy-in-his-early-cricket-career/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=cricketics.in|language=en-US}}</ref> He also publicly criticised the West Indies Cricket Board during the 2007 tour of England, which led to an official reprimand and warning.<ref>[http://ecb.co.uk/england/natwest-series/gayle-in-hot-water,13559,EN.html ''Gayle in hot water'']{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, [[England and Wales Cricket Board|ECB]]. Retrieved 20 January 2008</ref>

Gayle also received criticism in early 2009 during West Indies' tour of England, where he commented that he did not want to captain the West Indies any more given the pressures involved, and that he "wouldn't be so sad" if Test cricket was superseded by Twenty20 cricket in the future.<ref name="ponders">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/404214.html|title=Gayle ponders Test future|date=13 May 2009|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=18 May 2009}}</ref> From the West Indies, both [[Viv Richards]] and [[Gary Sobers]] criticised Gayle's comments, as did opposite number [[Andrew Strauss]].<ref name="viv">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/404217.html|title=Richards and Sobers defend primacy of Test cricket|last=Brown|first=Alex|date=13 May 2009|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=18 May 2009}}</ref> Gayle later commented that his statement had been quoted out of context, according to [[Julian Hunte]], President of the West Indies Cricket Board.<ref name="hunte">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/404111.html|title=Gayle's comments an 'unfortunate development' – Hunte|date=13 May 2009|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=18 May 2009}}</ref> In an interview with [[Mike Atherton]] at the conclusion of a West Indies defeat in their tour of England, Gayle stated that he was not going to resign the captaincy.<ref>Interview with Mike Atherton – Award Presentation following England v West Indies, 2nd Test 14–18 May 2009. ''[[Sky Sports]]'' 18 May 2009.</ref>

In April 2011 Chris Gayle criticised the West Indies Cricket Board and coach [[Ottis Gibson]] and did not play for the team for more than a year. On 6 April 2012, Gayle and the WICB reached an understanding that paved the way for the former West Indies captain to return to the national team.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/westindies/content/story/560071.html West Indies news: Chris Gayle, WICB reach agreement on return]. ESPNcricinfo. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2012.</ref> On 25 June 2012, Gayle was chosen to be a part of the 2nd T20 and five-match one-day squad series starting on 30 June 2012, in the West Indies and Florida. They won the T20 series 2–0, in which Gayle was awarded man of the series, and the ODI series 4–1, in which Gayle made an aggressive century and half-century.

On 4 January 2016, while being interviewed by [[Network Ten]] commentator [[Mel McLaughlin]] during the [[2015–16 Big Bash League season]], Gayle said, "I just wanted to have an interview with you as well; that's why I batted so well," followed by, "Your eyes are beautiful; hopefully we can win this game and then we can have a drink after as well. Don't blush, baby". The comments were criticised by the Australian media,<ref>[http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/cricket/chris-gayle-can-find-the-boundary-with-a-bat-but-off-the-field-theres-not-one-in-sight/news-story/af391746d63d87596ed14a4fa55aca53 Chris Gayle can find the boundary with a bat but off the field there's not one in sight]. ''[[The Guardian]]''. 6 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2016/jan/05/its-not-just-chris-gayle-sport-medias-blokesworld-mindset-needs-to-change It's not just Chris Gayle: sport media's Blokesworld mindset needs to change]. ''[[The Courier Mail]]''. 5 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/sport/the-fitz-files/supporting-chris-gayles-actions-is-turning-your-back-on-respect-for-women-20160108-gm1sfm.html Supporting Chris Gayle's actions is turning your back on respect for women]. ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]''. 8 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2016/jan/06/chris-gayle-controversy-sexist-women-cricket Chris Gayle controversy: sexist, not sexy – and certainly not funny]. ''The Guardian''. 6 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.</ref> with former Australian test captain [[Ian Chappell]] encouraging [[Cricket Australia]] to ban him from playing in Australia again.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/jan/08/ian-chappell-wants-world-cricket-ban-on-chris-gayle-for-mel-mclaughlin-interview Ian Chappell wants world cricket ban on Chris Gayle for Mel McLaughlin interview]. The Guardian. 8 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.</ref> Fellow female sports journalist [[Neroli Meadows]] stated that Gayle had been acting in such a way for years, and that he did it to "humiliate" women.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-05/neroli-meadows-why-i-want-people-to-stop-laughing-at-chris-gayle/7069512 Why sports reporter Neroli Meadows wants people to stop laughing at inappropriate remarks from Chris Gayle | 7.30]. ABC News. 5 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.</ref> Gayle said the comments were intended to be a joke.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/big-bash/chris-gayle-comments-cause-uncomfortable-big-bash-interview-with-mel-mclaughlin-20160104-glz986.html?eid=socialn%3Atwi-13omn1680-edtrl-other%3Annn-17%2F02%2F2014-edtrs_socialshare-all-nnn-nnn-vars-o|title=Chris Gayle comments cause uncomfortable Big Bash interview with Mel McLaughlin|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|first1=Matt|last1=Bungard|first2=Adam|last2=Morton|date=5 January 2016|access-date=5 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-05/cricketer-chris-gayles-off-field-comments-criticised/7067342 |title=Chris Gayle: Melbourne Renegades cricketer sparks controversy with 'disrespectful' comments to reporter Mel McLaughlin |author=Donoughue, Paul |date=5 January 2016 |access-date=5 January 2016 |work=[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]] |location=Australia}}</ref> Melbourne Renegades sanctioned Gayle with a {{AUD}}10,000 fine for inappropriate conduct.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.cricket.com.au/news/chris-gayle-fined-$10000-ten-thousand-cricket-australia-mel-mclaughin-interview-melbourne-renegades/2016-01-05 |title=Gayle sanctioned for TV comments |date=5 January 2016 |access-date=5 January 2016 |publisher=[[Cricket Australia]] }}</ref> On 30 October 2017, Chris Gayle won a defamation case against [[Fairfax Media]] after a jury found a series of articles published in 2016 which alleged he exposed himself to a masseuse were untrue and was awarded with $300k in damages for defamation.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/oct/30/chris-gayle-wins-defamation-case-against-fairfax-media|title=Chris Gayle wins defamation case against Fairfax Media|first=Amanda|last=Meade|date=30 October 2017|access-date=30 March 2019|via=www.theguardian.com|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref>

== The Chris Gayle Academy ==
In 2015, Gayle set up 'The Chris Gayle Academy' with the intent on helping disadvantaged children in both [[Jamaica]] and the [[United Kingdom]] better themselves and their communities through their involvement in sport.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thechangefoundation.org.uk/our-programmes/cricket-for-change/the-chris-gayle-academy/|title=The Chris Gayle Academy {{!}} The Change Foundation|website=www.thechangefoundation.org.uk|language=en-US|access-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117190926/http://www.thechangefoundation.org.uk/our-programmes/cricket-for-change/the-chris-gayle-academy/|archive-date=17 January 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Since then the academy has expanded and now facilitates the advancement of young cricketers careers by providing access to quality coaches and playing opportunities abroad.

==International centuries==
{{main|List of international cricket centuries by Chris Gayle}}Gayle has scored 42 international centuries, which includes 15 Tests, 25 ODIs and 2 T20I centuries as of 13 July 2021. He was the first cricketer to score centuries in all formats of the game.

==Records==
===International===
#Most ICC TOURNAMENT Runs:- 2897 ODI WC:1186 CT:791 T20 WC:920
#Highest run scorer for the West Indies in ODIs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=2;id=4;type=team|title=RECORDS / WEST INDIES / ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS / MOST RUNS|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|language=en|access-date=6 March 2021}}</ref>
#Second most ODI sixes in a calendar year (56 in 2019).
#Second West Indies player (after [[Brian Lara]]), and 14th overall, to pass 10,000 runs in ODIs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1082165|title=Chris Gayle reconsidering retirement after England purple patch|website=www.icc-cricket.com|language=en|access-date=1 March 2019}}</ref>
#First batsman to score a century in each of international cricket's three formats of the game.
#First (and so far only) batsman to score a triple century in Test cricket, double century in ODI cricket and a century in T20 internationals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/chris-gayle-only-cricketer-in-history-to-score-century-in-t20is-double-century-in-odis-and-triple-century-in-test-cricket-255423 |title=Only player to score a T20I century, an ODI double century as well as a test triple century |access-date=13 March 2017 }}</ref>
#Highest six hitter for the West Indies (in all formats).
#Most centuries by a West Indian. 25 in ODIs
#He holds the record of most sixes against a single team - 130 Sixes Against England.
#As per ICC Reports, he has hit a six on every 10th ball he played in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1332468336240824320?s=20|title=ICC (twitter account) |date=28 November 2020|access-date=6 March 2021}}</ref>
#First batsman to score a T20I century, in the [[2007 World T20]]. He's also the only batsman to score two World T20 tons.
#First batsman (now equalled) to score a T20 century in both a winning and losing cause and when batting first as well as when batting second.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/list_hundreds.html?id=89;type=trophy |title=List of centuries in ICC World T20 |access-date=7 March 2017 }}</ref>
#Gayle is the only player to score centuries in [[ICC U19 World Cup]], [[ICC World Twenty20]], [[ICC Cricket World Cup]], [[ICC Champions Trophy]] as well as in [[ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier]].
#In World Cup 2015, he hit the fastest ever ODI double century, against Zimbabwe, off 138 balls.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/content/story/837817.html |title=Fastest ODI double century |access-date=7 March 2017 |date=24 February 2015 }}</ref>
#Third batsman to score a century against eleven different countries in ODIs.<ref name="Gayle11">{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/637366 |title=Gayle becomes third batsman to hit ODI centuries against 11 countries |access-date=10 March 2018 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref>
#Only International player to carry his bat through a completed innings (one where his side lost all ten wickets) in both Twenty20 International and in Test match.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/slc-twenty20-15/content/records/284000.html |title=Carrying his bat in the entire T20I innings |access-date=7 March 2017 }}</ref> He is also the only player to [[List of cricketers who have carried the bat in international cricket|carry his bat]] in both Tests and T20Is.
#Fastest ODI fifty by West Indies batsmen. (50 runs in 19 balls).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18913/commentary/1158070/west-indies-vs-england-5th-odi-england-tour-of-wi-2018-19|title=Gayle "Storm's" fastest fify in ODI history by a West Indian batsman}}</ref>
#Leading run scorer in ICC Champions Trophy history (791 runs).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=44;type=trophy |title=Most runs in ICC Champions Trophy |access-date=7 March 2017 }}</ref>
#Most runs in a single ICC Champions Trophy series (474 runs).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_series.html?id=44;type=trophy |title=Most runs in a single ICC Champions Trophy series |access-date=7 March 2017 }}</ref>
#Most sixes in International cricket (550).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/chris-gayle-sixes-record-west-indies-vs-england-odi-series-1466847-2019-02-28|title=Chris Gayle first player to smash 500 sixes in international cricket {{!}} Cricket News|last=indiatoday.in|website=indiatoday.in|language=en|access-date=28 February 2019}}</ref>
#Third most sixes in T20I (121).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283104.html |title=Most sixes in T20Is |access-date=7 March 2017 }}</ref>
#Most sixes (39) in a bilateral ODI series (4 Innings vs England in 2019).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;filter=advanced;orderby=sixes;size=200;template=results;type=batting;view=series|title= Most sixes by an Individual batsmen in an ODI format bilateral series}}</ref>
#First player to hit all 6 balls in an over for four in Test cricket.
#Only player to hit the first ball of a Test match for six.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-v-west-indies-2012/content/story/591146.html |title=First player in history to hit a six in very first ball of test cricket |access-date=13 March 2017 |date=13 November 2012 }}</ref>
#Along with [[Marlon Samuels]], he holds the record for the highest ever ODI stand for any wicket (372 runs for 2nd wicket).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_for_any_wicket.html?id=12;type=trophy |title=Highest partnership for any wicket in World Cups |access-date=28 March 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283574.html |title=Highest partnership for any wicket in ODI history |access-date=28 March 2017 }}</ref>
#Along with [[Devon Smith]], he set the record for the highest opening stand in ICC World T20 history (145).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_by_wicket.html?id=89;type=trophy |title=Highest partnership for opening stand in T20 World Cups |access-date=28 March 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411221922/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_by_wicket.html?id=89%3Btype%3Dtrophy |archive-date=11 April 2017 }}</ref>
#Most number of sixes hit by an individual at Cricket World Cup history (49).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/icc-world-cup-chris-gayle-records-most-number-of-sixes-in-world-cup-history/articleshow/69599941.cms|title=ICC World Cup: Chris Gayle records most sixes in World Cup history - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=1 June 2019}}</ref>
#Most number of sixes hit by an individual at T20WC History (60).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_sixes_career.html?id=89;type=trophy|title=RECORDS / ICC MEN'S T20 WORLD CUP / MOST SIXES|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|language=en|access-date=6 March 2021}}</ref>

===Domestic T20===
#Leading run scorer in all forms of T20s (14,096 runs - as of 03 Aug 2021).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284267.html |title=Most runs in career in T20s |access-date=17 January 2020 }}</ref>
#Fastest T20 Century Ever (in 30 Balls).
#First batsman to score 10,000 T20 runs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2017/content/story/1093163.html |title=10,000 T20 runs. PARANORMAL |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 April 2017|date=18 April 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2017/content/story/1093167.html |title=A giant in the T20 format |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 April 2017|date=18 April 2017 }}</ref>
#Only batsman to reach 11000, 12000, 13000 and 14000 runs in T20 cricket as of 13 July 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Chris Gayle slams 18 sixes for his 20th Twenty20 ton, first to go past 11,000 runs|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/chris-gayle-slams-18-sixes-for-his-20th-t20-ton-first-to-go-past-11-000-runs/story-nJG1a5y7BHla1Q78dJUM9M.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Universe Boss stands tall with 12,000 T20 runs - Kings XI Punjab|url=https://www.punjabkingsipl.in/amp/news/universe-boss-stands-tall-with-12000-t20-runs-4681|access-date=2021-07-13|website=www.punjabkingsipl.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Chris Gayle Surpasses 13,000 T20 Runs to Secure Jamaica Tallawahs Win|url=https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/sports/chris-gayle-surpasses-13000-t20-runs-to-secure-jamaica-tallawahs-win/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Caribbean News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Gayle credits Pollard, Bravo for return to form vs Australia St Lucia T20 cricket {{!}} Cricbuzz.com|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/118176/gayle-credits-pollard-bravo-for-return-to-form-vs-australia-st-lucia-t20-cricket-cricbuzzcom|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref>
#He is the only Batter in T20 History to Score 1000+ Runs in every calendar year from 2011-2019. His least Runs in these years are 1027.
#Most T20 centuries.(22) <ref name="T20C">As of March 2021, Gayle is the only player to score more than 8 T20 centuries.</ref>
#Most T20 Fifties.(87)
#Most IPL centuries (6) and Most IPL 99s (2).
#Most T20 Fifty+ Scores.(109)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283488.html|title=RECORDS / TWENTY20 MATCHES / BATTING RECORDS / MOST FIFTIES IN CAREER|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=6 March 2021}}</ref>
#Along with AB De Villiers, they both are only batsman of IPL who scored 4,500+ runs with 40+ Average and 150+ Strike Rate.
#He is the only player to hit 1000+ Fours in T20 Format (Total - 1085).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/305203.html|title=RECORDS / TWENTY20 MATCHES / BATTING RECORDS / MOST FOURS IN CAREER|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=6 March 2021}}</ref>
#Fastest Batsman to score 4000 runs in [[Indian Premier League|IPL]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Rajarshi Gupta |title=Chris Gayle fastest to 4000 runs in Indian Premier League history |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/story/ipl-2019-rr-vs-kxip-chris-gayle-fastest-to-score-4000-ipl-runs-1486180-2019-03-25 |access-date=26 March 2019 |work=[[India Today]] |date=25 March 2019 |location=Jaipur}}</ref>
#First and only batsman to hit 300 sixes in IPL (Total-357 Sixes).<ref>{{cite news |author=Rohan Sen |title=Chris Gayle 1st batsman to hit 300 sixes in IPL history |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/story/chris-gayle-300-sixes-ipl-history-kings-xi-punjab-1490235-2019-03-30 |access-date=30 March 2019 |work=[[India Today]] |date=30 March 2019}}</ref>
#Highest individual score in T20 with 175* (off 66 balls) against Pune Warriors India, which he made as opener.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284198.html |title=Most runs in an innings in T20s |access-date=7 March 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283979.html |title=Highest scores in each batting position in T20 cricket |access-date=28 March 2017 }}</ref>
#Highest score by a player in T20 in a losing cause (151*).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283919.html |title=Most runs in a T20 in a losing cause |access-date=28 March 2017 }}</ref>
#Highest individual score by a cricketer in a T20 league final (146*).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8653/report/1121290/|title=Gayle smash 18 sixes in 2017-18 BPL final, with unbeaten 146|access-date=13 December 2017}}</ref>
#Joint record, along with Yuvraj Singh and Hazratullah Zazai, for fastest T20 half-century, in 12 balls.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/slc-twenty20-15/content/records/305877.html |title=Fastest fifties in T20s |access-date=7 March 2017 }}</ref>
#Most number of sixes in a T20 innings (18) during the [[2017–18 Bangladesh Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/305204.html|title=Most sixes in a T20 innings|access-date=13 December 2017}}</ref>
#Only Player to hit 1000 T20 sixes (Total - 1032).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/30223814/ipl-2020-kxip-vs-rr-chris-gayle-becomes-first-hit-1000-t20-sixes |title=Chris Gayle climbs another mountain, becomes first to hit 1000 T20 sixes|access-date=31 October 2020}}</ref>
#Only player to score 2 Centuries in a T20 League Playoffs (121 & 146).
#Only player to score 12 Ball Fifty for 2 times in a career (In BBL-16 & T10L-21).

===T10===
Joint Record, with [[Mohammad Shahzad]] and Waseem Muhammad for Fastest T10 Fifty in 12 Balls in the Abu Dhabi T10 in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Saha |first1=Rajdeep |title=Chris Gayle smashes joint-fastest fifty in Abu Dhabi T10 League |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/chris-gayle-smashes-joint-fastest-070142635.html |website=Yahoo |access-date=4 February 2021 |date=3 February 2021}}</ref>

== Honours ==
'''West Indies'''

* [[ICC Champions Trophy]] - [[2004 ICC Champions Trophy|2004]]
*[[ICC Men's T20 World Cup|ICC World Twenty20]] - [[2012 ICC World Twenty20|2012]], [[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016]]

'''Jamaica Tallawahs'''

* [[Caribbean Premier League]] - [[2013 Caribbean Premier League|2013]], [[2016 Caribbean Premier League|2016]]

'''Rangpur Rangers'''

* [[Bangladesh Premier League]] - [[2017 Bangladesh Premier League|2017]]

'''Vancouver Knights'''

* [[Global T20 Canada]] - [[2018 Global T20 Canada|2018]]

'''Balkh Legends'''

* [[Afghanistan Premier League]] - [[2018–19 Afghanistan Premier League|2018]]

'''Individual'''

* [[List of Indian Premier League awards|Indian Premier League Most Valuable Player]] - [[2011 Indian Premier League|2011]]
* Indian Premier League Orange Cap Winner - 2011, [[2012 Indian Premier League|2012]]
* Indian Premier League Maximum Sixes Award - 2011, 2012, [[2013 Indian Premier League|2013]], [[2015 Indian Premier League|2015]]
* [[Stanbic Bank 20 Series]] Top Runscorer - [[2011–12 Stanbic Bank 20 Series|2011]]
* Caribbean Premier League Top Runscorer - [[2015 Caribbean Premier League|2015]]
* Bangladesh Premier League Player of the Tournament - 2017
* Bangladesh Premier League Top Runscorer - 2017

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
* ''75 Years of West Indies Cricket 1928–2000'' by Ray Goble and Keith AP Sandiford {{ISBN|1-870518-78-0}}

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* [https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/247/chris-gayle Chris Gayle] at [[CricBuzz]]

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Hitesh Modi

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| birth_place = [[Kisumu]], Kenya
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| odidebutdate = 18 February
| odidebutyear = 1996
| odidebutagainst = India
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'''Hitesh Subhash Modi''' (born October 13, 1971, in [[Kisumu]]) is a former [[Kenyan cricket team|Kenyan cricketer]] of [[Indian people|Indian]] [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] origin.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Their-heart-goes-out-to-SouravTikolo/articleshow/846939.cms|title=Their heart goes out to Sourav,Tikolo|date=September 10, 2004|location=[[Ahmedabad]]|work=[[The Times of India]]|first=Harit|last=Mehta}}</ref> He was a left-handed batsman and a right-arm offbreak bowler.

==International career==
Having made his ODI debut in 1992, Modi had ever been part of the middle order of the team, as well as being involved in the [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]], [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]] and [[2003 Cricket World Cup]]s and the 1994 and 1997 [[ICC Trophy]]. Having seen several players fall by the wayside due to disagreements over contracts, including [[Steve Tikolo]], Modi was invested as captain.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}}

==Family==
Modi's father is [[Subhash Modi]], and the pair are unique as the only father/son pair to appear as batsman and umpire in the same One-day International.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/kenya/content/player/24717.html |title=Kenya / Players / Subhash Modi |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |accessdate=11 March 2017}}</ref> Against Bangladesh at Nairobi in August 2006, father gave son out [[Leg before wicket|lbw]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/columns/content/story/267538.html |title=Batted on all five days, and 268 in a one-day game |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |accessdate=11 March 2017}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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2011 Cricket World Cup Group B

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{{main|2011 Cricket World Cup}}

Play in '''Group B of the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]]''' took place from 19 February to 20 March 2011.<ref>{{cite press release |title=FIXTURES of 2011 World Cup |publisher=[[International Cricket Council|http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net]] |url=http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net/events_and_awards/CWC/event_info/fixtures.php |accessdate=2009-12-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100412233842/http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net/events_and_awards/CWC/event_info/fixtures.php |archive-date=12 April 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The group consisted of hosts [[India national cricket team|India]] and [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]], along with [[England cricket team|England]], [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]], [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]], [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]]. The top four teams advanced to the [[2011 Cricket World Cup knockout stage#Quarter-finals|quarter-finals]].

==Standings==
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==Matches==
*''All times local [[UTC+05:30]] (India and [[Sri Lanka]]) or [[UTC+06:00]] ([[Bangladesh]])''

===India vs Bangladesh===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 19 February 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| score1 = 370/4 (50 overs)
| score2 = 283/9 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}
| runs1 = [[Virender Sehwag]] 175 (140)
| wickets1 = [[Mahmudullah]] 1/49 (7 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tamim Iqbal]] 70 (86)
| wickets2 = [[Munaf Patel]] 4/48 (10 overs)
| result = India won by 87 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433558.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium]], [[Dhaka]]
| umpires = [[Steve Davis (umpire)|Steve Davis]] (Aus) and [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL)
| motm = [[Virender Sehwag]] (Ind)
| toss = Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
}}
The World Cup opened with a match between co-hosts [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] and [[India national cricket team|India]], with this being the only match India, the hot favorites, were not playing at home in the tournament. Bangladesh captain [[Shakib Al Hasan]] won the toss and sent India in to bat; however his decision was quickly proved wrong. [[Virender Sehwag]] hit the first ball of the tournament for four, and he along with [[Sachin Tendulkar]] added 69 for the first wicket at over a run a ball until the latter was run out after a mix-up. Sehwag and [[Gautam Gambhir]] then had their team cruise to 152/1, when Gambhir was bowled by [[Mahmudullah]] but that did not stop Sehwag, who cruised to his century and then rapidly accelerated along with [[Virat Kohli]]. India cruised past 300, and Sehwag posted a career-best 175 before getting out, and Kohli also got his ton as India posted a daunting 370/4 at the end of their 50 overs.

Bangladesh started off rapidly in their chase, getting 51 runs in the first five overs without losing a wicket; but soon, at the score of 56, [[Imrul Kayes]] played on to a [[Munaf Patel]] delivery. [[Tamim Iqbal]] got a half-century, but the Bangladesh run-rate slowed after that and they weren't in the hunt, and at the end they got to 283/9 without really challenging the Indian total.

[[Virender Sehwag]]'s score of 175 was his 14th ODI hundred, and the fourth highest score in the history of the Cricket World Cup.<ref name="Match1">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/9402091.stm |first=Sam |last=Sheringham |title=Cricket World Cup: Virender Sehwag leads India to win |accessdate=2010-02-19|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>

===Netherlands vs England===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 22 February 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NED}}
| score1 = 292/6 (50 overs)
| score2 = 296/4 (48.4 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| runs1 = [[Ryan ten Doeschate]] 119 (110)
| wickets1 = [[Graeme Swann]] 2/35 (10 overs)
| runs2 = [[Andrew Strauss]] 88 (83)
| wickets2 = [[Ryan ten Doeschate]] 2/47 (10 overs)
| result = England won by 6 wickets
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433562.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Nagpur]]
| umpires = [[Asad Rauf]] (Pak) and [[Bruce Oxenford]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Ryan ten Doeschate]] (Ned)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}
[[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]] captain [[Peter Borren]] won the toss and elected to bat first against England, one of the contenders for the trophy. Netherlands started well, with openers [[Alexei Kervezee|Alex Kervezee]] and [[Wesley Barresi]] going at a quick pace but England fought back, getting both openers soon after; and after 33 overs, Netherlands were 149/4. Then [[Ryan ten Doeschate]] accelerated, and went on to score a brilliant century, and this, coupled with very poor fielding from England, helped Netherlands plunder 104 runs off the last ten overs and lead them to a strong 292/6.

The English started off very strongly in their reply, getting their first 100 runs at a run a ball without losing a wicket. [[Kevin Pietersen]] fell soon after, but Netherlands were unable to build on it. England captain [[Andrew Strauss]] closed in on a century but holed out and all the England top order batsmen scored runs, with [[Paul Collingwood]] and [[Ravi Bopara]] taking England home with 1.2 overs to spare.

The Netherlands score of 292 was the second highest score from an [[List of International Cricket Council members#Associate Members|Associate nation]] playing against a [[Test cricket|Test nation]].<ref name="NethEng">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/9403396.stm |first=Sam |last=Sheringham |title=Cricket World Cup: Ragged England sneak past Dutch |accessdate=2010-03-11|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>

===West Indies vs South Africa===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 24 February 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| score1 = 222 (47.3 overs)
| score2 = 223/3 (42.5 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|RSA}}
| runs1 = [[Darren Bravo]] 73 (82)
| wickets1 = [[Imran Tahir]] 4/41 (10 overs)
| runs2 = [[AB de Villiers]] 107[[not out|*]] (105)
| wickets2 = [[Kieron Pollard]] 1/37 (7.5 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 7 wickets
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433564.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium|Feroz Shah Kotla Ground]], [[Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Amiesh Saheba]] (Ind) and [[Simon Taufel]] (Aus)
| motm = [[AB de Villiers]] (SA)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
| rain = Drizzle halted the match for almost 8 minutes
}}
[[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]], another one of the pre-tournament favorites played their first match of the tournament against a [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies team]] which is currently in transition. South Africa won the toss, set West Indies in to bat, and opened the bowling with spinner [[Johan Botha (cricketer)|Johan Botha]], which was vindicated as he got the wicket of [[Chris Gayle]] in the first over. [[Darren Bravo]] then came into the crease and played an aggressive knock of 73, with support from [[Devon Smith]] in a strong century stand until Botha trapped Bravo in front. Two quick wickets on debut by [[Imran Tahir]] left West Indies on 120/4 but a counterattack from [[Dwayne Bravo]], who was well assisted by [[Shivnarine Chanderpaul]] took West Indies to a healthy 209/5 with over 7 overs left. However, Tahir returned to get the wickets of Chanderpaul and [[Devon Thomas]], the other set batsman before [[Dale Steyn]] cleaned up the tail to restrict the West Indies to 222.

South Africa stuttered at the start of their reply, with [[Hashim Amla]] and [[Jacques Kallis]] falling cheaply early on. [[AB de Villiers]] then came into the crease and counterattacked with a string of boundaries, reaching his half-century at close to a run-a-ball. He and captain [[Graeme Smith]] had over a century partnership for the third wicket until [[Kieron Pollard]] got one through Smith's defences. This, however turned out to a false dawn for West Indies, as de Villers reached his century off 97 balls, and together with [[JP Duminy]] got the remaining 84 runs with over seven overs left.

[[AB de Villiers]] century was the fastest by a South African in the World Cup<ref name="WISA">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/9406472.stm |first=Jamie |last=Lillywhite |title=Cricket World Cup: De Villiers inspires S Africa win |accessdate=2010-03-11|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> and the South African victory was the 12th successive win against the West Indies.<ref name="WISA" />

===Bangladesh vs Ireland===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 25 February 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}
| score1 = 205 (49.2 overs)
| score2 = 178 (45 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}
| runs1 = [[Tamim Iqbal]] 44 (43)
| wickets1 = [[Andre Botha (cricketer)|Andre Botha]] 3/32 (9 overs)
| runs2 = [[Niall O'Brien (cricketer)|Niall O'Brien]] 38 (52)
| wickets2 = [[Shafiul Islam]] 4/21 (8 overs)
| result = Bangladesh won by 27 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433566.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium]], [[Dhaka]]
| umpires = [[Aleem Dar]] (Pak) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Tamim Iqbal]] (Ban)
| toss = Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}
Bangladesh captain [[Shakib Al Hasan]] won the toss against Ireland and elected to bat, after conceding 370 against India after setting them in. His decision seemed to be vindicated at the start of Bangladesh's innings, with [[Tamim Iqbal]] unleashing a flurry of boundaries immediately, to take Bangladesh to 49/0 after 5 overs. Ireland needed a moment of inspiration and they got it from wicketkeeper [[Niall O'Brien (cricketer)|Niall O'Brien]] who did a brilliant stumping to send [[Imrul Kayes]] on his way. Ireland quickly built on it, with a direct hit from [[Ed Joyce]] catching [[Junaid Siddiqui]] short, before both Tamim and Shakib were also dismissed softly. [[Mushfiqur Rahim]] and [[Raqibul Hasan (cricketer, born 1987)|Raqibul Hasan]] staged a recovery then, and at 147/4 in the 34th over, Bangladesh looked well set for a score above 250 until Mushfiqur top-edged a sweep of [[George Dockrell]]. This triggered another collapse, and only a late cameo from [[Naeem Islam]] took Bangladesh to 205.

Ireland started off solidly in their reply, but then the Bangladesh spinners led by Shakib and [[Mohammad Ashraful]] took wickets at regular intervals. The match was evenly poised with Ireland 93/4 after 25 overs. Niall O'Brien was the key to the chase but with the score at 110, he was dismissed after a brilliant catch by Tamim Iqbal. [[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]] continued to fight, taking Ireland above 150 and giving them another sniff at victory till he holed out to deep square-leg off [[Shafiul Islam]]. A pumped-up Shafiul then ran through the tail, and Ireland were all out for 178, falling 27 runs short.

[[Shafiul Islam]] recorded the best figures for a Bangladeshi bowler in World Cup matches, with 4/21.<ref name="BanIre">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/9406522.stm |first=Jonathan |last=Stevenson |title=Cricket World Cup: Hosts Bangladesh edge past Ireland |accessdate=2010-03-11|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>

===India vs England===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 27 February 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| score1 = 338 (49.5 overs)
| score2 = 338/8 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| runs1 = [[Sachin Tendulkar]] 120 (115)
| wickets1 = [[Tim Bresnan]] 5/48 (10 overs)
| runs2 = [[Andrew Strauss]] 158 (145)
| wickets2 = [[Zaheer Khan]] 3/64 (10 overs)
| result = Match tied
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433568.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. Chinnaswamy Stadium]], [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = [[Billy Bowden]] (NZ) and [[Marais Erasmus]] (SA)
| motm = [[Andrew Strauss]] (Eng)
| toss = India won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}
Having scored 370 in their previous game, India elected to bat after winning the toss against England. [[Virender Sehwag]], fresh from his 175 the previous game blazed away at the start of the innings, hitting a rapid 35 before falling to [[Tim Bresnan]]. [[Sachin Tendulkar]] then took over the innings, and was ably assisted by [[Gautam Gambhir]]. The duo continued at a very rapid pace and added 133 runs until Gambhir was bowled by [[Graeme Swann]] for 51. Tendulkar went on to get his hundred, his 47th in ODIs and fifth at World Cups, the most by anyone in the history of the tournament.<ref name="Match11">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/9408115.stm |first=Pranav |last=Soneji |title=Cricket World Cup: England and India in thrilling tie |accessdate=2010-02-27|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> When he was eventually dismissed for 120, India were strongly placed at 236/3 in the 39th over. [[Yuvraj Singh]] and [[MS Dhoni]] continued on at a brisk pace, with Yuvraj reaching his fifty off just 45 balls. India passed 300 in the 45th over, but then Yuvraj and Dhoni fell off consecutive balls to trigger a collapse. Bresnan took three wickets in four balls to get his five-for, his first in ODIs,<ref name="The Guardian">{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/feb/27/india-england-world-cup |title=Andrew Strauss helps England tie with India in World Cup thriller |accessdate=2010-02-27|work=The Guardian |location=London}}</ref> and India did not bat their 50 overs, being all out for 338 with a ball left.

England got off to a very strong start in their chase, with both [[Andrew Strauss]] and [[Kevin Pietersen]] going a rapid pace. Pietersen was dismissed for 31 in a freak way off [[Munaf Patel]], but Strauss went on to get his fifty. [[Jonathan Trott]] was unable to convert a start, but Strauss and [[Ian Bell]] then indulged in a sensational stand of 170 runs for the third wicket. The duo also easily kept the required run rate well under control, keeping it around 7. Strauss reached his century off just 99 balls, and Bell took 45 to reach his half-century. England were 280/2 after 42 overs, when [[Zaheer Khan]] produced a sensational over, getting Bell caught at mid-off for 69 and catching Strauss plumb in front for a brilliant 158, his highest score in ODIs.<ref name="The Telegraph">{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/cricket-world-cup/8350586/Cricket-World-Cup-2011-England-and-India-share-in-dramatic-tie-in-Bangalore.html |title=Cricket World Cup 2011: England and India share in dramatic tie in Bangalore |accessdate=2010-02-27|work=The Telegraph |location=London |first=Nick |last=Hoult}}</ref> [[Paul Collingwood]] and [[Matt Prior]] went cheaply, but some lusty blows from Bresnan and Swann kept England in the hunt, with 14 required off the last over. Swann managed 3 off the first 2 balls before [[Ajmal Shahzad]] hit a six off the third to leave England with just 5 from 3. A single and a two later meant that 2 was required off the last ball with all three results possible. Swann dug the last ball from Patel away for a single, which meant that the game was tied.

===West Indies vs Netherlands===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 28 February 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| score1 = 330/8 (50 overs)
| score2 = 115 (31.3 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| runs1 = [[Chris Gayle]] 80 (110)
| wickets1 = [[Mudassar Bukhari]] 2/65 (10 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tom Cooper (cricketer)|Tom Cooper]] 55[[not out|*]] (72)
| wickets2 = [[Kemar Roach]] 6/27 (8.3 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 215 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433569.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium|Feroz Shah Kotla Ground]], [[Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Amiesh Saheba]] (Ind) and [[Simon Taufel]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Kemar Roach]] (WI)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
}}
West Indian bowler [[Kemar Roach]] took a [[Hat-trick (cricket)|hat-trick]] with the final three balls of the game and became the first West Indian player to take a hat-trick in a World Cup match.<ref name="WINeth">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/9409716.stm |first=Oliver|last=Brett |title=Cricket World Cup: Kemar Roach hat-trick destroys Dutch |accessdate=2010-03-07|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>

===England vs Ireland===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 2 March 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| score1 = 327/8 (50 overs)
| score2 = 329/7 (49.1 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}
| runs1 = [[Jonathan Trott]] 92 (92)
| wickets1 = [[Trent Johnston]] 2/58 (10 overs)
| runs2 = [[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]] 113 (63)
| wickets2 = [[Graeme Swann]] 3/47 (10 overs)
| result = Ireland won by 3 wickets
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433572.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. Chinnaswamy Stadium]], [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = [[Aleem Dar]] (Pak) and [[Billy Bowden]] (NZ)
| motm = [[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]] (Ire)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}

England batted first with [[Jonathan Trott]] making 92 from 92 balls. During his innings, Trott reached 1,000 runs in [[One Day International|ODI cricket]], from just 21 innings, equalling the record set by [[Vivian Richards]] and teammate [[Kevin Pietersen]].<ref name="pakistantimes">{{cite web|url=http://www.pakistantimes.net/pt/detail.php?newsId=19488 |title=Kevin’s record ton helps Ireland stun England |accessdate=2010-03-03 |work=pakistantimes |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724001357/http://www.pakistantimes.net/pt/detail.php?newsId=19488 |archivedate=24 July 2011 }}</ref> England finished on 327/8 from their 50 overs. In reply, Ireland lost their captain, [[William Porterfield]] with the very first ball, and were struggling at 111/5. [[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]] then made 100 in just 50 balls, the fastest century in World Cup history.<ref name="EngIre">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/9410478.stm |first=Sam |last=Sheringham |title=Cricket World Cup: Brilliant Ireland shock England |accessdate=2010-03-03|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> Ireland chased down the 327 set by England, winning by 3 wickets. It was the largest successful run chase in Cricket World Cup history.<ref name="theage.com">{{cite news |url=http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/world-cup-shock-as-ireland-beat-england-after-record-fastest-ton-20110303-1bf5t.html |title=World Cup shock as Ireland beat England after record fastest ton |accessdate=2010-03-03|work=theage.com |location=Melbourne}}</ref>

===South Africa vs Netherlands===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 3 March 2011
| daynight =
| time = 09:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|RSA}}
| score1 = 351/5 (50 overs)
| score2 = 120 (34.5 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| runs1 = [[AB de Villiers]] 134 (98)
| wickets1 = [[Ryan ten Doeschate]] 3/72 (10 overs)
| runs2 = [[Wesley Barresi]] 44 (66)
| wickets2 = [[Imran Tahir]] 3/19 (6.5 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 231 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433573.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium]], [[Mohali]]
| umpires = [[Asoka de Silva (cricketer)|Asoka de Silva]] (SL) and [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng)
| motm = [[AB de Villiers]] (SA)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
}}
[[AB de Villiers]] made his 11th [[One day international|ODI]] century, with 134 runs from 98 balls. His partnership of 221 runs with [[Hashim Amla]] is the highest ODI total in [[Mohali]].<ref name="SA-Neth">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/9409716.stm |first=Jamie |last=Lillywhite |title=Cricket World Cup: South Africa overpower Netherlands |accessdate=2010-03-07|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>

===Bangladesh vs West Indies===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 4 March 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}
| score1 = 58 (18.5 overs)
| score2 = 59/1 (12.2 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
| runs1 = [[Junaid Siddique]] 25 (27)
| wickets1 = [[Sulieman Benn]] 4/18 (5.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Chris Gayle]] 37[[not out|*]] (36)
| wickets2 = [[Naeem Islam]] 1/14 (6 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 9 wickets
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/433576.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium]], [[Dhaka]]
| umpires = [[Steve Davis (umpire)|Steve Davis]] (Aus) and [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL)
| motm = [[Kemar Roach]] (WI)
| toss = Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}
Bangladesh were bowled out for 58 runs, which was their lowest [[One day international|ODI]] score, and the fourth lowest score in World Cup matches.<ref name="BanWI">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/9414271.stm |first=Phil |last=Dawkes |title=Cricket World Cup: West Indies crush woeful Bangladesh |accessdate=2010-03-11|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> In reply, the West Indian opener [[Chris Gayle]] finished 37[[not out|*]] and made his 8,000th ODI run.<ref name="BanWI" />

===England vs South Africa===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 6 March 2011
| daynight =
| time = 09:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| score1 = 171 (45.4 overs)
| score2 = 165 (47.4 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|RSA}}
| runs1 = [[Ravi Bopara]] 60 (98)
| wickets1 = [[Imran Tahir]] 4/38 (8.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Hashim Amla]] 42 (51)
| wickets2 = [[Stuart Broad]] 4/15 (6.4 overs)
| result = England won by 6 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433579.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Amiesh Saheba]] (Ind) and [[Simon Taufel]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Ravi Bopara]] (Eng)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}
England batted first and lost the wickets of [[Andrew Strauss]] and [[Kevin Pietersen]] in the first over.<ref name="EngSA">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/9415627.stm |first=Jamie |last=Lillywhite |title=Cricket World Cup: England stun South Africa in Chennai |accessdate=2010-03-11|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> [[Jonathan Trott]] and [[Ravi Bopara]] put on a partnership worth 99 runs, but England finished all out for 171, with four overs still remaining. In reply, South Africa reached 124 with the loss of just three wickets, but then lost the next four wickets inside five overs for three runs.<ref name="EngSA" /> [[Stuart Broad]] took the final two wickets, to give England victory by six runs.

===India vs Ireland===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 6 March 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IRE}}
| score1 = 207 (47.5 overs)
| score2 = 210/5 (46 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| runs1 = [[William Porterfield]] 75 (104)
| wickets1 = [[Yuvraj Singh]] 5/31 (10 overs)
| runs2 = [[Yuvraj Singh]] 50[[not out|*]] (75)
| wickets2 = [[Trent Johnston]] 2/16 (5 overs)
| result = India won by 5 wickets
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433578.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. Chinnaswamy Stadium]], [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = [[Billy Bowden]] (NZ) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Yuvraj Singh]] (Ind)
| toss = India won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
}}
[[Yuvraj Singh]] became the first player to score a 50 and take 5 wickets in a World Cup match.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yuvraj Singh, ICC World Cup 2011 |url=http://iccworld-cup2011.blogspot.com/2011/03/india-vs-ireland-bangalore-6th-march.html }}</ref>

===India vs Netherlands===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 9 March 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NED}}
| score1 = 189 (46.4 overs)
| score2 = 191/5 (36.3 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| runs1 = [[Peter Borren]] 38 (36)
| wickets1 = [[Zaheer Khan]] 3/20 (6.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Yuvraj Singh]] 51[[not out|*]] (73)
| wickets2 = [[Pieter Seelaar]] 3/53 (10 overs)
| result = India won by 5 wickets
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433582.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium|Feroz Shah Kotla Ground]], [[Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Steve Davis (umpire)|Steve Davis]] (Aus) and [[Bruce Oxenford]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Yuvraj Singh]] (Ind)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}
During the match, [[Sachin Tendulkar]] became the first player to score more than 2,000 runs in World Cup cricket.<ref name="IndNeth">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/current/story/504952.html |first=Siddarth |last=Ravindran |title=India go top with five-wicket victory |accessdate=2010-03-10|work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> [[Yuvraj Singh]] took his 100th [[One day international|ODI]] wicket, with the dismissal of [[Wesley Barresi]].<ref name="IndNethBBC">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/9419798.stm |first=Jamie |last=Lillywhite |title=Cricket World Cup: India see off Netherlands in Delhi |accessdate=2010-03-10|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>

===Ireland vs West Indies===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 11 March 2011
| daynight =
| time = 09:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| score1 = 275 (50 overs)
| score2 = 231 (49 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}
| runs1 = [[Devon Smith]] 107 (133)
| wickets1 = [[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]] 4/71 (9 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ed Joyce]] 84 (106)
| wickets2 = [[Sulieman Benn]] 4/53 (10 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 44 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433584.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium]], [[Mohali]]
| umpires = [[Asoka de Silva (cricketer)|Asoka de Silva]] (SL) and [[Shavir Tarapore]] (Ind)
| motm = [[Kieron Pollard]] (WI)
| toss = Ireland won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
}}

===Bangladesh vs England===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 11 March 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| score1 = 225 (49.4 overs)
| score2 = 227/8 (49 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}
| runs1 = [[Jonathan Trott]] 67 (99)
| wickets1 = [[Naeem Islam]] 2/29 (8 overs)
| runs2 = [[Imrul Kayes]] 60 (100)
| wickets2 = [[Ajmal Shahzad]] 3/43 (10 overs)
| result = Bangladesh won by 2 wickets
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433585.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]], [[Chittagong]]
| umpires = [[Daryl Harper]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Imrul Kayes]] (Ban)
| toss = Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
}}
Bangladesh's score was at one point 169/8 but tail ender 58 run partnership brought victory for the team. Bangladesh's win in this match was only their second against England in a total of 15 ODIs.<ref>http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;filter=advanced;opposition=1;orderby=start;team=25;template=results;type=team;view=results {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150916160150/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=2%3Bfilter%3Dadvanced%3Bopposition%3D1%3Borderby%3Dstart%3Bteam%3D25%3Btemplate%3Dresults%3Btype%3Dteam%3Bview%3Dresults |date=16 September 2015 }}</ref>

===India vs South Africa===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 12 March 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| score1 = 296 (48.4 overs)
| score2 = 300/7 (49.4 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|RSA}}
| runs1 = [[Sachin Tendulkar]] 111 (101)
| wickets1 = [[Dale Steyn]] 5/50 (9.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Jacques Kallis]] 69 (88)
| wickets2 = [[Harbhajan Singh]] 3/53 (9 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 3 wickets
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433586.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Nagpur]]
| umpires = [[Ian Gould]] (Eng) and [[Simon Taufel]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Dale Steyn]] (SA)
| toss = India won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}
India won the toss and chose to bat. [[Sachin Tendulkar]] and [[Virendar Sehwag]] put on 142 for the first wicket. India reached 267 before the next wicket fell. India then lost their next 8 wickets for 29 runs, to finish with a total 296 all out.

===Bangladesh vs Netherlands===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 14 March 2011
| daynight =
| time = 09:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NED}}
| score1 = 160 (46.2 overs)
| score2 = 166/4 (41.2 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}
| runs1 = [[Ryan ten Doeschate]] 53[[not out|*]] (71)
| wickets1 = [[Abdur Razzak (cricketer)|Abdur Razzak]] 3/29 (10 overs)
| runs2 = [[Imrul Kayes]] 73[[not out|*]] (113)
| wickets2 = [[Tom Cooper (cricketer)|Tom Cooper]] 2/33 (7.2 overs)
| result = Bangladesh won by 6 wickets
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433590.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]], [[Chittagong]]
| umpires = [[Aleem Dar]] (Pak) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Imrul Kayes]] (Ban)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}

===Ireland vs South Africa===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 15 March 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|RSA}}
| score1 = 272/7 (50 overs)
| score2 = 141 (33.2 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}
| runs1 = [[JP Duminy]] 99 (103)
| wickets1 = [[John Mooney (cricketer)|John Mooney]] 1/36 (8 overs)
| runs2 = [[Gary Wilson (cricketer)|Gary Wilson]] 31 (48)
| wickets2 = [[Robin Peterson]] 3/32 (8 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 131 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433591.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Billy Doctrove]] (WI)
| motm = [[JP Duminy]] (SA)
| toss = Ireland won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
}}
After this victory, South Africa became the first team to qualify for the Quarter-Finals from Group B. Ireland were eliminated following this defeat.

===England vs West Indies===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 17 March 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| score1 = 243 (48.4 overs)
| score2 = 225 (44.4 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
| runs1 = [[Jonathan Trott]] 47 (38)
| wickets1 = [[Andre Russell]] 4/49 (8 overs)
| runs2 = [[Andre Russell]] 49 (46)
| wickets2 = [[James Tredwell]] 4/48 (10 overs)
| result = England won by 18 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433593.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Steve Davis (umpire)|Steve Davis]] (Aus) and [[Bruce Oxenford]] (Aus)
| motm = [[James Tredwell]] (Eng)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}
England had to win the game to have any realistic chance of going through to the quarter finals, and 243 all out looked like a difficult score to defend, especially with the poor fielding that had plagued England throughout the tournament. However, the West Indies collapsed to 225 all out, after a spectacular run out by Matt Prior.

===Ireland vs Netherlands===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 18 March 2011
| daynight =
| time = 09:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NED}}
| score1 = 306 (50 overs)
| score2 = 307/4 (47.4 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}
| runs1 = [[Ryan ten Doeschate]] 106 (108)
| wickets1 = [[Paul Stirling]] 2/51 (10 overs)
| runs2 = [[Paul Stirling]] 101 (72)
| wickets2 = [[Tom Cooper (cricketer)|Tom Cooper]] 2/31 (7 overs)
| result = Ireland won by 6 wickets
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433595.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| umpires = [[Billy Doctrove]] (WI) and [[Ian Gould]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Paul Stirling]] (Ire)
| toss = Ireland won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
}}

===Bangladesh vs South Africa===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 19 March 2011
| daynight =
| time = 09:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|RSA}}
| score1 = 284/8 (50 overs)
| score2 = 78 (28 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}
| runs1 = [[Jacques Kallis]] 69 (76)
| wickets1 = [[Rubel Hossain]] 3/56 (8 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shakib Al Hasan]] 30 (49)
| wickets2 = [[Robin Peterson]] 4/12 (7 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 206 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433597.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium]], [[Dhaka]]
| umpires = [[Aleem Dar]] (Pak) and [[Daryl Harper]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Lonwabo Tsotsobe]] (SA)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}
This is Bangladesh's second lowest score in World Cup<ref>[http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;filter=advanced;orderby=team_score;orderbyad=reverse;result=2;team=25;template=results;trophy=12;type=team;view=innings Cricinfo Statistics. Retrieved 2011-03-19]</ref> and sixth in their ODI history.<ref>[http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/lowest_innings_totals.html?class=2;id=25;type=team Cricinfo Statistics. Retrieved 2011-03-19] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307074019/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/lowest_innings_totals.html?class=2%3Bid%3D25%3Btype%3Dteam |date=7 March 2011 }}</ref> Bangladesh managed seven runs in the bowling Powerplay, the lowest in the tournament, trumping Kenya who had made nine runs against Sri Lanka.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/current/story/506964.html Abject Bangladesh surrender meekly]</ref> After this victory by South Africa, India and England are qualified for Quarter-Finals from Group B.

===India vs West Indies===
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 20 March 2011
| daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| score1 = 268 (49.1 overs)
| score2 = 188 (43 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
| runs1 = [[Yuvraj Singh]] 113 (123)
| wickets1 = [[Ravi Rampaul]] 5/51 (10 overs)
| runs2 = [[Devon Smith]] 81 (97)
| wickets2 = [[Zaheer Khan]] 3/26 (6 overs)
| result = India won by 80 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433599.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Steve Davis (umpire)|Steve Davis]] (Aus) and [[Simon Taufel]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Yuvraj Singh]] (Ind)
| toss = India won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}
[[Virender Sehwag]] did not play due to knee problems.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100107034933/http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net/events_and_awards/CWC/index.php Official 2011 World Cup site]

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2023 Cricket World Cup

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{{Short description|Ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox cricket tournament
| name = 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup
| image=
| caption =
| administrator = [[International Cricket Council]]
| cricket format = [[One Day International]] (ODI)
| tournament format = [[Round-robin tournament|Round-robin]] and [[Single-elimination tournament|knockout]]
| host = India
| fromdate = 5 October
| todate = 19 November 2023
| champions =
| runner up =
| count =
| participants = 10
| matches = 48
| most runs =
| most wickets =
| website = {{url|https://www.cricketworldcup.com/|cricketworldcup.com}}
| previous_year = 2019
| previous_tournament = 2019 Cricket World Cup
| next_year = 2027
| next_tournament = 2027 Cricket World Cup
}}

The '''2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup''' is the 13th edition of the [[Cricket World Cup]], a quadrennial [[One Day International]] (ODI) [[cricket]] tournament contested by men's national teams and organised by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC). The tournament is being hosted by [[India]]. It started on 5 October and is scheduled to conclude on 19 November 2023.

Ten national teams are participating. All had to qualify for the tournament through the [[2023 Cricket World Cup qualification]] process. India qualified as hosts; Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa qualified via the [[2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League|ICC Cricket World Cup Super League]], with the Netherlands and Sri Lanka securing the final two places via the [[2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|qualifier tournament]] in Zimbabwe during June and July 2023. The [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] missed out on qualification for the first time in their history. All teams were asked to finalise [[2023 Cricket World Cup squads|their 15-player squads]] prior to 28 September, with any replacements after this date requiring approval from the ICC. A selection panel chose 16 [[2023 Cricket World Cup officials|officials]] to umpire and referee at the matches. The host broadcaster is [[Star Sports (Indian TV network)|Star Sports]], with various affiliates offering coverage around the world.

It is the first men's Cricket World Cup which India is hosting solely. The tournament is taking place in ten different stadiums, in ten cities across the country. The first semi-final between India and New Zealand will be held at [[Wankhede Stadium]] on 15 November, while the second semi-final between South Africa and Australia will be held at [[Eden Gardens]] on 16 November. The final will take place at [[Narendra Modi Stadium]] on 19 November, with the winning team receiving US$4,000,000 in prize money.

The top eight placed teams in the tournament's final points table qualified for the [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy]], the next ICC ODI tournament.

==Background==
Originally, the competition was to be played from 9 February to 26 March 2023.<ref>{{cite web |date=13 June 2013 |title=Outcomes from ICC Annual Conference week in London |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/178260 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014183257/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/178260 |archive-date=14 October 2017 |website=[[International Cricket Council|ICC]] |location=Dubai |publisher=International Cricket Council |access-date=22 June 2017}}</ref><ref name="Dates">{{cite web |title=IPL now has window in ICC Future Tours Programme |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21746867/ipl-now-window-icc-future-tours-programme |access-date=12 December 2017 |website=ESPN Cricinfo|date=12 December 2017 }}</ref> In July 2020 it was announced that that the tournament would be moved to October and November as a result of the qualification schedule being disrupted due to the [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cricket|COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name="icc_postpone">{{cite news |date=20 July 2020 |title=ICC postpones T20 World Cup due to Covid-19 pandemic |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29502051/icc-postpones-t20-world-cup-due-covid-19-pandemic}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |date=20 July 2020 |title=Men's T20 World Cup postponed |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/1733391 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720144300/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/1733391 |archive-date=20 July 2020 |location=Dubai |publisher=ICC |access-date=20 July 2020}}</ref> The ICC released the tournament schedule on 27 June 2023.<ref name="Fixtures" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=27 June 2023 |title=ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule Announced: India vs Pakistan on October 15 in Ahmedabad |work=Latestly |url=https://www.latestly.com/sports/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-schedule-announced-india-vs-pakistan-on-october-15-in-ahmedabad-5228664.html |access-date=27 June 2023}}</ref>

The [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB) had threatened to boycott the competition after the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) refused to send a team to the [[2023 Asia Cup]] scheduled in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite web |date=19 October 2022 |title=Pakistan could boycott 2023 50-over World Cup over India's Asia Cup stance |url=https://www.skysports.com/amp/cricket/news/12123/12724526/pakistan-could-boycott-2023-50-over-world-cup-over-indias-asia-cup-stance}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=11 April 2023 |title=India-Pakistan spat threatens Cricket World Cup |url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Sports/India-Pakistan-spat-threatens-Cricket-World-Cup}}</ref> This issue was resolved in June 2023 after the [[Asian Cricket Council]] announced that the competition would be hosted using a hybrid model proposed by the PCB, with nine of the 13 matches in the competition played in Sri Lanka.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Asia Cup likely in Pakistan and one other overseas venue for India games |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2023-asia-cup-likely-in-pakistan-and-one-other-overseas-venue-for-ind-vs-pak-1365046 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324105545/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2023-asia-cup-likely-in-pakistan-and-one-other-overseas-venue-for-ind-vs-pak-1365046 |archive-date=24 March 2023 |access-date=24 March 2023 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2023 |title=Asia Cup 2023 to be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka as ACC accepts hybrid model |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/asia-cup-2023-to-be-played-in-pakistan-and-sri-lanka-as-acc-accepts-hybrid-model-101686826326531.html |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

This is the first ICC World Cup in which penalties for slow over-rates will be given to bowling sides if they do not complete their 50 overs in the stipulated time. On-field umpires can penalise the bowling team by not allowing more than four fielders outside the 30-yard circle.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-slow-over-rate-penalty-extra-fielder-inside-circle-to-be-introduced-in-odis-too-1335639|title=Slow over-rate penalty - extra fielder inside circle to be introduced in ODIs too|lang=en|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2023-10-24}}</ref>

==Qualification==
[[File:2023 Cricket World Cup participating nations.svg|400px|thumb|Highlighted are the countries that are participating in the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
{{legend|#003|Qualified as host}}
{{legend|#00f|Qualified via the [[2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League|2020–2023 Super League]]}}
{{legend|#080|Qualified via the [[2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2023 Qualifier]]}}
{{legend|#fc0|Participated in the qualifier but failed to qualify}}]]
{{main|2023 Cricket World Cup qualification}}
Like the [[2019 Cricket World Cup|previous World Cup]], the tournament will feature 10 teams. The main route for qualification was, however, through the new [[ICC Cricket World Cup Super League]], a [[2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League|series of matches played between 2020 and 2023]] rather than the [[ICC men's ODI team rankings|ODI rankings]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Explainer: ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup-super-league/about |website=International Cricket Council |access-date=5 July 2023}}</ref> The top eight of the 13 sides in the Super League qualified for the World Cup automatically, although as hosts [[India national cricket team|India]], who finished fourth, were guaranteed a place. In June and July 2023, the bottom five teams from the Super League and the top five ranked [[List of International Cricket Council members#Associate Members|associate sides]] competed in the [[2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier]] for the remaining two places.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/18611956/radical-schedule-shake-proposed-icc-meeting |title=New cricket calendar aims to give all formats more context |work=ESPN Cricinfo |date=4 February 2017 |access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27384084/how-teams-secure-qualification-rank-no-1-32 |title=The road to World Cup 2023: how teams can secure qualification, from rank No. 1 to 32 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 August 2019}}</ref>

As a result of the qualifying process, the competition is the first not to include former winners [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]], who failed to progress for the first time in their history, after their defeat to [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]].<ref name="Witney-6Jul2023" /> Full members [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]] and [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] also missed out on qualification, meaning three of the four [[List of International Cricket Council members#Full Members|full members]] who took part in the knock-out qualification stage did not qualify, with only [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] progressing.<ref name="AP-6Jul23">{{cite web |date=2 July 2023 |title=Sri Lanka qualifies for Cricket World Cup; Zimbabwe, Scotland to scrap it out for final place |url=https://apnews.com/article/cricket-world-cup-sri-lanka-e33210704673c6c856a807b9edb8b506 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230706194722/https://apnews.com/article/cricket-world-cup-sri-lanka-e33210704673c6c856a807b9edb8b506 |archive-date=6 July 2023 |website=AP News |location=New York |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref> The final qualification spot fell to an eliminator between associate members, [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] and [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]].<ref>{{cite web |date=1 July 2023 |title=West Indies Officially Eliminated from 2023 World Cup Race After Thumping Loss to Scotland in Historic Low |url=https://www.wisden.com/series-stories/world-cup-qualifier-2023/west-indies-officially-eliminated-from-2023-world-cup-race-after-thumping-loss-to-scotland-in-historic-low-cwc-qualifier/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704202304/https://wisden.com/series-stories/world-cup-qualifier-2023/west-indies-officially-eliminated-from-2023-world-cup-race-after-thumping-loss-to-scotland-in-historic-low-cwc-qualifier |archive-date=4 July 2023 |website=[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|Wisden]] |location=London |publisher=Bloomsbury |access-date=4 July 2023}}</ref> The Netherlands won the eliminator and took the final spot in the finals stage of the competition.<ref name="Witney-6Jul2023">{{cite web |last=Witney |first=Katya |date=6 July 2023 |title=CWC Qualifier 2023: Netherlands qualify for World Cup at Scotland's expense after stunning Bas de Leede heist |url=https://www.wisden.com/series-stories/world-cup-qualifier-2023/cwc-qualifier-2023-netherlands-qualify-world-cup-bas-de-leede |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709130252/https://wisden.com/series-stories/world-cup-qualifier-2023/cwc-qualifier-2023-netherlands-qualify-world-cup-bas-de-leede |archive-date=9 July 2023 |website=Wisden |location=London |publisher=Bloomsbury |access-date=9 July 2023}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
!Means of qualification
!Date
!Venue
!Berths
!Qualified
|-
|Host nation
| —
| —
|style="text-align:center"|1
|nowrap|{{cr|IND}}
|-
|nowrap|[[2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League|ICC Super League]]
|30 July 2020 – 14 May 2023
|Various
|style="text-align:center"|7
|nowrap|{{ubl|{{cr|AFG}}|{{cr|AUS}}|{{cr|BAN}}|{{cr|ENG}}|{{cr|NZ}}|{{cr|PAK}}|{{cr|SA}}}}
|-
|nowrap|[[2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|Qualifier]]
|18 June – 9 July 2023
|Zimbabwe
|style="text-align:center"|2
|nowrap|{{ubl|{{cr|SL}}|{{cr|NED}}}}
|-
!colspan=3| Total
!10
!
|}

==Marketing==

The [[International Cricket Council]] announced the winner's trophy would tour the world 100 days before the commencement of the event. Photographs of the trophy were taken at each location.<ref name="AutoSJ-13">{{Cite web |title=Stratospheric The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour launched in spectacular fashion |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3553703|access-date=9 September 2023|website=www.icc-cricket.com |language=en}}</ref>

Ahead of the tournament, it was reported that an opening ceremony would take place on 4 October 2023 at the [[Narendra Modi Stadium]] in [[Ahmedabad]], a day before the opening match at the same venue.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Banerjee |first=Krishnendu |date=2023-08-27 |title=World Cup Opening Ceremony on Oct 4, Motera Stadium to host ICC Captains Day |url=https://www.insidesport.in/cricket-world-cup-2023-opening-ceremony-on-oct-4-narendra-modi-stadium-to-host-captains-day/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Inside Sport India |language=en-US}}</ref> The organisers cancelled the opening ceremony, and replaced it with a press conference featuring the ten team captains.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup-opening-ceremony-b2423578.html|title=Will there be an opening ceremony for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023?|work=[[The Independent]]|first=Sakshi|last=Gupta|date=4 October 2023|access-date=4 October 2023}}</ref>

The ICC officially announced the mascots for the World Cup on August 19; following the announcement, there was an event held in [[Gurgaon]] with two U-19 World Cup-winning captains, [[Shafali Verma]] and [[Yash Dhull]]. The mascots are a male and female duo named "Tonk" and "Blaze" respectively from the fictional cricketing utopia called "Crictoverse". They embody the principle of [[gender equality]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-19 |title=WATCH: ICC unveils mascots for ICC ODI World Cup 2023, fans to vote on names |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/watch-icc-unveils-mascots-for-icc-odi-world-cup-2023-fans-to-vote-on-names/articleshow/102860447.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-08-20 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 September 2023 |title=Names of ICC mascots revealed ahead of World Cup |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3705587 |access-date=30 September 2023 |website=[[International Cricket Council]]}}</ref>

The official theme song of the 2023 Cricket World Cup titled "Dil Jashn Bole" ({{Translation|Heart say celebrate}}) was released on 20 September. The song was composed by [[Pritam]] while lyrics were written by Shloke Lal and Saaveri Verma. The song was sung by Pritam, [[Nakash Aziz]], [[Sreerama Chandra]], [[Amit Mishra (singer)|Amit Mishra]], [[Jonita Gandhi]], [[Akasa Singh]] and [[S. P. Charan]]. The accompanying music video featured actor [[Ranveer Singh]], many Indian Instagram reel makers and [[YouTube]]rs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranveer Singh and Pritam team up as Official Cricket World Cup 2023 anthem is released |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3691599 |access-date=20 September 2023 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> However, the song was subject to backlash and bad reviews.<ref>{{cite news |date=20 September 2023 |title=ICC roasted as fans reject World Cup 2023 anthem minutes after its launch |language=en |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/icc-roasted-as-fans-reject-world-cup-2023-anthem-minutes-after-its-launch-101695199283083.html |access-date=25 September 2023}}</ref>

==Venues==
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The tournament is taking place in ten different stadiums, situated in ten different cities across India. The first and second semi-finals will be held at [[Wankhede Stadium]] in [[Mumbai]] and [[Eden Gardens]] in [[Kolkata]] respectively, while the final will take place at [[Narendra Modi Stadium]] in [[Ahmedabad]].<ref name="Fixtures" />

The BCCI has provided funding for renovations and refurbishments at stadiums. [[Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium]] received a new grass surface, drainage system, seating, and hospitality boxes. Wankhede Stadium had upgrades to the outfield, floodlights, corporate boxes, and toilets. [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]] installed new floodlights and relaid two wickets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 June 2023 |title=Cricket World Cup venues to get an upgrade: Imported grass, new outfields, better floodlights |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/cricket-world-cup-venues-to-get-an-upgrade-imported-grass-new-outfields-better-floodlights-8693468/ |access-date=30 June 2023 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>

With the autumn scheduling of this World Cup, the ICC instituted protocols for reducing the impact of moisture—including [[dew]] and rain—on pitch conditions, so that they do not give the team batting second an advantage (as had frequently occurred in the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2021 Men's T20 World Cup]]). These include using a specific wetting agent, and the boundary set at around {{Convert|70|m|yds|abbr=in}} at each stadium, with more grass on the pitch to encourage [[seam bowling]] over [[spin bowling]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-20 |title=ODI World Cup: More grass, bigger boundaries to tackle dew factor |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/odi-world-cup-more-grass-bigger-boundaries-to-tackle-dew-factor/articleshow/103795737.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-10-05 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

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!Stadium
!Capacity
!No. of matches
|-
|[[Ahmedabad]]
|[[Narendra Modi Stadium]]
|132,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Narendra Modi Stadium {{!}} India {{!}} Cricket Grounds {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/57851.html |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref>
| 5
|-
|[[Bengaluru]]
|[[M. Chinnaswamy Stadium]]
|40,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=M. Chinnaswamy Stadium {{!}} India {{!}} Cricket Grounds {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/57897.html |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref>
| 5
|-
|[[Chennai]]
|[[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]]
|50,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=M. A. Chidambaram Stadium {{!}} India {{!}} Cricket Grounds {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58008.html |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref>
| 5
|-
|[[Delhi]]
|[[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]]
|41,842<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arun Jaitley Stadium {{!}} Cricket Grounds {{!}} BCCI |url=https://www.bcci.tv/venues/8/arun-jaitley-stadium |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=www.bcci.tv |language=en |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416155219/https://www.bcci.tv/venues/8/arun-jaitley-stadium |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| 5
|-
|[[Dharamshala]]
|[[Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium]]
|23,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium {{!}} India {{!}} Cricket Grounds {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58056.html |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref>
| 5
|-
|[[Hyderabad]]
|[[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]]
|55,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium {{!}} Cricket Grounds {{!}} BCCI |url=https://www.bcci.tv/venues/10/rajiv-gandhi-intl-cricket-stadium |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=www.bcci.tv |language=en |archive-date=10 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710222712/https://www.bcci.tv/venues/10/rajiv-gandhi-intl-cricket-stadium |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| 3
|-
|[[Kolkata]]
|[[Eden Gardens]]
|66,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eden Gardens {{!}} India {{!}} Cricket Grounds {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/57980.html |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref>
| 5
|-
|[[Lucknow]]
|[[Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium]]
|50,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium {{!}} India {{!}} Cricket Grounds {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/1070094.html |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref>
| 5
|-
|[[Mumbai]]
|[[Wankhede Stadium]]
|32,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wankhede Stadium {{!}} India {{!}} Cricket Grounds {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58324.html |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref>
| 5
|-
|[[Pune]]
|[[Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium]]
|55,000<ref>{{cite web |title=Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium {{!}} India {{!}} Cricket grounds {{!}} TimesofIndia.com
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/venues/1763/MaharashtraCricketAssociationStadium-Pune |access-date=24 October 2023 |website=Times of India}}</ref>
| 5
|}

==Squads==
{{main|2023 Cricket World Cup squads}}
All teams were asked to finalise their 15-player squads prior to 28 September, with any replacements after this date requiring approval from the ICC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3619358|title=ICC World Cup 2023: All the squads for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023|website=ICC|date=7 August 2023|access-date=7 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200208023122/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3619358|archive-date=8 February 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> All squads were announced by 26 September 2023.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=26 September 2023 |title=All the squads for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 |url=https://www.cricketworldcup.com/news/3619358?sf182238836=1 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> The oldest player of the tournament was Dutch player [[Wesley Barresi]], who was 39 years old, while the youngest was Afghan spinner [[Noor Ahmad]], who was 18.<ref>{{cite web |title=ICC World Cup 2023: Youngest and oldest squads and players in the tournament |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup/youngest-oldest-player-team-average-age-odi-world-cup-2023-noor-ahmad-barresi-england-afghanistan-india-sri-lanka/article67377522.ece |website=Sportstar |access-date=8 October 2023 |language=en |date=4 October 2023}}</ref>

==Match officials==
{{main|2023 Cricket World Cup officials}}
{{excerpt|2023 Cricket World Cup officials|hat=no}}

==Warm-up matches==
Warm-up matches were held from 29 September to 3 October 2023 at [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]] in [[Hyderabad]], [[Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati|Assam Cricket Association Stadium]] in [[Guwahati]], and [[Greenfield International Stadium]] in [[Thiruvananthapuram]].<ref name="Fixtures" />

India's warm-up fixtures were announced on 27 June. The complete warm-up fixtures were announced on 23 August.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Three India cities to host official World Cup warm-up fixtures |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3647708 |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=www.icc-cricket.com |language=en}}</ref> The matches were broadcast live on television.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=2023 ICC WC Full schedule, venues, time, teams and where to stream |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/2023-icc-odi-world-cup-in-india-full-schedule-venues-time-teams-and-where-to-stream/article67014830.ece |website=[[The Hindu]]|date=27 June 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=27 June 2023 |title=World Cup 2023 schedule: India to play a warm-up match against England, here are venues for practice games |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/world-cup-2023-schedule-warm-up-matches-to-take-place-from-september-29-at-3-venues-including-thiruvananthapuram-2023-06-27-878105 |accessdate=27 June 2023 |publisher=India TV News}}</ref>

{{hidden begin
|title = Warm-up matches
|titlestyle = background:lightblue;
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 29 September 2023
| time = 14:00
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| score1 = 263 (49.1 overs)
| runs1 = [[Pathum Nissanka]] 68 (64)
| wickets1 = [[Mahedi Hasan]] 3/36 (9 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}
| score2 = 264/3 (42 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tanzid Hasan]] 84 (88)
| wickets2 = [[Lahiru Kumara]] 1/30 (6 overs)
| result = Bangladesh won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1393959.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati|Assam Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Guwahati]]
| umpires = [[Saiyed Khalid]] (Ind) and Vinod Seshan (Ind)
| motm =
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
| notes =
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 29 September 2023
| time = 14:00
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| score1 =
| runs1 =
| wickets1 =
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score2 =
| runs2 =
| wickets2 =
| result = Match abandoned
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1393960.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Greenfield International Stadium]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| umpires = [[Anil Chaudhary (umpire)|Anil Chaudhary]] (Ind) and [[Rohan Pandit]] (Ind)
| motm =
| toss = No toss.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
| notes =
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 29 September 2023
| time = 14:00
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| score1 = 345/5 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]] 103[[not out|*]] (94)
| wickets1 = [[Mitchell Santner]] 2/39 (8 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score2 = 346/5 (43.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Rachin Ravindra]] 97 (72)
| wickets2 = [[Usama Mir]] 2/68 (10 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 5 wickets
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1393961.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]], [[Hyderabad]]
| umpires = Parashar Joshi (Ind) and Akshay Totre (Ind)
| motm =
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
| notes =
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 30 September 2023
| time = 14:00
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| score1 =
| runs1 =
| wickets1 =
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score2 =
| runs2 =
| wickets2 =
| result = No result
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1393962.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati | Assam Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Guwahati]]
| umpires = [[Saiyed Khalid]] (Ind) and Saidarshan Kumar (Ind)
| motm =
| toss = India won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
| notes =
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 30 September 2023
| time = 14:00
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| score1 = 166/7 (23 overs)
| runs1 = [[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Steve Smith]] 55 (42)
| wickets1 = [[Roelof van der Merwe]] 2/12 (3 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score2 = 84/6 (14.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Colin Ackermann]] 31[[not out|*]] (37)
| wickets2 = [[Mitchell Starc]] 3/18 (3 overs)
| result = No result
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1393963.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Greenfield International Stadium]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| umpires = [[Rohan Pandit]] (Ind) and [[Virender Sharma]] (Ind)
| motm =
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain = The match was reduced to 23 overs per side due to rain.
* Rain prevented any further play.
| notes =
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 2 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}
| score1 = 188/9 (37 overs)
| runs1 = [[Mehidy Hasan]] 74 (89)
| wickets1 = [[Reece Topley]] 3/23 (5 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score2 = 197/6 (24.1 overs)
| runs2 = [[Moeen Ali]] 56 (39)
| wickets2 = [[Mustafizur Rahman]] 2/23 (3 overs)
| result = England won by 4 wickets ([[Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method|DLS]] method)
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1393964.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati|Assam Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Guwahati]]
| umpires = [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban)
| motm =
| toss = Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain = The match was reduced to 37 overs per side due to rain.
* England were set a revised target of 197 runs from 37 overs due to rain.
| notes =
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 2 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| score1 = 321/6 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Devon Conway]] 78 (73)
| wickets1 = [[Lungi Ngidi]] 3/33 (7 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score2 = 211/4 (37 overs)
| runs2 = [[Quinton de Kock]] 84[[not out|*]] (89)
| wickets2 = [[Trent Boult]] 2/20 (5 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 7 runs ([[Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method|DLS]] method)
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1393965.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Greenfield International Stadium]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng)
| motm =
| toss = New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain = South Africa innings curtailed at 37 overs due to rain; DLS par score was 219.
| notes =
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 3 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| score1 = 294 (46.2 overs)
| runs1 = [[Kusal Mendis]] 158 (87)
| wickets1 = [[Mohammad Nabi]] 4/44 (8 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score2 = 261/4 (38.1 overs)
| runs2 = [[Rahmanullah Gurbaz]] 119 (92)
| wickets2 = [[Kasun Rajitha]] 1/18 (7 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 6 wickets ([[Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method|DLS]] method)
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1393966.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati | Assam Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Guwahati]]
| umpires = [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak) and [[Joel Wilson (umpire)|Joel Wilson]] (WI)
| motm =
| toss = Afganistan won the toss and elected to field.
| rain = Afghanistan were set a revised target of 257 runs from 42 overs due to rain.
| notes =
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 3 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| score1 =
| runs1 =
| wickets1 =
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score2 =
| runs2 =
| wickets2 =
| result = Match abandoned
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1393967.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Greenfield International Stadium]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| umpires = [[Michael Gough (cricketer)|Michael Gough]] (Eng) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm =
| toss = No toss.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
| notes =
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 3 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| score1 = 351/7 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Glenn Maxwell]] 77 (71)
| wickets1 = [[Usama Mir]] 2/31 (5 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score2 = 337 (47.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Babar Azam]] 90 (59)
| wickets2 = [[Marnus Labuschagne]] 3/78 (8.4 overs)
| result = Australia won by 14 runs
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1393968.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]], [[Hyderabad]]
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm =
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
| notes =
}}
{{hidden end}}

==Group stage==
{{main|2023 Cricket World Cup group stage}}
The ICC announced the World Cup schedule on 27 June 2023 at an event in Mumbai with a countdown of 100 days to the opening match of the World Cup on 5 October. The group stage started with the match between the [[2019 Cricket World Cup final|finalists]] of the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]], [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] and [[England cricket team|England]], at [[Narendra Modi Stadium]].<ref name="Fixtures">{{Cite web |title=Match schedule announced for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3558110 |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=www.icc-cricket.com |language=en}}</ref> On 9 August 2023, nine fixtures, including the match between India and Pakistan, were rescheduled by the ICC.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3615665| title=India v Pakistan clash among nine World Cup fixtures rescheduled| publisher=[[International Cricket Council]]| date=9 August 2023| accessdate=9 August 2023}}</ref> The top seven placed teams in the tournament's final points table other than Pakistan (who are hosts) will qualify for the next ICC ODI tournament - the [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy, announces ICC |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1658449/pakistan-to-host-2025-champions-trophy-announces-icc |work=Dawn |date=16 November 2021}}</ref>

=== Points table ===
{{2023 Cricket World Cup points table}}

===Fixtures===
The ICC released the fixture details on 27 June 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |title=2023 ICC WC Full schedule, venues, time, teams and where to stream |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/2023-icc-odi-world-cup-in-india-full-schedule-venues-time-teams-and-where-to-stream/article67014830.ece |website=[[The Hindu]] |date=27 June 2023 |access-date=27 June 2023}}</ref>

{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 5 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| score1 = 282/9 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score2 = 283/1 (36.2 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#England vs New Zealand|New Zealand won by 9 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384392.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match2}} 6 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| score1 = 286 (49 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score2 = 205 (41 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Netherlands vs Pakistan|Pakistan won by 81 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384393.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]], [[Hyderabad]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match3}} 7 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| score1 = 156 (37.2 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}
| score2 = 158/4 (34.4 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Afghanistan vs Bangladesh|Bangladesh won by 6 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384394.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Dharmashala]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match4}} 7 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| score1 = 428/5 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score2 = 326 (44.5 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#South Africa vs Sri Lanka|South Africa won by 102 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384395.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[Delhi]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match5}} 8 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| score1 = 199 (49.3 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score2 = 201/4 (41.2 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Australia vs India|India won by 6 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384396.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match6}} 9 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| score1 = 322/7 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score2 = 223 (46.3 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Netherlands vs New Zealand|New Zealand won by 99 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384397.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]], [[Hyderabad]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match7}} 10 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| score1 = 364/9 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}
| score2 = 227 (48.2 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Bangladesh vs England|England won by 137 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384398.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Dharamshala]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match8}} 10 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| score1 = 344/9 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score2 = 345/4 (48.2 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Pakistan vs Sri Lanka|Pakistan won by 6 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384399.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]], [[Hyderabad]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match9}} 11 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| score1 = 272/8 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score2 = 273/2 (35 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Afghanistan vs India|India won by 8 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384400.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[Delhi]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match10}} 12 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| score1 = 311/7 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score2 = 177 (40.5 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Australia vs South Africa|South Africa won by 134 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384401.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium]], [[Lucknow]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match11}} 13 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}
| score1 = 245/9 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score2 = 248/2 (42.5 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Bangladesh vs New Zealand|New Zealand won by 8 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384402.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match12}} 14 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| score1 = 191 (42.5 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score2 = 192/3 (30.3 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#India vs Pakistan|India won by 7 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384403.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match13}} 15 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| score1 = 284 (49.5 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score2 = 215 (40.3 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Afghanistan vs England|Afghanistan won by 69 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384404.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[Delhi]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match14}} 16 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| score1 = 209 (43.3 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score2 = 215/5 (35.2 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Australia vs Sri Lanka|Australia won by 5 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384405.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium]], [[Lucknow]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match15}} 17 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NED}}
| score1 = 245/8 (43 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score2 = 207 (42.5 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Netherlands vs South Africa|Netherlands won by 38 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384406.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Dharmashala]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match16}} 18 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| score1 = 288/6 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score2 = 139 (34.4 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Afghanistan vs New Zealand|New Zealand won by 149 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384407.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match17}} 19 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}
| score1 = 256/8 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score2 = 261/3 (41.3 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Bangladesh vs India|India won by 7 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384408.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Pune]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match18}} 20 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| score1 = 367/9 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score2 = 305 (45.3 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Australia vs Pakistan|Australia won by 62 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384409.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. Chinnaswamy Stadium]], [[Bengaluru]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match19}} 21 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NED}}
| score1 = 262 (49.4 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score2 = 263/5 (48.2 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Netherlands vs Sri Lanka|Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384410.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium]], [[Lucknow]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match20}} 21 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| score1 = 399/7 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score2 = 170 (22 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#England vs South Africa|South Africa won by 229 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384411.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match21}} 22 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| score1 = 273 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score2 = 274/6 (48 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#India vs New Zealand|India won by 4 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384412.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Dharamshala]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match22}} 23 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| score1 = 282/7 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score2 = 286/2 (49 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Afghanistan vs Pakistan|Afghanistan won by 8 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384413.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match23}} 24 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| score1 = 382/5 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}
| score2 = 233 (46.4 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Bangladesh vs South Africa|South Africa won by 149 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384414.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match24}} 25 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| score1 = 399/8 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score2 = 90 (21 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Australia vs Netherlands|Australia won by 309 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384415.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[Delhi]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match25}} 26 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| score1 = 156 (33.2 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score2 = 160/2 (25.4 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#England vs Sri Lanka|Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384416.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. Chinnaswamy Stadium]], [[Bengaluru]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match26}} 27 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| score1 = 270 (46.4 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score2 = 271/9 (47.2 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Pakistan vs South Africa|South Africa won by 1 wicket]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384417.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match27}} 28 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| score1 = 388 (49.2 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score2 = 383/9 (50 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Australia vs New Zealand|Australia won by 5 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384418.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[HPCA Stadium]], [[Dharamshala]]
| daynight=
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match28}} 28 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NED}}
| score1 = 229 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}
| score2 = 142 (42.2 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Bangladesh vs Netherlands|Netherlands won by 87 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384419.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match29}} 29 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| score1 = 229/9 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score2 = 129 (34.5 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#England vs India|India won by 100 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384420.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium]], [[Lucknow]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match30}} 30 October 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| score1 = 241 (49.3 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score2 = 242/3 (45.2 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka|Afghanistan won by 7 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384421.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Pune]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match31}} 31 October 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}
| score1 = 204 (45.1 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score2 = 205/3 (32.3 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Bangladesh vs Pakistan|Pakistan won by 7 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384422.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match32}} 1 November 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| score1 = 357/4 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score2 = 167 (35.3 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#New Zealand vs South Africa|South Africa won by 190 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384423.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Pune]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match33}} 2 November 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| score1 = 357/8 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score2 = 55 (19.4 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#India vs Sri Lanka|India won by 302 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384424.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match34}} 3 November 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NED}}
| score1 = 179 (46.3 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score2 = 181/3 (31.3 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Afghanistan vs Netherlands|Afghanistan won by 7 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384425.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium]], [[Lucknow]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match35}} 4 November 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| score1 = 401/6 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score2 = 200/1 (25.3 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#New Zealand vs Pakistan|Pakistan won by 21 runs]] ([[Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method|DLS method]])
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384426.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. Chinnaswamy Stadium]], [[Bengaluru]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match36}} 4 November 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| score1 = 286 (49.3 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score2 = 253 (48.1 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Australia vs England|Australia won by 33 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384427.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match37}} 5 November 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| score1 = 326/5 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score2 = 83 (27.1 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#India vs South Africa|India won by 243 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384428.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match38}} 6 November 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| score1 = 279 (49.3 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}
| score2 = 282/7 (41.1 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka|Bangladesh won by 3 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384429.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[Delhi]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match39}} 7 November 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| score1 = 291/5 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score2 = 293/7 (46.5 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Afghanistan vs Australia|Australia won by 3 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384430.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match40}} 8 November 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| score1 = 339/9 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score2 = 179 (37.2 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#England vs Netherlands|England won by 160 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384431.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Pune]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match41}} 9 November 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| score1 = 171 (46.4 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score2 = 172/5 (23.2 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#New Zealand vs Sri Lanka|New Zealand won by 5 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384432.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. Chinnaswamy Stadium]], [[Bengaluru]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match42}} 10 November 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| score1 = 244 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score2 = 247/5 (47.3 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Afghanistan vs South Africa|South Africa won by 5 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384433.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match43}} 11 November 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}
| score1 = 306/8 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score2 = 307/2 (44.4 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#Australia vs Bangladesh|Australia won by 8 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384434.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Pune]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match44}} 11 November 2023
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| score1 = 337/9 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score2 = 244 (43.3 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#England vs Pakistan|England won by 93 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384435.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match45}} 12 November 2023
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| score1 = 410/4 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score2 = 250 (47.5 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage#India vs Netherlands|India won by 160 runs]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384436.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. Chinnaswamy Stadium]], [[Bengaluru]]
}}

==Knockout stage==
{{main|2023 Cricket World Cup knockout stage}}

The host [[India national cricket team|India]] was the first team to qualify for the semi-finals after their 302-run win against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]], their seventh successive win in the World Cup.<ref>{{cite news |title=Who are best-placed to join India in the semi-finals? |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-india-in-semi-finals-what-are-australia-pakistan-new-zealand-sri-lankas-chances-1406810 |access-date=3 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> India secured the top place amongst the semi-finalists after they beat [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] by 243 runs on 5 November at [[Eden Gardens]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Jadeja razes South Africa for 83 after Kohli scores 49th ODI ton |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-24-1367856/india-vs-south-africa-37th-match-1384428/match-report |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |date=5 November 2023}}</ref>

South Africa became the second team to qualify for the semi-finals after [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] defeated [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] on 4 November,<ref>{{cite news |title=Fabulous Fakhar pulls off stunning chase to keep Pakistan alive |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-24-1367856/new-zealand-vs-pakistan-35th-match-1384426/match-report |access-date=4 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> with [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] becoming the third team to qualify after defeating [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]] on 7 November.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sportstar |first1=Team |title=World Cup 2023: Australia qualifies for semifinals after stunning win over Afghanistan |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup/news/australia-qualifies-semifinals-icc-world-cup-2023-aus-vs-afg-points-maxwell-200-record-run-chase-mumbai/article67510115.ece |access-date=8 November 2023 |work=Sportstar |date=7 November 2023}}</ref> New Zealand confirmed their berth as the fourth team after Pakistan lost their final match against [[England national cricket team|England]].<ref>{{cite news |title=It's official! India set up 2023 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in 2019 rematch; Pakistan knocked out |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/its-official-india-set-up-2023-world-cup-semi-final-against-new-zealand-in-2019-rematch-pakistan-knocked-out-101699709522254.html |access-date=12 November 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

{{4TeamBracket
|team-width=150px
|score-width=120px

|RD1='''Semi-finals'''
|RD2='''Final'''
|RD1-seed1= '''1'''
|RD1-team1= '''{{cr|IND}}'''
|RD1-score1= '''397/4 (50 overs)'''
|RD1-seed2= 4
|RD1-team2= {{cr|NZ}}
|RD1-score2= 327 (48.5 overs)

|RD1-seed3= 2
|RD1-team3= {{cr|SA}}
|RD1-score3= 212 (49.4 overs)
|RD1-seed4= '''3'''
|RD1-team4= '''{{cr|AUS}}'''
|RD1-score4= '''215/7 (47.2 overs)'''

|RD2-seed1= SFW1
|RD2-team1= {{cr|IND}}
|RD2-score1= 240 (50 overs)
|RD2-seed2= '''SFW2'''
|RD2-team2= '''{{cr|AUS}}'''
|RD2-score2= '''241/4 (43 overs)'''
}}

=== Semi-finals ===
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 15 November 2023
| time = 14:00
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| score1 = 397/4 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score2 = 327 (48.5 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup knockout stage#Semi-final 1|India won by 70 runs]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384437.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 16 November 2023
| time = 14:00
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| score1 = 212 (49.4 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score2 = 215/7 (47.2 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup knockout stage#Semi-final 2|Australia won by 3 wickets]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384438.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
}}

===Final===
{{main|2023 Cricket World Cup final}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 19 November 2023
| time = 14:00
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| score1 = 240 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score2 = 241/4 (43 overs)
| result = [[2023 Cricket World Cup knockout stage#Final|Australia won by 6 wickets]]
| report =[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384439.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
}}

==Prize money==
The ICC allocated a pool of US$10 million in prize money for the tournament, with payouts remaining the same as the 2019 and 2015 tournaments. The winning team receives $4,000,000, the runner-up $2,000,000 and the losing semi-finalists $1,600,000. Teams that do not pass the league stage receive $100,000 and the winner of each league stage match receives $40,000.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rajput|first=Tanisha|title=World Cup 2023 Full Squads: Check date, time, teams, venue, schedule and all you need to know|url=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2023-full-squads-check-full-schedule-date-time-teams-venue-and-all-you-need-to-know-632858|work=Wi|date=6 September 2023|access-date= 6 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Dutta |first=Rishab |date=3 September 2023 |title=ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule, Teams, Venues, Prize Money, And Broadcast Channel |url=https://www.sportsganga.com/mens-cricket-world-cup/icc-world-cup-2023-schedule-teams-venues-prize-money-and-broadcast-channel/ |access-date=6 September 2023 |work=Sportsganga}}</ref>

==Statistics==
{{main|2023 Cricket World Cup statistics}}

=== Most runs ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Runs
!Player
!{{Abbr|Inns|Innings}}
!{{Abbr|HS|High score}}
!{{Abbr|Ave|Average}}
!{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
!{{Abbr|100|Hundreds scored}}
!{{Abbr|50|Fiftys scored}}
!{{Abbr|4s|Fours hit}}
!{{Abbr|6s|Sixes hit}}
|-
! 594
| {{cricon|IND}} [[Virat Kohli]]|| 9 || 103* || 99.00 || 88.95 || 2 || 5 || 55 || 7
|-
! 591
| {{cricon|RSA}} [[Quinton de Kock]] || 9 || 174 || 73.87 || 109.44 || 4 || 0 || 57 || 21
|-
! 565
| {{cricon|NZL}} [[Rachin Ravindra]] || 9 || 123* || 70.62 || 108.65 || 3 || 2 || 51 || 16
|-
! 503
| {{cricon|IND}} [[Rohit Sharma]] || 9 || 131 || 55.88 || 121.49 || 1 || 3 || 58 || 24
|-
! 499
| {{cricon|AUS}} [[David Warner (cricketer)|David Warner]]|| 9 || 163 || 55.44 || 105.49 || 2 || 2 || 48 || 20
|-
| colspan="10" |Last updated: 12 November 2023<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-24-15338|title=2023 World Cup Cricket Batting Records & Stats runs|website=Cricinfo|access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref>
|}

=== Most wickets ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!{{Abbr|Wkts|Wickets}}
!Player
!{{Abbr|Inns|Innings}}
!{{Abbr|Ave|Average}}
!{{Abbr|Econ|Economy rate}}
!{{Abbr|BBI|Best Bowling in Innings}}
!{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
!{{Abbr|5W|5 wicket Haul}}
|-
! 22
|{{cricon|AUS}} [[Adam Zampa]] || 9 || 18.90 || 5.26 || 4/8 || 21.54 || 0
|-
! 21
|{{cricon|SRI}} [[Dilshan Madushanka]] || 9 || 25.00 || 6.70 || 5/80 || 22.38 || 1
|-
! rowspan=2|18
|{{cricon|SA}} [[Gerald Coetzee]] || 7 || 19.38 || 6.4 || 4/44 || 18.16 || 0
|-
|{{cricon|PAK}} [[Shaheen Afridi]] || 9 || 26.72 || 5.93 || 5/54 || 27.00 || 1
|-
! rowspan=2|17
|{{cricon|IND}} [[Jasprit Bumrah]] || 9 || 15.64 || 3.65 || 4/39 || 25.70 || 0
|-
|{{cricon|SA}} [[Marco Jansen]] || 8 || 24.41 || 6.41 || 3/31 || 22.82 || 0
|-
| colspan="8" |Last updated: 12 November 2023<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-24-15338|title=2023 World Cup Cricket bowling Records & Stats wickets|website=Cricinfo|access-date=7 October 2023}}</ref>
|}

== Broadcasting ==
[[Star Sports (Indian TV network)|Star Sports]] will serve as the host broadcaster for this Cricket World Cup, in association with the ICC. Star Sports and its sister streaming platform [[Disney+ Hotstar]] are also the domestic broadcasters, televising matches in English and eight [[Languages of India|regional languages]]<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.insidesport.in/world-cup-live-streaming-in-9-languages-with-120-commentators-on-star-sports-disney-hotstar/|title=World Cup LIVE Streaming in 9 languages with 120 commentators on Disney+ Hotstar|first=Krishnendu |last=Banerjee|work=Inside Sport|date=4 October 2023|access-date=4 October 2023}}</ref> and all matches being streamed without a subscription on mobile devices.<ref name="svge-vertical">{{Cite web |last=Strauss |first=Will |date=2023-09-26 |title=Cricket World Cup 2023: ICC TV to produce vertical feed of all matches in India |url=https://www.svgeurope.org/blog/headlines/cricket-world-cup-2023-icc-tv-to-produce-vertical-feed-of-all-matches-in-india/ |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=SVG Europe |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livemint |date=2023-06-09 |title=Disney+ Hotstar allows free streaming of ICC World Cup 2023, Asia Cup |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/disney-hotstar-allows-free-streaming-of-icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-asia-cup-to-mobile-users-jio-cinema-11686291274143.html |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref> Streaming features dedicated feeds in a [[vertical video]] format optimised for viewing on [[smartphone]]s, using dedicated camera angles, graphics, and "bespoke production enhancements".<ref name="svge-vertical"/><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Disney+ Hotstar introduces 'MaxView' vertical video streaming for men's cricket world cup 2023 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/disney-hotstar-introduces-vertical-video-streaming-for-cricket-world-cup-2023-8966573/ |website=Indian Express |date=October 4, 2023 |access-date=October 4, 2023}}</ref>

Other countries and territories have official local broadcasters for the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Official Broadcasters |url=https://www.cricketworldcup.com/official-broadcasters |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=www.cricketworldcup.com |language=en}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of Cricket World Cup finals]]
* [[List of Cricket World Cup records]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{official|https://www.cricketworldcup.com/}}
* [https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-24-1367856/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results Tournament – home] at [[ESPNcricinfo]]

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'''Bengaluru Vijaya Radha''' (August 1948 – 10 September 2017) was an Indian actress and movie producer. Starting her career in the 1964 movie ''[[Navakoti Narayana]]''. She went on to play mostly supporting roles in over 300 movie, 250 of which were in [[Kannada]], and the rest in [[Tamil]], [[Telugu]], [[Malayalam]], [[Tulu]] and [[Bollywood|Hindi]].<ref>{{cite web |title= B. V. Radha profile |url= http://www.veethi.com/india-people/b._v._radha-profile-3671-14.htm |website= veethi.com |accessdate= 4 December 2014}}</ref> She was born in [[Bangalore]], [[Mysore State]], India.

Radha died of a [[heart attack]] on 10 September 2017 in Bangalore at the age of 69.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/veteran-actress-bv-radha-passes-away-on-sunday/articleshow/60448585.cms|title=Veteran actress BV Radha passes away on Sunday - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

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{{short description|Constituency in Karnataka, India}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}}
{{Infobox Lok Sabha Constituency
| image ={{Annotated image
| image = Bengaluru North Lok Sabha Constituency Map (2009 - Present).pdf
| image-width = 500 
| image-left = -130 
| image-top = -100 
| width = 300 
| height = 350 
| float = right
| annotations = 
| caption = Lok Sabha Constituency Map
| icon = none
}}
|caption =
|Existence = 1951
|CurrentMP = [[D. V. Sadananda Gowda]]
|CurrentMPParty = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
|ElectedByYear = [[2014 Indian general elections|2014]]
|State = [[Karnataka]]
|Electorate =2,401,472<ref name=turnout/>
|Successful Party = [[Indian National Congress]] (12 times)
|AssemblyConstituencies = [[K. R. Pura (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|K. R. Pura]] [[Byatarayanapura (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Byatarayanapura]] [[Yeshvanthapura (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Yeshvanthapura]] [[Dasarahalli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dasarahalli]] [[Mahalakshmi Layout (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mahalakshmi Layout]] [[Malleshwaram (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Malleshwara]] [[Hebbal (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Hebbal]] [[Pulakeshinagar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pulakeshinagar]]
|Name=Bangalore North|Reservation=None}}
'''Bengaluru North Lok Sabha constituency (Krishnaraja Pura Lok Sabha constituency)''' is one of the 28 [[Lok Sabha]] (lower house of the Indian Parliament) constituencies in the [[South Indian]] state of [[Karnataka]]. This constituency has been known by different names in its history. For the 1951 and every election since 1977 it has been known as Bengaluru North. For the 1957 and 1962 elections it was known as Bengaluru City. For the 1967 and 1971 elections it formed a constituency jointly with [[Bangalore South (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bengaluru South]] and was known as Bengaluru. From 1951–73, this constituency resided in [[Mysore State|Mysuru State]]. On 1 November 1973, Mysuru State was renamed as Karnataka.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/12/13/stories/2005121310910100.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141018190525/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/12/13/stories/2005121310910100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 October 2014|title=A fashionable city catches up with a nationwide trend|work=[[The Hindu]]|publisher=[[The Hindu Group]]|date=13 December 2005|access-date=17 October 2014}}</ref>

Bengaluru North held its first elections in 1951 and its first member of parliament (MP) was Keshava Iyengar of the [[Indian National Congress]] (INC). He was re-elected in the next election in 1957. [[K. Hanumanthaiya]] also of the INC represented this constituency for three consecutive terms from 1962 to 1977. [[C. K. Jaffer Sharief]] of the INC was its MP for five consecutive terms from 1977–1996 before being denied ticket in the 1996 election. [[C. Narayanaswamy]] of the [[Janata Dal]] party defeated Mohammed Obedulla Sharief.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/parliamentary-constituencies/1996-election-results.html|title=1996 India General (11th Lok Sabha) Elections Results|website=www.elections.in}}</ref>

This brought to an end a 45-year period where this constituency had been represented by a member of the INC from 1951–96. Sharief became the MP once again in 1998. He was also re-elected in 1999 to serve his seventh term as MP for this constituency.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/election/1999/oct/07kin.htm|title=Kith and kin battle for mantle|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=7 October 1999|access-date=9 October 2014}}</ref> [[H. T. Sangliana]] of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) represented this constituency in 2004. D. B. Chandre Gowda also of the BJP was elected in the 2009 election. As of the latest elections in 2019, its current MP is [[D. V. Sadananda Gowda]] of the BJP who was also the incumbent [[Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers]]. Of the 17 elections held in this constituency, the most successful party is the INC who have won on 12 occasions.

==Assembly segments==
[[File:Bangalore-North.gif|300px|right|thumb|Bengaluru North Map]]
As of 2014, Bengaluru North Lok Sabha constituency comprises the following eight [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly|Legislative Assembly]] segments:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ceokarnataka.kar.nic.in/pdfs/loksabhaElection2014/AROs%20details.pdf|title=AROs Details - 2014 Lok Sabha Elections|publisher=Chief Electoral Office of Karnataka|access-date=17 October 2014|pages=12–13}}</ref>
{|class="wikitable" width="500px"
!width="50px" style="font-size:75%"|Constituency number
!width="200px"|Name
!width="100px" style="font-size:75%"|Reserved for ([[Dalit|SC]]/[[Adivasi|ST]]/None)
!width="150px"|District
|-
|151
|[[K. R. Pura (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|K. R. Pura]]
|None
|[[Bangalore Urban district|Bangalore Urban]]
|-
|152
|[[Byatarayanapura (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Byatarayanapura]]
|None
|[[Bangalore Urban district|Bangalore Urban]]
|-
|153
|[[Yeshvanthapura (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Yeshvanthapura]]
|None
|[[Bangalore Urban district|Bangalore Urban]]
|-
|155
|[[Dasarahalli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dasarahalli]]
|None
|[[Bangalore Urban district|Bangalore Urban]]
|-
|156
|[[Mahalakshmi Layout (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mahalakshmi Layout]]
|None
|[[Bangalore Urban district|Bangalore Urban]]
|-
|157
|[[Malleshwaram (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Malleshwara]]
|None
|[[Bangalore Urban district|Bangalore Urban]]
|-
|158
|[[Hebbal (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Hebbal]]
|None
|[[Bangalore Urban district|Bangalore Urban]]
|-
|159
|[[Pulakeshinagar (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Pulakeshinagar]]
|SC
|[[Bangalore Urban district|Bangalore Urban]]
|}

==Members of Parliament==
[[File:Sadananda Gowda.jpg|thumb|250px|upright|As of the 2019 elections, [[D. V. Sadananda Gowda]], the former [[Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers|Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers]] is the current MP for this constituency.<ref name=TOI>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Railway-minister-D-V-Sadananda-Gowda-brooms-at-New-Delhi-station/articleshow/44109796.cms|title=Railway minister D V Sadananda Gowda brooms at New Delhi station|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|date=2 October 2014|access-date=17 October 2014}}</ref>]]
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Election
! Lok Sabha
! Member
! colspan="2" |Party
! Tenure
|-
|colspan=6| '''[[Mysore State]]'''
|-
| [[1952 Indian general election|1952]]
| [[1st Lok Sabha|1st]]
| Keshava Iyengar
| width="4px" style="background-color: {{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |
| [[Indian National Congress]]
| 1952 – 1957
|-
|colspan=6| '''After the [[Unification of Karnataka|Formation of Mysore State]]'''
|-
| [[1957 Indian general election|1957]]
| [[2nd Lok Sabha|2nd]]
| Keshava Iyengar
| rowspan="4" width="4px" style="background-color: {{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |
| rowspan="4" | [[Indian National Congress]]
| 1957 – 1962
|-
| [[1962 Indian general election|1962]]
| [[3rd Lok Sabha|3rd]]
| rowspan="3" | [[Kengal Hanumanthaiah]]
| 1962 – 1967
|-
| [[1967 Indian general election|1967]]
| [[4th Lok Sabha|4th]]
| 1967 – 1971
|-
| [[1971 Indian general election|1971]]
| [[5th Lok Sabha|5th]]
| 1971 – 1977
|-
|colspan=6| '''After the Renaming of [[Karnataka State]]'''
|-
| [[1977 Indian general election|1977]]
| [[6th Lok Sabha|6th]]
| rowspan="5" | [[C. K. Jaffer Sharief]]
| rowspan="5" width="4px" style="background-color: {{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |
| rowspan="5" | [[Indian National Congress]]
| 1977 – 1980
|-
| [[1980 Indian general election|1980]]
| [[7th Lok Sabha|7th]]
| 1980 – 1984
|-
| [[1984 Indian general election|1984]]
| [[8th Lok Sabha|8th]]
| 1984 – 1989
|-
| [[1989 Indian general election|1989]]
| [[9th Lok Sabha|9th]]
| 1989 – 1991
|-
| [[1991 Indian general election|1991]]
| [[10th Lok Sabha|10th]]
| 1991 – 1996
|-
| [[1996 Indian general election|1996]]
| [[11th Lok Sabha|11th]]
| [[C. Narayanaswamy]]
| width="4px" style="background-color: {{party color|Janata Dal}}" |
| [[Janata Dal]]
| 1996 – 1998
|-
| [[1998 Indian general election|1998]]
| [[12th Lok Sabha|12th]]
| rowspan="2" | [[C. K. Jaffer Sharief]]
| rowspan="2" width="4px" style="background-color: {{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |
| rowspan="2" | [[Indian National Congress]]
| 1998 – 1999
|-
| [[1999 Indian general election|1999]]
| [[13th Lok Sabha|13th]]
| 1999 – 2004
|-
| [[2004 Indian general election|2004]]
| [[14th Lok Sabha|14th]]
| [[H. T. Sangliana]]
| rowspan="4" width="4px" style="background-color: {{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}" |
| rowspan="4" | [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| 2004 – 2009
|-
| [[2009 Indian general election|2009]]
| [[15th Lok Sabha|15th]]
| [[D. B. Chandre Gowda]]
| 2009 – 2014
|-
| [[2014 Indian general election|2014]]
| [[16th Lok Sabha|16th]]
| rowspan="2" | [[D. V. Sadananda Gowda]]
| 2014 – 2019
|-
| [[2019 Indian general election|2019]]
| [[17th Lok Sabha|17th]]
| [[Incumbent]]
|}

==Election results==

===General election 1951===
{{Election box begin | title=[[Indian general election, 1951–52]]: Bengaluru North<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1951/VOL_1_51_LS.PDF|title=Statistical report on general elections, 1951 to the First Lok Sabha|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|page=160|access-date=30 May 2014|archive-date=8 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008191615/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1951/VOL_1_51_LS.PDF}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link||party=Indian National Congress|candidate=Keshava Iyengar|votes=83,513|percentage=47.17|change=N/A}}
{{Election box candidate with party link||party=Socialist Party (India)|candidate=C. G. K. Reddy|votes=24,666|percentage=13.93|change=N/A}}
{{Election box candidate with party link||party=Independent (politician)|candidate=Mohammad Hanif|votes=22,399|percentage=12.65|change=N/A}}
{{Election box candidate with party link||party=Independent (politician)|candidate=E. P. W. Dacosta|votes=17,575|percentage=9.93|change=N/A}}
{{Election box candidate with party link||party=Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party|candidate=D. N. Hosali|votes=15,453|percentage=8.73|change=N/A}}
{{Election box candidate with party link||party=Independent (politician)|candidate=A. M. Dharmalingam|votes=8,240|percentage=4.65|change=N/A}}
{{Election box candidate with party link||party=Independent (politician)|candidate=S. K. Venkataranga Iyengar|votes=5,211|percentage=2.94|change=N/A}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 58,847
|percentage = 33.24
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box turnout||votes=177,057|percentage=45.40|change=N/A}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Indian National Congress
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 1957===
{{Election box begin | title=[[1957 Indian general election]]: Bangalore City<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1957/Vol_I_57_LS.pdf|title=Statistical report on general elections, 1957 to the Second Lok Sabha|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|page=104|access-date=30 May 2014|archive-date=8 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008104728/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1957/Vol_I_57_LS.pdf}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Indian National Congress
|candidate = Keshava Iyengar
|votes = 89,611
|percentage = 58.26
|change = +11.09
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = Haridranath Chattopadhyaya
|votes = 46,948
|percentage = 30.52
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Bharatiya Jana Sangh
|candidate = M. A. Venkat Rao
|votes = 17,248
|percentage = 11.21
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 42,663
|percentage = 27.74
|change = -5.50
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 153,807
|percentage = 43.33
|change = -2.07
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Indian National Congress
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 1962===
{{Election box begin | title=[[1962 Indian general election]]: Bangalore City<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1962/Vol_I_LS_62.pdf|title=Statistical report on general elections, 1962 to the Third Lok Sabha|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|page=146|access-date=30 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008202517/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1962/Vol_I_LS_62.pdf|archive-date=8 October 2014}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Indian National Congress
|candidate = [[K. Hanumanthaiya]]
|votes = 118,028
|percentage = 55.23
|change = -3.03
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Swatantra Party
|candidate = V. S. Natarajan
|votes = 57,489
|percentage = 26.90
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Communist Party of India
|candidate = [[M. S. Krishnan (trade unionist)|M. S. Krishnan]]
|votes = 25,880
|percentage = 12.11
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Bharatiya Jana Sangh
|candidate = M. A. Venkat Rao
|votes = 12,309
|percentage = 5.76
|change = -5.45
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 60,539
|percentage = 28.33
|change = +0.59
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 219,276
|percentage = 55.83
|change = +12.50
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Indian National Congress
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 1967===
{{Election box begin | title=[[1967 Indian general election]]: Bangalore<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1967/Vol_I_LS_67.pdf|title=Statistical Report on General Elections, 1967 to the Fourth Lok Sabha|publisher=Election Commission of India|pages=152|access-date=30 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718185108/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1967/Vol_I_LS_67.pdf|archive-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Indian National Congress
|candidate = [[K. Hanumanthaiya]]
|votes = 130,814
|percentage = 47.87
|change = -7.36
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = T. Subramanya
|votes = 80,194
|percentage = 29.34
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = S. R. M. Ahmad
|votes = 34,239
|percentage = 12.53
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = G. Rangaswamy
|votes = 28,047
|percentage = 10.26
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 50,620
|percentage = 18.53
|change = -9.80
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 282,182
|percentage = 52.13
|change = -3.70
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Indian National Congress
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 1971===
{{Election box begin | title=[[1971 Indian general election]]: Bangalore<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1971/Vol_I_LS71.pdf|title=Statistical Report on General Elections, 1971 to the Fifth Lok Sabha|publisher=Election Commission of India|pages=158–159|access-date=30 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718175452/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1971/Vol_I_LS71.pdf|archive-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Indian National Congress
|candidate = [[K. Hanumanthaiya]]
|votes = 181,819
|percentage = 65.13
|change = +17.26
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Bharatiya Jana Sangh
|candidate = M. Gopala Krishna Adiga
|votes = 77,789
|percentage = 27.87
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Communist Party of India
|candidate = M. S. Krishnan
|votes = 6,914
|percentage = 2.48
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = S. R. Mukhtar Ahmed
|votes = 4,371
|percentage = 1.57
|change = -10.96
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = L. Krishna Murthy
|votes = 2,137
|percentage = 0.77
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = S. Clement
|votes = 1,795
|percentage = 0.64
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = C. S. Gundappa
|votes = 1,490
|percentage = 0.53
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = R. Shanmugam
|votes = 1,321
|percentage = 0.47
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = C. Krishna
|votes = 397
|percentage = 0.14
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = G. Rangaswamy
|votes = 319
|percentage = 0.11
|change = -10.15
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = T. Dorairaj
|votes = 307
|percentage = 0.11
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = S. N. Sastry
|votes = 183
|percentage = 0.07
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = H. Y. S. Devaru
|votes = 163
|percentage = 0.06
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = Krishna Kant Mishra
|votes = 154
|percentage = 0.06
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 104,030
|percentage = 37.26
|change = +18.73
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 282,994
|percentage = 45.27
|change = -6.86
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Indian National Congress
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 1977===
{{Election box begin | title=[[1977 Indian general election]]: Bangalore North<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1977/Vol_I_LS_77.pdf|title=Statistical report on general elections, 1977 to the Sixth Lok Sabha|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|page=148|access-date=30 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718185438/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1977/Vol_I_LS_77.pdf|archive-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Indian National Congress
|candidate = [[C. K. Jaffer Sharief]]
|votes = 198,669
|percentage = 54.18
|change = -10.95
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Bharatiya Lok Dal
|candidate = M. Chandrasekhar
|votes = 158,485
|percentage = 43.22
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = Abdul Azeez Memon
|votes = 3,195
|percentage = 0.87
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = M. Guruswamy
|votes = 2,299
|percentage = 0.63
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = K. K. Mishra
|votes = 1,678
|percentage = 0.46
|change = +0.40
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = Haji S. Habib Khan Azad Bashu
|votes = 1,426
|percentage = 0.39
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = [[Rani Annadurai]]
|votes = 924
|percentage = 0.25
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 40,184
|percentage = 10.96
|change = -26.30
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 374,502
|percentage = 60.17
|change = +14.90
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Indian National Congress
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 1980===
{{Election box begin | title=[[1980 Indian general election]]: Bangalore North<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1980/Vol_I_LS_80.pdf|title=Statistical report on general elections, 1980 to the Seventh Lok Sabha|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|page=162|access-date=30 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718175926/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1980/Vol_I_LS_80.pdf|archive-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Indian National Congress (I)
|candidate = [[C. K. Jaffer Sharief]]
|votes = 219,108
|percentage = 55.21
|change = +1.03
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Janata Party
|candidate = B. Channabyregowda
|votes = 102,573
|percentage = 25.84
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. D. Nataraj
|party = Indian National Congress (Urs)
|votes = 65,253
|percentage = 16.44
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = H. L. Nanjappa
|party = Janata Party (Secular)
|votes = 7,666
|percentage = 1.93
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. S. Nazeer Hussain Khan
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,123
|percentage = 0.28
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. M. Venkateshalu
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 793
|percentage = 0.20
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = A. R. Abdul Shukoor
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 364
|percentage = 0.09
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 116,535
|percentage = 29.37
|change = +18.41
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 405,967
|percentage = 52.37
|change = -7.80
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Indian National Congress
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 1984===
{{Election box begin | title=[[1984 Indian general election]]: Bangalore North<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1984/Vol_I_LS_84.pdf|title=Statistical report on general elections, 1984 to the Eighth Lok Sabha|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|pages=157–158|access-date=30 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718184911/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1984/Vol_I_LS_84.pdf|archive-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Indian National Congress
|candidate = [[C. K. Jaffer Sharief]]
|votes = 260,279
|percentage = 51.13
|change = -4.08
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Janata Party
|candidate = [[George Fernandes]]
|votes = 218,733
|percentage = 42.97
|change = +17.13
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = G. I. D'Souza
|votes = 4,534
|percentage = 0.89
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = Narayana Reddy
|votes = 4,341
|percentage = 0.85
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = Momu Anjanappa Reddy
|votes = 2,305
|percentage = 0.45
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = B. K. Narayanaswamy
|votes = 1,968
|percentage = 0.39
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = M. S. Channappa
|votes = 1,827
|percentage = 0.36
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = D. S. William
|votes = 1,779
|percentage = 0.35
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Bharatiya Janata Party
|candidate = N. Rajappa
|votes = 1,704
|percentage = 0.33
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = Shankara B. R.
|votes = 1,261
|percentage = 0.25
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = Jayaramu
|votes = 1,142
|percentage = 0.22
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = B. M. Krishna Reddy
|votes = 993
|percentage = 0.20
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = Mundey Phutane
|votes = 892
|percentage = 0.18
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = T. Shivaram
|votes = 830
|percentage = 0.16
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = B. Jayaram
|votes = 634
|percentage = 0.12
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = Mohammed Saleh
|votes = 614
|percentage = 0.12
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = Khalid Nishu
|votes = 605
|percentage = 0.12
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = H. G. Lingaraj
|votes = 592
|percentage = 0.12
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = H. R. Siddalingachar
|votes = 544
|percentage = 0.11
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = Syed Rafiuddin
|votes = 531
|percentage = 0.10
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = S. Kanagarajan
|votes = 516
|percentage = 0.10
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = K. M. A. H. Gowda
|votes = 375
|percentage = 0.07
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = A. Vijayanarayana Gowda
|votes = 375
|percentage = 0.07
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = C. Srinivasa
|votes = 369
|percentage = 0.07
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = K. K. Mishra
|votes = 368
|percentage = 0.07
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = K. M. Nagaraja Reddy
|votes = 367
|percentage = 0.07
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = H. V. Mohana
|votes = 250
|percentage = 0.05
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = A. R. Abdul Shukoor
|votes = 179
|percentage = 0.04
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Independent (politician)
|candidate = S. Manthiyappa
|votes = 155
|percentage = 0.03
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 41,546
|percentage = 8.16
|change = -21.21
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 518,766
|percentage = 59.68
|change = +7.31
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Indian National Congress
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 1989===
{{Election box begin | title=[[1989 Indian general election]]: Bangalore North<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1989/Vol_I_LS_89.pdf|title=Statistical report on general elections, 1989 to the Ninth Lok Sabha|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|page=190|access-date=30 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718183934/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1989/Vol_I_LS_89.pdf|archive-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Indian National Congress
|candidate = [[C. K. Jaffer Sharief]]
|votes = 390,460
|percentage = 51.85
|change = +0.72
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Janata Dal
|candidate = Lawrence V. Fernandes
|votes = 283,336
|percentage = 37.63
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = [[Syed Shahabuddin]]
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 55,046
|percentage = 7.31
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. R. Shankar
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 4,482
|percentage = 0.60
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = K. N. Kempaiah
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 3,120
|percentage = 0.41
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. Venkataswamappa
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 2,457
|percentage = 0.33
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate|
|candidate = K. K. Mishra
|party = Scientific Vedic Revolutionary Party
|votes = 2,192
|percentage = 0.29
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Byataraje Gowda
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,570
|percentage = 0.21
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. A. Khan
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,449
|percentage = 0.19
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Narayanappa
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,376
|percentage = 0.18
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = V. Aswathappa
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,221
|percentage = 0.16
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = T. N. Rama Rao
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,209
|percentage = 0.16
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = A. Narayana Swamy
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,178
|percentage = 0.16
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = C. R. Lokesh Reddy
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 957
|percentage = 0.13
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Balakrishnappa
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 901
|percentage = 0.12
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Abdul Azeez Memon
|party = Indian Union Muslim League
|votes = 843
|percentage = 0.11
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. L. Subbaraj
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 619
|percentage = 0.08
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Venkateswara
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 618
|percentage = 0.08
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 107,124
|percentage = 14.22
|change = +6.06
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 781,199
|percentage = 58.82
|change = -0.86
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Indian National Congress
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 1991===
{{Election box begin | title=[[1991 Indian general election]]: Bangalore North<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1991/VOL_I_91.pdf|title=Statistical report on general elections, 1991 to the Tenth Lok Sabha|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|page=194|access-date=30 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718183558/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1991/VOL_I_91.pdf|archive-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Indian National Congress
|candidate = [[C. K. Jaffer Sharief]]
|votes = 252,272
|percentage = 41.72
|change = -10.13
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Janata Dal
|candidate = [[C. Narayanaswamy]]
|votes = 191,955
|percentage = 31.75
|change = -5.88
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Pramila Nesargi
|party = Bharatiya Janata Party
|votes = 145,074
|percentage = 23.99
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate|
|candidate = K. K. Mishra
|party = Surajya Party
|votes = 2,414
|percentage =0.40
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. K. Narayanaswamy
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,161
|percentage =0.19
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Shivaramanna
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,067
|percentage =0.18
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = C. J. Khader Nawaz Sharief
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 923
|percentage =0.15
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = S. M. Raju
|party = Lok Dal
|votes = 857
|percentage =0.14
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Mallikarjuna
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 747
|percentage =0.12
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = K. Satyanarayana
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 720
|percentage =0.12
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Prabhuraju
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 704
|percentage =0.12
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Panner Selvan
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 665
|percentage =0.11
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = H. V. Mohan
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 619
|percentage =0.10
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. R. Vijaya Kumar
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 604
|percentage =0.10
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. Puttaraju
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 542
|percentage =0.09
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = L. Lakshmaiah
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 522
|percentage =0.09
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = D. Jairam
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 469
|percentage =0.08
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. A. Shujath Pasha
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 428
|percentage =0.07
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate|
|candidate = Sripada Rao
|party = Kannada Paksha
|votes = 410
|percentage =0.07
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Mahaboob B. E.
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 386
|percentage =0.06
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = P. Venkatesh
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 299
|percentage =0.05
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = H. K. Chandrashekar
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 263
|percentage =0.04
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Narayanappa
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 255
|percentage =0.04
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = D. R. Venkatesh Gowda
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 234
|percentage =0.04
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = V. Aswathappa
|party = Janata Party
|votes = 213
|percentage =0.04
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. Krishnappa
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 177
|percentage =0.03
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. M. Krishna Reddy
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 161
|percentage =0.03
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Byataraja Gowda
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 153
|percentage =0.03
|change = -0.18
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. Sundra Murthy
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 120
|percentage =0.02
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Gaddam Obalesh
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 115
|percentage =0.02
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Fayaz Pasha
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 111
|percentage =0.02
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 60,317
|percentage = 9.97
|change = -4.25
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 617,388
|percentage = 46.24
|change = -12.58
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Indian National Congress
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 1996===
{{Election box begin | title=[[1996 Indian general election]]: Bangalore North<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1996/Vol_I_LS_96.pdf|title=Statistical report on general elections, 1996 to the Eleventh Lok Sabha|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|pages=283–284|access-date=30 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718183504/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1996/Vol_I_LS_96.pdf|archive-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Janata Dal
|candidate = [[C. Narayanaswamy]]
|votes = 398,650
|percentage = 48.64
|change = +16.89
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Indian National Congress
|candidate = Mohd. Obaidulla Sharief
|votes = 265,348
|percentage = 32.37
|change = -9.35
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Y. Ramakrishna
|party = Bharatiya Janata Party
|votes = 124,416
|percentage = 15.18
|change = -8.81
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. Krishnappa
|party = Bahujan Samaj Party
|votes = 5,168
|percentage = 0.63
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate|
|candidate = K. K. Mishra
|party = Surajya Party
|votes = 4,917
|percentage = 0.60
|change = +0.20
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Noorali Afzal
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,555
|percentage = 0.19
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Bhaskar Reddy
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,444
|percentage = 0.18
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = G. B. Muthukumar
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,027
|percentage = 0.13
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. K. Narayanaswamy
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 906
|percentage = 0.11
|change = -0.08
}}
{{Election box candidate|
|candidate = A. S. Mohanakrishnan
|party = Bharathiya Nethaji Party
|votes = 887
|percentage = 0.11
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Lakshmaiah
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 867
|percentage = 0.11
|change = +0.02
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = K. Padmarajan
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 848
|percentage = 0.10
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. Venkataswamappa
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 816
|percentage = 0.10
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = H. Basavaraj
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 772
|percentage = 0.09
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Noor Pasha
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 755
|percentage = 0.09
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Padmanabha Pillai
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 699
|percentage = 0.09
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Mohd. Imtiaz
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 654
|percentage = 0.08
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = A. S. Paul
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 619
|percentage = 0.08
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Antony F. Rajiv
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 577
|percentage = 0.07
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Bharathkumar
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 566
|percentage = 0.07
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. Mohan
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 555
|percentage = 0.07
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Mohd. Asif
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 536
|percentage = 0.07
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Dodda Venkatashamappa
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 532
|percentage = 0.06
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = H. M. Ramakrishna
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 458
|percentage = 0.06
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = H. M. Sreenivasa Rao
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 445
|percentage = 0.05
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = K. Ananda
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 429
|percentage = 0.05
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Meer Layaq Hussain
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 421
|percentage = 0.05
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. P. Umamahesh
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 369
|percentage = 0.05
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. Sundaramurthy
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 335
|percentage = 0.04
|change = +0.02
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = S. K. Dhanraj
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 334
|percentage = 0.04
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Bijoor S. R.
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 318
|percentage = 0.04
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. Ramesh
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 314
|percentage = 0.04
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. S. Shashidhar
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 306
|percentage = 0.04
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = C. Mahendra
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 288
|percentage = 0.04
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Gaddam Obalesh
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 262
|percentage = 0.03
|change = +0.01
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = G. Govinda Reddy
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 253
|percentage = 0.03
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = K. Sathyanarayana
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 228
|percentage = 0.03
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. Manzoor Ahmed
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 207
|percentage = 0.03
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = V. Aswathappa
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 203
|percentage = 0.02
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. Narayana
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 196
|percentage = 0.02
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Rabhindranath Ojza
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 189
|percentage = 0.02
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Monandev Alva
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 178
|percentage = 0.02
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. D. Shaik Dil
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 169
|percentage = 0.02
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = K. M. Thomas
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 166
|percentage = 0.02
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Ravi Kumar
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 160
|percentage = 0.02
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Yellegowda
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 158
|percentage = 0.02
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = N. K. Chandrashekar
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 128
|percentage = 0.02
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 133,302
|percentage = 16.27
|change = +6.30
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 834,759
|percentage = 54.26
|change = +8.02
}}
{{Election box gain with party link|
|winner = Janata Dal
|loser = Indian National Congress
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 1998===
{{Election box begin | title=[[1998 Indian general election]]: Bangalore North<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1998/Vol_I_LS_98.pdf|title=Statistical report on general elections, 1998 to the Twelfth Lok Sabha|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|page=201|access-date=30 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718181833/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1998/Vol_I_LS_98.pdf|archive-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Indian National Congress
|candidate = [[C. K. Jaffer Sharief]]
|votes = 399,582
|percentage = 42.11
|change = -9.74
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Lok Shakti
|candidate = D. R. Jeevaraj Alva
|votes = 327,135
|percentage = 34.48
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = [[C. Narayanaswamy]]
|party = Janata Dal
|votes = 206,396
|percentage = 21.75
|change = -26.89
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = R. Saravanan
|party = Janata Party
|votes = 4,959
|percentage = 0.52
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = J. Krishnappa
|party = Bahujan Samaj Party
|votes = 2,784
|percentage = 0.29
|change = -0.34
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Muniswamappa
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,258
|percentage = 0.13
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Meer Layaq Hussain
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,247
|percentage = 0.13
|change = +0.08
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Muhammed Yasin
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,216
|percentage = 0.13
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = A. S. Rajan
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,140
|percentage = 0.12
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Abdul Moulana Shariff
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 950
|percentage = 0.10
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = S. M. Raju
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 471
|percentage = 0.05
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Asif Ali Shah
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 408
|percentage = 0.04
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. N. Srinivas
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 378
|percentage = 0.04
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Noor Ali Afjal
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 340
|percentage = 0.04
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Babu Abel
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 308
|percentage = 0.03
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Siva Channabasappa
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 275
|percentage = 0.03
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 72,447
|percentage = 7.63
|change = -8.64
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 961,717
|percentage = 57.78
|change = +3.52
}}
{{Election box gain with party link|
|winner = Indian National Congress
|loser = Janata Dal
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 1999===
{{Election box begin | title=[[1999 Indian general election]]: Bangalore North<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1999/Vol_I_LS_99.pdf|title=Statistical report on general elections, 1999 to the Thirteenth Lok Sabha|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|page=195|access-date=30 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718183222/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1999/Vol_I_LS_99.pdf|archive-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Indian National Congress
|candidate = [[C. K. Jaffer Sharief]]
|votes = 525,523
|percentage = 51.10
|change = +8.99
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Janata Dal (United)
|candidate = [[Michael Fernandes (politician)|Michael B. Fernandes]]
|votes = 349,918
|percentage = 34.03
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = [[C. Narayanaswamy]]
|party = Janata Dal (Secular)
|votes = 105,843
|percentage = 10.29
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = K. N. Parameshappa
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 17,147
|percentage = 1.67
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. Sundaramurthy
|party = All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|votes = 16,656
|percentage = 1.62
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Meer Layaq Hussain
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 13,271
|percentage = 1.29
|change = +1.16
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 175,605
|percentage = 17.07
|change = +9.44
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 1,028,370
|percentage = 56.26
|change = -1.52
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Indian National Congress
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 2004===
{{Election box begin | title=[[2004 Indian general election]]: Bangalore North<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_2004/Vol_I_LS_2004.pdf|title=Statistical Report on General Elections, 2004 to the Fourteenth Lok Sabha|page=236|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|access-date=30 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718190634/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_2004/Vol_I_LS_2004.pdf|archive-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Bharatiya Janata Party
|candidate = [[H. T. Sangliana|Dr. H. T. Sangliana]]
|votes = 473,502
|percentage = 40.93
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = [[C. K. Jaffer Sharief]]
|party = Indian National Congress
|votes = 443,144
|percentage = 38.31
|change = -12.79
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = [[C. M. Ibrahim]]
|party = Janata Dal (Secular)
|votes = 208,588
|percentage = 18.03
|change =+7.74
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. Venkatesh
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 11,347
|percentage = 0.98
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Joe Simon
|party = Kannada Nadu Party
|votes = 7,079
|percentage = 0.61
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Mohamad Ibrahim
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 6,878
|percentage = 0.59
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Meer Layaq Hussain
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 3,604
|percentage = 0.31
|change =-0.98
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Uma K.
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 2,703
|percentage = 0.23
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 30,358
|percentage = 2.62
|change = -1.45
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 1,156,845
|percentage = 54.22
|change =
}}
{{Election box gain with party link|
|winner = Bharatiya Janata Party
|loser = Indian National Congress
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 2009===
{{Election box begin | title=[[2009 Indian general elections]]: Bangalore North<ref name="Election Results 2009">[http://ceokarnataka.kar.nic.in/PDFS/Previous%20Elections/Election%20Statistics_LS_2009.pdf PDF] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084012/http://ceokarnataka.kar.nic.in/PDFS/Previous%20Elections/Election%20Statistics_LS_2009.pdf |date=4 March 2016 }} Election Commission Report, Karnataka General Election 2009.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/archiveofge2009/Stats/VOLI/25_ConstituencyWiseDetailedResult.pdf|title=General Elections, 2009 (15th Lok Sabha)|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|page=62|access-date=30 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811090059/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/archiveofge2009/Stats/VOLI/25_ConstituencyWiseDetailedResult.pdf|archive-date=11 August 2014}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Bharatiya Janata Party
|candidate = [[D. B. Chandre Gowda]]
|votes = 452,920
|percentage = 45.22
|change = +4.29
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = [[C. K. Jaffer Sharief]]
|party = Indian National Congress
|votes = 393,255
|percentage = 39.26
|change = +0.95
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = R. Surendra Babu
|party = Janata Dal (Secular)
|votes = 110,983
|percentage = 11.08
|change =-6.95
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Padmaa K. Bhat
|party = Bahujan Samaj Party
|votes = 8,731
|percentage = 0.87
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = H. Pillaiah
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =5,804
|percentage = 0.58
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = V. Prasanna Kumar
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =4,034
|percentage = 0.40
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = T. B. Madwaraja
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =3,529
|percentage = 0.35
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Zafer Mohiuddin
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =2,196
|percentage = 0.22
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = N. Harish Gowda
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =2,016
|percentage = 0.20
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = K. A. Mohan
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =1,932
|percentage = 0.19
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Joseph Solomon
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =1,650
|percentage = 0.16
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate|
|candidate = M. Tippuvardhan
|party = Bharatiya Praja Paksha
|votes =1,506
|percentage = 0.15
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Meer Layaq Hussain
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =1,304
|percentage = 0.13
|change =-0.18
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = L. Nagaraj
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =1,198
|percentage = 0.12
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = T. R. Chandrahasa
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =1,017
|percentage = 0.10
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = A. Jaleel
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =864
|percentage = 0.09
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Venkatesa Shetty
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 840
|percentage = 0.08
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Kanya Kumar
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =828
|percentage = 0.08
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = H. A. Shivakumar
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =821
|percentage = 0.08
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Anchana Khanna
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =797
|percentage = 0.08
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Syed Akbar Basha
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =796
|percentage = 0.08
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = K. Sathyanarayana
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =691
|percentage = 0.07
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = G. S. Kumar
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =667
|percentage = 0.07
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. U. Venkateshaiah
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =666
|percentage = 0.07
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = B. K. Chandra
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =661
|percentage = 0.07
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = C. Krishnamurthy
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =647
|percentage = 0.06
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Lakshmaiah
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes =485
|percentage = 0.05
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 59,665
|percentage = 5.96
|change = +3.34
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 1,001,657
|percentage = 46.72
|change = -7.50
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Bharatiya Janata Party
|loser =
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 2014===
{{Election box begin | title=[[2014 Indian general elections]]: [[Bangalore|Bangalore North]]<ref name=turnout>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/GE2014/PC_WISE_TURNOUT.htm|title=Parliamentary Constituency wise Turnout for General Election - 2014|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|access-date=30 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140702210941/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/GE2014/PC_WISE_TURNOUT.htm|archive-date=2 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://eciresults.nic.in/ConstituencywiseS1024.htm?ac=24|title=Constituencywise-All Candidates|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|archive-date=17 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517135133/http://eciresults.nic.in/ConstituencywiseS1024.htm?ac=24}}</ref>}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Bharatiya Janata Party
|candidate = [[D. V. Sadananda Gowda]]
|votes = 7,18,326
|percentage = 52.91
|change = +7.69
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = [[C. Narayanaswamy]]
|party = Indian National Congress
|votes = 4,88,562
|percentage = 35.99
|change = -3.27
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Abdul Azeem
|party = Janata Dal (Secular)
|votes = 92,681
|percentage = 6.83
|change =-4.25
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Babu Mathew
|party = Aam Aadmi Party
|votes = 28,107
|percentage = 2.07
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = V Velu
|party = Bahujan Samaj Party
|votes = 5,586
|percentage = 0.41
|change =-0.46
}}
{{Election box candidate |
|candidate = Sun Star D. Jayaram
|party = Gareeb Aadmi Party
|votes = 3,784
|percentage = 0.28
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Sunil V. J.
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,561
|percentage = 0.12
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = S. Ramu
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,131
|percentage = 0.08
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = M. U. Venkatesh Simha Bhovi
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 1,033
|percentage = 0.08
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Manohar H. A.
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 919
|percentage = 0.07
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = T. S. Chaithanya (S. J. R.)
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 911
|percentage = 0.07
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Muthuraju M.
|party = Republican Party of India (A)
|votes = 829
|percentage = 0.06
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Mohammed Qutbuddin
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 680
|percentage = 0.05
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Meer Layaq Hussain
|party = Independent (politician)
|votes = 612
|percentage = 0.05
|change =-0.08
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = None of the above
|party = None of the above
|votes = 11,996
|percentage = 0.88
|change =N/A
}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 2,29,764
|percentage = 16.92
|change = +10.98
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 13,57,553
|percentage = 56.53
|change = +9.81
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Bharatiya Janata Party
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

===General election 2019===
{{Election box begin | title=[[2019 Indian general elections]]: [[Bangalore|Bangalore North]] }}
{{Election box candidate with party link||party=Bharatiya Janata Party|candidate=[[D. V. Sadananda Gowda]]|votes=8,24,500|percentage=52.87|change={{increase}}8.25}}
{{Election box candidate with party link||candidate=[[Krishna Byre Gowda]]|party=Indian National Congress|votes=6,76,982|percentage=43.41|change={{increase}}7.42}}

{{Election box candidate with party link|party =None of the above|candidate=[[None of the Above]] |votes=11,632|percentage=0.75|change={{decrease}}0.13}}
{{Election box candidate |party =[[Independent politician|IND]]|candidate=K. N. Jagadesh Kumar |votes=8,463|percentage=0.54|change=}}
{{Election box margin of victory|
|votes = 1,47,518
|percentage = 9.46
|change = {{decrease}}7.46
}}
{{Election box turnout||votes=15,60,324|percentage=54.76|change={{decrease}}1.77}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Bharatiya Janata Party
|swing = {{decrease}}0.04
}}
{{Election box end}}

==See also==
* [[Bangalore]]
* [[List of constituencies of the Lok Sabha]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
*[https://www.indiaelections2014.info/parliament/2019/states/karnataka/bangalore_north/lok_sabha_parliamentary_election_2019_dates.html Bangalore North lok sabha constituency election 2019 date and schedule]

{{Lok Sabha constituencies of Karnataka}}

[[Category:Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Bengaluru]]

Dilobocondyla bangalorica

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{{short description|Species of ant}}
{{Speciesbox
| taxon = Dilobocondyla bangalorica
| authority = Varghese, 2006
}}

'''''Dilobocondyla bangalorica''''' is a [[species]] of [[ant]] in the subfamily [[Myrmicinae]]. This [[arboreal]] ant nests in dead wood and crevices in tree barks. The species name is after the [[type locality (biology)|type locality]], [[Bangalore]], where the ant was discovered in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atbi.biosci.ohio-state.edu:210/hymenoptera/nomenclator.name_id_entry?id=196920 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701141530/http://atbi.biosci.ohio-state.edu:210/hymenoptera/nomenclator.name_id_entry?id=196920 |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 July 2012 |title=''Dilobocondyla bangalorica'' Varghese |work=Hymenoptera Name Server, version 1.5 |date=19 December 2007 |access-date=24 June 2011 }}</ref>

The ants build their nest in the Frangipani plant species ''[[Plumeria]] alba'' and ''Plumeria rubra''. While they live in colonies like other ants, they forage individually on tree trunks. The spines on the head and [[thorax]] are blunt, thus differentiating this species from others. When foraging, these ants raise their gaster high up in the air, very similar to the acrobat ants, ''[[Crematogaster]]''. The species differs from other known species in the smaller size of worker and queen ants, the sculpted [[thorax]] and [[Petiole (insect)|pedicel]], colouration, six well defined mandibular teeth, and the lesser number of rugosities between the frontal carinae.<ref name="desc">{{cite journal |author=Thresiamma Verghese |year=2006 |title=A new species of the ant genus ''Dilobocondyla'' (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from India, with notes on nesting behaviour |journal=[[Oriental Insects]] |volume=40 |pages=23–32 |doi=10.1080/00305316.2006.10417454 |s2cid=73664638 |url=http://antbase.org/ants/publications/21093/21093_0023.pdf}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://myrmicinae.blogspot.com/2006/09/dilobocondyla-bangalorica.html Pictures of the ant, ''D. bangalorica'']{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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[[Category:Myrmicinae]]
[[Category:Bengaluru]]
[[Category:Hymenoptera of Asia]]
[[Category:Fauna of Karnataka]]
[[Category:Insects described in 2006]]

Malleshwaram Vidhana Sabha constituency

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'''Malleshwara Vidhan Sabha Constituency''' is one of the assembly segment of [[Karnataka]] state. It is a part of [[Bengaluru Urban]] district and comes under [[Bangalore North (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bengaluru North]] parliamentary constituency.

==Member of Legislative Assembly==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Member
! colspan="2" |Party
|-
|[[1957 Mysore Legislative Assembly election|1957]]
|T. Parthasarathy
| rowspan="2" style="background-color: {{party color|Independent politician}}" |
| rowspan="2" |[[Independent politician|Independent]]
|-
|[[1962 Mysore Legislative Assembly election|1962]]
|K. Devaya
|-
|[[1967 Mysore Legislative Assembly election|1967]]
| rowspan="2" |[[M. S. Krishnan (trade unionist)|M. S. Krishnan]]
| style="background-color: {{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}" |
|[[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]]
|-
|[[1972 Mysore Legislative Assembly election|1972]]
|style="background-color: {{party color|Communist Party of India}}" |
|[[Communist Party of India]]
|-
|[[1978 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|1978]]
| rowspan="2" |P. Ramdev
| rowspan="3" style="background-color: {{party color|Janata Party}}" |
| rowspan="3" |[[Janata Party]]
|-
|[[1983 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|1983]]
|-
|[[1985 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|1985]]
|M. Raghupathy
|-
|[[1989 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|1989]]
|[[Jeevaraj Alva]]
| rowspan="2" style="background-color: {{party color|Janata Dal}}" |
| rowspan="2" |[[Janata Dal]]
|-
|[[1994 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|1994]]
|[[Anant Nag]]
|-
|[[1999 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|1999]]
| rowspan="2" |[[M. R. Seetharam]]
| rowspan="2" style="background-color: {{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |
| rowspan="2" |[[Indian National Congress]]
|-
|[[2004 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|2004]]
|-
|[[2008 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|2008]]
| rowspan="3" |[[C. N. Ashwath Narayan]]
| rowspan="3" style="background-color: {{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}" |
| rowspan="3" |[[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
|-
|[[2013 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|2013]]
|-
|[[2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|2018]]
|}

==Election results==
{{Election box begin | title=[[2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|Karnataka Assembly Election, 2018]]: [[Malleshwaram]]}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = [[C. N. Ashwath Narayan]]
|party = Bharatiya Janata Party
|votes = 83,130
|percentage = 67.22
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Kengal Shreepadharenu
|party = Indian National Congress
|votes = 29,130
|percentage = 23.56
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = N. Madhusudhan
|party = Janata Dal (Secular)
|votes = 7,884
|percentage = 6.38
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = Gouravaram Subramanya Sharma
|party = All India Mahila Empowerment Party
|votes = 273
|percentage = 0.22
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate|
|candidate = N. Rajanna
|party = [[Independent (politician)|IND.]]
|votes = 185
|percentage = 0.15
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|candidate = [[None of the above|None of the Above]]
|party = None of the above
|votes = 2,157
|percentage = 1.74
|change =
}}
{{Election box majority|
|votes = 54,000
|percentage = 43.66
|change =
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 1,23,665
|percentage = 56.49
|change =
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Bharatiya Janata Party
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

==External links==
*[https://www.oneindia.com/amphtml/india/malleshwaram-election-result-2018-dr-ashwathnarayan-wins-bjp-juggernaut-rolling-on-in-bengaluru-2696509.html 2018 election results]
*[https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/elections/karnataka-assembly-election-2018-latest/constituency/article/malleshwaram-c-n-ashwath-narayan-kengal-shreepada-renu-bjp-congress/224729 2018 election info]
*[http://www.myneta.info/karnatka2008/candidate.php?candidate_id=182 Candidates]
*[http://www.elections.in/karnataka/assembly-constituencies/malleshwaram.html election data]

{{Vidhan Sabha constituencies of Karnataka}}

[[Category:Assembly constituencies of Karnataka]]
[[Category:Bengaluru]]

Madras Sappers Military Band

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{{Use Indian English|date=November 2022}}
[[File:Madras Sappers Centre Band during the Republic Day Parade.jpeg|thumb|The band during the Republic Day Parade of 2012.]]
The '''Madras Sappers Military Band''' is one of the close to 50 [[Indian Army]] regimental [[military band|bands]], serving as part of the [[Madras Engineer Group]] in [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/music-on-the-march-by-a-band-of-brothers/articleshow/70314849.cms|title=Music on the march by a band of brothers|newspaper=The Times of India|first=Sandip|last=Dighe|date=21 July 2019|accessdate=20 November 2022}}</ref> It was raised in 1951 with 30 bandsmen in its ranks. Lance Havildar Peter was the first [[bandmaster]]. The Madras Sappers Pipes and Drums was previously raised in 1934. It was selected as the ceremonial band for the [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]] in 1992.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.madrassappersassociation.org/centre/tracul.html|title=Tradition And Culture|website=www.madrassappersassociation.org}}</ref>

It has performed at [[state visits|arrival ceremonies]] at the [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]] as well as events hosted by the [[President of India]]. It participates in rermemberance ceremonies in honor of those who were killed in [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] and the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/fazilka-remembers-martyrs-takes-out-victory-procession-698621|title=Fazilka remembers martyrs, takes out victory procession|publisher=Tribune News Service}}</ref> It has performed in various domestic parades and ceremonies such as the [[Delhi Republic Day parade]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/parade-of-pride/cid/460502|title=Parade of pride|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> It has also taken part in Republic Day parades in Bangalor as well as foreign events such as the [[1987 South Asian Games]] and [[2003 Afro-Asian Games]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DdohlIUDakUC&dq=Madras+Engineering+Group+Centre+Brass+Band&pg=PP305|title=Sainik Samachar|date=10 March 1970|publisher=Director of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031102/sports.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Sport|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Bombay Engineer Group and Centre Band]]
*[[Madras Regiment Band]]
*[[Indian military bands]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1951]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1951]]
[[Category:1951 establishments in Mysore State]]
[[Category:Indian military bands]]
[[Category:Bengaluru]]

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Bangalore

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Andy Flower

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{{short description|Zimbabwean cricket player/coach}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox cricketer
|name = Andy Flower
|honorific_suffix = [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]]
|image = Andy Flower.png
|country = Zimbabwe
|fullname = Andrew Flower
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1968|4|28|df=yes}}
|birth_place = [[Cape Town]], [[Cape Province]], South Africa
|heightft = 5
|heightinch = 10
|batting = Left-handed
|bowling = Right-arm [[off break]]
|nickname = Petals; Flower Power (along with brother [[Grant Flower|Grant]])
|role = [[Wicket-keeper]]
|international = true
|internationalspan = 1992–2003
|testdebutdate = 18 October
|testdebutyear = 1992
|testdebutagainst = India
|testcap = 6
|lasttestdate = 16 November
|lasttestyear = 2002
|lasttestagainst = Pakistan
|odidebutdate = 23 February
|odidebutyear = 1992
|odidebutagainst = Sri Lanka
|odicap = 20
|lastodidate = 15 March
|lastodiyear = 2003
|lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
|odishirt = 33
|club2 = [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]]
|year2 = 2002–2006
|club3 = [[Southern Redbacks|South Australia]]
|year3 = 2003/04
|club1 = [[Mashonaland cricket team|Mashonaland]]
|year1 = {{nowrap|1993/94–2002/03}}
|columns = 4
|column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
|matches1 = 63
|runs1 = 4,794
|bat avg1 = 51.54
|100s/50s1 = 12/27
|top score1 = 232[[not out|*]]
|deliveries1 = 3
|wickets1 = 0
|bowl avg1 = –
|fivefor1 = –
|tenfor1 = –
|best bowling1 = –
|catches/stumpings1 = 151/9
|column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
|matches2 = 213
|runs2 = 6,786
|bat avg2 = 35.34
|100s/50s2 = 4/55
|top score2 = 145
|deliveries2 = 30
|wickets2 = 0
|bowl avg2 = –
|fivefor2 = –
|tenfor2 = –
|best bowling2 = –
|catches/stumpings2 = 141/32
|column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
|matches3 = 223
|runs3 = 16,379
|bat avg3 = 54.05
|100s/50s3 = 49/75
|top score3 = 271[[not out|*]]
|deliveries3 = 629
|wickets3 = 7
|bowl avg3 = 38.57
|fivefor3 = 0
|tenfor3 = 0
|best bowling3 = 1/1
|catches/stumpings3 = 361/21
|column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
|matches4 = 380
|runs4 = 12,511
|bat avg4 = 38.97
|100s/50s4 = 12/97
|top score4 = 145
|deliveries4 = 132
|wickets4 = 1
|bowl avg4 = 103.00
|fivefor4 = 0
|tenfor4 = 0
|best bowling4 = 1/21
|catches/stumpings4 = 254/48
|date = 13 November
|year = 2007
|source = http://cricinfo.com/zimbabwe/content/player/55427.html Cricinfo}}

'''Andrew Flower''' {{post-nominals|OBE}} (born 28 April 1968) is a Zimbabwean [[cricket]] coach and a former cricketer. As a cricketer, he captained the [[Zimbabwe national cricket team]] and is widely regarded as one of the greatest [[wicket-keeper-batter]]s of all time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/greatest-wicket-keepers-of-all-time-andy-flower|title=Greatest wicket-keepers of all time: Andy Flower|website=sportskeeda|language=en|access-date=2023-01-03}}</ref> He was Zimbabwe's [[wicket-keeper]] for more than 10 years and is, statistically, the greatest [[batsman]] the country has produced. His highest score in ODI cricket which was his 145 he made against India in the [[2002 ICC Champions Trophy]] is also the highest score made by a Zimbabwe player at any tournaments. During his peak from October to December 2001, Flower was ranked as the best Test batsman in the world. He was widely acknowledged as the only Zimbabwe batsman of proper test quality in any conditions. After retirement, he served as the coach of the [[England national cricket team|English cricket team]] from 2009 to 2014. Under his coaching, England won the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]]. Flower became the [[List of England cricket team coaches|second foreign coach]] in the team's history. Currently, he is the head coach of [[Multan Sultans]] in the [[Pakistan Super League]], [[St Lucia Kings]] in the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the [[Lucknow Super Giants]] in [[Indian Premier League]]. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28871143/andy-flower-named-st-lucia-zouks-head-coach-kings-xi-punjab-tie-up|title=Andy Flower named St Lucia Zouks head coach after Kings XI Punjab tie-up|date=2020-03-09|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en|access-date=2020-03-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/514879/multan-sultans-appoint-andy-flower-as-head-coach/|title=Multan Sultans appoint Andy Flower as head coach|date=6 December 2019}}</ref>

Under his tenure, Flower led the Multan Sultans to their first-ever playoffs in the [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020 season]]. The Sultans finished first in the league stage but ultimately lost in the preliminaries. Similarly, he led the Zouks to their first-ever finals appearance in the [[2020 Caribbean Premier League|CPL]]. Flower served as assistant coach to [[Kings XI Punjab]](now [[Punjab Kings]]) for IPL 2020 and 2021 before joining [[Lucknow Super Giants]] as the head coach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28857211/andy-flower-appointed-assistant-coach-kings-xi-punjab-overhaul|title=Andy Flower appointed assistant coach in Kings XI Punjab overhaul|date=2020-03-07|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en|access-date=2020-03-25}}</ref> In June 2021, he was inducted to the [[ICC Cricket Hall of Fame]] and became the first ever Zimbabwean to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Andy Flower and Kumar Sangakkara among 10 players inducted into ICC Hall of Fame|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/andy-flower-and-kumar-sangakkara-among-10-players-inducted-into-icc-hall-of-fame-1266357|access-date=2021-06-13|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sangakkara, Andy Flower among inductees in ICC Hall of Fame|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/117748/sangakkara-andy-flower-among-inductees-in-icc-hall-of-fame|access-date=2021-06-13|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref>

==Playing career==
Flower was born in [[Cape Town]], South Africa,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/672788 |title=Born in one country, played for another |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref> and starting from his high school days at [[Oriel Boys' High School]] and [[Vainona High School]] played most of his career alongside his younger brother [[Grant Flower]]. He is considered to be one of the best wicket-keeper batsmen of all time, alongside players such as [[MS Dhoni]], [[Adam Gilchrist]], [[Kumar Sangakkara]] and [[Jeff Dujon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketdawn.com/featured-articles/top-10-wicketkeeper-batsmen-of-all-time.html|author=Dhruv Rupani|title=Top 10 Wicketkeeper Batsmen of all Time|date=13 January 2012|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref> Flower made his international debut in a [[One Day International]] against [[Sri Lanka]] at [[New Plymouth]], [[New Zealand]], in the [[1992 Cricket World Cup]]. A good player of spin, he made 550 runs in a Test series against India in 2000/01. This tally came in just four innings and he was only dismissed twice. He is one of the few players to score [[List of centuries scored on One Day International cricket debut|a century on ODI debut]] and became the first player ever to score a century on ODI debut in a World Cup match.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RESULT - 3rd Match, New Plymouth, Feb 23 1992, Benson & Hedges World Cup - Scorecard|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/scorecard/65120/sri-lanka-vs-zimbabwe-3rd-match-benson-&-hedges-world-cup-1991-92|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924031921/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/scorecard/65120/sri-lanka-vs-zimbabwe-3rd-match-benson-&-hedges-world-cup-1991-92|archive-date=24 September 2020|access-date=4 November 2020|website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]]}}</ref>

Flower played 63 [[Test cricket|Test matches]] for Zimbabwe, scoring 4,794 runs at an average of 51.54 and taking 151 catches and 9 stumpings, and 213 One Day Internationals, scoring 6,786 runs at an average of 35.34 and taking 141 catches and 32 stumpings. He holds the Zimbabwean records for the most Test career runs, the highest Test batting average, and most ODI career runs.

His aggregate score of 341 in the first Test against [[South Africa cricket team|South Africa]] in 2001 is the second highest ever by a batsman on the losing side.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/282863.html|title=Most runs in a match on the losing side|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref>

Andy Flower is also the only player to score an ODI hundred on debut in a world cup match.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/233754.html|title=Records {{!}} One-Day Internationals {{!}} Batting records {{!}} Hundred on debut {{!}} ESPN Cricinfo|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref> He also has the record for the most matches (149) to score his second ODI ton after scoring a century on debut, when he did it in only in his 150th ODI.

[[File:Andy Flower Graph.png|left|thumb|300px|Andy Flower's career performance graph.
The red bars indicate the player's test match innings, while the blue line shows the [[Batting average (cricket)|average]] of the ten most recent innings at that point]]

He also holds the record for the highest ever test score posted by a wicketkeeper batsman in an innings of a test (232*).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/282898.html|title=Records {{!}} Test matches {{!}} Batting records {{!}} Most runs in an innings by a wicketkeeper {{!}} ESPN Cricinfo|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref> He is also the first and only wicketkeeper batsman to have a batting average of 50 in test cricket.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ravichandran|first=Venkatesh|date=2017-03-14|title=The enigma of Andy Flower - The forgotten Test great|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/enigma-andy-flower-forgotten-test-great|access-date=2021-06-13|website=sportskeeda.com|language=en-us}}</ref> He along with [[Heath Streak]] set the record for the highest 7th wicket partnership for [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] in ODIs (130)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_by_wicket.html?class=2;id=9;type=team|title=Cricket Records {{!}} Records {{!}} / {{!}} Zimbabwe {{!}} One-Day Internationals {{!}} Highest partnerships by wicket {{!}} ESPN Cricinfo|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref>

===Black armband===

Towards the end of his career, Flower achieved international recognition when he and teammate [[Henry Olonga]] wore [[Black armband protest|black armbands]] during the [[2003 Cricket World Cup]] match against [[Namibia cricket team|Namibia]] to protest against [[Robert Mugabe]]'s policies.<ref>{{cite news|title=Andy Flower & Henry Olonga: the 'death of democracy' remembered|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/21359274|department=[[BBC Sport]]|date=7 February 2013|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref> He and Olonga released a statement on 10 February, stating in part:

{{Quotation|In all the circumstances, we have decided that we will each wear a black armband for the duration of the World Cup. In doing so we are mourning the death of democracy in our beloved Zimbabwe. In doing so we are making a silent plea to those responsible to stop the abuse of human rights in Zimbabwe. In doing so, we pray that our small action may restore sanity and dignity to our Nation.}}

This act led to pressure from Zimbabwe's government and Flower's retirement from Zimbabwean cricket. He later played an English [[county cricket]] season for [[Essex]] and an Australian domestic season for [[South Australia]].

==Coaching career==
On 7 May 2007, Flower was appointed Assistant Coach of the [[England Cricket Team|England]] team, replacing [[Matthew Maynard]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Weaver|first=Paul|date=8 May 2007|title=Flower well placed to bring budding English talent into full bloom|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2007/may/08/cricket.sport|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141003132254/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2007/may/08/cricket.sport|archive-date=3 October 2014|access-date=4 November 2020|website=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> The Zimbabwean joined up with [[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]] and the rest of the squad for the first Test match against the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] at [[Lord's]] on 17 May 2007. Upon his appointment to this role with the [[England and Wales Cricket Board|ECB]], Flower, having not played that season due to injury, ended his playing spell at [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]], bringing his playing career to a close.

On 15 April 2009, following England's Caribbean tour, for which he was installed as interim team director following the departure of Peter Moores, he was appointed full-time team director.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cricdb.com/archive/international/news/detail.php?nid=1652|title=ECB appoint Flower as team director|date=15 April 2009|access-date=15 April 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708203944/http://www.cricdb.com/archive/international/news/detail.php?nid=1652|archive-date=8 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the Summer of 2009, during his tenure as team director, England won The Ashes, beating Australia by two Test matches to one. In May 2010, they won the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]] tournament in the West Indies. In November–January 2010/2011 England won the Ashes in Australia by three Test matches to one.

Flower was appointed [[Officer of the Order of the British Empire]] (OBE) in the [[2011 Birthday Honours]] for services to sport.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=59808|date=11 June 2011|page=10|supp=y}}</ref><ref name=obe>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/front_page/13726861.stm|title=Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook lead Birthday Honours list|date=10 June 2011|publisher=BBC|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref>

On 13 August 2011 Flower led the England cricket team to become the number one ranked team in terms of test playing countries.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/14516554.stm "England beat India to become world number one Test side"]</ref> On 22 December 2011, he was awarded the 2011 Coach of the Year in the [[BBC Sports Personality of the Year]] awards.

He also successfully led England to Ashes victory in July–August 2013 winning the test series 3–0.

A major blip in his coaching career was the 5–0 drubbing by Australia in November–January 2013 – 2014 Ashes series. On 31 January 2014, Flower stepped down as head coach, a position he had held for five years. From March 2014, he continued his employment with the England and Wales Cricket Board as its 'Technical Director of Elite Coaching',<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/26422176|title=Andy Flower takes up new ECB role as technical director|department=BBC Sport|date=3 March 2014|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref> a role that has involved mentoring English county coaches and looking at best practice in coaching and performance in other organisations.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/england/10948399/Former-England-coach-Andy-Flower-finds-peace-coaching-local-cricket-club-after-traumatic-Ashes-winter.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/england/10948399/Former-England-coach-Andy-Flower-finds-peace-coaching-local-cricket-club-after-traumatic-Ashes-winter.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|author=Scyld Berry|title=Former England coach Andy Flower finds peace coaching local cricket club after traumatic Ashes winter|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|date=5 July 2014|access-date=1 November 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Since July 2014, this role has also encompassed him being head coach of the England Lions team,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/763645.html|author=Alan Gardner|title=Flower to coach strong Lions team|work=ESPNCricinfo|date=24 July 2014|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/920581.html|author=Will Macpherson|title=Steve Rhodes in frame for England Lions role|work=ESPNCricinfo|date=14 September 2015|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref> most recently leading the side on an ODI tour of the UAE in January 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/sport/14217154.CRICKET__Overton_injury_disappoints_Lions_coach_Andy_Flower/|author=Will Carpenter|title=CRICKET: Overton injury disappoints Lions coach Andy Flower|work=[[Somerset County Gazette]]|date=20 January 2016|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref> Later in 2016 he was appointed batting coach of [[Peshawar Zalmi]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ali|first=Sarah|title=Peshawar Zalmi|url=http://hblpakistansuperleague.com/peshawar-zalmi/|website=HBL Pakistan Super League|access-date=1 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203051252/http://hblpakistansuperleague.com/peshawar-zalmi/|archive-date=3 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2020, he was appointed as head coach for [[Multan Sultans]], [[St Lucia Zouks]] and as Assistant coach for [[Kings XI Punjab]] in the IPL. In 2021 he was appointed as the head coach for [[Lucknow Super Giants]].

In 2023, he was appointed as head coach for Gulf Giants in [[International League T20]].

==Charity==
In September 2007, Flower became an Ambassador for the children's charity, ''Hope for Children'', and has assisted in raising thousands of pounds for needy children in Zimbabwe and around the world.<ref>{{citation|title=Our patrons|url=http://hope-for-children.org/about-us/our-patrons/|access-date=17 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218023006/http://hope-for-children.org/about-us/our-patrons/|archive-date=18 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In July 2011, Flower became an Ambassador for the malignant melanoma support group, Melanoma UK, having suffered from the illness himself. He underwent surgery to remove a melanoma from his right eye in 2010. In the summer of 2012, Andy agreed to undertake another term as Ambassador to ''Melanoma UK''. Having run the marathon in April 2012 Andy said "It wasn’t a hard decision for me to continue in my role as Ambassador to ''Melanoma UK''. They do an excellent job in patient support, fundraising and raising awareness of the dangers of the sun. I wish them continued success in the coming years and who knows, another marathon might be on the cards!”<ref>{{citation|title=Melanoma UK|url=http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/Charities/factor_50.php|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Flower met his wife Rebecca, who is English, when playing in England. They have three children. He has spoken about the adverse impact of time away from his family due to his cricket career.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Holt|first=Oliver|date=2011-03-02|title=How Andy Flower is putting himself on the line once again|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/how-andy-flower-is-putting-himself-113738|access-date=2021-02-21|website=mirror|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-10-22|title=Flower happy to see England flourish in the here and now|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/flower-happy-see-england-flourish-here-and-now-2305520.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/flower-happy-see-england-flourish-here-and-now-2305520.html |archive-date=7 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-21|website=The Independent|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Reasons you should watch The Edge|language=en-GB|publisher=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53597318|access-date=2021-02-21}}</ref>

The ''[[Daily Mirror]]'' reported in 2013 that Flower had become a British citizen.<ref>{{Cite web|last=King|first=Dave|date=10 April 2013|title=My debt to people of England|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/my-debt-to-people-of-england-1664637|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218215551/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/my-debt-to-people-of-england-1664637|archive-date=18 February 2020|access-date=4 November 2020|website=[[Daily Mirror]]}}</ref>

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Ian Chappell

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{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Ian Chappell
| image = File:Chappelli2.jpg
| country = Australia
| fullname = Ian Michael Chappell
| nickname = Chappelli
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1943|9|26|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Unley, South Australia]]
| heightm = 1.80
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Right-arm [[leg spin]]
| role = [[Batting order (cricket)|Top-order batsman]]
| family = [[Greg Chappell]] (brother) [[Trevor Chappell]] (brother) [[Vic Richardson]] (grandfather)
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 4 December
| testdebutyear = 1964
| testdebutagainst = Pakistan
| testcap = 231
| lasttestdate = 6 February
| lasttestyear = 1980
| lasttestagainst = England
| odidebutdate = 5 January
| odidebutyear = 1971
| odidebutagainst = England
| odicap = 2
| lastodidate = 14 January
| lastodiyear = 1980
| lastodiagainst = England
| club1 = [[Southern Redbacks|South Australia]]
| year1 = {{nowrap|1961/62–1979/80}}
| club2 = [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]]
| year2 = 1963
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 75
| runs1 = 5,345
| bat avg1 = 42.42
| 100s/50s1 = 14/26
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,873
| wickets1 = 20
| bowl avg1 = 65.80
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 2/21
| catches/stumpings1 = 105/–
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 16
| runs2 = 673
| bat avg2 = 48.07
| 100s/50s2 = 0/8
| top score2 = 86
| deliveries2 = 42
| wickets2 = 2
| bowl avg2 = 11.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 2/14
| catches/stumpings2 = 5/–
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches3 = 262
| runs3 = 19,680
| bat avg3 = 48.35
| 100s/50s3 = 59/96
| top score3 = 209
| deliveries3 = 13,143
| wickets3 = 176
| bowl avg3 = 37.57
| fivefor3 = 2
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 5/29
| catches/stumpings3 = 312/1
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 37
| runs4 = 1,277
| bat avg4 = 39.90
| 100s/50s4 = 0/13
| top score4 = 93[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 202
| wickets4 = 5
| bowl avg4 = 28.40
| fivefor4 = 0
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 2/14
| catches/stumpings4 = 20/–
| date = 13 November
| year = 2007
| source = http://content.cricinfo.com/australia/content/player/4560.html Cricinfo
}}
'''Ian Michael Chappell''' (born 26 September 1943) is a former [[cricket]]er who played for [[Southern Redbacks|South Australia]] and [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]]. He captained Australia between 1971 and 1975 before taking a central role in the breakaway [[World Series Cricket]] organisation. Born into a cricketing family—his grandfather and brother also [[List of Australia national cricket captains|captained Australia]]—Chappell made a hesitant start to international cricket playing as a right-hand middle-order [[batsman]] and [[Spin bowling|spin bowler]]. He found his niche when promoted to bat at [[Batting order (cricket)|number three]]. Known as "'''Chappelli'''", he earned a reputation as one of the greatest [[Captain (cricket)|captains]] the game has seen.<ref name=MCG>[http://www.mcg.org.au/default.asp?pg=toursdisplay&articleid=119 MCG biography: Ian Chappell.] Retrieved 20 August 2007. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070904233752/http://www.mcg.org.au/default.asp?pg=toursdisplay&articleid=119 |date=4 September 2007}}</ref><ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/133946.html An Aussie to the core.] Cricinfo. Retrieved 30 September 2007.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071205030200/http://thehindu.com/2007/07/03/stories/2007070360362100.htm ESPN-STAR sports sign Ian Chappell.] ''The Hindu''. Retrieved 2 October 2007.</ref><ref name=SAHOF>[https://sahof.org.au/hall-of-fame-member/ian-chappell/ Sport Australia Hall of Fame: Ian Chappell.] Retrieved 27 September 2020.</ref> Chappell's blunt verbal manner led to a series of confrontations with opposition players and cricket administrators; the issue of [[sledging (cricket)|sledging]] first arose during his tenure as captain, and he was a driving force behind the professionalisation of Australian cricket in the 1970s.<ref name=Cashman>Cashman et al. (1996), p 103.</ref>

[[John Arlott]] called him "a cricketer of effect rather than the graces".<ref name=CricinfoProfile>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/content/player/4560.html Ian Chappell player profile.] Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 August 2007.</ref> An animated presence at the batting crease, he constantly adjusted his equipment and clothing, and restlessly tapped his bat on the ground as the bowler ran in. Basing his game on a sound defence learned during many hours of childhood lessons, Chappell employed the drive and square cut to full effect.<ref name=Cashman/> He had an idiosyncratic method of playing back and across to a ball of full length and driving wide of [[Cricket fielding positions|mid-on]],<ref>Simpson (1996), p 54.</ref> but his trademark shot was the [[Pull shot|hook]], famously saying "three [[Bouncer (cricket)|bouncers]] an over should be worth 12 runs to me".<ref>p37, David Gower, Heroes and Contemporaries, Granada Publishing Ltd, 1985</ref> A specialist [[slip fielder]], he was the fourth player to take one hundred Test catches.

Since his retirement in 1980, he has pursued a high-profile career as a sports journalist and cricket commentator, predominantly with [[Nine Network|Channel Nine]].<ref name=SAHOF/> He remains a key figure in Australian cricket: in 2006, [[Shane Warne]] called Chappell the biggest influence on his career.<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/news/news/in-warnes-words/2006/12/21/1166290679297.html In Warne's Words.] ''The Age''. Retrieved 8 October 2007.</ref> Chappell was inducted into the [[Sport Australia Hall of Fame]] in 1986,<ref name=SAHOF/> the [[Federation of International Cricketers' Associations|FICA]] Cricket Hall of Fame in 2000 and the [[Australian Cricket Hall of Fame]] in 2003.<ref name="content-aus.cricinfo.com">[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/88992.html Cricket's Hall of Fame welcomes five new members.] Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 August 2007.</ref> On 9 July 2009, Ian Chappell was inducted into the [[ICC Cricket Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thesportscampus.com/200907091324/test-cricket/hof-inductees |title=Chappell, May, Graveney inducted into Hall of Fame |author=Arjun Wadhwa |publisher=TheSportsCampus |date=9 July 2009 |access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref>

== Family and early career ==
The first of Four sons (Ian, Greg, Trevor, Michel) born in [[Unley, South Australia|Unley]], near [[Adelaide]], to Martin and Jeanne (''née'' Richardson), Chappell was steeped in the game from an early age. His father was a noted Adelaide grade cricketer who put a bat in his hands as soon as he could walk,<ref name=SAHOF/> and his maternal grandfather was famous all-round sportsman [[Vic Richardson]], who captained [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] at the end of a nineteen-Test career.<ref name=ADB>[http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A110395b.htm?hilite=victor%3Brichardson ''Australian Dictionary of Biography'': Richardson, Victor York.] Retrieved 11 October 2007.</ref> Chappell was given weekly batting lessons from the age of five, as were younger brothers [[Greg Chappell|Greg]] and [[Trevor Chappell|Trevor]], who both also went on to play for Australia.<ref>Mallett (2005), pp 7��8.</ref>
[[File:Vic Richardson.jpg|125px|right|thumb|Chappell's maternal grandfather Vic Richardson]]
Chappell grew up in the beachside suburb of [[Glenelg, South Australia|Glenelg]] and attended the local St Leonard's Primary School where he played his first competitive match at the age of seven. He was later selected for the South Australian state schoolboys team.<ref>Mallett (2005), p 11.</ref> He then enrolled at [[Prince Alfred College]], a private secondary school noted for producing many Test cricketers, including the Australian captains [[Joe Darling]] and [[Clem Hill]]. His other sporting pursuits included [[Australian rules football|Australian football]] and [[baseball]]: Chappell's performances for [[South Australia (baseball team)|South Australia]] in the [[Claxton Shield]] won him All-Australian selection in 1964 and 1966 as a [[catcher]]. He credits Vic Richardson, who had represented both SA and [[Australia national baseball team|Australia]] in baseball during the 1920s, for his love of the sport.<ref>[http://www.waclaxtonshieldclub.baseball.com.au/default.asp?Page=7931 WA Claxton Shield club.] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070829233220/http://waclaxtonshieldclub.baseball.com.au/default.asp?Page=7931 |date=29 August 2007}} Retrieved 18 August 2007.</ref> At the age of 18, his form in [[South Australian Grade Cricket League|grade cricket]] for [[Glenelg Cricket Club|Glenelg]] led to his [[First-class cricket|first-class]] debut for [[Southern Redbacks|South Australia]] (SA) against [[Tasmanian Tigers|Tasmania]] in early 1962.

The aggressive style of Sobers and of South Australia captain [[Les Favell]] heavily influenced Chappell during his formative years in senior cricket.<ref>Chappell (1976), pp 40–41.</ref> In 1962–63, Chappell made his initial first-class century against a [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] team led by Australian captain [[Richie Benaud]], who was bemused by the young batsman's habit of gritting his teeth as he faced up; to Benaud, it looked as if he was grinning.<ref>Mallett (2005), p 20.</ref> Chappell spent the northern summer of 1963 as a professional in England's [[Lancashire League (cricket)|Lancashire League]] with [[Ramsbottom#Sports|Ramsbottom]] and played a single first-class match for [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] against [[Cambridge University Cricket Club|Cambridge University]].<ref>[http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/cricketheadlines/display.var.1711581.0.where_are_they_now_ian_chappell.php Where are they now? Ian Chappell.] ''Lancashire Telegraph''. Retrieved 13 November 2007.</ref>

== International career ==
In 1963–64, Chappell batted at number three for SA for the first time, in a match against [[Queensland Bulls|Queensland]] at [[Brisbane Cricket Ground|Brisbane]], and scored 205 not out.<ref name=Brayshaw>Brayshaw (1984), pp 30–33.</ref> He was the youngest member of the SA team that won the [[Sheffield Shield]] that season.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/137958.html 1963–64 Sheffield Shield winning team reunites.] Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 August 2007.</ref> A century against [[Victorian Bushrangers|Victoria]] early the following season resulted in Chappell's selection for a one-off Test against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] at [[Melbourne Cricket Ground|Melbourne]] in December 1964. He made 11 and took four catches,<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/engine/match/62956.html Australia v Pakistan scorecard.] ''Wisden, 1966 edition'' Retrieved 17 August 2007.</ref> but was dropped until the Fourth Test in the [[1965–66 Ashes series]]. Chappell supplemented his aggressive batting with brilliant fielding in the [[Slip (cricket)|slips]], and he showed promise as a [[Leg spin|leg-spinner]].<ref name=SAHOF/> At this point, the selectors and captain [[Bob Simpson (cricketer)|Bob Simpson]] considered him an [[all-rounder]]: he batted at number seven and bowled 26 (eight-ball) overs for the match.<ref name=Brayshaw/>

===Hesitant start===
He retained his place for the following Test and for the tour of South Africa in summer 1966–67. Playing in a side defeated 1–3, Chappell struggled to make an impression. His highest score in ten Test innings was 49, while his five wickets cost 59 runs each.<ref name=Statsguru>[http://stats.cricinfo.com/guru?sdb=player;playerid=1243;class=testplayer;filter=basic;team=0;opposition=0;notopposition=0;season=0;homeaway=0;continent=0;country=0;notcountry=0;groundid=0;startdefault=1964-12-04;start=1964-12-04;enddefault=1980-02-06;end=1980-02-06;tourneyid=0;finals=0;daynight=0;toss=0;scheduledovers=0;scheduleddays=0;innings=0;result=0;followon=0;seriesresult=0;captain=0;keeper=0;dnp=0;recent=;viewtype=aro_series;runslow=;runshigh=;batposition=0;dismissal=0;bowposition=0;ballslow=;ballshigh=;bpof=0;overslow=;overshigh=;conclow=;conchigh=;wicketslow=;wicketshigh=;dismissalslow=;dismissalshigh=;caughtlow=;caughthigh=;caughttype=0;stumpedlow=;stumpedhigh=;csearch=;submit=1;.cgifields=viewtype Cricinfo Statsguru: Ian Chappell.] Retrieved 11 November 2007.</ref> On the advice of Simpson, he ceased playing the hook shot as it was often leading to his dismissal.<ref>Mallett (2005), p 26.</ref> In the first Test of 1967–68 against [[India national cricket team|India]], he failed twice batting in the middle order. Heading into the second Test at Melbourne, Chappell's place was in jeopardy, but he rode his luck to score 151 – his innings contained five chances that the Indians failed to take.<ref name=Brayshaw/> However, in the remainder of the series, he managed only 46 runs in four innings,<ref name="testlist"/> so his selection for the 1968 tour of England was based as much on potential as form.

In England, Chappell rewarded the faith of the selectors by scoring the most first-class runs on the tour (1,261 runs, including 202 not out against [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]]), leading the Australian Test aggregates with 348 runs (at 43.50).<ref>Mallett (2005), p 30.</ref> His top score was 81 in the fourth Test at [[Headingley Cricket Ground|Leeds]]. [[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|''Wisden'']] lauded his play off the back foot and judged him the most difficult Australian batsman to dismiss.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/150223.html The Australians in England 1968.] ''Wisden, 1969 edition''. Retrieved 19 August 2007.</ref> In a summer severely affected by rain, Australia drew the series and retained [[The Ashes]].

===Promotion to number three===
A string of big scores and a record number of catches during the 1968–69 season earned Chappell the Australian Cricketer of the Year award.<ref>Chappell (1976), p 80.</ref> Against the touring [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]], Chappell hit 188 not out, 123, 117, 180 and 165 before the New Year. Two of these centuries came in the Test series, when Chappell's average for 548 runs was 68.50.<ref name=Statsguru/> Chappell was elevated to number three in the batting order and became a less-frequent bowler; he was also appointed vice-captain of the team.<ref name=Cashman/>

Following up with a successful tour of India in late 1969, Chappell demonstrated his fluency against spin bowling by compiling Test innings of 138 at [[Feroz Shah Kotla|Delhi]] and 99 at [[Eden Gardens|Kolkata]]. His ability against both fast and slow bowling earned high praise,<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/152445.html The Australians in Ceylon and India 1969–70.] ''Wisden, 1971 edition''. Retrieved 20 August 2007.</ref> including from his captain [[Bill Lawry]]. When the Australians arrived in South Africa in early 1970, following their victory over India, Lawry told the local media that Chappell was the best all-round batsman in the world.<ref name="kings">[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/231051.html When they were kings.] Cricinfo: Retrieved 17 August 2007.</ref> His appraisal looked misguided when Chappell managed just 92 runs (at 11.5 average), with a top score of 34, as Australia lost 0–4.<ref name="kings"/>

On this tour, Chappell clashed with cricket administrators over pay and conditions for the first time.<ref name=Brayshaw/> The South African authorities requested that an extra Test be added to the fixture and the [[Cricket Australia|Australian Board of Control]] consented. Incensed that the players were not consulted about the change, Chappell led a group of his teammates in a demand for more money to play the proposed game. Eventually the match was cancelled after Chappell and his supporters refused to back down.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/392514.html Australia's no pay, no play tour.] Cricinfo: Retrieved 19 August 2007.</ref>

===Captaincy===
[[File:Ian Chappell 1971.jpg|thumb|upright|Chappell in 1971]]
Chappell became South Australian captain when the long-serving [[Les Favell]] retired at the start of the 1970–1971 season.<ref>Harte (1993), p 531.</ref> His younger brother Greg made his debut in the second Test of the summer against [[English cricket team in Australia in 1970–71|Ray Illingworth's England]]. Facing an English attack led by the hostile fast bowling of [[John Snow (cricketer)|John Snow]], Chappell scored a half-century in each of the first two Tests, but failed to capitalise on good starts while Greg Chappell scored 108 in his initial innings.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/150243.html 2nd Test Australia v England, match report.] ''Wisden, 1972 edition''. Retrieved 13 November 2007.</ref> Rain caused the abandonment of the third Test without a ball being bowled. Temporarily promoted to open the batting, Chappell failed in the fourth Test as Australia lost. In the fifth Test at Melbourne, he returned to number three and started nervously. Dropped on 0 and 14, Chappell found form and went on to post his maiden Ashes century (111 from 212 balls),<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/150246.html 5th Test Australia v England, match report.] ''Wisden, 1972 edition''. Retrieved 17 August 2007.</ref> which he followed with scores of 28 and 104 in the sixth Test.<ref name="testlist"/>

The washed-out Test resulted in a late change to the schedule and an unprecedented seventh Test was played at Sydney in February 1971.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/150241.html The MCC in Australia and New Zealand 1970–71.] ''Wisden, 1972 edition''. Retrieved 17 August 2007.</ref> Trailing 0–1 in the series, Australia could retain The Ashes by winning this game. Australia's performances were hampered by playing slow, defensive cricket. In a radical attempt to breathe some aggression into the team, the selectors sacked captain Bill Lawry and appointed Chappell in his stead.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/272840.html The end of a Victorian hero.] Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 August 2007.</ref> Dismayed by the manner of Lawry's dismissal,<ref name=ABCTV>[http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2002/s720418.htm 7.30 Report (transcript).] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071102040951/http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2002/s720418.htm |date=2 November 2007 }} ABC TV. Retrieved 20 August 2007.</ref> Chappell responded with an attacking performance as captain, he won the toss, put England in and dismissed them for 184, and Australia led the first innings by 80 runs, but set 223 to win they folded for 160 and lost [[The Ashes]] after holding them for 12 years. Chappell gained some consolation at the end of a dramatic summer when he led SA to the Sheffield Shield, the team's first win for seven years.<ref>Mallett (2005), p 55.</ref>

Chappell's battles against the short-pitched bowling of Snow during the season compelled him to reappraise his game. Following a conversation with [[Sir Donald Bradman]], he decided to reinstate the hook shot and spent the winter months practising the stroke by hitting baseballs thrown by his brother Greg.<ref>Chappell (1976), pp 74–75.</ref> Although he still regularly lost his wicket after playing the shot, Chappell felt that the psychological benefit of showing aggression to opposing bowlers offset the times that he was dismissed for a low score.

===A team in his own image===
{{Quote|Ian Chappell fashioned an Australian team in his own image between 1971 and 1975: aggressive, resourceful and insouciant.|[[Gideon Haigh]]<ref name=CricinfoProfile/>}}

Australia lost an unofficial Test series to a Rest of the World team led by [[Gary Sobers]] that toured in 1971–72 as a replacement for the politically unacceptable South Africans.<ref>Harte (1993), p 532–533.</ref> Chappell was the outstanding batsman of the series, with four centuries included in his 634 runs, at an average of 79.25.<ref>[http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1970S/1971-72/WORLD-XI_IN_AUS/WORLD-XI_IN_AUS_NOV1971-FEB1972_TEST-STATS.html World XI in Australia 1971–72.] Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 November 2007.</ref> He took the team to England in 1972 and was unlucky not to regain The Ashes in a rubber that ended 2–2. The series began disastrously for Chappell when he was out hooking from the first ball he faced in the opening Test at [[Old Trafford Cricket Ground|Manchester]]. He fell the same way in the second innings and Australia lost the match.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/152473.html 1st Test England v Australia, match report.] ''Wisden, 1973 edition''. Retrieved 13 November 2007.</ref> However, the team regrouped and had the better of the remaining matches, apart from the fourth Test at Leeds, played on a controversial pitch that the Australians believed was "doctored" to suit the England team.<ref>Mallett (2005), pp 75–76.</ref> Greg Chappell emerged as a prolific batsman during the series, batting one place below his brother in the order. The siblings shared several crucial partnerships,<ref name=CricinfoProfile/> most notably 201 at the Oval in the last Test when they became the first brothers to score centuries in the same Test innings.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/152477.html 5th Test England v Australia, match report.] ''Wisden, 1973 edition''. Retrieved 17 August 2007.</ref> Australia won the game, an effort that Chappell later cited as the turning point in the team's performances.<ref>Mallett (2005), p 78.</ref>

In 1972–73, Australia had resounding victories against Pakistan (at home) and the West Indies (away). Chappell's leadership qualities stood out in a number of tight situations. He hit his highest Test score of 196 (from 243 balls) in the first Test against Pakistan at Adelaide. Pakistan "appeared probable winners of the last two Tests on the second last day of each game", yet Chappell's team managed to win on both occasions.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/152511.html ''Wisden, 1974 edition'': Pakistan in Australia 1972–73.] Retrieved 8 October 2007.</ref>

On indifferent pitches in the Caribbean, Chappell was the highest-scoring batsman of the Test series with 542 runs (at 77.4 average).<ref name=Statsguru/> He hit 209 in a tour match against [[Barbados national cricket team|Barbados]], two Test centuries and a "glorious" 97 on a poor pitch at [[Queen's Park Oval|Trinidad]] in the third Test, batting with an injured ankle. This set up a dramatic last day when the West Indies needed just 66 runs to win with six wickets in hand at lunch. The home team collapsed against an inspired Australian bowling attack supported by Chappell's aggressive field-placements.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/152522.html ''Wisden, 1974 edition'': 3rd Test West Indies v Australia, match report.] Retrieved 17 August 2007.</ref> Chappell's team would be the last to leave the West Indies as winners for 22 years.

===The ugly Australians===
[[File:Chappelli.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Ian Chappell in the early 1970s]]
Australia played six Tests against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] on both sides of the [[Tasman Sea|Tasman]] in 1973–74. Chappell led his team to a 2–0 victory in the three Tests played in Australia. During the third Test at Adelaide, he equalled the world record of six catches in a Test match by a fielder, which was beaten by his brother Greg the following season.<ref>[http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283561.html Most catches in a match.] Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 November 2007.</ref> In the drawn first Test at [[Basin Reserve|Wellington]], the Chappells became the first brothers to each score a century in both innings of a Test match. The Australians lost to the Kiwis for the first time ever in the second Test at [[Lancaster Park|Christchurch]], when Chappell was involved in a verbal confrontation with the leading New Zealand batsman, [[Glenn Turner]].<ref>[http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/extracover/content/story/142361.html New Zealand's great day of fulfilment.] Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 August 2007.</ref> The Australians then played an ill-tempered tour match at [[Carisbrook|Dunedin]] that didn't enhance the reputation of Chappell or his team, before winning the final Test at [[Eden Park|Auckland]].<ref>Chappell (1976), pp 138–142.</ref> On this tour, the behaviour of the team was questioned with some journalists labelling them "ugly Australians".<ref name=MCG/> In 1976, Chappell wrote about his attitude to the opposition:
<blockquote>... although we didn't deliberately set out to be a 'bunch of bastards' when we walked on to the field, I'd much prefer any team I captained to be described like that than as 'a nice bunch of blokes on the field.' As captain of Australia my philosophy was simple: between 11.00am and 6.00pm there was no time to be a nice guy. I believed that on the field players should concentrate on giving their best to the team, to themselves and to winning; in other words, playing hard and fairly within the rules. To my mind, doing all that left no time for being a nice guy.<ref>Chappell (1976), p 33.</ref></blockquote>

The increasing prevalence of verbal confrontation on the field (later known as [[sledging (cricket)|sledging]]) concerned cricket administrators and became a regular topic for the media.<ref>Harte (1993), Chapter 28.</ref> Its instigation is sometimes attributed to Chappell. By his own admission, he was a frequent user of profanity who was often at "boiling point" on the field, but claims that the various incidents he was involved in were not a premeditated tactic. Rather, they were a case of him losing his temper with an opponent.<ref name=Jeez>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/143984.html 'Jeez ... what have we got here?] Cricinfo. Retrieved 15 October 2007.</ref>

===The Ashes regained and the first World Cup===
[[File:Ian Chappell graph.png|right|thumb|350px|Ian Chappell's Test career batting performance. The red bars indicate the runs that he scored in an innings, with the blue line indicating the [[batting average (cricket)|batting average]] in his last ten innings. The blue dots indicate an innings where he remained [[not out]].<ref name="testlist">{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/player/4560.html?class=1;template=results;type=allround;view=match |title= Statsguru – IM Chappell – Test matches – All-round analysis |access-date=15 April 2008| work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref>]]
The highlight of Chappell's career was Australia's 4–1 win over England in 1974–75 that reclaimed The Ashes. Strengthened by the new fast bowling partnership of [[Dennis Lillee]] and [[Jeff Thomson]], the Australians played aggressive cricket and received criticism for the amount of [[Bouncer (cricket)|short-pitched]] bowling they employed.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154334.html ''Wisden, 1976 edition'': The MCC in Australia and New Zealand 1974–75.] Retrieved 18 August 2007.</ref> Chappell scored 90 on an "unreliable" pitch on the first day of the opening Test at Brisbane.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153460.html ''Wisden, 1976 edition'': 1st Test Australia v England, match report.] Retrieved 18 August 2007.</ref> He finished the six Tests with 387 runs at 35.18 average, and took 11 catches in the slips.<ref name=Statsguru/> The Test matches attracted big crowds and record gate takings, enabling Chappell to negotiate a bonus for the players from the [[Cricket Australia|Australian Cricket Board]] (ACB).<ref name=Bulletin>[http://bulletin.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=132856 Tight flows the Don.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012183219/http://bulletin.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=132856 |date=12 October 2007 }} ''The Bulletin''. Retrieved 8 October 2007.</ref> Although this more than doubled the players' pay, their remuneration amounted to only 4.5% of the revenue generated by the series.<ref>Harte (1993), p 560.</ref>

Within months, Chappell was back in England leading Australia in the [[1975 Cricket World Cup|inaugural World Cup]].<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/cricket/items/s772864.htm ABC Sport: One-day cricket's tactical evolution.] Retrieved 11 October 2007.</ref> His dislike of the defensive nature of limited-over cricket led to the Australians placing a full slips cordon for the new ball and employing Test-match style tactics in the tournament.<ref>[http://www.sportstaronnet.com/tss3010/stories/20070310014504800.htm Leading from the front.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521195310/http://www.sportstaronnet.com/tss3010/stories/20070310014504800.htm |date=21 May 2011 }} ''The Hindu Sportstar Weekly''. Retrieved 13 November 2007.</ref> Despite the apparent unsuitability of this approach, Chappell guided the team to the final where they lost a memorable match to the West Indies.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/150279.html ''Wisden, 1976 edition'': Prudential World Cup final, match report.] Retrieved 6 April 2017.</ref>

The workload of the captaincy was telling on Chappell and the four-Test Ashes series that followed the World Cup dampened his appetite for the game.<ref>Chappell (1976), p 120.</ref> After winning the only completed match of the series, the first Test at [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Birmingham]], Australia's retention of the Ashes was anti-climactic: the third Test at Leeds was abandoned due to vandalism of the pitch during the night before the last day's play.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/216592.html Cricinfo: Vandals stopped play.] Retrieved 13 November 2007.</ref> In the last Test at the Oval, Chappell scored 192 from 367 balls to set up an apparent victory. However, England managed to bat for almost 15 hours to grind out a draw and Chappell announced his resignation from the captaincy on the final day of the match.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153459.html ''Wisden, 1976 edition'': 4th Test England v Australia, match report.] Retrieved 13 November 2007.</ref> In 30 Tests as captain, he scored 2,550 runs at an average of 50, with seven centuries.<ref>[http://stats.cricinfo.com/guru?sdb=player;playerid=1243;class=testplayer;filter=basic;team=0;opposition=0;notopposition=0;season=0;homeaway=0;continent=0;country=0;notcountry=0;groundid=0;startdefault=1964-12-04;start=1964-12-04;enddefault=1980-02-06;end=1980-02-06;tourneyid=0;finals=0;daynight=0;toss=0;scheduledovers=0;scheduleddays=0;innings=0;result=0;followon=0;seriesresult=0;captain=0;keeper=0;dnp=0;recent=;viewtype=aro_summary;runslow=;runshigh=;batposition=0;dismissal=0;bowposition=0;ballslow=;ballshigh=;bpof=0;overslow=;overshigh=;conclow=;conchigh=;wicketslow=;wicketshigh=;dismissalslow=;dismissalshigh=;caughtlow=;caughthigh=;caughttype=0;stumpedlow=;stumpedhigh=;csearch=;submit=1;.cgifields=viewtype Cricinfo: IM Chappell career summary.] Retrieved 13 November 2007.</ref>

===First retirement===
Remaining available for Test cricket, he played in the 1975–76 series against the West Indies under the captaincy of his brother Greg. Australia avenged their loss in the World Cup final by winning 5–1, claiming the unofficial title of best team in the world.<ref name=Wisden77>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153010.html ''Wisden, 1977 edition'': West Indies in Australia 1975–76.] Retrieved 13 November 2007.</ref> During the season, Chappell incurred censure for his behaviour in a Sheffield Shield match and was warned not to continue wearing a pair of [[adidas]] boots with the three stripes clearly visible. This breached the prevailing protocol of cricketers wearing all white.<ref name=Wisden76>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154504.html ''Wisden, 1976 edition'': Cricketer of the year — Ian Chappell.] Retrieved 19 August 2007.</ref> His highest innings of the summer was 156 during Australia's only loss, at [[WACA Ground|Perth]] in the second Test. ''Wisden'' nominated him as the most influential player of the series for his 449 runs at an average of 44.90.<ref name=Wisden77/> Throughout the course of the series, Chappell passed two significant milestones when he became the fourth Australian to make 5,000 runs in Test cricket and the first player to hold one hundred Test catches for Australia.<ref>Chappell (1976), statistical appendix.</ref> The summer ended in controversy and triumph in the domestic competition. During a dispute with the [[South Australian Cricket Association|SACA]] over team selection, he threatened a "strike" action by the SA team. After the matter was resolved, Chappell led the side to the Sheffield Shield title for the second time in his career and shared the inaugural Sheffield Shield player of the season award with his brother Greg.<ref>Mallett (2005), pp 126–128.</ref> He retired from first-class cricket at the end of the season, aged only 32.<ref>Mallett (2005), p 128.</ref>

== World Series Cricket and aftermath ==
In 1976, Chappell toured South Africa with Richie Benaud's [[International cricket in South Africa from 1971 to 1981|International Wanderers]] team, released his autobiography ''Chappelli'' and was named as one of five [[Wisden Cricketers of the Year]].<ref name=Wisden76/> He was hired to spend the summer of 1976–77 as a guest professional in the Melbourne [[Victorian Premier Cricket|district competition]] where he was paid more than he had been as Australian captain.<ref name=Cashman/> During the season, he was involved in a famous altercation with a young English all-rounder who was in Victoria on a cricketing scholarship, [[Ian Botham]]. Both men have put forward vastly different versions as to what happened during the physical confrontation in a Melbourne pub.<ref>[http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/extracover/content/story/279775.html The feud that rumbles on.]{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 August 2007.</ref> The animosity between them continues and [[Nine Network|Channel Nine]] used it as a marketing ploy when Botham temporarily partnered Chappell as a television commentator during the 1998–99 season.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/76560.html Cricinfo: The Ashes — sparks set to fly between Botham and Chappell.] (''link broken'') Retrieved 20 August 2007.</ref> Botham again revived the feud in his 2007 autobiography with another version of the incident.<ref>[http://bulletin.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=308214 Chappell — My brawl with Botham.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071111185656/http://bulletin.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=308214 |date=11 November 2007 }} ''The Bulletin''. Retrieved 14 November 2007.</ref>

===Rebel skipper===
Throughout his career, Chappell found the ACB obdurate in his attempts to make a living from the game. In 1969 and 1970, they refused his applications to play professionally in England.<ref>Harte (1993), p 519.</ref> As Australian captain, he made several unsuccessful representations at ACB meetings in an effort to secure a more realistic financial deal for the Australian players.<ref name=ABCTV/> In consultations with the then-president of the [[Australian Council of Trade Unions|ACTU]], [[Bob Hawke]], he explored the possibility of unionising the players.<ref>Harte (1993), p 561.</ref>

Approached to lead an Australian team in [[World Series Cricket]] (WSC), a breakaway professional competition organised by [[Kerry Packer]] for Channel Nine, Chappell signed a three-year contract worth A$75,000 in 1976.<ref>Mallett (2005), p 156.</ref> His participation was, "fundamental to the credibility of the enterprise".<ref name=Cashman/> Chappell devised the list of Australian players to be signed, and was involved in the organisation and marketing of WSC.<ref name=ABCTV/> His central role was the result of, "years of personal disaffection with cricket officialdom",<ref name=CricinfoProfile/> in particular [[Don Bradman]]. Recently, Chappell wrote:
<blockquote>While captaining Australia, I was approached on three separate occasions before WSC to play 'professional' cricket, and each time I advised the entrepreneurs to meet the appropriate cricket board because they controlled the grounds. On each occasion, the administrators sent the entrepreneurs packing and it quickly became clear they weren't interested in a better deal for the players.

That's why I say the players didn't stab the ACB in the back. The administrators had numerous opportunities to reach a compromise but displayed little interest in the welfare of the players. It wasn't really surprising then that more than 50 players from around the world signed lucrative WSC contracts and a revolution was born. About half of the WSC players were from Australia and this high ratio can, in part, be attributed to Bradman's tight-fisted approach to the ACB's money.<ref name=Bulletin/></blockquote>

In WSC's debut season of 1977–78, Chappell hit the first Supertest century and finished fifth in overall averages.<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/AUS/World_Series_Cricket_Supertests_1977-78/Batting_by_Average.html Cricket Archive: WSC Supertests 1977–78.] Retrieved 13 November 2007.</ref> The prevalence of short-pitched fast bowling and a serious injury to Australian [[David Hookes]] led to the innovation of batting helmets; Chappell was one of the many batsmen to use one. Following their 1975–76 tour of Australia, the West Indies adopted a four-man fast bowling attack, while the World XI contained fast bowlers of the calibre of [[Imran Khan]], [[Mike Procter]], [[Garth Le Roux]], [[Clive Rice]] and [[Sarfraz Nawaz]]. The constant diet of pace bowling undermined the confidence of some batsmen during WSC. Chappell's form fell away during the second season and he scored only 181 runs at 25.85 in four Supertests.<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/AUS/World_Series_Cricket_Supertests_1978-79/Batting_by_Average.html Cricket Archive: WSC Supertests 1978–79.] Retrieved 13 November 2007.</ref> During the last six days of the season, the WSC Australians lost the finals of both the limited-overs competition (to the West Indies XI) and the Supertest series (to the World XI), thus forfeiting the winner-takes-all prize money. After the latter match, Chappell vented his frustrations on World XI captain [[Tony Greig]] by refusing to shake his hand and criticising Greig's inconsequential contribution to his team's victory.<ref>Haigh (1993), pp 255–256.</ref> The final act of the competition was a series between the WSC Australians and the WSC West Indies played in the Caribbean in the spring of 1979. After the Australians suffered a heavy defeat in the first Supertest at [[Sabina Park|Jamaica]], Chappell rallied his team to draw the five match series one-all. His best effort were scores of 61 and 86 at [[Kensington Oval|Barbados]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/1967826.stm BBC Sport: Supertest results.] Retrieved 13 November 2007.</ref>

===Return to Tests===
Convinced to return to official cricket when WSC ended, Chappell resumed as captain of SA in 1979–80, a decision he later regretted.<ref>Mallett (2005), p 179.</ref> It was a season too far for the increasingly irascible Chappell. Reported by an umpire for swearing in a match against Tasmania, he received a three-week suspension. In his first match after the ban, he was again reported for his conduct in a game against the touring English team. Given a suspended ban by the ACB, he was then selected for Australia's last three Tests of the season.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153581.html ''Wisden, 1981 edition'': 2nd Test Australia v England, match report.] Retrieved 18 August 2007.</ref> His Test career finished with scores of 75 and 26 not out at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground|MCG]] against England in February 1980. In his final first-class match, SA needed to beat Victoria to win the Sheffield Shield. Although Chappell scored 112, SA lost the match and the shield. Ironically, the umpires voted him the competition's player of the season for a second time.<ref>Mallett (2005), p 185.</ref>

===ODI record===
Chappell's aggressive approach suited [[Limited overs cricket|limited-overs]] cricket: he scored his runs at a strike-rate of 77 runs per hundred balls.<ref name=CricinfoProfile/> The timing of his career limited him to 16 [[One Day International|ODI]] matches, but he appeared in a number of historic fixtures such as the first ODI (at the MCG in 1971),<ref>[http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1970S/1970-71/ENG_IN_AUS/ENG_AUS_ODI_05JAN1971.html Only ODI Australia v England, scorecard] Cricinfo. Retrieved 30 September 2007.</ref> the first World Cup final (at Lord's in 1975) and the first day/night match (during WSC, at [[Waverley Park|VFL Park]] in 1978).<ref>[http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1970S/1977-78/OTHERS+ICC/PACKER/INT-CUP/WSC-AUS_WSC-WI_INT-CUP_24JAN1978.html Cricinfo: International Cup match 13 WSC Australia v WSC West Indies, scorecard.] Retrieved 30 September 2007.</ref> He passed fifty in half of his innings with a top score of 86 at Christchurch in 1973–74. In his final season of international cricket, he scored 63 not out (from 65 balls) against the West Indies at the SCG to win the player of the match award; five days later he hit an unbeaten 60 from 50 balls in his penultimate ODI appearance, against England. As captain, he recorded six wins and five losses from 11 matches. He is also credited to have hit the first ever six in an ODI match (which is in fact the first ODI match ever played).

===Captaincy statistics===
[[File:Adelaide Oval 2006-2.jpg|300px|right|thumb|The Chappell Stands at the Adelaide Oval, opened in 2003]]
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!| Season || Opponent || Played || Won || Lost || Drawn
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| 1970-1 || England (home) || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0
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| 1972 || England (away) || 5 || 2 || 2 || 1
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| 1972–73 || Pakistan (home) || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0
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| 1972–73|| West Indies (away) || 5 || 2 || 0 || 3
|-
| 1973–74 || New Zealand (home) || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1
|-
| 1973–74 || New Zealand (away) || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1
|-
| 1974–75 || England (home) || 6 || 4 || 1 || 1
|-
| 1975 || England (away) || 4 || 1 || 0 || 3
|-
| || '''Official Tests''' || '''30''' || '''15''' || '''5''' || '''10'''
|-
| 1971–72 || Rest of World XI (home) || 5 || 1 || 2 || 2
|-
| 1977–78 || WSC Supertests (home) || 5 || 1 || 4 || 0
|-
| 1978–79 || WSC Supertests (home) || 4 || 1 || 2 || 1
|-
| 1979 || WSC Supertests (West Indies) || 5 || 1 || 1 || 3
|-
| || '''All Matches''' || '''49''' || '''19''' || '''14''' || '''16'''
|}

===Legacy===
The title of the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation|ABC's]] documentary ''The Chappell Era'', broadcast in 2002, encapsulated Chappell's significance to Australian cricket. Subtitled ''Cricket in the '70s'', it chronicled the rise of the Australian cricket team under Chappell, the fight for better pay for the players, and professionalisation of the game through WSC. During the program, Chappell reiterated his criticisms of cricket's administration at the time.<ref name=ABCTV/>

In ''Wisden'', Richie Benaud wrote, "Chappell will be remembered as much for his bid to improve the players' lot as he will for his run-getting and captaincy".<ref name=Wisden76/> During the WSC period, he founded a players' association with a loan provided by Kerry Packer. Despite Chappell's continued support for the organisation after his retirement, apathy and a lack of recognition from the ACB led to its demise in 1988.<ref>Harte (1993), p 610.</ref> Revived in 1997 as the [[Australian Cricketers' Association]] (ACA), it is now an important organisation within the structure of Australian cricket. In 2005, Chappell became a member of the ACA executive.<ref>[http://www.auscricket.com.au/html/s02_article/article_view.asp?id=233&nav_cat_id=223&nav_top_id=64&dsb=819 Australian Cricketers' Association: News release 28 September 2005.] Retrieved 18 August 2007. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928210258/http://www.auscricket.com.au/html/s02_article/article_view.asp?id=233&nav_cat_id=223&nav_top_id=64&dsb=819 |date=28 September 2007 }}</ref>

Chappell was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1986,<ref name=SAHOF/> the [[Federation of International Cricketers' Associations|FICA]] Cricket Hall of Fame in 2000 and the [[Australian Cricket Hall of Fame]] in 2003.<ref name="content-aus.cricinfo.com"/> Two new grandstands at the Adelaide Oval were named the Chappell Stands; at the dedication ceremony in 2003, the SACA president [[Ian McLachlan]] called the Chappells, "the most famous cricketing family in South Australia".<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/125679.html Chappell brothers and Clem Hill honoured at Adelaide Oval.] Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 August 2007.</ref> In 2004, the Chappell family was again honoured with the creation of the [[Chappell–Hadlee Trophy]], an annual series of ODI matches played between Australia and New Zealand.<ref>[http://www.cricket.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=33252 Cricket Australia: News release.] Retrieved 8 October 2007.</ref>

Chappell is the leading advocate for greater formal recognition of the first Australian sporting team to travel overseas, the [[Australian Aboriginal cricket team in England in 1868]].<ref>[http://cricket.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=33231 Cricket Australia: News release.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927213452/http://cricket.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=33231 |date=27 September 2007 }} Retrieved 19 August 2007.</ref>

== Media career ==
Following the path of his grandfather Vic Richardson, who was a radio commentator for many years,<ref name=ADB/> Chappell entered the media in 1973 by writing magazine articles and a column for ''[[The Age]]''.<ref name=SMH>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/cricket/ian-chappell-no-aggro-or-ego----just-the-bloody-brutal-truth/2006/09/23/1158431951681.html Ian Chappell — no aggro or ego just the bloody brutal truth.] ''Sydney Morning Herald''. Retrieved 15 October 2007.</ref> He did television commentary for the [[Network Ten|0–10 Network]] and the [[BBC]] before playing WSC.<ref name=Getannoyed>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/303697.html 'I get really annoyed with one-sided cricket'.] Cricinfo. Retrieved 15 October 2007.</ref> During the 1980s, Chappell spent eight years co-hosting with [[Mike Gibson (sports journalist)|Mike Gibson]], ''[[Nine's Wide World of Sport|Wide World of Sports]]'', an innovative magazine-style program broadcast by Channel Nine on Saturday afternoons and co-hosted a sister show, ''Sports Sunday'', for five years.<ref name=Mallett>Mallett (2005), p 188.</ref> Early in his stint on the former program, he swore without realising that he was live to air.<ref name=Getannoyed/> A similar incident occurred during a live telecast of the 1993 Ashes series.<ref name=Jeez/> Channel Nine suspended him on both occasions.

Chappell began working as a commentator for Channel Nine's cricket coverage in the 1980–81 season, a position he retains until the network lost the Australian home cricket rights to Channel 7 in April 2018.<ref name=Mallett/>

Chappell is now a radio commentator for Macquarie Sports Radio Cricket coverage.

Despite losing the cricket rights, Chappell signed a lifetime deal with Nine, alongside the now-retired Bill Lawry.

===Leadership critiques===

====Greg Chappell====
The greatest controversy of his first season was the [[Underarm bowling incident of 1981|Underarm Incident]], which involved his two younger brothers in an ODI played between Australia and New Zealand at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground|MCG]]. Chappell showed no fraternal bias and was vehement in his criticism of his brother Greg's tactic.<ref name=Getannoyed/> He wrote in a newspaper column on the matter: "Fair dinkum, Greg, how much pride do you sacrifice to win $35,000?"<ref>McGregor (1985), p 209.</ref>

====Kim Hughes====
He supported the claims of [[Rod Marsh]] to the Australian captaincy over the incumbent, [[Kim Hughes]], in the early 1980s. The constant campaign against Hughes destabilised his authority. Compounding the situation, the ACB compelled Hughes to be interviewed by Chappell on a regular basis. He also criticised Hughes's batting. "Hughes needs to score the runs when they are needed most. He is not doing this and his inconsistency is rubbing off on others... there is a not a lot of thought in his batting".<ref>Russel Eldridge, [https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1301&dat=19810810&id=8ahWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_eYDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7091,4387350 "What cricket's greats say about Aust batting"], ''Sydney Morning Herald'', 10 August 1981, accessed 6 April 2017</ref>

On the morning of the second test against the West Indies in 1984–85, Chappell asked Hughes "Three months ago, you claimed Australia possessed no Test-worthy legspinner. So what is Bob Holland doing in the team?"<ref>Alex Malcolm, [http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/393637.html "Burnished and tarnished"], ''Cricinfo'' 8 March 2009, accessed 16 March 2014</ref> Hughes resigned as captain after that match.<ref>Chloe Saltau, [http://www.theage.com.au/news/Cricket/A-captains-long-lonely-walk/2004/11/25/1101219679404.html "A captain's long, lonely walk"], ''The Age'', 26 November 2004, accessed 16 March 2014</ref> Following Hughes' resignation, Australian cricket went into turmoil and Chappell received a share of the blame for the outcome.<ref>[http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/266824.html The crying game.] Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 October 2007.</ref>

====Allan Border & Bob Simpson====
Chappell had a direct influence on Hughes' successor, [[Allan Border]]. Early in his captaincy tenure, Border was struggling with the burdens of the position so the ACB appointed Bob Simpson as team coach to assist.<ref>[http://content-www.cricinfo.com/australia/content/story/235979.html Buchanan tells Simpson to stay with the times.] Cricinfo. Retrieved 15 October 2007.</ref> There was animosity between Chappell and Simpson prior to this and Chappell continue to deride the need for a coach. Simpson responded by writing that the peer influence of older players helping younger players fell away during the era when the Chappell brothers led the team, and he was redressing the problem.<ref>Simpson (1996), pp 205–206.</ref>

Chappell believed that the Border-Simpson leadership was too defensive and that Simpson usurped too much of Border's control of the team; Border heeded Chappell's assessment and adopted a more aggressive on-field approach later in his career and became known as "Captain Grumpy" to his teammates.<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/news/Cricket/Savour-dominance-Border/2005/01/08/1104832358959.html Savour dominance — Border] ''The Age''. Retrieved 23 October 2007.</ref> [[Mark Taylor (cricketer)|Mark Taylor]], who captained the team after Border, moved to dilute Simpson's authority. Chappell remains a long-standing critic of the use of coaches by national teams.<ref>[http://in.rediff.com/cricket/2003/nov/11inter.htm Rediff: Interview — Ian Chappell.] Retrieved 2 October 2006.</ref>

====Steve Waugh====
Ian Chappell was often critical of Steve Waugh as captain, believing him to be a selfish player and unimaginative captain. When Waugh was appointed captain in 1999 Chappell said:
<blockquote>I think he's been a selfish cricketer . . . I've always felt that the things you do as a player leading up to getting the captaincy do have an effect [on] how players perceive you. I've had the feeling that a selfish player when he becomes captain . . . gets a little less out of his players than someone who is not selfish.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/05/09/1052280443839.html "Old boys still cool on the Iceman"], ''Sydney Morning Herald'', 10 May 2003, accessed 16 March 2014</ref></blockquote>
Chappell felt [[Shane Warne]] should have been picked as captain instead and his criticism of Waugh's captaincy did not abate during Waugh's stint in that role, despite his success. Waugh later wrote of Chappell:
<blockquote>Ian Chappell … always sweated on my blunders and reported them with an 'I told you so' mentality{{nbsp}}... To say Chappell's criticism irked me would be an understatement, though I knew that, like anyone, he was entitled to an opinion. I don't mind the fact he criticised me — in fact, I would much rather someone make a judgement than not, but I have always felt that a critic must be either constructive or base his comments on fact{{nbsp}}... It was something I had to live with, and when I realised he was never going to cut me much slack, I decided anything he said that was positive would be a bonus and the rest just cast aside.<ref>Will Swanton, [http://www.theage.com.au/news/cricket/waugh-betrayed-in-caribbean/2005/10/22/1129775998450.html "Waugh 'betrayed' in Caribbean"], ''The Age'', 23 October 2005, accessed 16 March 2014</ref></blockquote>
Chappell rated [[Ricky Ponting]] a better captain than Waugh.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/story/459502.html "Ian Chappell rates Ponting higher than Waugh"], ''Cricinfo'', 13 May 2010, accessed 16 March 2014</ref>

===Player critiques===
Chappell has been a vocal critic of a number of Australian players, most recently [[Ed Cowan]] and [[George Bailey (cricketer, born 1982)|George Bailey]].<ref name="jarrod">Jarrod Kimber, [http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/727731.html "George Who?"] ''Cricinfo'', 14 March 2014 accessed 15 March 2014</ref><ref>Ian Chappell, [http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/ian-chappell-believes-australian-selectors-must-look-past-runs-and-leave-george-bailey-out-of-ashes/story-fni2utai-1226752058225 "Ian Chappell believes Australian selectors must look past runs and leave George Bailey out of Ashes".] ''The Daily Telegraph'' 3 November 2013, accessed 16 March 2014</ref><ref>Peter Badel, [http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/ed-cowan-hits-back-at-ian-chappell/story-e6frey50-1226598625147 "Ed Cowan hits back at Ian Chappell".] ''The Daily Telegraph'', 16 March 2013, accessed 16 March 2014</ref>

===Major League Baseball===
When the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] and [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] met in [[Major League Baseball]]'s season opening series at the [[Sydney Cricket Ground]] in [[Sydney]] on 22 and 23 March 2014, Chappell, who had represented South Australia as a catcher in the Claxton Shield before embarking on his successful cricket career, was a commentator for the broadcasts, carried on Australia's [[Nine Network|Channel Nine]] and in the United States by [[MLB Network]]. He worked with [[Matt Vasgersian]] and former [[Cy Young Award]] winner [[John Smoltz]].

===Books and writings===
Chappell's first book was an account of the 1972 Ashes tour, ''Tigers Among the Lions'', followed by a series of books of cricketing humour and anecdotes published in the early 1980s. The more analytical ''The Cutting Edge'', an appraisal of modern cricket, appeared in 1992.<ref name=Cashman/> [[Ashley Mallett]]'s biography, ''Chappelli Speaks Out'' (published in the UK as ''Hitting Out – the Ian Chappell Story'') was written in collaboration with Chappell and released in 2005. It caused controversy due to Chappell's assessment of [[Steve Waugh]], who he described as "selfish" and as a captain, "ran out of ideas very quickly".<ref>Mallett (2005), chapter 13.</ref> Waugh responded by writing, "to say Chappell's criticism irked me would be an understatement." He categorised the criticisms as "personal" and noted that Chappell, "always sweated on my blunders and reported them with an 'I told you so' mentality".<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/news/cricket/waugh-betrayed-in-caribbean/2005/10/22/1129775998450.html Waugh 'betrayed' in the Caribbean.] ''The Age''. Retrieved 15 October 2007.</ref> In 2006, Chappell released an anthology of his cricket writings entitled ''A Golden Age''.<ref name=SMH/> He is a regular contributor to [[Cricinfo.com]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Ian Chappell|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/998821.html|title=Bringing back fences could help even up the contest between bat and ball, and ensure that all sixes are genuine|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=17 April 2016|access-date=29 January 2017}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
After leaving school, Chappell spent two years as a [[clerk (position)|clerk]] in a sharebroker's office, which he left to play league cricket in England. He then worked as a promotions representative for [[Nestlé]] and, later, the cigarette manufacturer [[WD & HO Wills Holdings|WD & HO Wills]]. After eight years with Wills, Chappell capitalised on his fame as Australian captain by forming his own company specialising in advertising, promotion and journalism, which has remained his profession.<ref>Chappell (1976), p 47.</ref> He is twice married, and has a daughter (Amanda) with his first wife Kay. Chappell now lives in Sydney with his second wife Barbara-Ann. In recent years, Chappell has been a high-profile activist for better treatment of [[asylum seeker]]s by the Australian government, in particular its [[Mandatory detention in Australia|policy of mandatory detention]].<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/austory/content/2003/s912440.htm ABC TV: Australian story — The unusual suspect (transcript).] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071209101051/http://www.abc.net.au/austory/content/2003/s912440.htm |date=9 December 2007 }} Retrieved 23 October 2007.</ref> He supports Australia cutting ties with the United Kingdom and becoming a republic, being a founding member of the [[Australian Republican Movement]].<ref>[http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/3294165 Records of the Australian Republican Movement, 1987–2009 (manuscript).] National Library of Australia. Retrieved 6 April 2017.</ref>

In July 2019, Chappell announced that he had been undergoing [[radiotherapy]] for [[skin cancer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27215512/former-australia-captain-ian-chappell-diagnosed-skin-cancer |title=Ian Chappell diagnosed with skin cancer |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=18 July 2019}}</ref>

== References ==
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'''Books'''
* Brayshaw, Ian (1984): ''The Chappelli Era'', ABC Books. {{ISBN|0-642-52728-8}}
* Cashman, Richard et al. — editors (1996): ''The Oxford Companion to Australian Cricket'', OUP. {{ISBN|0-19-553575-8}}
* Chappell, Ian (1976): ''Chappell'', Hutchinson Australia. {{ISBN|0-09-130170-X}}
* Haigh, Gideon (1993): ''The Cricket War – the Inside Story of Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket'', Text Publishing. {{ISBN|1-86372-027-8}}
* Harte, Chris (1993): ''A History of Australian Cricket'', André Deutsch. {{ISBN|0-233-98825-4}}
* Mallett, Ashley (2005): ''Chappelli Speaks Out'', Allen & Unwin. {{ISBN|1-74114-456-6}}
* McGregor, Adrian (1985): ''Greg Chappell'', Collins. {{ISBN|0-00-217485-5}}
* Simpson, Bob (1996): ''The Reasons Why'', HarperSports. {{ISBN|0-7322-5664-X}}
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'''Accessed on-line'''
* [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation|ABC]] Radio & TV transcripts
* ''[[The Age]]''
* ''[[Australian Dictionary of Biography]]''
* ''[[The Bulletin (Australian periodical)|The Bulletin]]''
* ''[[Lancashire Telegraph]]''
* ''[[The Hindu]]''
* ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]''
* ''[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack]]''
* [[Cricinfo]].com
* CricketArchive
* [[Melbourne Cricket Ground|MCG]].org
* [[Rediff]].com
* [[Australian Cricketers' Association]]
* [[Cricket Australia]]
* Sport Australia Hall of Fame
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071112020311/http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/transcripts/s1751805.htm Ian Chappell interviewed on ''Enough Rope'' in 2006 (includes video)]
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| club6 = [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]]
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| year12 = 2016–2017
| club13 = [[Trinbago Knight Riders]]
| year13 = 2016–2018
| club14 = [[Lahore Qalandars]]
| year14 = 2017–2018
| club15 = [[Rangpur Riders]]
| year15 = 2017
| club16 = [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]
| year16 = 2018
| club17 = [[Kandahar Knights]]
| year17 = 2018
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| column3 = [[T20 International|T20I]]
| column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches1 = 101
| matches2 = 260
| matches3 = 71
| matches4 = 150
| runs1 = 6,453
| runs2 = 6,083
| runs3 = 2,140
| runs4 = 9,210
| bat avg1 = 38.64
| bat avg2 = 30.41
| bat avg3 = 35.66
| bat avg4 = 37.13
| 100s/50s1 = 12/31
| 100s/50s2 = 5/32
| 100s/50s3 = 2/13
| 100s/50s4 = 17/46
| top score1 = 302
| top score2 = 166
| top score3 = 123
| top score4 = 302
| deliveries1 = 175
| deliveries2 = –
| deliveries3 = –
| deliveries4 = 259
| wickets1 = 1
| wickets2 = –
| wickets3 = –
| wickets4 = 1
| bowl avg1 = 88.00
| bowl avg2 = –
| bowl avg3 = –
| bowl avg4 = 140.00
| fivefor1 = 0
| fivefor2 = –
| fivefor3 = –
| fivefor4 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| tenfor2 = –
| tenfor3 = –
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling1 = 1/1
| best bowling2 = –
| best bowling3 = –
| best bowling4 = 1/1
| catches/stumpings1 = 198/11
| catches/stumpings2 = 262/15
| catches/stumpings3 = 36/8
| catches/stumpings4 = 308/19
| source = https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/brendon-mccullum-37737 ESPNcricinfo
| date = 7 November
| year = 2021
}}

'''Brendon Barrie McCullum''' {{post-nominals|country=NZL|ONZM}} (born 27 September 1981) is a cricket coach, commentator and former [[cricket]]er representing [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]], who played all formats, including as captain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/newzealand/content/player/37737.html|title=Brendon McCullum|website=Cricinfo}}</ref> McCullum was renowned for his quick scoring, notably recording the fastest test century of all time. He is considered one of the most successful batsmen and captains of New Zealand cricket. He retired from all forms of cricket in August 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27327272/brendon-mccullum-retire-global-t20-canada |title=Brendon McCullum to retire after Global T20 Canada |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=5 August 2019}}</ref> McCullum is currently serving as the head coach of the [[England Cricket]] test team.

McCullum is the former leading run scorer in [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) cricket and is the first and so far only one of the two Kiwi players to have scored two [[List of centuries in Twenty20 International cricket|T20I centuries]] and 2000 runs in T20I (apart from [[Martin Guptill]]).<ref>{{citation|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/282827.html |title=T20I-Most runs in career |publisher=ESPNCricinfo |date=7 February 2014 |access-date=7 February 2014}}</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/world-t20-stats-mccullum-inches-closer-to-2000-run-mark-in-t20s/20140323.htm McCullum inches closer to 2000-run mark in T20s]. Rediff.com Cricket (23 March 2014).</ref><ref>[http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/brendon-mccullum-becomes-first-batsman-to-complete-2000-runs-in-t20-internationals-119202 Brendon McCullum becomes first batsman to complete 2,000 runs in T20 Internationals]. Cricket Country (29 March 2014). Retrieved on 27 May 2018.</ref> He became the first New Zealander to score a triple hundred in a Test, 302 runs against India on 18 February 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/208504.html|title=Records –Test Matches-Batting records – Most runs in an innings|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=18 February 2014}}</ref> In 2014, he also became the first New Zealander to score 1000 test runs in a calendar year (1164). The record was bettered by [[Kane Williamson]] with 1172 runs in 2015. In his last Test outing on 20 February 2016, McCullum posted the fastest ever Test century, in 54 balls, beating the 56-ball record held by his hero, [[Vivian Richards]], scoring a total of 145 off 79 balls. He also holds the record for the fastest 150 in Test cricket.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/35620560 Brendon McCullum: New Zealand captain breaks fastest Test century record</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title = Cricket: Brendon McCullum announces retirement|url = http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11564843&ref=NZH_FBpage|newspaper = New Zealand Herald|date = 22 December 2015|access-date = 22 December 2015|issn = 1170-0777|language = en-NZ}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title = McCullum announces retirement date|url = http://www.cricket.com.au/news/brendon-mccullum-retiring-announcement-international-cricket-after-australia-tour-new-zealand-2015/2015-12-22|website = cricket.com.au|access-date = 22 December 2015}}</ref>

McCullum was the first batsman to score 2 tons in T20I. He was the previous record holder for the highest individual score in a [[Twenty20 International]] (123 against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] in 2012) and third highest individual score in all [[Twenty20]] cricket (158 not out for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] in 2008) which was later surpassed by Aaron Finch (172 against [[Zimbabwe]] for Australia) and Chris Gayle (175 against the [[Pune Warriors India]]) for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013 edition of IPL.<ref name="T20records">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284262.html|title=Records – Twenty20 Internationals – Batting records – Most runs in an innings|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=22 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284198.html|title=Records – Twenty20 Matches – Batting records – Most runs in an innings|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=11 March 2015}}</ref> He played for the [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] from 2008 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2013, while in between he played for the [[Kochi Tuskers Kerala]]. He played the 2014 and 2015 seasons for the [[Chennai Super Kings]]. McCullum was a [[wicket-keeper]] until 2013.

On 22 December 2015, McCullum announced he would retire from international cricket at the end of the southern summer, joining his brother who had earlier that year announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He is also the highest (170) runs scorer by the captain in his farewell test and first captain to score a century in his farewell test.<ref name="Baz">{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?captain=1;class=1;debut_or_last=2;filter=advanced;orderby=runs;template=results;type=batting;view=match |title=Most runs by a captain in farewell Test|access-date=22 February 2016 |work=ESPNCricinfo}}</ref><ref name="Bazcaptain">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/content/story/975205.html|title=Captain in farewell Test|access-date=22 February 2016 |work=ESPNCricinfo|date=22 February 2016 }}</ref> He retired from all international cricket on 24 February 2016.

Both McCullum and his brother [[Nathan McCullum]] played domestically for [[Otago Volts|Otago]] at provincial level. Their father [[Stuart McCullum]] also played for the side at first-class level. Brendon McCullum also played for franchise sides in a wide range of Twenty20 competitions around the world.

==Domestic career==
On 3 March 2008, before facing England for the test series, McCullum was involved in the [[State Shield]] Final versus the [[Auckland Aces]], scoring 170 runs for the [[Otago Volts]] to help beat the Aces at [[Eden Park]]'s outer oval, and helped to chase down a daunting total of 7 for 310, he broke multiple State Shield batting records. He scored the fastest LA hundred off 52 balls, including 14 fours and 5 sixes. With 170 runs in the match, McCullum scored the highest score by any player in a domestic one-day match (Shell or State competitions) overtaking [[Blair Hartland]]'s previous record.

McCullum played for [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]] in 2006 and he scored 160 opening the batting against [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]] in the County Championship. On 24 January 2009, he lined up for [[New South Wales cricket team|New South Wales]] in the final of Australia's KFC Twenty20 Big Bash. This was an exercise to allow him to be eligible to play for them in the Twenty20 Champions League. This sparked criticism however despite opinion States are permitted to have one overseas player in their squad. McCullum also donated his match fee from the game to Otago Junior Cricket.

On 16 January 2010 during the [[2009-10 HRV Cup]], vs [[Auckland Aces]] at [[University Oval, Dunedin|University Oval]], McCullum hit 108 not out off 67 deliveries, which included 10 fours and four sixes to lead [[Otago Volts]] to victory with three balls to spare.
McCullum reached his 50 off 32 deliveries and his century off 65 deliveries.

While playing for Warwickshire in the [[2015 t20 Blast|2015 T20 Blast]] McCullum hit what was at the time the highest score in England's domestic T20 cup, 158* from just 64 balls.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Twenty20 Cup (England) Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?id=113&type=trophy|access-date=2021-05-18|website=Cricinfo}}</ref> The innings remains the highest T20 score by a batsman at [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-16|title=Edgbaston T20 Blast Statistics and Records|url=https://t20-head-to-head.com/t20-blast-stadium-statistics-records/edgbaston/|access-date=2021-05-18|website=T20 Head to Head|language=en-GB}}</ref> Following his announcement to retire from international cricket in 2015, he signed with [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]] for the 2016 NatWest T20 Blast, a blow for Warwickshire who had hoped he would return to them<ref>{{cite web|title = Middlesex win race for McCullum|url = http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2016/content/story/954611.html|website = Cricinfo|access-date = 23 December 2015}}</ref>

In September 2016 he signed with the [[Lahore Qalandars]] for the [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017 season]] of the [[Pakistan Super League]] and will be the team's captain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailytimes.com.pk/sports/20-Sep-16/qalandars-sign-mccullum-as-new-captain |title=Qalandars sign McCullum as new captain |work=Daily Times |date=20 September 2016 |access-date=19 October 2016}}</ref>

In the inaugural [[Indian Premier League]] tournament in 2008 he played for [[Kolkata Knight Riders]]. On 18 April 2008 in the first-ever IPL match, he achieved the highest [[Twenty20]] individual score in an innings, 158* against RCB.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ipl/content/current/story/346913.html|title=McCullum record 158 stuns Bangalore|publisher=Cricinfo|access-date = 18 April 2008}}</ref> This eclipsed the previous record mark of 141, held by Australian [[Cameron White]]. Coincidentally, McCullum faced an over from White during the match and scored 24 from it; it was White's only over in that match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284198.html|title=Twenty20 matches, Most runs in an innings|publisher=Cricinfo|access-date = 18 April 2008}}</ref> This record was eventually broken by [[Chris Gayle]] when he piled on 175 runs in IPL 2013. In the same match he also claimed the record for most sixes (13) in a Twenty20 innings,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/305204.html|title=Most sixes in an innings|publisher=Cricinfo|access-date = 18 April 2008}}</ref> which was later surpassed by Englishman [[Graham Napier]] (16).

He was bought by [[Kochi Tuskers Kerala]] in the 2011 IPL auctions. He returned to the Knight Riders in 2012. In the 2014 IPL auctions, McCullum was bought by [[Chennai Super Kings]]. He was given the role of opening the innings along with West Indian [[Dwayne Smith]] and the pair was considered the most dangerous opening pair in the league's history. In 2018 he was released by CSK and bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2018.

During the RCB's season opener against [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] during the [[2018 IPL]] season, he reached 9000 runs in all forms of T20 cricket and became only the second player after [[Chris Gayle]] to achieve the milestone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/ipl/article/ipl-2018-kkr-vs-rcb-brendon-mccullum-becomes-second-player-after-chris-gayle-to-reach-9000-t20-runs/215265|title=Brendon McCullum marches onto become the second player to cross 9000 T20 runs|website=Times Now|access-date=9 April 2018}}</ref>

==International career==
===Early days===
In 2004, he played in a Test series against [[England cricket team|England]] and scored what was then his highest score, an innings of 96 at [[Lord's]]. His maiden Test century came several months later when he scored 143 against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]]. He fell just short of his second Test hundred in a game against [[Sri Lanka cricket team|Sri Lanka]] when dismissed one short of his hundred. His second century would later come with a run a ball 111 against [[Zimbabwe cricket team|Zimbabwe]].

He was selected in the 20-man [[ICC World XI]] squad for the [[ICC Super Series]] in July 2005. On 20 February 2007, he scored 86 not out as New Zealand went on to be the first team to whitewash Australia in a three-match ODI series since 1997. During the innings he partnered with [[Craig McMillan]] to score 165, equalling the world record for a 6th wicket partnership.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070309140554/http://www1.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/ODIS/PARTNERSHIPS/ODI_PARTNERSHIP_RECORDS.html Records | One-Day Internationals | Partnership records | Highest partnerships by wicket]. ESPN Cricinfo</ref>

On 31 December 2007, he scored 50 from just 19 balls against Bangladesh. He finished his innings with 80 runs from only 28 balls, including 9 fours and 6 sixes with a strike rate of 285.71.

===Record breaking===
[[File:India Vs New zealand One day International, 10 December 2010 (6159886767).jpg|thumb|300px|right|McCullum batting against [[India national cricket team|India]] in an ODI in December 2010]]
On 1 July 2008, McCullum scored his maiden ODI century, a 135-ball 166, against Ireland in the [[2008 Associates Tri-Series in Scotland|Associates Tri-Series in Scotland]]. His century, along with [[James Marshall (cricketer)|James Marshall]]'s 161, (his maiden ODI century in his last appearance, in which he shared in a 266 opening stand with McCullum which is the highest ODI partnership for any wicket in Black Caps history and the second highest opening partnership in all ODIs.) and [[Ross Taylor]]'s 59, elevated New Zealand to 402, the highest and their only 400+ score for their team till date, and they won by 290 runs, setting a world record for the biggest margin of victory by runs.

On 5 April 2009, on day three of the third Test match during [[Indian cricket team in New Zealand in 2008–09#Test series|India's tour of New Zealand]], he displayed an amazing level of alertness in the dismissal of [[Rahul Dravid]]. Dravid attempted a sweep shot off [[Daniel Vettori]]'s bowling, but McCullum saw what Dravid was up to before the ball had even pitched and moved swiftly to his left (Dravid's leg side). [[Ross Taylor]] at first slip did the same. The ball came nicely off Dravid's bat, but flew straight into the hands of a waiting Brendon McCullum.<ref>[http://content.cricinfo.com/nzvind2009/content/current/story/398362.html Wily McCullum out-thinks Dravid | Cricket Features | New Zealand v India 2008–09]. ESPN Cricinfo (5 April 2009). Retrieved on 27 May 2018.</ref> A couple of balls earlier, McCullum tried the same thing, but he had been a little slow and Dravid's sweep was kept low. Although there has been some discussion regarding the legality of McCullum's movement before the ball had even pitched, the [[laws of cricket]] indicate he was well within his right to do so.<ref>[http://www.lords.org/laws-and-spirit/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-40-the-wicket-keeper,66,AR.html Law 40 (The wicket-keeper) – Laws – Laws of Cricket – Laws & Spirit – Lord's] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221064529/http://www.lords.org/laws-and-spirit/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-40-the-wicket-keeper%2C66%2CAR.html |date=21 February 2010 }}</ref>

On 6 November 2009, against Pakistan at [[Abu Dhabi]], McCullum scored his second ODI century of 131 to elevate New Zealand to 303 and win the match to level the series.<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/pakvnz2009/engine/match/426721.html 2nd ODI: New Zealand v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, 6 Nov 2009 | Cricket Scorecard]. ESPN Cricinfo (6 November 2009). Retrieved on 27 May 2018.</ref> On 16 February 2010, during the only Test match against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]], he scored 185, which is the highest score ever by a New Zealand wicket-keeper in Test cricket. He was also involved in the record highest sixth-wicket partnership for New Zealand of 339 runs with [[Martin Guptill]], missing out on the world record by just 12 runs.

On 27 February 2010, McCullum became the second player to score a [[List of centuries in Twenty20 International cricket|T20I hundred]], finishing 116 not out, one run short of [[Chris Gayle]]'s record of 117. On 4 May 2010 McCullum became the first player to score 1,000 T20 international runs. He achieved this feat playing against Zimbabwe in the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]] at Guyana.

On 28 June 2010, McCullum announced that he would not keep wicket for New Zealand in Test matches. He, however, informed that he will still keep in 50-overs & T20 over games.<ref>[http://www.themercury.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=5531992 McCullum decides to quit keeping in tests], published 28 June 2009</ref> He did a fine job in his first innings since handing over the wicketkeeping duties he scored 65 runs and was engaged in a 104 run partnership with [[Ross Taylor]] he was promoted to the position of opener in tests rather than his usual number 5 position. McCullum did however have experience of opening the innings because he opens for New Zealand in limited-overs cricket.<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/india-v-new-zealand-2010/content/current/story/485845.html India v New Zealand: We showed strength of character – McCullum | Cricket News | India v New Zealand]. ESPN Cricinfo(6 November 2010). Retrieved on 27 May 2018.</ref>

On 21 September 2012 at the [[2012 ICC World Twenty20]] tournament in Sri Lanka, McCullum scored 123 runs against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] at [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium|Pallekele]], setting a new record for the highest Twenty20 International innings, and becoming the first player to score two [[List of centuries in Twenty20 International cricket|Twenty20 International centuries]]. This record was broken by [[Aaron Finch]] against England, when he scored 156. However, McCullum is one of the two players to have scored two Twenty20 International centuries along with West Indian [[Chris Gayle]].

He was awarded the T20 Player of the Year by NZC for the 2012–13 season.<ref name="nzcricketmuseum.co.nz">{{cite web | url=http://nzcricketmuseum.co.nz/new-zealand-cricket-awards/ | title=New Zealand Cricket Awards | date=4 April 2018 }}</ref>

===Captaincy===
[[File:England vs. New Zealand 2015 (13).jpg|thumb|right|250px|McCullum playing in an ODI against [[England national cricket team|England]] in 2015]]
In 2014 at the [[Basin Reserve]] in [[Wellington]], McCullum scored 302 runs in the third innings of the second test against India, becoming the first New Zealand batsman to score a [[List of Test cricket triple centuries|triple-century]]. He shared a 352 run partnership with [[BJ Watling]], then a [[Partnership (cricket)#Test record partnerships by wicket|record sixth wicket stand]],<ref name="Partnership records">{{cite web|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|title=Records – Test Matches – Partnership Records|access-date=18 February 2014|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283575.html}}</ref> rescuing New Zealand from a likely innings defeat. McCullum closed the innings at 680/8d, both the highest ever innings by New Zealand, and the highest ever third innings in Test cricket history.<ref name="Partnership records"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/26235975 |title=Brendon McCullum hits 302 as New Zealand draw with India |publisher=BBC Sport| date= 18 February 2014| access-date=17 February 2014}}</ref>

On 21 November 2014, McCullum took his first-ever wicket at test level, a caught-and-bowled of Pakistan's [[Sarfraz Ahmed]] during their second test. On 29 November 2014, McCullum scored a century on day 2 of the third test against the same opposition, in which both teams decided to call off play on the day before as a tribute to [[Phillip Hughes]], and hand-written P.H. under each player's squad number as a further mark of respect. He was bowled out on 202 after hitting eleven sixes in his innings, by far a record for New Zealand opening batsman.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx1bEFIaT1k Brendon McCullum 202 vs. Pakistan (Sharjah 2014)]. YouTube.com. Retrieved on 27 May 2018.</ref> Two years after his debut as NZ captain, in which the team was bowled out for a paltry 45, Black Caps returned to respectability.

On 13 December 2014, McCullum was named [[New Zealander of the Year]] by the ''[[New Zealand Herald]]'' beating out stiff competition from Lane Pilkington due to his continued co-operation with ICC over the match-fixing scandal which resulted in [[Chris Cairns]] being charged for lying to court, and also for changing the perception of the Black Caps as easy-beats.<ref>Cleaver, Dylan (13 December 2014) [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11373420 2014 New Zealander of the Year: Brendon McCullum]</ref><ref>[http://www.cricket.geek.nz/2014/12/new-zealands-remarkable-consistency.html New Zealand's remarkable consistency under McCullum]. Cricket.geek.nz (27 December 2014). Retrieved on 27 May 2018.</ref>

On the first day of the Boxing Day Test at [[Hagley Oval]], McCullum scored 195 in the first innings against Sri Lanka, which gave him 1000 test runs in a calendar year, becoming the first New Zealander to reach this milestone (1164 at the end of the match, with [[Kane Williamson]] at 929),<ref>{{cite web | url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;spanmax1=31+Dec+2014;spanmin1=01+Jan+2014;spanval1=span;team=5;template=results;type=batting | title=Batting records for NZ Test matches, 2014 | publisher=Cricinfo Statsguru | access-date=19 January 2015}}</ref> and the fastest test century (in 74 balls), beating his own record against Pakistan in Sharjah.<ref name=":0" /> He fell 5 runs shy of his 4th 200+ scores in a calendar year. His 33 sixes in test cricket in a single calendar year is also a world record.<ref name=":0" /> It is also worth noting that New Zealand only played 9 test matches in 2014.<ref name=":0" /> He also helped to push New Zealand to score 429/7 on day one, the most runs New Zealand had ever scored in a single day of play in test cricket.<ref name=":0">[http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-sri-lanka-2014-15/engine/match/749777.html Sri Lanka tour of Australia and New Zealand, 1st Test: New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Christchurch, Dec 26–30, 2014]. ESPN Cricinfo (29 December 2014). Retrieved on 27 May 2018.</ref> It ended with an 8-wicket win, which made it 5 test wins out of 9 in 2014, the most wins in a calendar year. He also closed the year with a triple century and two double centuries, the third person to do so after [[Donald Bradman]] and [[Michael Clarke (cricketer)|Michael Clarke]].

On 3 January 2015 McCullum returned to Basin Reserve, where he scored his triple century against India. While he got a 2-ball [[Duck (cricket)|duck]] on a [[Cricket#Uniqueness of each field|green pitch]] and three errors as a fielder, he was given a key to Wellington, a symbolic equivalent of "Honorary Citizen", in recognition of his heroics the previous year, becoming the third person to receive the honour after Wellington-born [[Peter Jackson|Sir Peter Jackson]] and [[Richard Taylor (filmmaker)|Sir Richard Taylor]], who were recognised by the city for their work on the ''[[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|Lord of the Rings]]'' movies.<ref>[http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/brendon-mccullum-receives-key-to-wellington-2015010318#axzz3NneSZMxQ Brendon McCullum receives key to Wellington] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104013332/http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/brendon-mccullum-receives-key-to-wellington-2015010318#axzz3NneSZMxQ |date=4 January 2015 }}. 3news.co.nz (3 January 2015). Retrieved on 27 May 2018.</ref>

For his performances in the 2014–15 season, he won the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal.<ref name="nzcricketmuseum.co.nz"/>

===Late career===
McCullum also led New Zealand in the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]], which was co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia. On 20 February 2015, in New Zealand's third Pool A match against England, McCullum scored 77 runs off 25 balls, recording the fastest 50 in World Cup history (51 runs off 18 balls) and the 4th fastest fifty of all time. McCullum led the New Zealand team to their first World Cup final, scoring timely innings in the pool match against Australia and South Africa in the semi-final. The semi-final victory was New Zealand's first after six semi-final losses in the past. In the [[2015 Cricket World Cup Final|final against Australia]], McCullum was bowled for a [[Duck (cricket)|duck]] in just the first over of the match by [[Mitchell Starc]], as New Zealand went on to lose to [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] by 7 wickets. Over the course of the tournament, McCullum was particularly aggressive in both batting as well as his captaincy, contributing to New Zealand reaching the finals. His aggressive starts against the strike bowlers of the opposition team such as [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]], [[Mitchell Johnson (cricketer)|Mitchell Johnson]], and [[Dale Steyn]] favoured the rest of the players to play their natural game.

On 21 May 2015, McCullum started in his 93rd consecutive test, and batted in his preferred spot at no. 5. On 13 December 2015, on McCullum's 98th consecutive test start, he scored his 100th six hit in test cricket, tying the record by Adam Gilchrist. On 12 February 2016, McCullum started his 100th consecutive test, but was dismissed in both innings by [[Mitchell Marsh]], making Marsh the second person since [[Jason Gillespie]] to dismiss him on both innings of 2 test matches.

On 22 December 2015, McCullum announced his intention to retire from international cricket at the end of the southern summer in his home test against Australia, rather than after the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20]]. He played his last ODI match against Australia on 8 February 2016 in which he scored 47 off 27 and New Zealand beat Australia by 55 runs thereby winning the [[Chappell-Hadlee Trophy]] 2–1.

On 20 February 2016, in his final test in his adopted home of [[Christchurch]], McCullum became the only member left from the last Trans-Tasman Test in Christchurch in the pre-earthquake [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]]. The third day of the test was the 5th anniversary of the [[2011 Christchurch earthquake]]. He hit his 102nd career six to surpass [[Adam Gilchrist]] as the most prolific six-hitter in test cricket. He went on to score a century off 54 balls, beating the joint record by West Indian [[Viv Richards|Viv Richard]] and Pakistani [[Misbah-ul-Haq|Misbah-ul-Haq's]] record for the fastest test century by 2 balls.<ref>{{cite web|title = McCullum scores fastest hundred in Test history|url = http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/content/story/974457.html|website = Cricinfo|access-date = 20 February 2016}}</ref> He also became the second player since [[Jason Gillespie]] to score a hundred or more in his final test. McCullum also recorded the highest (170) runs scorer by the captain in farewell test and 1st captain to score a ton in farewell test.<ref name="Baz"/><ref name="Bazcaptain"/> He also took four catches as a fielder at first slip, deputising for the injured [[Ross Taylor]].

On 22 February 2016, McCullum played his last innings in a Test Match against Australia. He scored 25 off 27, when he was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood one ball after hitting him for a 6. McCullum was given a guard of honour upon entry onto the field, and was given a standing ovation once dismissed. Brendon McCullum on his retirement said that the time was right to quit international cricket and said that he hopefully left and brought some fun and enjoyment and some real culture back into the set-up in the time that he had as captain.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/its-not-the-ideal-way-to-go-out-mccullum/article8277693.ece It’s not the ideal way to go out: McCullum]. ''The Hindu'' (25 February 2016). Retrieved on 27 May 2018.</ref>

In September 2018, he was named as the Icon Player for Kandahar's squad in the [[2018–19 Afghanistan Premier League|first edition]] of the [[Afghanistan Premier League]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/afghanistan-premier-league-2018-all-you-need-to-know-from-the-player-draft/ |title=Afghanistan Premier League 2018 – All you need to know from the player draft |work=CricTracker |date=10 September 2018 |access-date=10 September 2018}}</ref>

In July 2019, he was selected to play for the Glasgow Giants in the [[2019 Euro T20 Slam|inaugural edition]] of the [[Euro T20 Slam]] cricket tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27222261/eoin-morgan-represent-dublin-franchise-inaugural-euro-t20-slam |title=Eoin Morgan to represent Dublin franchise in inaugural Euro T20 Slam |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2019/articles/000010/001060.shtml |title=Euro T20 Slam Player Draft completed |work=Cricket Europe |access-date=19 July 2019}}</ref> However, in August 2019 he retired from all forms of cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/report-brendon-mccullum-announces-retirement-from-all-forms-of-cricket-2779202 |title=Brendon McCullum announces retirement from all forms of cricket |work=DNA |access-date=5 August 2019}}</ref>

==Playing style==
McCullum originally played in the side as a [[wicketkeeper]]-batsman. His glove work improved during his tenure as the New Zealand wicketkeeper. His batting is good enough to earn him selection for the Black Caps alone, shown by the occasions on which he has been unable to keep but has still been selected as a batsman.<ref name="TVNZ_2527429">{{cite web |url=http://tvnz.co.nz/cricket-news/butler-replaced-fourth-odi-2527429 |title=Vettori returns as Southee takes cover |date=9 March 2009 |work=[[Television New Zealand]] |access-date=21 September 2011}}</ref> He opens the batting for New Zealand in [[One Day International|ODI]]s with steadily improving success. He is an aggressive batsman who is particularly strong over extra cover, often lofting the ball into the stands, and also square-cutting, or square-driving the ball. He is also adept at using the scoop shot, even using it at tests, so much so that [[Dilscoop|McScoop]] was named after him. In 2010 McCullum hung up the gloves In Test cricket due to continued body strain and became a specialist batsmen in Test cricket, opening the innings in his first match as a specialist batsmen against India in Ahmedabad. He was described as a player "especially suited to [[Twenty20]] cricket" when he signed for a five-week stint at [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]] in June 2006.<ref>[http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/250524.html Brendon McCullum signs for Glamorgan], from Cricinfo, published 15 June 2006</ref> The stint included the entire domestic 2006 Twenty20 Cup. He was signed up by the Kolkata Knight Riders of the IPL for $700,000. His contract with the IPL was for three years. In 2016, he was signed by the replacement/expansion team [[Gujarat Lions]] for US$1.1 million, making him the highest paid overseas player in the team's foundation squad.

He has the ability to play the [[Dilscoop]] (which was invented by Sri Lankan [[Tillakaratne Dilshan]] or precisely the [[Marillier shot|ramp shot]], which involves the batsman squatting down and scooping deliveries back over the wicketkeeper's area. The two shots have their own distinction, where Dilscoop is played right above the wicket-keeper's head, but ramp shot can be played in sideways of the wicket-keeper as well. Playing this ramp shot in a Twenty20 International match on 28 February 2010 in [[Lancaster Park]], against Australia, he managed to hit [[Shaun Tait]] for two sixes in an over back over [[Brad Haddin]]'s head, forcing Australia to set a back stop (the fielder near the boundary behind the wicketkeeper or first slip) in his final test match. He can also execute [[reverse sweep]] well. He also likes to cut, cover drive, or advance the wicket to punch the ball up for boundaries from a batting stance standing on or outside leg stump.

During the Twenty20 World Championship in 2009, the wicketkeeping duties was given to [[Peter McGlashan]]. He was seen practicing his medium bowling. McCullum had to decide whether to play for New South Wales, KKR, or Otago in the 1st edition of the [[Champions League Twenty20]]. Since KKR did not qualify, he had only to consider playing for either New South Wales or Otago; eventually he had decided to play for Otago alongside brother [[Nathan McCullum]].<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/t20champions2009/content/current/story/420659.html McCullum commits to Otago for Champions League], Cricinfo (21 August 2009).</ref>

In 2012, [[BJ Watling]] became McCullum's replacement as wicketkeeper in Tests, but due to [[Luke Ronchi]]'s struggles in ODIs, McCullum still remained as wicketkeeper in ODIs and T20s. But by late 2013, McCullum's recurring back problems meant he can no longer perform wicketkeeping duties effectively, he gave up his gloves to Ronchi in ODIs and T20s, and McCullum became a middle order batsman, or as a cover for opening the batting in tests, having batted at 1,2,5–7 in his career, while his fielding position becomes predominantly mid-off, mid-on or mid-wicket, and in his final international matches, he ended at first slip after the injury to Ross Taylor. He is also a very seldom-used part-time medium pace bowler in tests. He got his first wicket in all forms of international cricket from a caught-and-bowled against [[Sarfraz Ahmed]] of [[Pakistan Cricket Team|Pakistan]] which ended their first innings in 2014. McCullum was picked for [[2015 ICC Cricket World Cup]] as an opening batsman due to inconsistencies from [[Martin Guptill]] and [[Tom Latham (cricketer)|Tom Latham]] and the emergence of [[Grant Elliott]] as a solid option at number five batsman. His role as a pinch hitter saw the team reach their first-ever World Cup final. After the World Cup, he returned to his preferred spot at number five for tests. He still occasionally keeps wickets for domestic T20s until 2015.

==International recognition==
In the [[2015 Birthday Honours|2015 Queen's Birthday Honours]] McCullum was appointed an [[New Zealand Order of Merit|Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit]] for services to cricket.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dpmc.govt.nz/honours/lists/qb2015-list |title=Queen's Birthday honours list 2015 |date=1 June 2015 |publisher=Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet |access-date=1 June 2015}}</ref> He won the [[Halberg Awards|New Zealand Sportsman Of The Year]] award in 2014, and then the Sport New Zealand Leadership Award in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.sportnz.org.nz/news-and-events/media-releases-and-updates/articles/mccullums-halberg-leadership-award-well-deserved|title= McCullum's Halberg Leadership Award well deserved|author= |website= Sport New Zealand|access-date= 18 February 2016}}</ref>

In June 2016, just a few months after his retirement from international cricket, McCullum was honoured with an invitation to deliver the prestigious [[MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture]]. He became only the second [[New Zealand Cricket|New Zealand player]] ever to have been invited to deliver the [[Cowdrey Lecture|Cowdrey lecture]], the only other New Zealander being the late [[Martin Crowe]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lords.org/news/2016-2/january/mccullum-to-deliver-cowdrey-lecture/|title=McCullum to deliver Cowdrey Lecture|website=www.lords.org|language=en|access-date=10 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/top-stories/McCullum-to-deliver-2016-MCC-Spirit-of-Cricket-Cowdrey-Lecture/articleshow/50640315.cms|title=McCullum to deliver 2016 MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=10 August 2018}}</ref>

==Coaching career==
He was appointed as head coach for both [[Trinbago Knight Riders]] and [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] in August 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27391339/brendon-mccullum-named-kkr-head-coach|title= Brendon McCullum named KKR head coach |website=ESPNCricinfo|date=15 August 2019|access-date=13 October 2019}}</ref> Under his leadership, Trinbago Knight Riders won their 4th CPL title in 2020.

===England===
On 12 May 2022, he was appointed as a head coach of Test format for the [[England cricket team]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/brendon-mccullum-named-as-england-s-new-test-coach-1314672?platform=amp|title=Brendon McCullum named as England's new Test coach|work=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=12 May 2022}}</ref> His first assignment was a 3-Test home series against his home country [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]], which got off to a great start as [[England cricket team|England]] won the game at [[Lord's|Lord’s]] by 5 wickets. He then continued to coach the team to a second 5 wicket win at batting-friendly ground Trent Bridge. Joe Root's brilliant 176 in the first innings was characterized by McCullum's coaching, as well as the bowling in the second innings, with McCullum advising positions to Ben Stokes, England's captain.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History for Joe Root and victory for England as former captain plays one of his greatest innings |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12173/12628280/history-for-joe-root-and-victory-for-england-as-former-captain-plays-one-of-his-greatest-innings |access-date=2022-06-08 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}}</ref> The series clean sweep was completed with a victory by 7 wickets in the 3rd Test at [[Headingley Cricket Ground|Headingley]].

This was followed by a win against [[Indian national cricket team|India]] at [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]], where England chased down a national record 378 for the loss of only three wickets. The new attacking approach instigated by McCullum and captain [[Ben Stokes]] was labelled BazBall by the press after McCullum's nickname.

==Beyond cricket==
McCullum has since been involved in setting up [[CricHQ]] with the company's CEO Simon Baker and former New Zealand cricketer [[Stephen Fleming]]. The cricket competition management software and live scoring platform manages the administration of cricket test countries New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Zimbabwe with 49 of 105 national governing bodies also use its services from club level upwards. 20 other high-profile cricketing names have invested in the company. In June 2015 it raised US$10m from Singapore private equity firm Tembusu Partners to expand globally.<ref name=Hutching>{{cite news|author=Hutching, Gerard|date=16 June 2015|title=Singaporean firm invests US$10m in New Zealand cricket tech company|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/69450909/singaporean-firm-invests-us10m-in-new-zealand-cricket-tech-company|work=Stuff|access-date=4 July 2016}}</ref>

In May 2018, he briefly returned to rugby for a month, a game he hasn't played since starting over [[Dan Carter]] in high school before retiring, citing diminishing knowledge of the game, and rugby fitness.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12069930|title=Brendon McCullum to hang up the boots again in Waikato Rugby competition|date=13 June 2018|work=NZ Herald|access-date=13 June 2018|language=en-NZ|issn=1170-0777}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of Test cricket triple centuries]]
* [[List of centuries in Twenty20 International cricket]]

==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150602222725/http://www.blackcaps.co.nz/blackcaps/brendon-mccullum Brendon McCullum] at [[New Zealand Cricket]]
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* [http://www.itsallaboutcricket.com/2015/02/brendon-mccullum-does-it-in-batting-in-the-9th-world-cup-match.html Brendon McCullum]'s Fastest 50 in ICC Cricket World Cup

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Lucknow Super Giants

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'''Lucknow Super Giants''' is a franchise [[cricket|cricket team]] based in |Sanjeev Goenka. They play in the [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL). The Lucknow franchise formed in 2021. [[Sanjiv Goenka]] is its principal owner. The team is captained by [[KL Rahul]] and coached by [[Andy Flower]].<ref name="lucknow super giants unveil logo">{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ipl-2022-lucknow-super-giants-unveil-team-logo-23212209#:~:text=Andy%20Flower%20has%20already%20been,the%20mentor%20of%20the%20franchise.|title=IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants unveil team logo|work=mid-day.com|access-date=2022-02-03}}</ref> The team mentor is [[Gautam Gambhir]]. In its debut season, [[Lucknow Super Giants in 2022|Lucknow Super Giants]] qualified for the play-offs.

The team is owned by [[RPSG Group]], who previously owned the [[Rising Pune Supergiant]] franchise between 2016 and 2017. This team is expected to play its home matches at the [[Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium]], [[Lucknow]].

== Franchise history ==
The Governing Council of the [[Indian Premier League]] issued an invitation to tender for two new sides in August 2021. A total of 22 companies declared an interest, but with a high base price for the new teams, there were no more than six serious bidders. The [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] allowed a consortium of three companies or individuals to bid for each franchise. The [[Sanjiv Goenka]]-owned [[RPSG Group]] won the rights to operate the Lucknow franchise with a bid of {{INR}}'''7,090 crores'''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://theprint.in/sport/industrialist-sanjiv-goenka-wins-ipls-new-lucknow-franchise-with-bid-of-over-rs-7000-crore/756544/ |title=Industrialist Sanjiv Goenka wins IPL’s new Lucknow franchise with bid of over Rs 7,000 crore |work=The Print |access-date=2022-02-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Sanjiv Goenka's RPSG Group gets Lucknow franchise with Rs 7,090 crore bid: BCCI source |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/new-ipl-team-sanjiv-goenkas-rpsg-group-gets-lucknow-franchise-with-over-rs-7000-crore-bid-bcci-source/articleshow/87261129.cms?from=mdr |access-date=24 January 2022}}</ref>

The team launched a competition to decide its name, from which the name Lucknow Super Giants was chosen in January 2022.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2022/ipl-new-lucknow-franchise-named-as-lucknow-super-giants-2727241 |title=IPL: New Lucknow Franchise Named As Lucknow Super Giants |access-date=2022-01-24}}</ref> Ahead of the [[IPL 2022]] mega auction, the franchise drafted [[KL Rahul]] as their captain for ₹17 crore, making him the joint highest paid player in the league. The franchise also bought [[Marcus Stoinis]] and [[Ravi Bishnoi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lucknow makes KL Rahul joint-highest-paid player in IPL history |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-kl-rahul-becomes-joint-highest-paid-player-in-ipl-as-lucknow-dish-out-inr-17-crore-for-him-1298300 |access-date=2022-01-22 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> The team unveiled their jersey on 23 March 2022 for the upcoming [[2022 Indian Premier League|season]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/sports/cricket/lucknow-super-giants-release-theme-song-featuring-badshah-and-official-jersey-ahead-of-ipl-2022-watch-video-3501168.html|title=Lucknow Super Giants Release Theme Song Featuring Badshah and Official Jersey Ahead of IPL 2022 (Watch Video)|work=LatestLY|access-date=23 March 2022}}</ref>

== Team history ==
=== 2022 IPL Season: debut season of the team ===
{{Main articles|Lucknow Super Giants in 2022}}
At the [[List of 2022 Indian Premier League personnel changes|mega auction]] which was held in February 2022, the team brought many players in which the all-rounders were more in numbers. The franchise brought various big international players such as [[Quinton de Kock]], [[Mark Wood (cricketer)|Mark Wood]], [[Krunal Pandya]], [[Marcus Stoinis]]. Later the franchise named [[KL Rahul]] as the captain of the team and the old Zimbabwean cricketer [[Andy Flower]] as the head coach for the upcoming season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abhishek |first=Aharon |title=IPL 2022: 3 litmus tests KL Rahul must pass as LSG captain |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/ipl-2022-3-litmus-tests-kl-rahul-must-pass-lsg-captain |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Andy Flower named Lucknow IPL franchise head coach |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-andy-flower-named-lucknow-ipl-franchise-head-coach-1293632 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Franchise also appointed [[Gautam Gambhir]] as the mentor of the team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gautam Gambhir first Indian to be appointed global mentor of a T20 franchise |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/super-giants-appoint-gautam-gambhir-as-global-mentor-for-cricketing-operations-2009442-2022-10-07 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> In the initial phase of the season all-rounder [[Marcus Stoinis]] was not available due to ongoing Australian series in another country.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aussies' late start for IPL season confirmed |url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-players-ipl-late-start-confirmed-pakistan-series-cummins-warner-hazlewood-maxwell/2022-02-22 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=cricket.com.au |language=en}}</ref> Before the start of the season, it was confirmed that the [[England cricket team|English]] pace bowler [[Mark Wood (cricketer)|Mark Wood]] will not be able to join the team because of injury so, the franchise drafted [[Australia national cricket team|Australian]] bowler [[Andrew Tye]] in the place of Mark to fill the requirement of pace bowler in the team in the first season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrew Tye replaces injured Mark Wood at LSG |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/121605/andrew-tye-replaces-injured-mark-wood-at-lsg |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Cricbuzz |language=en}}</ref>

In its first season of [[2022 Indian Premier League|IPL]], LSG finished third in the table which meant they qualified for the playoffs. They faced fourth place [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] in the Eliminator Match and were knocked out by them at that stage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 26, 2022 |first=Rajarshi |last=Gupta |title=IPL 2022 Eliminator LSG vs RCB: Royal Challengers Bangalore storm into Qualifier 2, Lucknow Super Giants knocked out |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/ipl-2022/story/ipl-2022-eliminator-lsg-vs-rcb-royal-challengers-bangalore-storm-into-qualifier-2-lucknow-super-giants-knocked-out-1954189-2022-05-26 |access-date=2022-05-30 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

== Seasons ==
The team had its excellent inaugural season of [[Indian Premier League]]. The team finished on the third place in the points table and hence qualified for the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lucknow Super Giants Cricket Team live scores, results |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-team/lucknow-super-giants/966 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Cricbuzz |language=en}}</ref>
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!Points Table Standing
!Final Standing
|-
|[[Lucknow Super Giants in 2022|2022]]
|3rd out of 10
|Playoffs
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|[[Lucknow Super Giants in 2023|2023]]
| TBD
| TBD
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== Result Summary ==

=== Season summary ===
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!Won
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!Win%
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|[[Lucknow Super Giants in 2022|2022]]
|Eliminator
|3rd
|15
|9
|6
|0
|0
|60.0
|-
|[[Lucknow Super Giants in 2023|2023]]
|''TBD''
|''TBD''
|''TBD''
|''TBD''
|''TBD''
|''TBD''
|''TBD''
|''TBD''
|}

=== By Opposition ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Opposition
!Played
!Won
!Lost
!Tied
!No Result
!Win%
|-
|[[Chennai Super Kings]]
|2
|1
|1
|0
|0
|50
|-
|[[Delhi Capitals]]
|2
|2
|0
|0
|0
|100
|-
|[[Gujarat Titans]]
|2
|0
|2
|0
|0
|0.0
|-
|[[Kolkata Knight Riders]]
|2
|2
|0
|0
|0
|100
|-
|[[Mumbai Indians]]
|2
|2
|0
|0
|0
|100
|-
|[[Punjab Kings]]
|1
|1
|0
|0
|0
|100
|-
|[[Rajasthan Royals]]
|2
|0
|2
|0
|0
|0.0
|-
|[[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]
|2
|0
|2
|0
|0
|0.0
|-
|[[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]
|2
|2
|0
|0
|0
|100
|}
Source- Cricbuzz<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lucknow Super Giants Cricket Team live scores, results |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-team/lucknow-super-giants/966 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Cricbuzz |language=en}}</ref>

== Home ground ==
{{Main articles|Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium}}

The home ground of the team is the [[Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium]]. The stadium was renamed from Ekana Cricket Stadium in honor of the late [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]], a former [[List of Prime Ministers of India|Indian Prime Minister]].<ref name="ABV1">{{Cite web |title=Ekana stadium named after Atal Bihari Vajpayee |url=https://www.uniindia.com/~/ekana-stadium-named-after-atal-bihari-vajpayee/Sports/news/1398408.html |access-date=5 November 2018 |website=United News of India}}</ref><ref name="ABV2">{{Cite web |title=Lucknow stadium renamed in honour of Atal Bihari Vajpayee ahead of India-West Indies T20I |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/lucknow-stadium-renamed-in-honour-of-atal-bihari-vajpayee-ahead-of-india-west-indies-t20i-1383144-2018-11-05 |access-date=5 November 2018 |website=India Today}}</ref><ref name="ABV3">{{Cite web |title=Day before Ind vs WI 2nd T20 match, newly built Ekana Stadium in Lucknow renamed after Atal Bihari Vajpayee |url=https://www.newsnation.in/india-news/breaking-ind-vs-wi-india-west-indies-2nd-t20-match-ekana-international-stadium-renamed-atal-bihari-vajpayee-lucknow-yogi-aditynath-article-206451.html |access-date=5 November 2018 |website=News Nation}}</ref> It was established in 2017. It is a stadium under [[Public–private partnership|public-private partnership]]. With a seating capacity of 50,000, it became the fifth largest [[List of international cricket grounds in India|international cricket stadium in India]]. On 6 November 2018, the stadium hosted its first international match, a [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) between [[West Indian cricket team in India in 2018–19#2nd T20I|India and the West Indies]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=India, West Indies top orders in focus in Lucknow's international return |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18902/preview/1157760/india-vs-west-indies-2nd-t20i-west-indies-india-2018-19 |access-date=6 November 2018 |website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> becoming the [[List of international cricket grounds in India|52nd stadium in India to host an international cricket match]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sarangi |first=Y. b. |date=5 November 2018 |title=Ekana stadium adds a new chapter to Lucknow |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/ekana-stadium-adds-a-new-chapter-to-lucknow/article25429493.ece |access-date=5 November 2018}}</ref>

In its debut season, the team was unable to play any of the matches at its home ground due to [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19]] outbreak in India so all the league stage matches of the tournament were hosted by the [[Maharashtra]] in [[2022 Indian Premier League|2022 season]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=IPL 2022 to be held in five venues across Maharashtra |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2022/feb/19/ipl-2022-to-be-held-in-five-venues-across-maharashtra-2421144.html |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The team is yet to play any of its match on home ground but on 22 September 2022, [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]] confirmed that the old home and away format is going to back in the league from [[2023 Indian Premier League|2023]] season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home-away format to make a return in IPL 2023, confirms BCCI {{!}} News |url=https://www.cricket.com/news/home-away-format-to-make-a-return-in-ipl-2023-confirms-bcci-1663833115061 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=www.cricket.com}}</ref> So, it is expected that the team will be playing its home matches at this cricket stadium.[[File:Ekana cricket stadium .jpg|thumb|640x640px|Inside view of the [[BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium]] during [[Legends League Cricket|Legends League]] match in September 2022. |center]]

== Kit manufacturers and sponsors ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"|Year
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"|Kit manufacturer
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"|Shirt sponsor (front)
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"|Shirt sponsor (back)
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"|Chest branding
|-
|2022
|T10 Sports
|rowspan=2|My11Circle
|Darwin Platform
|rowspan=2|[[Greenply]]
|-
|2023
|Alcis
|Shyam Steel
|}

==Current squad==
* Players with international caps are listed in '''bold'''.
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%;"
|-
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"| No.
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"| Name
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"| Nationality
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"| Birth date
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"| Batting style
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"| Bowling style
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"| Signed year
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"| Salary
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"| Notes
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| Batters
|-
| 3 || [[Ayush Badoni]] ||{{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1999|12|3|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|20|l}} ||
|-
| 37 || '''[[Devdutt Padikkal]]''' ||{{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2000|07|7|df=y}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2023 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|7.75|c}} || Traded from [[Rajasthan Royals]] in exchange for [[Avesh Khan]]
|-
| 70 || '''[[Ashton Turner]]''' ||{{cr|AUS}} || {{birth date and age|1993|01|25|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2023 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|1.00|c}} || Overseas
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| Wicket-keepers
|-
| 1 || '''[[KL Rahul]]''' ||{{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1992|04|18|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|17|c}} || [[Captain (cricket)|Captain]]
|-
| 12 || '''[[Quinton de Kock]]''' ||{{cr|RSA}} || {{birth date and age|1992|12|17|df=y}} || Left-handed || || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|6.75|c}} || Overseas
|-
| 29 || '''[[Nicholas Pooran]]''' ||{{cr|WIN}} || {{birth date and age|1995|10|02|df=y}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2023 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|16|c}} || Overseas
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| All-rounders
|-
|
|[[Arshad Khan (Indian cricketer)|Arshad Khan]]
|{{cr|IND}}
|20 December 1997 (age 26)
|Left-handed
|Left-arm [[Medium bowler|medium]]
|2023
|{{INRConvert|20|l}}
|
|-
|
|Arshin Kulkarni
|{{cr|IND}}
|February 15 2005 (age 18)
|Right-handed
|Right-arm [[Medium bowler|medium]]
|2023
|{{INRConvert|20|l}}
|
|-
|
|'''[[David Willey (cricketer)|David Willey]]'''
|{{cr|ENG}}
|28 February 1990 (age 33)
|Left-handed
|Left-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]]
|2023
|₹2 crore (US$250,000)
|Overseas
|-
| 7 || '''[[Krishnappa Gowtham]]''' ||{{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1988|10|20|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|90|l}} ||
|-
| 17 || '''[[Marcus Stoinis]]''' ||{{cr|AUS}} || {{birth date and age|1989|8|16|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|9.2|c}} || Overseas
|-
| 25 || '''[[Krunal Pandya]]''' ||{{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1991|3|24|df=y}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Slow left-arm orthodox|orthodox]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|8.25|c}} || [[Vice Captain (cricket)|Vice Captain]]
|-'
| 71 || '''[[Kyle Mayers]]''' ||{{cr|WIN}} || {{birth date and age|1992|9|8|df=y}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|50|l}} || Overseas
|-
| 57 || '''[[Deepak Hooda]]''' ||{{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1995|04|19|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|5.75|c}} ||
|-
| 46 || [[Prerak Mankad]] ||{{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1994|4|23|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2023 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|20|l}} ||
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| Pace bowlers
|-'
| 33 || '''[[Mark Wood (cricketer)|Mark Wood]]''' ||{{cr|ENG}} || {{birth date and age|1990|1|11|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2023 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|7.5|c}} || Overseas
|-
| 34 || [[Yudhvir Singh (cricketer)|Yudhvir Singh]] ||{{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1997|9|13|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || style="text-align:center;"| 2023 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|20|l}} ||
|-
| 47 || [[Mohsin Khan (Indian cricketer)|Mohsin Khan]] ||{{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1998|7|15|df=y}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || style="text-align:center;"| 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|20|l}} ||
|-
| 32 || '''[[Shivam Mavi]]''' ||{{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1998|11|26|df=y}} || Right-handed ||Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]] || style="text-align:center;" | 2023 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|6.40|c}} ||
|-
| 9 || [[Yash Thakur]] ||{{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1998|12|28|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || style="text-align:center;"| 2023 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|45|l}} ||
|-
| 78 || '''[[Naveen-ul-Haq]]''' ||{{cr|AFG|2013}} || {{birth date and age|1999|9|23|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || style="text-align:center;"| 2023 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|50|l}} || Overseas
|-
| 8 || [[Mayank Yadav]] ||{{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2002|6|17|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || style="text-align:center;"| 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|20|l}} ||
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| Spin bowlers
|-
| 99 || '''[[Amit Mishra]]''' ||{{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1982|11|24|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg spin]] || style="text-align:center;"| 2023 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|50|l}} ||
|-
|
|[[Manimaran Siddharth]]
|{{cr|IND}}
|3 July 1998 (age 25)
|Right-handed
|Slow left arm [[Left-arm orthodox spin|orthodox]]
|2023
|{{INRConvert|20|l}}
|
|-
| 56 || '''[[Ravi Bishnoi]]''' ||{{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2000|9|5|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg spin]] || style="text-align:center;"| 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|4|c}} ||
|}
*Source:[http://www.lucknowsupergiants.com/module/news/html/team-page.html LSG Players]

== Administration and support staff ==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%; width:55%;"
|-
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"| Position
! style="background:#000F88; color:white; text-align:center;"| Name
|-
| CEO ||Vinod Bisht
|-
| Team manager || [[Avinash Vaidya]]
|-
| Strategic consultant ||[[M. S. K. Prasad]]
|-
| Mentor ||[[NIL]]
|-
| Head coach ||[[Justin Langer]]
|-
| Assistant coach ||[[Sridharan Sriram]]
|-
| Spin bowling consultant || [[Pravin Tambe]]
|-
| Fast bowling coach || [[Morne Morkel]]
|-
| Fielding coach || [[Jonty Rhodes]]
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Twitter|id=LucknowIPL|name=Lucknow Super Giants}}

{{Indian Premier League}}
{{Lucknow Super Giants}}
{{Lucknow Super Giants squad}}

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[[Category:Cricket clubs established in 2022]]

Brian Lara

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{{Short description|Trinidadian cricketer}}
{{pp-pc}}
{{Use British English|date=August 2011}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Brian Lara
| honorific_suffix = [[Trinity Cross|TC]], [[Order of the Caribbean Community|OCC]]
| image = Brian Lara at 2012 Mumbai Marathon pre bash.jpg
| caption = Lara in 2012
| country = West Indies
| fullname = Brian Charles Lara
| birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=y|1969|5|2}}
| birth_place= [[Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago|Santa Cruz]], Trinidad and Tobago
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 8
| role = [[Batsman]]
| family =
| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = Right-arm [[Leg spin|leg break]]
| international = true
| internationalspan = 1990–2007
| testdebutdate = 6 December
| testdebutyear = 1990
| testdebutagainst = Pakistan
| testcap = 196
| lasttestdate = 27 November
| lasttestyear = 2006
| lasttestagainst = Pakistan
| odidebutdate = 9 November
| odidebutyear = 1990
| odidebutagainst = Pakistan
| odicap = 59
| odishirt = 9
| lastodidate = 21 April
| lastodiyear = 2007
| lastodiagainst = England
| club1 = [[Trinidad and Tobago national cricket team|Trinidad and Tobago]]
| year1 = 1987–2008
| clubnumber1 =
| club2 = [[Northern Transvaal cricket team|Northern Transvaal]]
| year2 = 1992–1993
| clubnumber2 =
| club3 = [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]]
| year3 = 1994–1998
| clubnumber3 =
| club4 = [[Southern Rocks]]
| year4 = 2010
| clubnumber4 =
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 131
| runs1 = 11,953
| bat avg1 = 52.88
| 100s/50s1 = 34/48
| top score1 = 400[[not out|*]]
| deliveries1 = 60
| wickets1 = –
| bowl avg1 = –
| fivefor1 = –
| tenfor1 = –
| best bowling1 = –
| catches/stumpings1 = 164/–
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 299
| runs2 = 10,405
| bat avg2 = 40.48
| 100s/50s2 = 19/63
| top score2 = 169
| deliveries2 = 49
| wickets2 = 4
| bowl avg2 = 15.25
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 2/5
| catches/stumpings2 = 120/–
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches3 = 261
| runs3 = 22,156
| bat avg3 = 51.88
| 100s/50s3 = 65/88
| top score3 = 501[[not out|*]]
| deliveries3 = 514
| wickets3 = 4
| bowl avg3 = 104.00
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 1/1
| catches/stumpings3 = 320/–
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 429
| runs4 = 14,602
| bat avg4 = 39.67
| 100s/50s4 = 27/86
| top score4 = 169
| deliveries4 = 130
| wickets4 = 5
| bowl avg4 = 29.80
| fivefor4 = 0
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 2/5
| catches/stumpings4 = 177/–
| date= 4 February
| year = 2012
| source = http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/westindies/content/player/52337.html ESPNcricinfo
}}

'''Brian Charles Lara''', {{post-nominals|list=[[Trinity Cross|TC]], [[Order of the Caribbean Community|OCC]]}} (born 2 May 1969) is a Trinidadian former international [[cricket]]er,<ref name=ciprof>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/westindies/content/player/52337.html |title=Player Profile: Brian Lara|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/serialisations/article3694486.ece |title= Genius of Brian Lara hailed by Wisden |work=The Times |location=UK | date=7 April 2008 | access-date=26 April 2010 | first=Mike | last=Atherton}}</ref> widely acknowledged as one of the greatest [[Batting (cricket)|batsmen]] of all time.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/4472818.stm |title=Lara the best ever? | website=BBC News | first=Martin | last=Gough | date=26 November 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/268732.html |title=Lara the greatest among his peers}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Cricket/CricketFeatures/501-reasons-why-Lara-was-the-best/Article1-1071627.aspx |title=501 reasons why Lara the best |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131028083745/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Cricket/CricketFeatures/501-reasons-why-Lara-was-the-best/Article1-1071627.aspx |archive-date=28 October 2013 }}</ref> He topped the [[Test cricket|Test]] batting [[LG ICC cricket ratings|rankings]] on several occasions and holds several cricketing records, including the record for the highest individual score in [[first-class cricket]], with 501 not out for [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] against [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] at [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]] in 1994,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44632651 |title=Brian Lara's 501 not out: The day Warwickshire's West Indies legend rewrote cricket records |work=BBC Sport |access-date=7 June 2019}}</ref> which is the only quintuple-hundred in first-class cricket history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2019/jun/04/brian-lara-unbeaten-501-25-years-on-cricket-the-spin|title=The Spin. Brian Lara's unbeaten 501, 25 years on, still looks unconquerable|first=Ali|last=Martin|date=4 June 2019|via=www.theguardian.com}}</ref> As captain, Lara led the West Indies team to win the [[2004 ICC Champions Trophy]], the first time the team won any major ICC trophy since winning the [[1979 Cricket World Cup]].

Lara also holds the record for the highest individual score in a Test innings after scoring 400 not out at [[Antigua]] during the [[English cricket team in the West Indies in 2003–04|4th test against England]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/208504.html |title= Most runs in an innings |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He is the only batsman in the history of international test cricket to have scored 400+ runs in an innings. Lara also held, for 18 years, the record of scoring the highest number of runs in a single over of a Test match when he scored 28 runs off an over by [[Robin Peterson]] of South Africa in 2003 (overtaken by [[Jasprit Bumrah]] in 2022).<ref>{{cite web| url = https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/broad-35-runs-most-expensive-over-in-test-cricket-jasprit-bumrah-ind-vs-eng-5th-test/article38507834.ece| title = Stuart Broad bowls most expensive over in history of Test cricket - concedes 35 runs; Bumrah smashes 29 of those to set record|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2 July 2022|access-date=3 July 2022}}</ref>

Lara's match-winning performance of 153 not out against Australia in [[Bridgetown]], [[Barbados]] in 1999 was rated by [[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|Wisden]] the second-best batting performance in the history of Test cricket, next only to the 270 runs scored by Sir [[Donald Bradman]] in [[The Ashes]] Test match of 1937.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindujobs.com/thehindu/2001/07/28/stories/07280281.htm | title=Wisden 100 hails Laxman, ignores Tendulkar | work=The Hindu | location=India | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100125130652/http://www.thehindujobs.com/thehindu/2001/07/28/stories/07280281.htm | archive-date=25 January 2010 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> [[Muttiah Muralitharan]] has hailed Lara as his toughest opponent among all batsmen in the world.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://in.rediff.com/wc2003/2003/feb/28muth.htm |title= Lara a tougher opponent than Tendulkar: Murali |work=Rediff.com}}</ref> Lara was awarded the [[Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World]] awards in 1994 and 1995<ref>[[Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World]]</ref> and is also one of only three cricketers to receive the [[BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year]], the other two being Sir [[Garfield Sobers]] and [[Shane Warne]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tv_and_radio/sports_personality_of_the_year/7772192.stm |title= Sports Personality |publisher=BBC | date=14 December 2008 | access-date=2 January 2010}}</ref>

Brian Lara was appointed honorary member of the [[Order of Australia]] on 27 November 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20091127/928/tsp-brian-lara-awarded-order-of-australi.html |title=Brian Lara awarded Order of Australia |date=27 November 2009 |publisher=Yahoo! News |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091130202838/http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20091127/928/tsp-brian-lara-awarded-order-of-australi.html |archive-date=30 November 2009 }}</ref> In September 2012 he was inducted to the [[ICC Cricket Hall of Fame|ICC's Hall of Fame]] as a 2012–13 season inductee.<ref name=ICC>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22216654 |title=Lara dedicates Hall of Fame honour to father|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|date=16 September 2012|access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref> In 2013, Lara received Honorary Life Membership of the MCC becoming the 31st West Indian to receive the honor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lords.org/press-centre/press-releases/brian-lara-accepts-honorary-life-membership-of-mcc-/|title=Brian Lara accepts Honorary Life Membership of MCC|author=lords|date=19 July 2013|access-date=10 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108172224/http://www.lords.org/press-centre/press-releases/brian-lara-accepts-honorary-life-membership-of-mcc-/|archive-date=8 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Brian Lara is popularly nicknamed as "The Prince of Port of Spain" or simply "The Prince".<ref>{{cite web |last=Burnett |first=Ian |date=8 July 2022 |title=Brian Lara, the Prince of Port of Spain |url=https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/jamaica-trinidad-60/brian-lara-the-prince-of-port-of-spain/ |access-date=28 December 2022 |website=Caribbean National Weekly }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=2 May 2006 |title=The prince of Trinidad |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/149106.html |access-date=28 December 2022 |work=ESPNcricinfo }}</ref> He has the dubious distinction of playing in the second-highest number of test matches (63) in which his team was on the losing side, just behind [[Shivnarine Chanderpaul]] (68).<ref>{{cite web|title=List of Test losses|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;orderby=matches;result=2;template=results;type=batting|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=25 November 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140327011322/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1%3Bfilter%3Dadvanced%3Borderby%3Dmatches%3Bresult%3D2%3Btemplate%3Dresults%3Btype%3Dbatting|archive-date=27 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="cricpro">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/westindies/content/player/52337.html|title=Player Profile: Brian Lara|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=7 June 2009}}</ref>

==Early life==
Brian is one of eleven siblings. His father Bunty and one of his older sisters Agnes Cyrus enrolled him in the local Harvard Coaching Clinic at the age of six for weekly coaching sessions on Sundays. As a result, Lara had a very early education in correct batting technique. Lara's first school was St. Joseph's Roman Catholic primary. He then went to San Juan Secondary School, which is located on Moreau Road, Lower Santa Cruz. A year later, at fourteen years old, he moved on to [[Fatima College]] where he started his development as a promising young player under cricket coach Harry Ramdass. Aged 14, he amassed 745 runs in the schoolboys' league, with an average of 126.16 per innings, which earned him selection for the Trinidad and Tobago national under-16 team. When he was 15 years old, he played in his first West Indian under-19 youth tournament and that same year, Lara represented West Indies in Under-19 cricket.

== Cricket career ==

===Early first-class career===
[[File:Brian Lara (4610977063).jpg|thumb|right|Lara batting for [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] in 1994]]
1987 was a breakthrough year for Lara, when in the West Indies Youth Championships he scored 498 runs breaking the record of 480 by [[Carl Hooper]] set the previous year.<ref>[http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Biography%5Cbio_BrianLara_captaincy.html ''The Coming Foretold''] [[The Independent]]. Retrieved 30 July 2007. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070811094615/http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Biography%5Cbio_BrianLara_captaincy.html |date=11 August 2007 }}</ref> He captained the tournament-winning [[Trinidad and Tobago national cricket team|Trinidad and Tobago]], who profited from a match-winning 116 from Lara.

In January 1988, Lara made his first-class debut for Trinidad and Tobago in the [[Red Stripe Cup]] against [[Leeward Islands cricket team|Leeward Islands]].<ref name="FC-debut">{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/149734.html |title=Brief but brutal |date=22 January 2008 |access-date=18 April 2020 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In his second first-class match he made 92 against a [[Barbados national cricket team|Barbados]] attack containing [[Joel Garner]] and [[Malcolm Marshall]], two greats of [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] teams.<ref name="FC-debut"/> Later in the same year, he captained the West Indies team in Australia for the Bicentennial Youth World Cup where the West Indies reached the semi-finals. Later that year, his innings of 182 as captain of the West Indies Under-23s against the [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies in 1988–89|touring Indian team]] further elevated his reputation.

His first selection for the full West Indies team followed in due course, but unfortunately coincided with the death of his father and Lara withdrew from the team. In 1989, he captained a West Indies B Team in [[Zimbabwe]] and scored 145.

In 1990, at the age of 20, Lara became Trinidad and Tobago's youngest-ever captain, leading them that season to victory in the one-day [[Geddes Grant Shield]]. It was also in 1990 that he made his belated Test debut for West Indies against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]], scoring 44 and 5. He had made his ODI debut a month earlier against Pakistan, scoring 11.

===International career===
{{see also|List of players who have scored 10,000 or more runs in One Day International cricket}}

In January 1993, Lara scored 277 versus [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] in Sydney. This, his maiden Test century in his fifth Test, was the turning point of the series as West Indies won the final two Tests to win the series 2–1. Lara went on to name his daughter Sydney after scoring 277 at SCG.
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Lara holds several world records for high scoring. He has the highest individual score in both [[first-class cricket]] (501 [[not out]] for [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] against [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] in 1994) and Test cricket (400 not out for the West Indies against [[English cricket team|England]] in 2004). Lara amassed his world record 501 in 474 minutes off only 427 balls. He hit 308 in boundaries (10 sixes and 62 fours). His partners were [[Roger Twose]] (115 partnership – 2nd wicket), [[Trevor Penney]] (314 – 3rd), [[Paul Smith (cricketer, born 1964)|Paul Smith]] (51 – 4th) and [[Keith John Piper|Keith Piper]] (322 unbroken – 5th). Earlier in that season Lara scored six centuries in seven innings while playing for Warwickshire.

[[File:BrianLaraUkexpatCropped.jpg|thumb|right|Brian Lara batting for the West Indies against [[India national cricket team|India]] at [[Kensington Oval]], [[Bridgetown]], Barbados, in 2002]]

He is the only man to have reclaimed the Test record score, having scored 375 against England in 1994, a record that stood until [[Matthew Hayden]]'s 380 against [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] in 2003. His 400 not out also made him the second player (after [[Donald Bradman]]) to score two Test triple-centuries, and the second (after [[Bill Ponsford]]) to score two first-class quadruple-centuries. He has scored nine double-centuries in Test cricket, third after Bradman's twelve and [[Kumar Sangakkara]]'s eleven. As a captain, he scored five double-centuries, which is the highest by any one who is in charge. In 1995 Lara in the Test match away series against England, scored 3 centuries in three consecutive Matches which earned him the Man of the Series award. The Test Series was eventually drawn 2–2. He also held the record for the highest total number of runs in a Test career, after overtaking [[Allan Border]] in an innings of 226 played at [[Adelaide Oval]], Australia in November 2005. This was later broken by [[Sachin Tendulkar]] of [[India]] on 17 October 2008 whilst playing against Australia at Mohali in the 2nd Test of the [[Border–Gavaskar Trophy]] 2008.

Lara captained the West Indies from 1998 to 1999, when West Indies suffered their first whitewash at the hands of [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]]. Following this they played [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] in a four-Test series which was drawn 2–2, with Lara scoring 546 runs including three centuries and one double hundred. In the second Test at Kingston he scored 213 while in the third Test he scored 153* in the second innings as West Indies chased down 311 with one wicket left. He won the Man of the Match award for both matches and was also named Man of the Series.

The [[Wisden 100]] rates Lara's 153 not out against Australia in Bridgetown in 1998–99 as the second-best innings ever after Sir Donald Bradman's 270 against England in Melbourne in 1936–37.

In 2001 Lara was named the Man of the Carlton Series in Australia with an average of 46.50, the highest average by a West Indian in that series, scoring two half centuries and one century, 116 against Australia. That same year Lara amassed 688 runs in the three match away Test series against Sri Lanka making three centuries, and one fifty—including the [[List of cricketers who have scored a double century and a century in the same Test match|double-century and a century]] in the first and second innings of the 3rd Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Ground, equating to 42% of the team's runs in that series. These extraordinary performances led [[Muttiah Muralitharan]] to state that Lara was the most dangerous batsman he had ever bowled to.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/133274.html |title=Murali: 'Lara's still No. 1' |publisher=Content-uk.cricinfo.com |access-date=21 August 2010}}</ref>

Lara was reappointed as captain against the touring Australians in 2003, and struck 110 in his first Test match back in charge, showing a return to stellar performance. Later that season, under his captaincy, West Indies won the two match Test series against Sri Lanka 1–0 with Lara making a double-century in the First Test. In September 2004, West Indies won the [[2004 ICC Champions Trophy]] in England under his captaincy. For his performances in 2004, he was named both in the World Test XI and ODI XI by ICC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23121796|title=Rahul Dravid is the ICC's player of the year|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref>

In March 2005, Lara declined selection for the West Indies team because of a dispute over his personal [[LIME (telecommunications company)|Cable & Wireless]] sponsorship deal, which clashed with the Cricket Board's main sponsor, [[Digicel]]. Six other players were involved in this dispute, including stars [[Chris Gayle]], [[Ramnaresh Sarwan]] and [[Dwayne Bravo]]. Lara said he declined selection in a stand of solidarity, when these players were dropped because of their sponsorship deals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/westindies/content/story/146390.html |title='I'm ready to play if best team is selected' – Lara |publisher=Content-uk.cricinfo.com |access-date=21 August 2010}}</ref> The issue was resolved after the first Test of the series against the touring [[South Africa national cricket team|South African team]].

Lara returned to the team for the second Test (and scored a huge first innings score of 196), but in the process lost his captaincy indefinitely to the newly appointed [[Shivnarine Chanderpaul]]. In the next Test, against the same opponents, he scored a 176 in the first innings. After a one-day series against South Africa, he scored his first Test century against the visiting Pakistanis in the first Test at [[Kensington Oval]], [[Bridgetown]], Barbados which the West Indies eventually won.

[[File:Brian Lara lap of honour.jpg|thumb|right|Lara during his lap of honour in his final international match, [[2007 Cricket World Cup]]]]
For his performances in 2005, he was named in the [[ICC Test Team of the Year|World Test XI]] by ICC.

On 26 April 2006 Lara was reappointed the captain of the West Indies cricket team for the third time. This followed the resignation of Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who had been captain for thirteen months—in which the West Indies won just one of the 14 Test matches they had competed. In May 2006, Lara led the West Indies to successful One-Day series victories against Zimbabwe and India. Lara's team played Australia in the finals of the DLF Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy where they finished runners up in both finals.

On 16 December 2006 he became the first player for the West Indies to pass 10,000 One Day International runs,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Batting/BattingCareerRuns_ODI.asp?Stat=5000|title=HowSTAT! ODI Cricket – Most Career Runs|website=howstat.com}}</ref> and, along with [[Sachin Tendulkar]], one of only two players, at the time, to do so in both forms of the game. On 10 April 2007 Lara confirmed his retirement from one-day cricket post the [[2007 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/other_international/west_indies/6543709.stm "Lara confirms one-day retirement"], ''[[BBC News]]'', 11 April 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2007.</ref> A few days later he announced that he would in fact be retiring from all international cricket after the tournament.<ref>Brian Gough, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/west_indies/6574317.stm "Legend Lara to end Windies career"], ''BBC News'', 19 April 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2007.</ref>

Lara played his final international game on 21 April 2007 in a [[dead rubber]] World Cup game against England. He was run out for 18 after a mix-up with Marlon Samuels; England won the game by 1 wicket. Before the end of this World Cup Glenn McGrath stated that Lara is the greatest batsman that he has ever bowled to.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/wc2007/2007/apr/28mcgrath.htm "McGrath rates Lara just ahead of Tendulkar"], ''Rediff'', 28 April 2007. Retrieved 4 December 2007.</ref>

===Retirement===
On 19 April 2007 Lara announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket, indicating that the West Indies vs England match on 21 April 2007 would be his last international appearance.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/cricket/lara-turns-his-back-on-cricket/2007/04/20/1176697042541.html "Lara cuts his last dash"], ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'', 20 April 2007. Retrieved 29 April 2007.</ref> He was run out after a bad mixup with [[Marlon Samuels]] for 18, as England went on to win the match by one wicket.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/6576083.stm ''West Indies v England''] ''[[BBC News]]''. Retrieved 29 July 2007.</ref>

He announced before the 2007 Cricket World Cup that this would be his last appearance in One Day Internationals. After his last match, in the post-game presentation interview, he asked the fans, "Did I entertain?", to which he received a resounding cheer from the crowd,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/serialisations/article3694486.ece |title=Genius of Brian Lara hailed by Wisden |newspaper=The Guardian |first=Mike |last=Atherton |date=7 April 2008 |access-date=22 September 2011 |location=London}}</ref> after which he went out and took his 'lap of honour' where he met and shook hands with many of the fans. Lara stated this would be his last appearance in international cricket, he has also indicated his interest in retaining some involvement in the sport.

On 23 July 2007 Lara agreed to sign for the [[Indian Cricket League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/303309.html |title=Lara signs up for new Indian league |publisher=Content-uk.cricinfo.com |access-date=21 August 2010}}</ref> He is the former captain of the [[Mumbai Champs]]. He volunteered to play for his home team Trinidad and Tobago during the start of 2008 domestic season, after not playing for them for the previous two years. He made his comeback a memorable one with a match winning hundred over Guyana, followed by a dismissive undefeated half-century in the second innings, scored at over two runs per ball. In the third-round game (Trinidad and Tobago got a bye in the second round).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stabroeknews.com/2008/01/06/sports/spectacu-lara-at-the-oval/|title=Spectacu-Lara at the Oval|date=6 January 2008|publisher=Stabroek News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/carib-beer-series-2007-08-318245/trinidad-tobago-vs-guyana-318260/match-report |title=Lara blitz leads Trinidad to victory |date=8 January 2008 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

Lara suffered a fractured arm against the Leeward Islands in St Maarten on 19 January, which kept him out of the ICL season. He nevertheless affirmed his commitment to returning to Twenty20 cricket,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/mcc/content/story/464785.html|title=Brian Lara maintains Twenty20 comeback plans|date=29 June 2010|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=28 June 2010}}</ref> and on 27 June 2010 appeared for the [[Marylebone Cricket Club]] match against a touring Pakistan team, scoring 37 from 32 balls.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/england-v-pakistan-2010/engine/current/match/462605.html|title=Scorecard: Pakistan tour of England – tour match Marylebone Cricket Club v Pakistanis|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=28 June 2010}}</ref>

In 2012, Lara became involved with the [[Bangladesh Premier League]] team [[Chittagong Kings]] as their brand ambassador.<ref>{{cite news |date=16 October 2012 |title=Lara named brand ambassador of Chittagong Kings |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/Lara-named-brand-ambassador-of-Chittagong-Kings/article12559973.ece |url-access=limited |url-status=live |work=The Hindu |location=Dhaka |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202135512/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/Lara-named-brand-ambassador-of-Chittagong-Kings/article12559973.ece |archive-date=2 December 2020 |access-date=2 December 2020}}</ref>

On the occasion of bicentennial anniversary of Lord's ground he played for the team of MCC, under the leadership of Sachin Tendulkar<ref name="insidethegames.biz">{{cite web|date=22 June 2014|title=Lara rolls back the years as Lord's Cricket Ground celebrates 200th anniversary|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1020889/lara-rolls-back-the-years-as-lord-s-cricket-ground-celebrates-200th-anniversary|access-date=6 September 2021|website=www.insidethegames.biz}}</ref> against the Rest of World XI in a 50 over game. He went on to score a half century in an eventual win for the MCC.<ref name="insidethegames.biz"/>

===2010 return===
[[File:Brian Lara, Lord's Bicentenary Anniversary Match (2014) 04.jpg|thumb|Brian Lara batting in [[Bicentenary Celebration match]] (2014)]]
After negotiations between [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] and Lara for the [[2010 Friends Provident t20]] failed to come to anything,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22581137|title=Lara lined up for Surrey comeback |date=16 April 2010 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref> Lara declared that he still wanted to sign a contract to play [[Twenty20]] cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22537230|title=Lara maintains Twenty20 comeback plans |date=26 June 2010 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref> Late in the year he joined [[Southern Rocks]], a Zimbabwean side, to compete in the [[2010–11 Stanbic Bank 20 Series]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22494266|title=Rocks sign Lara, Sidebottom for T20 |date=5 November 2010 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref> On his debut for the Rocks, and his first-ever Twenty20 match,<ref name=ciprof/> he scored a half-century, top-scoring for the Rocks with 65.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22491746|title=Mountaineers, Eagles open with wins |date=13 November 2010 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref> He added 34 runs in his next two innings, but then left the competition, citing "commitments elsewhere".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22490335|title=Lara signs as Zimbabwe 'batting consultant' |date=18 November 2010 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref>

After expressing his interest to play in the 2011 fourth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crickblog.com/entry/lara-reiterates-interest-in-making-debut-in-ipl-4/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708203539/http://www.crickblog.com/entry/lara-reiterates-interest-in-making-debut-in-ipl-4/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 July 2011 |title=Lara Reiterates Interest in Making Debut in IPL 4 |author=Sreelata Yellamrazu |publisher=Cric Blog |date=28 June 2010 |access-date=30 December 2010 }}</ref> and despite not having played active cricket for four years, Brian Lara still managed to attract the highest reserve price of $400,000 ahead of the IPL players' auction in early January 2011;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22485808|title=Lara, Dravid in highest price band for IPL auction
|date=21 December 2010|access-date=18 April 2020|publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/gilchrist-lara-in-top-slot-for-ipl-auctions/20101221.htm|title=Gilchrist, Lara in top bracket for IPL auctions
|date=21 December 2010|access-date=30 December 2010|publisher=rediff SPORTS}}</ref> however, no franchise bought him.

In July 2014, he played for the MCC side in the [[Bicentenary Celebration match]] at [[Lord's]].<ref>{{cite web |title=MCC v Rest of the World – 5 July |url=http://www.lords.org/fixtures/fixtures-and-tickets/mcc-v-rest-of-the-world-5-july/ |work=Lord's |date=5 July 2014 |access-date=5 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707031308/http://www.lords.org/fixtures/fixtures-and-tickets/mcc-v-rest-of-the-world-5-july/ |archive-date=7 July 2014 }}</ref>

On 18 November 2016, Brian Lara signed with Newcastle C&S D5's side The Bennett Hotel Centurions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4303773/lara-signs-on-for-d5s/|title=Brian Lara signs for The Bennett Hotel D5's cricket team|author=theherald|date=20 November 2016|access-date=20 March 2017|archive-date=20 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320145016/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4303773/lara-signs-on-for-d5s/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Coaching===
In December 2021 Brian Lara was appointed as Batting Coach and Strategic Advisor of the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] team for the 2022 season of the [[Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2022: Brian Lara, Dale Steyn join Sunrisers' support staff; Tom Moody returns as coach |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-brian-lara-dale-steyn-join-sunrisers-hyderabad-support-staff-tom-moody-returns-as-coach-1294180 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 October 2023 |date=23 December 2021}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Lara's father died in 1989 of a heart attack. His mother died in 2002 of cancer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/columns/content/story/276422.html |title=ESPNcricinfo – Lee's jingle, Pup's Bingle |publisher=Content-www.cricinfo.com |access-date=21 August 2010}}</ref>

[[File:Barack Obama & Brian Lara in Port of Spain 4-19-09 (cropped).JPG|thumb|right|[[Barack Obama]] and Lara during the US President's tour of [[Trinidad and Tobago]] in 2009. Obama had asked to meet Lara, whom he described as the "[[Michael Jordan]] of cricket".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newsday.co.tt/features/0,100150.html|title=Thamk you, signed Barack Obama|last=Rampersad|first=Joan|date=14 May 2009|work=[[Trinidad & Tobago's Newsday]]|access-date=7 June 2009}}</ref>]]

Lara has two daughters whom he fathered with Trinidadian journalist and model Leasel Rovedas.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://puralasetty3.wordpress.com/personal-life|title=Personal life |date=24 March 2012 }}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportslibro.com/cricket/biography/brian-lara-biography-career-wife-daughters/7231|title=Brian Lara Biography|newspaper=Sports Libro|accessdate=26 December 2023}}</ref> Lara has dated former British lingerie model Lynnsey Ward.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/1044276.stm |title=Blonde beats Lara's defences|date=29 November 2000|access-date=30 December 2010|work=BBC Sport }}</ref>

==Honours==
In 2009, Lara was made an honorary Member of the [[Order of Australia]] (AM) for services to West Indian and Australian cricket.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/lara-no-fear-in-australians-20091130-k15e.html|title=Lara: no fear in Australians|last=AAP|date=1 December 2009|work=The Age|access-date=19 April 2010|location=Melbourne}}</ref>

Lara will be one of four persons to receive the highest award of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) in July. Lara received an honorary doctorate from the [[University of Sheffield]] on Wednesday 10 January 2007. The ceremony took place at the Trinidad Hilton, [[Port of Spain]], Trinidad and Tobago.<ref name="shef"/>

In September 2009, Lara was inducted as an honorary lifetime member of the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gip.gov.kn/ct.asp?xItem=1640&ctNode=53&mp=6|title=Brian Lara Gets Golfing Lifetime Honor in St. Kitts|date=21 September 2009|publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs St Kitts and Nevis]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722132423/http://gip.gov.kn/ct.asp?xItem=1640&ctNode=53&mp=6|archive-date=22 July 2011|url-status=dead|access-date=30 December 2010}}</ref>

On 29 October 2011 Lara was conferred with an honorary doctorate of laws by the [[University of the West Indies, St Augustine]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/brian-lara-honoured-with-doctorate-degree-7196/amp/|title=Brian Lara honoured with Doctorate degree|date=29 October 2011|publisher=Cricket Country|website=cricketcountry.com}}</ref>

On 14 September 2012 he was inducted to the [[ICC Cricket Hall of Fame|ICC's Hall of Fame]] at the awards ceremony held in Colombo, Sri Lanka as a 2012–13 season inductee.<ref name=ICC/>

The [[Brian Lara Stadium]], in Trinidad and Tobago, opened in 2017, was named in his honour.<ref>[https://www.msya.gov.tt/whats-happening/sport/2017-05may-15-thumbs-up-for-brian-lara-stadium "Thumbs up for Brian Lara Stadium"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181107000247/https://www.msya.gov.tt/whats-happening/sport/2017-05may-15-thumbs-up-for-brian-lara-stadium |date=7 November 2018 }}, The Ministry of Sport & Youth Affairs, Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, 15 May 2017.</ref>

On 4 July 2019 Lara was bestowed with an honorary doctorate by the [[D Y Patil International University]] of India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/honorary-doctorate-for-lara-6.2.879297.456842b2c9|title=Honorary doctorate for Lara|author=Nanton, Sampson|date=4 July 2019|publisher=Trinidad Guardian|website=guardian.co.tt}}</ref>

==Philanthropy==
Lara has established the Pearl and Bunty Lara Foundation, which is a charitable organisation in memory of his parents that aims to address health and social care issues. He is an Ambassador for Sport of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and travels on a [[diplomatic passport]] to promote his country throughout the world.<ref name="shef">[http://www.shef.ac.uk/mediacentre/2007/717.html "West Indies cricketer to receive honorary degree from UK"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606172413/http://www.shef.ac.uk/mediacentre/2007/717.html |date=6 June 2011 }}, University of Sheffield. Retrieved 30 July 2007</ref>

On 7 September 2008 he took part in [[Soccer Aid]] 2008, and on 6 June 2010 in Soccer Aid 2010, playing for the Rest of the World vs a team of England celebrities and ex-pros.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/55285-soccer-aid-2008-a-real-problem-for-football.amp.html|title=Soccer Aid 2008: A Real Problem For Football|author=McNair, Andrew|date=8 September 2008|publisher=[[Bleacher Report]]|website=bleacherreport.com}}{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.guardian.co.tt/article-6.2.335812.727fb34ff8|title=Lara spot-on in charity match|date=6 June 2010|publisher=Trinidad Guardian|website=guardian.co.ft}}</ref> Lara was also a talented [[association football|football]] player in his youth and often played with his close friends [[Dwight Yorke]], [[Shaka Hislop]] and [[Russell Latapy]] while growing up together in Trinidad.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sunshine boy sees bright future |url=https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid/infoweb.newsbank.com&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1054640702C8DBC0&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi/fmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F0F92A78066088D3C |access-date=23 October 2023 |work=The Sunday Times |via=Newsbank |date=11 April 1999}}</ref> Yorke, Hislop and Latapy would go on to play for [[Trinidad and Tobago national football team|Trinidad and Tobago]] at the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=2006 FIFA World Cup Germany - Trinidad and Tobago |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/2006germany/teams/43920 |website=FIFA.com |access-date=23 October 2023}}</ref>

==Records==
{{see also|List of international cricket centuries by Brian Lara}}
[[File:Brian Lara Graph.png|right|thumb|Brian Lara's career performance graph]]

* Lara struck 277 runs against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] in [[Sydney Cricket Ground|Sydney]], his maiden Test [[Century (cricket)|century]], the fourth-highest maiden Test century by any batsman,<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/HIGHEST_MAIDEN_TONS.html Highest Maiden Tons] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040624234506/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/HIGHEST_MAIDEN_TONS.html |date=24 June 2004 }} Stats from ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 30 July 2007.</ref> the highest individual score in all Tests between the two teams and the fourth-highest century ever recorded against Australia by any Test batsman.
* He became the first man to score seven centuries in eight [[First-class cricket|first-class]] innings, the first being the record 375 against [[English cricket team|England]] and the last being the record 501 not out against [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]].
* After [[Matthew Hayden]] had eclipsed his Test record for highest individual score 375 by five runs in 2003, he reclaimed the record scoring 400 not out in 2004 against England. With these innings he became the second player to score two Test triple-centuries, the first & only player to score two 350-plus scores in test history, the second player to score two career quadruple-centuries after [[Bill Ponsford]], the only player to achieve both these milestones, and regained the distinction of being the holder of both the record first-class individual innings and the record Test individual innings. He is the only player to break the world record twice.
* He also set the record for the highest individual test score as captain (400*)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284221.html|title=Highest test innings as captain |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=2 March 2017 |access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref>
* In the same innings, he became the second batsman to score 1,000 Test runs in five different years, four days after Matthew Hayden first set the record.
* He was the all-time leading run scorer in Test cricket, a record he attained on 26 November 2005<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/TEST_BAT_MOST_RUNS.html Most Test Runs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040624000646/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/TEST_BAT_MOST_RUNS.html |date=24 June 2004 }} Stats from ESPNcricinfo retrieved 30 July 2007</ref> until surpassed by [[Sachin Tendulkar]] on 17 October 2008.
* He was the fastest batsman to score 10,000 (with [[Sachin Tendulkar]]) and 11,000 Test runs, in terms of number of innings.<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/FASTEST_CAREER_TEST_RUNS/ Fastest Test Runs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060524210617/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/FASTEST_CAREER_TEST_RUNS/ |date=24 May 2006 }} Stats from ESPNcricinfo retrieved 30 July 2007</ref>
* He scored 34 Test centuries; joint-sixth along with [[Sunil Gavaskar]], [[Mahela Jayawardene]] and [[Younis Khan|Younis Kahn]] on the all-time list behind [[Sachin Tendulkar]] (51), [[Jacques Kallis]] (45), [[Ricky Ponting]] (41), [[Kumar Sangakkara]] (38) and [[Rahul Dravid]] (36).<ref name="List of Century makers">{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/227046.html |title=Most Test hundreds in a career |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=1 January 1970 |access-date=21 August 2010}}</ref>
** He has the most centuries for a West Indian<ref name=C1>[http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/LEADING_BATSMEN_TEST_100S.html Leading Test Batsmen] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051126043341/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/LEADING_BATSMEN_TEST_100S.html |date=26 November 2005 }} Stats from ESPNcricinfo retrieved 30 July 2007</ref>
** Nine of his centuries are double-centuries (surpassed only by [[Kumar Sangakkara]] and [[Donald Bradman]])<ref name=C1/>
** Two of them are triple-centuries (matched by Australia's [[Donald Bradman]],<ref name=C1/> India's [[Virender Sehwag]], and West Indies' [[Chris Gayle]]).
** He has scored centuries against all Test-playing nations. He achieved this feat in 2005 by scoring his first Test century against Pakistan at the [[Kensington Oval]] in Bridgetown, Barbados.
* He became the sixth batsman to score a century in one session, doing so against Pakistan on 21 November 2006.<ref>[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/100_BEFORE_LUNCH.html 100 Before Lunch] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061213095612/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/100_BEFORE_LUNCH.html |date=13 December 2006 }} Stats from ESPNcricinfo retrieved 30 July 2007</ref>
* Lara has scored 20% of his team runs,<ref>S. Rajesh, [http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ausvwi/content/story/227320.html "The Lara story in numbers"], ESPNcricinfo, 26 November 2005. Retrieved 30 July 2007</ref> a feat surpassed only by Bradman (23%) and [[George Headley]] (21%). Lara scored 688 runs (42% of team output, a record for a series of three or more Tests, and the second-highest aggregate runs in history for a three-Test series) in the 2001–02 tour of [[Sri Lankan cricket team|Sri Lanka]].<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/HI_AGG_RUNS_IN_SERIES.html Highest Aggregate runs in series] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040626013545/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/HI_AGG_RUNS_IN_SERIES.html |date=26 June 2004 }} Stats from ESPNcricinfo retrieved 30 July 2007</ref>
* He also scored [[List of cricketers who have scored a double century and a century in the same Test match|a century and a double-century]] in the third Test in that same Sri Lanka tour, a feat repeated only five other times in Test cricket history.<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/100_EACH_INNS_TEST.html 100s in each innings] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040626001540/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/100_EACH_INNS_TEST.html |date=26 June 2004 }} Stats from Cric Info retrieved 30 July 2007</ref>
* He has scored the most runs (351) on a losing side in a Test.
* He scored the largest proportion (53.83 per cent) of his team's runs in a Test (221 out of 390 and 130 out of 262). He eclipsed the long-standing record of 51.88 per cent by the South African J. H. Sinclair (106 out of 177 and 4 out of 35) against England at Cape Town in an 1898–1899 series.<ref>[http://www.stabroeknews.com/index.pl/article_daily_features?id=56541818]{{dead link|date=August 2010}}</ref>
* Lara holds the world record of scoring most runs in a single [[over (cricket)|over]] (28 runs against left-arm spinner [[Robin Peterson|RJ Peterson]] of [[South African cricket team|South Africa]]) in Test cricket.<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/TEST_BAT_MOST_RUNS_OVER.html Most Runs from One Over] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040625003038/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/TEST_BAT_MOST_RUNS_OVER.html |date=25 June 2004 }} Stats from ESPNcricinfo retrieved 30 July 2007</ref> He also scored 26 runs in a single over off the bowling of Danish Kaneria at [[Multan]] Cricket Stadium on 21 November 2006.
* He scored the ninth-fastest Test century, doing so off 77 balls against [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistan]] on 21 November 2006.<ref>[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/FASTEST_TEST_100S_50S.html Fastest test landmarks] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070320104020/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/BATTING/FASTEST_TEST_100S_50S.html |date=20 March 2007 }} Stats from ESPNcricinfo retrieved 30 July 2007</ref>
* With 164 catches, he is the eighth-highest all-time catch-taker of non-wicketkeepers, behind [[Rahul Dravid]], [[Mahela Jayawardene]], [[Jacques Kallis]], [[Ricky Ponting]], [[Mark Waugh]], [[Stephen Fleming]] and [[Graeme Smith]].<ref>[http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283548.html Test Career catches] Stats from ESPNcricinfo retrieved 30 January 2015</ref>
* In 1994, he was awarded the [[BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year|BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality]] Award. In 1995, he was chosen as one of the [[Wisden Cricketers of the Year]].
* Lara had played some of his best innings in the latter stage of his career. [[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|''Wisden'']] published a [[Wisden 100|top 100 list]] in July 2001, a distillation of the best performances from 1,552 Tests, 54,494 innings and 29,730 bowling performances. Three innings by Lara were placed in the top 15 (the most for any batsman in that range).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2001/jul/30bat100.htm |work=Cricket channel |publisher=Rediff.com |title=Top 100 Batsmen of all time}}</ref> His 153 not out in [[Bridgetown, Barbados]], during West Indies' 2–2 home series draw against Australia in *1998–1999 was deemed the second-greatest Test innings ever played, behind Bradman's 270 against England in the Third Test of the 1936–1937 series at [[Melbourne Cricket Ground|Melbourne]].
* He was voted as second-scariest batsman to face in the "World's Scariest Batsman" poll of international bowlers.<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://www.rediff.com/cricket/2005/jun/16poll.htm
| title = Gilchrist most feared batsman: Poll
| date = 16 June 2005
| access-date = 27 July 2019
| publisher=[[Rediff]]
}}</ref>

==See also==
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* ''[[Brian Lara Cricket (series)|Brian Lara Cricket series of video games]]''
*[[Brian Lara Cricket Academy]]
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* [http://www.howstat.com.au/cricket/Statistics/Players/PlayerOverview.asp?PlayerID=0979 Brian Lara's Test Statistics (by HowSTAT!)]
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The '''Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium''',<ref name="ABV1">{{cite web |date=5 November 2018 |title=Ekana stadium named after Atal Bihari Vajpayee |url=http://www.uniindia.net/~/ekana-stadium-named-after-atal-bihari-vajpayee/Sports/news/1398408.html |url-access=limited |access-date=5 November 2018 |work=United News of India}}</ref><ref name="ABV2">{{cite web |date=5 November 2018 |title=Lucknow stadium renamed in honour of Atal Bihari Vajpayee ahead of India-West Indies T20I |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/lucknow-stadium-renamed-in-honour-of-atal-bihari-vajpayee-ahead-of-india-west-indies-t20i-1383144-2018-11-05 |access-date=5 November 2018 |work=India Today}}</ref> ({{lang-hi|भारत रत्न श्री अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी इकाना क्रिकेट स्टेडियम}}, {{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|بھارت رتن شری اٹل بہاری واجپائی ایکانا کرکٹ اسٹیڈیم}}}}) is an international cricket stadium in [[Lucknow]], [[India]]. The arena has a seating capacity of 50,000, thus it is the fifth largest [[List of international cricket grounds in India|international cricket stadium of India]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://knocksense.com/2018/01/29/going-inspections-lucknows-cricket-stadium-hot-favourite-host-ipl-2018-matches/ |title=With on going inspections, Lucknow's cricket stadium a hot favourite to host IPL 2018 matches! |work=Knock Sense |access-date=5 September 2018 |archive-date=5 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180905065316/https://knocksense.com/2018/01/29/going-inspections-lucknows-cricket-stadium-hot-favourite-host-ipl-2018-matches/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2018, the stadium renamed to the current name by [[Uttar Pradesh government]] in honour of former 10th Prime Minister of the nation [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]]. It was formerly named as Ekana cricket stadium, which locals prefer to address it as.{{Efn|"Ekana" is a [[Sanskrit]] words, which means 'unity' in English.}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Lucknow Cricket Stadium, Changes Its Name |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/yogi-adityanath-inaugurates-lucknow-cricket-stadium-renames-it-after-atal-bihari-vajpayee-1943628 |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref name="ABV2" /><ref name="ABV1" />

The stadium has the longest straight boundaries in comparison to all the stadiums in India. It is the home ground of [[Uttar Pradesh cricket team]], [[Uttar Pradesh women's cricket team|UP women's cricket team]] and [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] franchise the [[Lucknow Super Giants]].<ref name=":0" />

In 2019, the [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan cricket team]] used it as their home ground.<ref>{{cite news |date=7 July 2019 |title=Afghanistan cricket team gets Lucknow Ekana stadium as their new home ground: BCCI |work=United News of India |url=https://www.uniindia.com/afghanistan-cricket-team-gets-lucknow-ekana-stadium-as-their-new-home-ground-bcci/sports/news/1656925.html |access-date=13 July 2019}}</ref> [[K. D. Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow|K.D. Singh Babu stadium]] used to host international cricket matches in Lucknow before the venue was built.

The arena is scheduled to host five matches of the [[2023 Cricket World Cup|2023 Men's Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Venues at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023: a guide |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/3689757 |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=www.icc-cricket.com |language=en}}</ref>

== History ==
The project for constructing the world class stadium in [[Lucknow]] was commissioned in 2014, and the stadium was built under [[Public–private partnership|public-private partnership]] between Ekana Sportz City and [[Lucknow Development Authority]] during the tenure of the 2012-2017 state government under the watch of then UP [[Chief Minister]] [[Akhilesh Yadav]].<ref>{{cite news|date= 6 November 2018|url=https://www.newsclick.in/adityanath-govt-renames-akhilesh-yadavs-dream-project-atal-bihari-vajpayee-stadium?amp|work=Newsclick|access-date=2 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date= 6 November 2018|title=Adityanath renames Lucknow stadium|url= https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/yogi-adityanath-inaugurates-lucknow-cricket-stadium-renames-it-after-atal-bihari-vajpayee-1943628/amp/1|work=NDTV|access-date=2 April 2022}}</ref> Ekana Sportz City is a [[Joint venture]] between Nagarjuna Construction Company, GC Construction & Development Industries Pvt Ltd. As per the agreement of the partnership, the government provided Ekana Sportz City with 35 year lease of 71 acres to build the cricket stadium, with the lease running through 2052. In addition, the government also provided 66 additional acres of land for real estate projects on a 99 year lease. The cricket stadium has been built with a budget of 360 crores (3.6 billion rupees).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ali |first=Qaiser Mohammad |date=6 Dec 2016 |title=With Ranji Game, Lucknow Set To Become New Sports Hub |work=[[Outlook India]] |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/with-ranji-game-lucknow-set-to-become-new-sports-hub/297462 |access-date=23 Jan 2023}}</ref>

Before its international debut, it also hosted the final of the [[2017–18 Duleep Trophy#Final|2017–18 Duleep Trophy]].<ref>{{cite news |date=30 August 2017 |title=Raina, Parthiv, Abhinav to captain Duleep Trophy teams |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1118597.html |access-date=30 August 2017}}</ref> The stadium was allocated the 3rd ODI between India and New Zealand to be held on 27 Oct 2017. However, the venue was shifted to [[Kanpur]] after the stadium was declared incomplete.<ref name=HA>{{Cite web |title=Lucknow stadium ‘not up to mark’, Kanpur gets 3rd India-New Zealand ODI |url=https://scroll.in/field/851751/lucknow-stadium-not-up-to-mark-kanpur-gets-3rd-india-new-zealand-odi |access-date=2023-01-23 |website=Scroll.in |language=en-US}}</ref> On 6 November 2018, the stadium hosted its first international match, a [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) between [[West Indian cricket team in India in 2018–19#2nd T20I|India and the West Indies]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18902/preview/1157760/india-vs-west-indies-2nd-t20i-west-indies-india-2018-19|title=India, West Indies top orders in focus in Lucknow's international return|work=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=6 November 2018}}</ref> becoming the [[List of international cricket grounds in India|52nd stadium in India to host an international cricket match]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/ekana-stadium-adds-a-new-chapter-to-lucknow/article25429493.ece|title=Ekana stadium adds a new chapter to Lucknow|work=The Hindu|date=5 November 2018|access-date=5 November 2018|last1=Sarangi|first1=Y. b.}}</ref> International cricket match returned to Lucknow after 24 years, after the India and Sri Lanka test match of 1994.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India to host West Indies for T20 in Lucknow as international cricket returns to city after 24 years |url=https://scroll.in/field/893129/international-cricket-to-return-to-lucknow-as-india-host-west-indies-for-t20i-at-new-ekana-stadium |access-date=2023-01-23 |website=Scroll.in |language=en-US}}</ref> In that match [[Rohit Sharma]] became the first cricketer to score [[List of centuries in Twenty20 International cricket|four centuries in T20Is]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-west-indies-2018/india-vs-west-indies-rohit-sharma-scores-his-fourth-t20i-century-to-put-hosts-in-command-1943789|title=Rohit Sharma Sets Record, Becomes First Batsman To Score Four T20I Centuries|work=NDTV Sports|access-date=6 November 2018}}</ref> [[Indian cricket team|India]] won that match by 71 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18902/game/1157760/india-vs-west-indies-2nd-t20i-west-indies-in-india-2018-19|title=2nd T20I (N), West Indies tour of India at Lucknow, Nov 6 2018|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=6 November 2018}}</ref> The last time Lucknow hosted an international match was in January 1994, when [[Sri Lankan cricket team in India in 1993–94#1st Test|India played a test match against Sri Lanka]] at the [[K. D. Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow|K.D. Singh Babu Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/reopening-a-nawabi-chapter-ekana-stadium-india-vs-west-indies-t20i-5435539/lite/|title=India vs West Indies 2nd T20: Reopening a Nawabi chapter in Lucknow|work=The Indian Express|date=6 November 2018|access-date=6 November 2018}}</ref>

In May 2019, [[Afghanistan Cricket Board]] requested the BCCI to use this venue for their international matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sport/afghan-seeks-bigger-home-base-in-india/769612.html |title=Afghan seeks bigger home base in India|work=The Tribune|access-date=1 August 2019}}</ref> In August 2019, BCCI awarded the venue to [[Afghanistan national cricket team]] as their third home venue in India, being previously played in [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun|Dehradun]] and [[Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex|Greater Noida]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/109271/bcci-cricket-india-relaxes-age-fraud-rule-afghanistan-cricket-south-africa-schedule|title=Lucknow to be new venue for Afghanistan|work=Cricbuzz|access-date=1 August 2019}}</ref>

It hosted all the matches during [[West Indian cricket team against Afghanistan in India in 2019–20|Afghanistan vs West Indies series in 2019]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.windiescricket.com/news/hayden-walsh-jnr-has-big-dreams-wearing-maroon/ |title=Hayden Walsh jnr has big dreams wearing the maroon |work=Cricket West Indies |access-date=19 October 2019}}</ref> On 6 November 2019, the venue [[List of One Day International cricket grounds|hosted its first ODI match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/19309/preview/1193497/afghanistan-vs-west-indies-1st-odi-west-indies-in-india-2019-20 |title=CPL's best brace for Afghanistan spin barrage |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=6 November 2019}}</ref> On 27 November 2019, the venue [[List of Test cricket grounds|hosted its first Test match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/111005/afganistan-face-wi-challenge-in-ekanas-maiden-test |title={{sic|nolink=y|reason=error in source|Afganistan}} face WI challenge in Ekana's maiden Test |work=Cricbuzz |access-date=27 November 2019}}</ref>

In May 2022, the venue was scheduled to host all the matches of the [[2022 Women's T20 Challenge|fourth edition]] of [[Women's T20 Challenge]]. However, later the matches were shifted to [[Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium]] in [[Pune]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Lucknow to host Women's T20 Challenge from May 24–28, confirms BCCI president Sourav Ganguly |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/lucknow-to-host-women-s-t20-challenge-from-may-24-28-confirms-bcci-president-sourav-ganguly-101650726122155.html |access-date=24 April 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=23 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

== Events ==
The venue has hosted two major events organized by the UP government.

=== Award distribution ceremony ===
On 19 August 2021, an award giving ceremony was held at the stadium by the [[Government of Uttar Pradesh|state government]] to honor the athletes who won the medals at [[2020 Summer Olympics]] that was held in 2021 at [[Tokyo]], Japan. They all were facilitated with monetary rewards given by the [[Government of Uttar Pradesh|Uttar Pradesh government]]. The highest prize was given to [[Neeraj Chopra]] who was the only one from India to won gold medal in [[Javelin throw]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 19, 2021 |first=Fazal |last=Khan |title=Lucknow: Ekana Stadium decks up to welcome Tokyo Olympic achievers |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/lucknow-ekana-stadium-decks-up-to-welcome-tokyo-olympic-achievers/articleshow/85450372.cms |access-date=2022-09-22 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

=== Oath-taking ceremony ===
On 25 March 2022, at the venue Yogi Adityanath took oath as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, after his victory in [[2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]]s. The oath was given by the [[List of governors of Uttar Pradesh|Governor]] of UP [[Anandiben Patel]]. Many VVIP's, celebrities, big businessmen were invited in the ceremony including the [[Prime Minister of India|PM]] [[Narendra Modi]], Home minister [[Amit Shah]] and the [[Chief minister|Chief Ministers]] of [[National Democratic Alliance|NDA]] lead states.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-25 |title=World's sixth-largest stadium for Yogi Adityanath's historic swearing-in: A sneak peek into Ekana Stadium |url=https://www.firstpost.com/politics/yogi-adityanath-oath-ceremony-2022-ekana-cricket-stadium-10487801.html |access-date=2022-09-22 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref>

== Cricket World Cup==
=== 2023 Men's World Cup ===
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 12 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score1 = 311/7 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Quinton de Kock]] 109 (106)
| wickets1 = [[Glenn Maxwell]] 2/34 (10 overs)
| score2 = 177 (40.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Marnus Labuschagne]] 46 (74)
| wickets2 = [[Kagiso Rabada]] 3/33 (8 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 134 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384401.html Scorecard]
| venue =
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Joel Wilson (umpire)|Joel Wilson]] (WI)
| motm = [[Quinton de Kock]] (SA)
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to field.
| round =
| rain =
| notes = This was Australia's largest defeat in World Cups surpassing their 118 run [[1983 Cricket World Cup Group B#Australia v India|loss to India in 1983]], in terms of runs (134).<ref name="SAAUSbbc">{{cite news |title=South Africa trounce woeful Australia at World Cup |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/67093331 |access-date=13 October 2023}}</ref>
}}
----{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 16 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score1 = 209 (43.3 overs)
| runs1 = [[Kusal Perera]] 78 (82)
| wickets1 = [[Adam Zampa]] 4/47 (8 overs)
| score2 = 215/5 (35.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Josh Inglis]] 58 (59)
| wickets2 = [[Dilshan Madushanka]] 3/38 (9 overs)
| result = Australia won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384405.html Scorecard]
| venue =
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Joel Wilson (umpire)|Joel Wilson]] (WI){{efn|[[Joel Wilson (umpire)|Joel Wilson]] replaced [[Alex Wharf]].}}
| motm = [[Adam Zampa]] (Aus)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat.
| round =
| rain =
| notes =
}}
----{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 21 October 2023
| time = 10:30
| day = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NED}}
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score1 = 262 (49.4 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sybrand Engelbrecht (cricketer)|Sybrand Engelbrecht]] 70 (82)
| wickets1 = [[Dilshan Madushanka]] 4/49 (9.4 overs)
| score2 = 263/5 (48.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Sadeera Samarawickrama]] 91[[not out|*]] (107)
| wickets2 = [[Aryan Dutt]] 3/44 (10 overs)
| result = Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384410.html Scorecard]
| venue =
| umpires = [[Marais Erasmus]] (SA) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Sadeera Samarawickrama]] (SL)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat.
| round =
| rain =
| notes =
}}
----{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 29 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 229/9 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Rohit Sharma]] 87 (101)
| wickets1 = [[David Willey (cricketer)|David Willey]] 3/45 (10 overs)
| score2 = 129 (34.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Liam Livingstone]] 27 (46)
| wickets2 = [[Mohammed Shami]] 4/22 (7 overs)
| result = India won by 100 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384420.html Scorecard]
| venue =
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Rohit Sharma]] (Ind)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to field.
| round =
| rain =
| notes = [[Rohit Sharma]] (Ind) played in his 100th ODI as captain.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/news/rohit-sharma-achieves-twin-milestones-during-world-cup-match-against-england/articleshow/104799555.cms |title=Rohit Sharma Achieves Twin Milestones During World Cup Match Against England|work=The Times of India|date=29 October 2023 |access-date=29 October 2023}}</ref>
}}
----{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 3 November 2023
| time = 14:00
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NED}}
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score1 = 179 (46.3 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sybrand Engelbrecht (cricketer)|Sybrand Engelbrecht]] 58 (86)
| wickets1 = [[Mohammad Nabi]] 3/28 (9.3 overs)
| score2 = 181/3 (31.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Hashmatullah Shahidi]] 56[[not out|*]] (64)
| wickets2 = [[Saqib Zulfiqar]] 1/25 (3 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384425.html Scorecard]
| venue =
| umpires = [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Mohammad Nabi]] (Afg)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat.
| round =
| rain =
| notes = [[Mujeeb Ur Rahman]] (Afg) took his 100th wicket in ODIs.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=3 November 2023 |title=Mujeeb gets to 100. CWC23 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/video/3764829 |work=ICC Cricket World Cup}}</ref>
* Afghanistan qualified for the [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy]] for the first time ever in International Cricket.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=3 November 2023 |title=Afghanistan qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy |url=https://crictoday.com/cricket/daily-cricket-news/afghanistan-qualify-for-the-2025-champions-trophy/|work=Crictoday}}</ref>
}}

== Records ==

=== List of international centuries ===

==== Test matches ====
Only one Test century has been scored at the venue.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;ground=3355;orderby=start;qualmin1=100;qualval1=batted_score;size=200;template=results;type=batting;view=innings |title=Statistics - Statsguru - Test Matches - Batting Records| access-date=13 November 2019| work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! No. !! Score !! Player !! Team !! Balls !! Opposing team !! Date !! Result
|-
| 1 || 111* || [[Shamarh Brooks]] || {{cr|WIN}} || 214 || {{cr|AFG|2013}} || 28 November 2019 || West Indies won<ref name=test2370>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/19309/game/1193500/afghanistan-vs-west-indies-only-test-west-indies-in-india-2019-20 |title=Only Test, West Indies tour of India against Afghanistan at Lucknow, Nov 11 2019|work=ESPN Cricinfo| access-date=28 November 2019}}</ref>
|}

==== One Day Internationals ====
Three ODI centuries have been scored at the venue, two in a men's match and one in a women's match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;filter=advanced;ground=3355;orderby=start;qualmin1=100;qualval1=batted_score;size=200;template=results;type=batting;view=innings |title=Statistics - Statsguru - ODI Matches - Batting Records| access-date=13 November 2019| work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=9;filter=advanced;ground=3355;orderby=start;qualmin1=100;qualval1=batted_score;size=200;template=results;type=batting;view=innings |title=Statistics - Statsguru - WODI Matches - Batting Records| access-date=12 March 2021| work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+Men's ODI centuries on the ground
|-
! No. !! Score !! Player !! Team !! Balls !! Versus !! Date !! Result
|-
| 1 || 109* || [[Shai Hope]] || {{cr|WIN}} || 145 || {{cr|AFG|2013}} || 11 November 2019 || West Indies won<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/19309/game/1193499/afghanistan-vs-west-indies-3rd-odi-west-indies-in-india-2019-20 |title=3rd ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of India against Afghanistan at Lucknow, Nov 11 2019|work=ESPN Cricinfo| access-date=12 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
| 2 || 109 || [[Quinton de Kock]] || {{cr|SA}} || 106 || {{cr|AUS}} || 12 October 2023 || N/A <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-24-1367856/australia-vs-south-africa-10th-match-1384401/full-scorecard |title=World Cup 2023 (D/N), Oct 12 2023|work=ESPN Cricinfo| access-date=12 October 2023}}</ref>
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+Women's ODI centuries on the ground
|-
! No. !! Score !! Player !! Team !! Balls !! Versus !! Date !! Result
|-
| 1 || 132* || [[Lizelle Lee]] || {{crw|SA}} || 132 || {{crw|IND}} || 12 March 2021 || South Africa won<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-women-tour-of-india-2020-21-1253264/india-women-vs-south-africa-women-3rd-odi-1253269/full-scorecard |title=3rd WODI, South Africa Women tour of India at Lucknow, Mar 12 2021|work=ESPN Cricinfo| access-date=12 March 2021}}</ref>
|}

==== Twenty20 Internationals ====
Only one T20I century has been scored at the venue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=3;filter=advanced;ground=3355;orderby=start;qualmin1=100;qualval1=batted_score;size=200;template=results;type=batting;view=innings |title=Statistics - Statsguru - T20I Matches - Batting Records| access-date=29 August 2019| work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! No. !! Score !! Player !! Team !! Balls !! Versus !! Date !! Result
|-
| 1 || 111* || [[Rohit Sharma]] || {{cr|IND}} || 61 || {{cr|WIN}} || 6 November 2018 || India won<ref name=t20i634>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18902/scorecard/1157760/india-vs-west-indies-2nd-t20i-west-indies-in-india-2018-19 |title=2nd T20I, West Indies tour of India at Lucknow, Nov 6 2018|work=ESPN Cricinfo| access-date=24 August 2019}}</ref>
|}

=== List of international five-wicket hauls ===

==== Test matches ====
{| class="wikitable"
|- align="center"
!No.
!Bowler
!Date
!Team
!Versus
!Inn
!Overs
!Runs
!Wkts
!Result
|- align="center"
| scope="row" | 1 || [[Rahkeem Cornwall]] || {{dts|format=dmy|2019|11|27}} || {{cr|WIN}} || {{cr|AFG|2013}} || 1 || 25.3 || 75 || 7 || West Indies won<ref name="test2370" />
|- align="center"
| scope="row" | 2 || [[Hamza Hotak]] || {{dts|format=dmy|2019|11|27}} || {{cr|AFG|2013}} || {{cr|WIN}} || 2 || 28.3 || 74 || 5 || West Indies won<ref name="test2370" />
|}

==== T20Is ====
{| class="wikitable"
|- align="center"
!No.
!Bowler
!Date
!Team
!Versus
!Inn
!Overs
!Runs
!Wkts
!Result
|- align="center"
| scope="row" | 1 || [[Karim Janat]] || {{dts|format=dmy|2019|11|16}} || {{cr|AFG|2013}} || {{cr|WIN}} || 2 || 4 || 11 || 5 || Afghanistan won<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/19309/game/1193495/afghanistan-vs-west-indies-2nd-t20i-west-indies-in-india-2019-20 |title=2nd T20I West Indies tour of India against Afghanistan 2019–20 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=29 November 2019}}</ref>
|}

== Gallery ==
{{Panorama
| image =
| height = 300
}}

==Explanatory notes==
{{Notelist}}
==See also==
* [[Saifai International Cricket Stadium]]
* [[List of Test cricket grounds]]
* [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium]], [[Himachal Pradesh]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Cricket grounds in India}}
{{Test cricket grounds in India}}
{{Indian Premier League}}
{{Lucknow Super Giants}}
{{Lucknow}}

==External links==
*{{URL|https://ekana.com/cricket-stadium|Official site}}

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Asif Iqbal Pakistani cricketer

2023-12-29T11:33:00Z

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{{Short description|Pakistani cricketer}}
{{for|the cricketer who plays for the UAE|Asif Iqbal (Emirati cricketer)}}
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| name = Asif Iqbal
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| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Asif Iqbal Razvi
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1943|6|6|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Hyderabad State]], [[British India]] (now in [[Telangana]], India)
| height = {{convert|1.75|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Right-arm medium
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| family = [[Shammi Iqbal]] (son)
| international = true
| internationalspan = 1964-1980

| testdebutdate = 24 October
| testdebutyear = 1964
| testdebutagainst = Australia
| testcap = 42
| lasttestdate = 29 January
| lasttestyear = 1980
| lasttestagainst = India

| odidebutdate = 11 February
| odidebutyear = 1973
| odidebutagainst = New Zealand
| odicap = 1
| lastodidate = 20 June
| lastodiyear = 1979
| lastodiagainst = West Indies

| club1 = [[Hyderabad cricket team|Hyderabad]]
| year1 = {{nowrap|1959–1961}}
| club2 = [[Karachi cricket teams|Karachi]]
| year2 = {{nowrap|1961–1969}}
| club3 = [[Pakistan International Airlines cricket team|Pakistan International Airlines]]
| year3 = {{nowrap|1964–1980}}
| club4 = [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]]
| year4 = {{nowrap|1968–1982}}
| club5 = [[National Bank of Pakistan cricket team|National Bank of Pakistan]]
| year5 = {{nowrap|1976–1977}}
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 58
| runs1 = 3,575
| bat avg1 = 38.85
| 100s/50s1 = 11/12
| top score1 = 175
| deliveries1 = 3,864
| wickets1 = 53
| bowl avg1 = 28.33
| fivefor1 = 2
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 5/48
| catches/stumpings1 = 36/–
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 10
| runs2 = 330
| bat avg2 = 55.00
| 100s/50s2 = 0/5
| top score2 = 62
| deliveries2 = 592
| wickets2 = 16
| bowl avg2 = 23.62
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 4/56
| catches/stumpings2 = 7/–
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches3 = 440
| runs3 = 23,329
| bat avg3 = 37.26
| 100s/50s3 = 45/118
| top score3 = 196
| deliveries3 = 18,899
| wickets3 = 291
| bowl avg3 = 30.30
| fivefor3 = 5
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 6/45
| catches/stumpings3 = 301/–
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 259
| runs4 = 5,989
| bat avg4 = 27.98
| 100s/50s4 = 3/33
| top score4 = 106
| deliveries4 = 5,017
| wickets4 = 126
| bowl avg4 = 25.96
| fivefor4 = 1
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 5/42
| catches/stumpings4 = 101/–
| date = 8 March
| year = 2013
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/39010.html CricInfo
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'''Asif Iqbal Razvi''' ([[Urdu]]: '''آصف اقبال رضوی''', born 6 June 1943) is a former Pakistani professional cricketer who captained the [[Pakistan national cricket team]] and [[Kent County Cricket Club]]. He went on to become a match referee.

Born in [[Hyderabad]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/149228.html |title=501 not out |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=6 June 2018}}</ref> Asif Iqbal is related to former [[India national cricket team|India]] captain [[Ghulam Ahmed (cricketer)|Ghulam Ahmed]] and Indian tennis star [[Sania Mirza]].<ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/sports/2010/apr/030410-Cricket-Pakistan-captain-Shoaib-Malik-Sania-Mirza.htm Sania and the great cricket connection]</ref> He played as an [[all-rounder]] who batted right-handed [[batsman]] and bowled right-arm medium pace deliveries.

Asif played domestically for [[Hyderabad cricket team|Hyderabad]], [[Karachi cricket teams|Karachi]], [[Kent CCC|Kent]], [[National Bank of Pakistan cricket team|National Bank of Pakistan]] and [[Pakistan International Airlines cricket team|Pakistan International Airlines]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kentcricket.co.uk/profile/asif-iqbal/|title=Asif Iqbal|website=Kent County Cricket Club|language=en|access-date=2019-09-07}}</ref> After learning his cricket in Hyderabad, India, he emigrated to Pakistan in 1961, where he opened the bowling with swing bowling before concentrating on batting that was noted for its footwork and cavalier cover-driving.<ref>[http://www.dawn.com/news/1246504/when-eden-gave-standing-ovation-to-pakistani-great-asif-iqbal When Eden gave standing ovation to Pakistani great Asif Iqbal]</ref> In 1977, he played in [[World Series Cricket]] competition for the World XI side.

Asif's [[Test cricket|Test match]] debut was against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] in Karachi in the 1964-1965 series during a match in which he batted at number 10.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/asif-iqbal-15-facts-about-the-former-pakistan-skipper-504691|title=Asif Iqbal: 15 facts about the former Pakistan skipper|last=Mustafi|first=Suvajit|date=6 June 2015|website=Cricket Country|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-07}}</ref> After developing back problems, Asif began to focus on his batting and gradually worked his way up Pakistan's batting order.

In the series against [[England cricket team|England]] in 1967, Asif scored his maiden Test century, making 146 runs batting at number 9 at [[The Oval]], sharing in a then [[Test cricket|Test]] record partnership for the ninth wicket with [[Intikhab Alam]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/asif-iqbal-15-facts-about-the-former-pakistan-skipper-504691|title=Asif Iqbal: 15 facts about the former Pakistan skipper|last=Mustafi|first=Suvajit|date=6 June 2015|website=Cricket Country|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-07}}</ref> This was also the then highest score by a number 9 batsman in Test matches in England (until exceded by [[Stuart Broad]] in 2010). According to ''Wisden'', when he reached his hundred: "An amazing scene followed. Hundreds of Pakistanis raced to the wicket and hoisted Asif shoulder high. The game was held up for five minutes and when a squad of police rescued him, the poor fellow was bruised and battered".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-v-pakistan-152391|title=England v Pakistan|website=ESPNCricinfo|language=en|access-date=2019-09-08}}</ref> In 1968 he was named one of the [[Wisden Cricketers of the Year]] and captained Pakistan at the [[1975 Cricket World Cup|1975]] and [[1979 Cricket World Cup]]s, leading the team to the semi-finals in 1979. At Test level, he captained Pakistan team in a six Test series against India in 1979/80 before retiring from Test cricket after 58 matches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1246504|title=When Eden gave standing ovation to Pakistani great Asif Iqbal|last=Basu|first=Anik|date=19 March 2016|website=DAWN.COM|language=en|access-date=2019-09-08}}</ref>

With Kent he was part of a successful side which won both the [[County Championship]] and the [[Benson and Hedges Cup]] in 1978, and the Benson and Hedges Cup in 1973 and 1976, Asif winning the [[man of the match]] award for an all-round performance in the 1973 final.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/benson-hedges-cup-1973-479100/kent-vs-worcestershire-final-479150/full-scorecard|title=Full Scorecard of Kent vs Worcestershire Final|website=ESPNCricinfo|language=en|access-date=2019-09-08}}</ref> He was also [[man of the match]], although appearing on the losing side, in the [[Gillette Cup (England)|Gillette Cup]] final of 1971.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/gillette-cup-england-1971-368807/kent-vs-lancashire-final-368808/full-scorecard |title=Full Scorecard of Lancashire vs Kent Final|website=ESPNCricinfo|language=en|access-date=2019-09-08}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{ESPNcricinfo|id=39010}}

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Aamer Sohail

2023-12-29T11:28:09Z

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{{for|cricketer born in 1973|Aamer Sohail (cricketer, born 1972)}}
{{short description|Pakistani former cricketer}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Aamir Sohail {{Nastaliq|عامر سہیل}}
| image =
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Aamer Sohail Ali
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1966|09|14|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Lahore]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], Pakistan
| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = [[Left-arm orthodox spin|Slow left-arm orthodox]]
| role = Opening batsman
| family =
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 4 June
| testdebutyear = 1992
| testdebutagainst = England
| testcap = 122
| lasttestdate = 5 March
| lasttestyear = 2000
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 21 December
| odidebutyear = 1990
| odidebutagainst = Sri Lanka
| odicap = 80
| lastodidate = 19 February
| lastodiyear = 2000
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| club1 = [[Lahore cricket teams|Lahore]]
| year1 = 1983–1999
| club2 = [[Habib Bank Limited cricket team|Habib Bank Limited]]
| year2 = 1987–1992
| club3 = [[Allied Bank Limited cricket team|Allied Bank Limited]]
| year3 = 1995–2001
| club4 = [[Karachi cricket teams|Karachi]]
| year4 = 1998–1999
| club5 = [[Lahore cricket teams|Lahore]]
| year5 = 2000–2001
| club6 = [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]]
| year6 = 2001
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 47
| runs1 = 2,823
| bat avg1 = 35.28
| 100s/50s1 = 5/13
| top score1 = 205
| deliveries1 = 2,383
| wickets1 = 25
| bowl avg1 = 41.96
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/54
| catches/stumpings1 = 36/–
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 156
| runs2 = 4,780
| bat avg2 = 31.86
| 100s/50s2 = 5/31
| top score2 = 134
| deliveries2 = 4,836
| wickets2 = 85
| bowl avg2 = 43.56
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 4/22
| catches/stumpings2 = 49/–
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches3 = 195
| runs3 = 12,213
| bat avg3 = 38.89
| 100s/50s3 = 29/50
| top score3 = 205
| deliveries3 = 12,063
| wickets3 = 157
| bowl avg3 = 38.10
| fivefor3 = 2
| tenfor3 = 1
| best bowling3 = 7/53
| catches/stumpings3 = 153/–
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 261
| runs4 = 7,852
| bat avg4 = 31.91
| 100s/50s4 = 9/50
| top score4 = 134
| deliveries4 = 7,840
| wickets4 = 179
| bowl avg4 = 33.34
| fivefor4 = 0
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 4/11
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| date = 30 March
| year = 2010
| source = https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/2/2031/2031.html CricketArchive
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'''Mohammad Aamer Sohail Ali''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|محمد عامر سہیل علی}}}}; born 14 September 1966) is a Pakistani cricket commentator and former [[cricketer]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/220453-pakistan-appoint-aamir-sohail-as-national-chief-selector |title=Archived copy |access-date=24 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701013609/http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/220453-pakistan-appoint-aamir-sohail-as-national-chief-selector |archive-date=1 July 2015 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In a playing career that spanned eighteen years, Sohail played in 195 first-class and 261 [[List A Limited Overs]] matches, including 47 [[Test cricket|Test matches]] and 156 [[One Day International]]s for Pakistan.

== Domestic career ==
Sohail made his [[first-class cricket|first-class]] debut in 1983, a left-handed opening [[batsman]] and occasional left-arm spin bowler.

==International career==
=== Early years ===
An aggressive batsman, Sohail first appeared for the national team in a 1990 one-day International against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] and enjoyed a successful international career. He was an important member of the team that won the [[1992 cricket World Cup|1992 Cricket World Cup]] in Australia and [[New Zealand]].

=== Captaincy ===
Sohail captained Pakistan in six Tests in 1998, becoming the first Pakistani captain to defeat [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] in a Test Match.<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/PAK_IN_RSA/PAK_RSA_T2_26FEB-02MAR1998.html Pakistan in South Africa, 1997/98, 2nd Test scorecard]</ref> He led Pakistan through 22 One Day Internationals from 1996 to 1998, winning nine and averaging 41.5 with the bat. He also acted as acting captain of Pakistan against West Indies in Sharjah.<ref>[http://www.cricketonly.com/DB/stats.php?player=PAKP47&user=us03&PlayerName=Aamer%2BSohail&TeamID=PAK&TeamName=Pakistan&Against=X&run=Y&runs=&runInn=1&wks=Y&wickets=&wksInn=1&cts=Y&catches=&ctsInn=1&st=Y&stumps=&stump=1&order=Y&ordInn=1&capt=Y&mode=Y&modeInn=1&loc=Y&location=&result=Y&monthFrom=12&yearFrom=1990&monthTo=03&yearTo=2000&ODI=Find+ODI+Statistics ODI statistics for Aamer Sohail] at CricketOnly</ref>

=== Controversies ===
Sohail played a big role in Pakistan's World-Cup triumph in 1992, famously telling [[Ian Botham]] that he might want to send his mother-in-law in to bat, referring to Botham's statement that he wouldn't send even his mother-in-law to Pakistan, after Botham was controversially given out for nought in the final.

In the 1996 World Cup Quarter Final in Bangalore against arch rival India, Sohail was captaining his side in pursuit of a relatively large target of 287 in 49 overs.<ref name="ESPN">{{cite web |last1=Vaidyanathan |first1=Siddhartha |title=Sohail starts, Prasad finishes |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22472542/venkatesh-prasad-finishes-aamer-sohail-started |website=espncricinfo.com |publisher=ESPN |access-date=16 October 2019}}</ref> With opening partner [[Saeed Anwar]], he got Pakistan off to a flying start. With the score at 109 for one, and Saeed Anwar (48) back in the pavilion, Sohail smashed a delivery from Indian seamer [[Venkatesh Prasad]] through the covers for four. Both players exchanged words, and Sohail unnecessarily pointed his finger aggressively at Prasad. The next delivery clean-bowled him and triggered a batting collapse which ultimately lost the game and eliminated Pakistan from the competition.<ref name="ESPN"/>
Sohail was at the heart of the match-fixing scandal that rocked cricket in the 1990s: as captain of the national team, his whistle-blowing may have negatively affected his international career.<ref>[http://content.cricinfo.com/pakistan/content/player/38967.html#Profile Aamer Sohail ESPNcricinfo profile]</ref>

==Cricket administration==
After retiring from cricket in 2001, Sohail became chief selector for the national team, his tenure ending in January 2004 when he was replaced by former national team [[wicket-keeper|wicketkeeper]] [[Wasim Bari]]. He continues to work as a cricket [[Sports presenter|broadcaster]]. On 4 February 2014, he was again appointed as [[Pakistan Cricket Board|Chief Selector]] of the national team for the second time.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Farooq |first1=Umar |title=Aamer Sohail named Pakistan's chief selector |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21563951/aamer-sohail-named-pakistan-chief-selector |website=espncricinfo.com |publisher=ESPN |access-date=16 October 2019}}</ref>

==Politics==
On 18 August 2011, Sohail announced that he had joined [[Nawaz Sharif]]'s political party, the [[Pakistan Muslim League (N)]]. According to Sohail, the country needs seasoned and experienced leadership which he believes the PML-N offers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/234157/aamir-sohail-joins-pml-n/|title=Aamir Sohail joins PML-N|work=[[The Express Tribune]]|date=August 18, 2011}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
*[http://www.pcboard.com.pk/Pakistan/Players/2/2031/2031.html Pakistan Cricket Board: Aamer Sohail]
*{{cricinfo|id=38967}}
*[http://www.howstat.com.au/cricket/Statistics/Players/PlayerOverview_ODI.asp?PlayerId=1653 HowSTAT! statistical profile on Aamer Sohail]
* [https://bestratpoison.com/ his personal brand]

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Eoin Morgan

2023-12-26T12:25:54Z

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| name = Eoin Morgan
| honorific_suffix = [[Order of the British Empire|CBE]]
| image = Eoin Morgan 2.jpg
| caption = Eoin Morgan in 2019
| country2 = England
| country = Ireland
| fullname = Eoin Joseph Gerard Morgan
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|9|10|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Dublin]], Ireland
| nickname = Captain Morgan, Moggie, Morgs<ref name="player profile">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/24598.html |title=Eoin Morgan player profile |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=9 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417084607/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/24598.html |archive-date=17 April 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| heightm = 1.75
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| internationalspan = 2006–2009

| testdebutdate = 27 May
| testdebutyear = 2010
| testdebutfor = England
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap2 = 649
| lasttestdate = 3 February
| lasttestyear = 2012
| lasttestfor = England
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| odidebutdate = 5 August
| odidebutyear = 2006
| odidebutfor = Ireland
| odidebutagainst = Scotland
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| lastodidate = 19 June
| lastodiyear = 2022
| lastodifor = England
| lastodiagainst = Netherlands

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| T20Idebutdate = 5 June
| T20Idebutyear = 2009
| lastT20Ifor = England
| lastT20Iagainst = West Indies
| lastT20Idate = 23 January
| lastT20Iyear = 2022

| club1 = [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]]
| year1 = 2005–2023
| club2 = {{nowrap|[[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]}}
| year2 = 2010
| club3 = [[Kolkata Knight Riders]]
| year3 = 2011–2013, 2020-2021
| club4 = [[Gazi Tank Cricketers]]
| year4 = 2013
| club5 = [[Sydney Thunder]]
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| club6 = [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]
| year6 = 2015–2016
| club7 = [[Peshawar Zalmi]]
| year7 = 2017
| club8 = [[Kings XI Punjab]]
| year8 = 2017
| club9 = [[Barbados Tridents]]
| year9 = 2017
| club10 = [[Karachi Kings]]
| year10 = 2018
| club11 = [[Tshwane Spartans]]
| year11 = 2018
| club12 = [[London Spirit]]
| year12 = 2021–2023
| columns = 4
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| matches1 = 16
| runs1 = 700
| bat avg1 = 30.43
| 100s/50s1 = 2/3
| top score1 = 130
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| catches/stumpings1 = 11/–
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 248{{refn|23 for Ireland; 225 for England|group=nb}}
| runs2 = 7,701
| bat avg2 = 39.29
| 100s/50s2 = 14/47
| top score2 = 148
| deliveries2 = –
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| catches/stumpings2 = 87/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 115
| runs3 = 2,458
| bat avg3 = 28.58
| 100s/50s3 = 0/14
| top score3 = 91
| deliveries3 = –
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| catches/stumpings3 = 46/–
| column4 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches4 = 367
| runs4 = 7,652
| bat avg4 = 26.11
| 100s/50s4 = 0/37
| top score4 = 91
| catches/stumpings4 = 158/–
| hidedeliveries = true
| date = 13 February 2023
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'''Eoin Joseph Gerard Morgan''' {{post-nominals|country=GBR|size=100%|CBE}} (born 10 September 1986) is an Irish and English former cricketer and current commentator. He captained the [[England cricket team]] in [[limited overs cricket]] from 2015 until his international retirement in June 2022. Under his captaincy, England won the [[2019 ICC Cricket World Cup]], the first time they won the tournament, along with reaching the finals of the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20]], where the team lost to the West Indies by 4 wickets. Morgan was a member of the England team that won the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]].

A left-handed batsman, Morgan played [[county cricket]] for Middlesex and England's [[Test cricket|Test]], [[One Day International]] (ODI), and [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) teams. He previously played for the [[Ireland cricket team]] (the country of his birth) in ODIs, and was the first player to score an ODI hundred for two nations.

After [[Alastair Cook]] was removed from the ODI captaincy on 19 December 2014, Morgan was named as the England captain for the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]], having already captained England in ODIs and T20Is as a stand-in. He is the only England captain to have scored more than 4 ODI centuries. {{As of|June 2022}}, Morgan is the all-time leading run scorer and most-capped player for England in both ODI and T20I matches.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/england-vs-pakistan-3rd-odi-eoin-morgan-to-surpass-paul-collingwood-as-englands-most-capped-player-843592 |title=England vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI: Eoin Morgan to surpass Paul Collingwood as England's most-capped player |work=Cricket Country |date=14 May 2019 |access-date=14 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514113331/https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/england-vs-pakistan-3rd-odi-eoin-morgan-to-surpass-paul-collingwood-as-englands-most-capped-player-843592 |archive-date=14 May 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> During the 2019 ICC World Cup he scored the highest number of sixes in an ODI innings, with 17 sixes against Afghanistan.

In March 2021, Morgan became the first male cricketer for England to [[List of Twenty20 International records#Most matches played in career|play in 100 T20Is]] (57 as captain), in the third match [[English cricket team in India in 2020–21#3rd T20I|against India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wionews.com/sports/eoin-morgan-set-to-become-1st-england-cricketer-to-play-100-t20is-370721 |title=Eoin Morgan set to become 1st England cricketer to play 100 T20Is |work=Wion News |access-date=16 March 2021}}</ref>

On 13 February 2023, he announced his retirement from all forms of the game.<ref name="Middle">{{cite web|url=https://www.middlesexccc.com/news/2023/02/eoin-morgan-announces-retirement-from-all-forms-of-cricket |title=EOIN MORGAN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM ALL FORMS OF CRICKET|website=Middlesexccc.com|access-date=13 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=England's World Cup-winning captain Morgan retires |language=en-GB |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/64622431 |access-date=2023-02-13}}</ref>

==Youth and early career==
Morgan was born on 10 September 1986 in [[Dublin]] and brought up in [[Rush, Dublin|Rush]], where his father Jody was from;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/jodys-pride-over-professional-and-gracious-eoin-29566334.html|title=Jody's pride over 'professional and gracious' Eoin|website=Independent.ie|date=10 September 2013 |language=en|access-date=2019-07-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702082637/https://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/jodys-pride-over-professional-and-gracious-eoin-29566334.html|archive-date=2 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> his mother Olivia is English.<ref name=pp /> He learned to play cricket at [[Rush Cricket Club]], where his father was Third XI captain.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2019/05/02/special-report-making-eoin-morgan/|title=Special report: The making of Eoin Morgan|last=Wigmore|first=Tim|date=2 May 2019|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2 July 2019|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509052417/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2019/05/02/special-report-making-eoin-morgan/|archive-date=9 May 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

He was educated at the [[Catholic University School]] on Leeson Street,<ref name="future">{{cite news |work=Sunday Times |date= 21 March 2004|url=http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A114723005/GPS?sid=wikipedia |title=One for the future; Eoin Morgan, Middlesex and Ireland |access-date=26 September 2017 |page=28}}{{subscription required|via=Academic OneFile}}</ref> where he played in three Leinster Senior Schools Cup champion teams. In his early teens, Morgan played [[hurling]] twice a week. Often questioned as to its influence in the development of his skills as a batsman, Morgan downplays this, aside from possibly the [[reverse sweep]], where the grip is the same as for hurling.<ref name="Switching">{{cite web |date=21 May 2009 |title=Switching colours, switching hits |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/engvwi2009/content/story/405314.html |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=20 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100611154425/http://www.cricinfo.com/engvwi2009/content/story/405314.html |archive-date=11 June 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web
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|title=Dublin Cricketer Eoin Morgan on Hurling's Influence on His Cricket Career
|date=14 November 2014
|quote=Everybody asked does it contribute to anything I do in cricket. Maybe a little bit of my reverse sweep but that is it. It gets blown out of proportion all the time. It's a fantastic sport and I love watching it but I didn't play a great deal
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During this time, he also briefly attended [[Dulwich College]] in south London to further his cricketing education and it was here that his ambition to play for England began.<ref name="Switching" /> He represented Ireland's youth teams and was capped at Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17 level, eventually he became Ireland's youngest senior international. He spent a number of summer spells with [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]]'s under-age setup.<ref name="future"/>

He was selected in the [[Ireland under-19 cricket team|Irish under-19 squad]] for the [[2004 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]], and was Ireland's top run-scorer in the competition.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2003-04/OTHERS/U19-WC2004/STATS/U19-WC2004_FEB-MAR2004_AVS_IRELAND-U19.html |title=ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup, 2003/04 Averages: Ireland Under-19s |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=1 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090530024255/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2003-04/OTHERS/U19-WC2004/STATS/U19-WC2004_FEB-MAR2004_AVS_IRELAND-U19.html |archive-date=30 May 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Two years later, he captained Ireland in the [[2006 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2006 Under-19 World Cup]] where he finished as the second-highest overall run-scorer.<ref>{{cite web |title=ICC Under-19s Cricket World Cup, 2005/06 Batting – Most Runs |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=1 March 2007 |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005-06/OTHERS/U19-WC2006/STATS/U19-WC2006_FEB2006_AVS_BAT_MOST_RUNS.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080302012938/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005-06/OTHERS/U19-WC2006/STATS/U19-WC2006_FEB2006_AVS_BAT_MOST_RUNS.html |archive-date=2 March 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref> He has also played for [[Finchley]] CC.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Players/60/60781/Middlesex_Premier_League_Matches.html |website=Cricket Archive |access-date=2 June 2017 |title=MIDDLESEX PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHES PLAYED BY EOIN MORGAN |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926143902/http://cricketarchive.com/Players/60/60781/Middlesex_Premier_League_Matches.html |archive-date=26 September 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> He is the leading runscorer in [[U19 Cricket World Cup]] history with an aggregate of 606 runs.<ref>{{cite web |title=ICC Under-19s Cricket World Cup – Most Runs |publisher=Cricinfo |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=109;type=trophy |access-date=1 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322205638/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=109;type=trophy |archive-date=22 March 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Domestic career==
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[[File:Eoin Morgan of Middlesex (and England) playing in 2015.jpg|thumb|left|Morgan batting for Middlesex in 2015.]]
Morgan scored his maiden first-class century for Middlesex on 5 July 2008 at Uxbridge. This was compiled from 250 balls against the touring [[South Africa cricket team|South Africans]] before their Test series against England; the innings included three sixes off spinner [[Paul Harris (cricketer, born 1978)|Paul Harris]].<ref>{{citation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/7491639.stm |title=Morgan frustrates SA with century |publisher=BBC Sport |date=5 July 2008 |access-date=5 July 2008}}</ref> Morgan was part of Middlesex's victorious [[Twenty20 Cup]] winning side in 2008. He underlined his growing maturity after leading Middlesex to victory in the [[County Championship]] against Kent.

After regular captain [[Shaun Udal]] was injured on the morning of the match, Morgan was named captain, at an age of just 22, having been chosen over senior players [[Owais Shah]], [[Chris Silverwood]], [[Murali Kartik]] and [[Tyron Henderson]]. It was Middlesex's first four-day victory of the season. Udal returned to captain the side for the next match against Essex.

In January 2020, Morgan was named as the captain for Middlesex's T20 team for the 2020 Vitality Blast campaign. "I'm delighted to be awarded the T20 Captaincy. The role is one that I have really enjoyed. We’ve got an exciting group of players here at [[Middlesex]], with plenty of talent and a good blend of youth and experience, and I'm really looking forward to helping the club build on the improvements we made in this format last year", Morgan's statement read upon assuming the captain's role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.middlesexccc.com/news/2020/01/eoin-morgan-named-as-middlesexs-vitality-blast-captain|title=EOIN MORGAN NAMED AS MIDDLESEX'S VITALITY BLAST CAPTAIN|access-date=8 January 2020|website=Middlesex Cricket}}</ref>

===T20 franchise cricket===
Morgan took part in the [[2010 Indian Premier League]] (IPL). In the preceding player auction, he was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a sum of $220,000.<ref>{{citation|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jan/19/eoin-morgan-ipl-auction|title=Eoin Morgan bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore at IPL auction|newspaper=Guardian.co.uk|date=19 January 2010|first=Dileep|last=Premachandran|access-date=2 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808045159/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jan/19/eoin-morgan-ipl-auction|archive-date=8 August 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> However, he was in and out of the side and was not given much opportunity.<ref name = "espn profile"/>
Morgan was purchased by the Kolkata Knight Riders for $350,000 at the 2011 IPL auctions for the next 3 years.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ipl-schedule.com/485-kolkata-knight-riders-buys-eoin-morgan-at-350000.html|title=Kolkata Knight Riders buys Eoin Morgan at $350,000|publisher=IPL-schedule.com|date=10 January 2011|access-date=4 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403144753/http://www.ipl-schedule.com/485-kolkata-knight-riders-buys-eoin-morgan-at-350000.html|archive-date=3 April 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> He decided not to enter [[IPL 2014]] due to England playing a home ODI series against Sri Lanka while the IPL took place.

In 2015, Morgan played in the [[Indian Premier League]] and was bought by [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] for $150,000. During the tournament, he missed England's ODI game against Ireland. He also played 7 games for the Sunrisers in [[IPL 2016]].

In the 2017 IPL auction, Morgan was bought by [[Kings XI Punjab]] for Rs. 2 Crore. He played until 30 April before returning to England for a training camp. He played in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL) for the [[Peshawar Zalmi]] in the [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017 season]] having been bought for US$140,000 in the Platinum Category.

In October 2018, Morgan was named in [[Tshwane Spartans]]' squad for the [[2018 Mzansi Super League|first edition]] of the [[Mzansi Super League]] T20 tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/live-mzansi-super-league-player-draft-20181017 |title=Mzansi Super League - full squad lists |work=Sport24 |access-date=17 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423174005/https://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/live-mzansi-super-league-player-draft-20181017 |archive-date=23 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.iol.co.za/sport/cricket/domestic/mzansi-super-league-player-draft-the-story-so-far-17521199 |title=Mzansi Super League Player Draft: The story so far |work=Independent Online |access-date=17 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423174005/https://www.iol.co.za/sport/cricket/domestic/mzansi-super-league-player-draft-the-story-so-far-17521199 |archive-date=23 April 2019 |url-status=live |last1=Mohamed |first1=Ashfak }}</ref> In July 2019, he was selected to play for the Dublin Chiefs in the [[2019 Euro T20 Slam|inaugural edition]] of the [[Euro T20 Slam]] cricket tournament.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eoin Morgan to represent Dublin franchise in inaugural Euro T20 Slam |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eoin-morgan-to-represent-dublin-franchise-in-inaugural-euro-t20-slam-1195215 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190719161334/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27222261/eoin-morgan-represent-dublin-franchise-inaugural-euro-t20-slam |archive-date=19 July 2019 |access-date=19 July 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2019/articles/000010/001060.shtml |title=Euro T20 Slam Player Draft completed |work=Cricket Europe |access-date=19 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190719163945/https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2019/articles/000010/001060.shtml |archive-date=19 July 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, the following month the tournament was cancelled.<ref>{{cite web |title=Inaugural Euro T20 Slam cancelled at two weeks' notice |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/inaugural-euro-t20-slam-cancelled-at-two-weeks-notice-1197472 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190814215557/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27387389/inaugural-euro-t20-slam-cancelled-two-weeks-notice |archive-date=14 August 2019 |access-date=14 August 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

In the [[List of 2020 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2020 IPL auction]], he was sold to [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] (KKR) for 5.25 crores,<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL auction analysis: Do the eight teams have their best XIs in place? |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-auction-analysis-do-the-eight-teams-have-their-best-xis-in-place-1210632 |access-date=20 December 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=20 December 2019 }}</ref> and during the season was appointed KKR's captain.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/54568251|title=Morgan takes over captaincy at KKR|work=BBC Sport }}</ref> In the 2021 season, Morgan led KKR to its third IPL final where they lost to Chennai Super Kings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Super Kings beat KKR Super Kings won by 27 runs - Super Kings vs KKR, IPL, Final Match Summary, Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2021-1249214/chennai-super-kings-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-final-1254117/live-cricket-score|access-date=2021-10-22|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> He was not retained by KKR for the 2022 season and went unsold at the subsequent player auction.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |title=IPL Auction 2022: Ten players who surprisingly went unsold |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-auction/ipl-auction-2022-unsold-players-suresh-raina-morgan-finch-shakib-malan-rashid-shamsi-steve-smith-zampa/article38423718.ece |access-date=2022-04-04 |website=Sportstar |date=14 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

From 2021 onwards, he played for the [[London Spirit]] in [[The Hundred (cricket)|The Hundred]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12130551/london-spirit-retain-england-captains-eoin-morgan-and-heather-knight-for-the-hundred|title=London Spirit retain England captains Eoin Morgan and Heather Knight for The Hundred|website=Sky Sports}}</ref>

==Ireland==
Morgan made his [[One Day International]] debut for [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]] on 5 August 2006 at the [[European Cricket Championship|European Championships]] against [[Scotland cricket team|Scotland]]. He fell one run short of a century, scoring 99 before he was [[run out]]. It was the first time in ODI history that a player had been dismissed for 99 on debut. Only two other batters passed 20 as Ireland beat Scotland by 85 runs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ireland/engine/match/253010.html |title=Scotland v Ireland at Ayr, 5 August 2006 |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=1 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090901145545/http://www.cricinfo.com/ireland/engine/match/253010.html |archive-date=1 September 2009 |url-status=live }} Retrieved on 1 March 2007.</ref> His maiden ODI hundred came not long after, on 4 February 2007 against [[Canadian cricket team|Canada]] in Nairobi. At the time, he was the youngest ever non-[[Indian subcontinent|subcontinental]] player to make a century in ODI cricket, a record subsequently beaten by two other players.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/ODIS/BATTING/ODI_YOUNGEST_CENTURIONS.html | title=ODIs – Youngest to Score Century | publisher=Cricinfo | access-date=1 March 2007 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070217225153/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/ODIS/BATTING/ODI_YOUNGEST_CENTURIONS.html | archive-date=17 February 2007 | url-status=live }} Retrieved on 1 March 2007.</ref>

Morgan was the first cricketer to score a [[first-class cricket|first-class]] double century for Ireland, with an unbeaten 209 against the [[United Arab Emirates cricket team|United Arab Emirates]] in February 2007 at Abu Dhabi.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/6351361.stm |title=Dominant Morgan sets Irish record |publisher=BBC Sport |date=11 February 2007 |access-date=17 February 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160116092024/http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/6351361.stm |archive-date=16 January 2016 |url-status=live }} Retrieved on 1 March 2007.</ref> In February 2007, Morgan was named in Ireland's 15-man squad for the [[2007 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/280255.html |title=Ireland stick with tried and tested |publisher=Cricinfo |date=13 February 2007}} Retrieved on 1 March 2007.</ref> Although Ireland performed well in the tournament, Morgan struggled personally, scoring just 91 runs from nine innings.<ref name = "espn profile">{{cricinfo|ref=england/content/player/24598.html}}</ref> In all, Morgan played in 23 ODIs for Ireland, scoring 744 runs at an average of 35.42.

==England==

===On the fringes===
In 2010, Morgan told the ''[[Sunday Times]]'' that "From the age of 13, I wanted to play cricket for England. I’ve never felt any shame in saying this is what I wanted to do. And the people at home involved in cricket, they were like, 'Fair play, it's going to be unbelievable if you make it'. So I’ve never had any shame about this and my father's never had any shame about it."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.spiked-online.com/index.php/site/article/9887/ |title=Some sports are more jingoistic than others | spiked |access-date=2010-11-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101203031507/http://www.spiked-online.com/index.php/site/article/9887/ |archive-date=3 December 2010}}</ref> He has subsequently stated that his mother is English, and that he has held a British passport since birth.<ref name="pp">{{Cite web |date=2018-06-09 |title=Eoin Morgan dampens talk of Jofra Archer being in England's World Cup squad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eoin-morgan-dampens-talk-of-jofra-archer-being-in-england-s-world-cup-squad-1148967 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218202251/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23746348/eoin-morgan-dampens-talk-jofra-archer-being-england-world-cup-squad |archive-date=18 February 2019 |access-date=2019-02-18 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> At the time, England was one of the ten full members of the [[International Cricket Council]], while Ireland was an associate member; only full member nations can play a full schedule of international cricket, including Test matches. Ireland were subsequently admitted as full members in 2017.

In May 2007, Morgan was named as twelfth man for the Lord's Test versus West Indies,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/engvwi/engine/current/match/258459.html |title=Cricinfo – 1st Test: England v West Indies at Lord's, May 17–21, 2007 |publisher=Cricinfo |date=21 May 2007 |access-date=17 May 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071010102124/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/engvwi/engine/current/match/258459.html |archive-date=10 October 2007 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 10 September 2008.</ref> and came on for [[Matthew Hoggard]] on the third day.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/6672179.stm |title=First Test, day three as it happened |publisher=BBC Online |date=21 May 2007 |access-date=19 May 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070522101116/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/6672179.stm |archive-date=22 May 2007 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 10 September 2008.</ref> On 16 August 2008, Morgan represented the England Lions in a list A match against the touring South Africans. He scored 47* in an unbeaten partnership of 113 with [[Samit Patel]] in the course of England Lions securing a six wicket victory.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/countycricket2008/content/current/story/365203.html |title=Patel gives Lions some bite |author=Cricinfo staff |publisher=Cricinfo |date=16 August 2008 |access-date=18 August 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080819053951/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/countycricket2008/content/current/story/365203.html |archive-date=19 August 2008 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 18 August 2008.</ref> Morgan was part of the England Performance Programme squad in India in the winter of 2008,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/india/content/squad?object=371668 |title=England Performance Programme Squad |publisher=Cricinfo.com |access-date=29 December 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716073533/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/india/content/squad?object=371668 |archive-date=16 July 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 29 December 2008.</ref> although no matches were played as the tour was cancelled after the [[November 2008 Mumbai attacks]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/7751756.stm |title=England to return home from India |publisher=BBC Online |date=27 November 2008 |access-date=29 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205074211/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/7751756.stm |archive-date=5 December 2008 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 30 November 2008.</ref> Morgan was also part of the [[England Lions cricket team|England Lions]] for the winter tour of New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wiveng2009/content/current/story/384526.html |title=Vaughan misses out on West Indies |author=Cricinfo staff |publisher=Cricinfo.com |date=29 December 2008 |access-date=29 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207035813/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wiveng2009/content/current/story/384526.html |archive-date=7 February 2009 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 29 December 2008.</ref>

After touring with the England Lions over the winter, it was announced in April 2009 that Morgan was in England's 30-man provisional squad for the [[2009 ICC World Twenty20]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/current/story/398560.html |title=No place for Strauss in England's Twenty20 squad |author=Cricinfo staff |publisher=Cricinfo.com |date=6 April 2009 |access-date=9 April 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090409075535/http://content.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/current/story/398560.html |archive-date=9 April 2009 |url-status=live }} Retrieved on 9 April 2009.</ref> This meant that he could not play for Ireland, who were also participating in the tournament. While disappointed to be denied Morgan's batting, Irish cricket team manager [[Roy Torrens]] said "[Morgan's] made no secret of that fact [wanting to play Test cricket]. So you know, it's not totally unexpected to us. We realise this is always going to be a problem with our better players playing in England".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/current/story/398710.html |title=Ireland frustration at Morgan call |author=Will Luke |publisher=Cricinfo.com |date=7 April 2009 |access-date=9 April 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090410065920/http://content.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/current/story/398710.html |archive-date=10 April 2009 |url-status=live }} Retrieved on 9 April 2009.</ref>

===2009 West Indies, Australia and South Africa===

Morgan's progression towards representing the senior England side continued when in May 2009 he was named in England's 14-man squad to face [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] in a three-match ODI series and the 15-man squad for the World Twenty20.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content.cricinfo.com/engvwi2009/content/current/story/402459.html |title=Morgan named in one-day squad |author=Cricinfo staff |publisher=Cricinfo.com |date=1 May 2009 |access-date=1 May 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504081627/http://content.cricinfo.com/engvwi2009/content/current/story/402459.html |archive-date=4 May 2009 |url-status=live }} Retrieved on 1 May 2009.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://content.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/current/story/402433.html |title=Collingwood named Twenty20 captain |author=Cricinfo staff |publisher=Cricinfo.com |date=1 May 2009 |access-date=1 May 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505173247/http://content.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/current/story/402433.html |archive-date=5 May 2009 |url-status=live }} Retrieved on 1 May 2009.</ref> Morgan made his England debut in the second One Day International (after the first was abandoned due to rain), and also played in the third of the series. Morgan did not have much chance to impress with the bat, due to not coming in until late in the innings, making scores of 2 and 6 not out, but was praised for his athletic fielding.

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At the end of the English Summer, Morgan was involved in the [[Australian cricket team in England in 2009|ODI series against Australia]]. Although they had just lost the [[2009 Ashes series|Ashes]] to England in the Test series, Australia won the first five games with Morgan one of few batters to emerge with any credit, including a first one-day half-century for England in the fifth match, winning praise with his innovative style.

In the first game of the [[2009 ICC Champions Trophy]], Morgan led England to an unexpected victory over much fancied [[Sri Lankan cricket team|Sri Lanka]]. He hit an unbeaten 62, and was well supported by Middlesex colleague Owais Shah. Morgan kept wicket for the first time in his professional career in the next match against South Africa, after regular wicket-keeper [[Matt Prior]] was struck down by illness.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/cricket/article6835916.ece | work=The Times | location=London | title=Eoin Morgan leads England to strong total | first=Robert | last=Dineen | date=15 September 2009 | access-date=2 May 2010}}</ref> Morgan scored 67 runs from just 34 balls in England's innings.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/8276962.stm | work=BBC News | title=South Africa v England as it happened | date=27 September 2009 | access-date=2 May 2010}}</ref>
[[File:Eoin Morgan batting vs Bangladesh 2010-06-04.jpg|thumb|right|Morgan batting against Bangladesh in 2010]]

In the ODI series against South Africa, Morgan was selected in the team for the second match of the series. He made 27 to help England secure a seven wicket victory. In the following match he was dismissed for a duck as South Africa secured a convincing victory, winning by 112 runs.

===2010 Bangladesh, World T20, Australia and Pakistan===

After making 33 in the first match of the ODI series in Bangladesh, he hit an unbeaten 110 to help England win the second ODI by two wickets, with innings earning him the man of the match award. He made 36 in the final match of the series, meaning he had scored 169 runs in the three matches he had played. Morgan was one of England's stand out batters in the series and his performances earned him praise from the media.

He was an important part of England's Twenty20 team that won the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]] tournament in the West Indies. He top-scored in England's group games against the West Indies and his native Ireland,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/world-twenty20-2010/engine/match/412685.html|title=England fall victim to rain rules|publisher=CricInfo|date=3 May 2010|access-date=23 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100506200724/http://www.cricinfo.com/world-twenty20-2010/engine/match/412685.html|archive-date=6 May 2010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/world-twenty20-2010/engine/match/412681.html|title=Rain saves England in tense washout|publisher=CricInfo|date=4 May 2010|access-date=23 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100508164720/http://www.cricinfo.com/world-twenty20-2010/engine/match/412681.html|archive-date=8 May 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> as well as the Super Eights game against [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/world-twenty20-2010/engine/match/412698.html|title=New Zealand eliminated by impressive England|publisher=CricInfo|date=10 May 2010|access-date=23 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100514124635/http://www.cricinfo.com/world-twenty20-2010/engine/match/412698.html|archive-date=14 May 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> Due to effective team bowling and half-centuries from [[Kevin Pietersen]] and [[Craig Kieswetter]], he was hardly needed in the semi-final against Sri Lanka and final against [[Australian cricket team|Australia]], finishing not-out in both matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/world-twenty20-2010/engine/match/412701.html|title=England stroll to resounding win|publisher=CricInfo|date=13 May 2010|access-date=23 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100516053450/http://www.cricinfo.com/world-twenty20-2010/engine/match/412701.html|archive-date=16 May 2010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/world-twenty20-2010/engine/match/412703.html|title=Kieswetter and Pietersen seal title for England|publisher=CricInfo|date=16 May 2010|access-date=23 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100519104211/http://www.cricinfo.com/world-twenty20-2010/engine/match/412703.html|archive-date=19 May 2010|url-status=live}}</ref>

England then hosted Australia in a [[Australian cricket team in England in 2010|five-match ODI series]]. In the first game, Morgan scored an unbeaten 103 off 85 balls at the [[The Rose Bowl (cricket ground)|Rose Bowl]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/england-v-australia-2010/content/current/story/464269.html|title=England cruise home on Morgan ton|publisher=CricInfo|date=22 June 2010|access-date=23 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100626000542/http://www.cricinfo.com/england-v-australia-2010/content/current/story/464269.html|archive-date=26 June 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> and followed it up with a half-century in the second, with England winning both matches. England won the series with two games to spare, although they lost both dead rubbers, and Morgan was named Player of the Series.

On the back of his one-day success, he was then included in England's Test squad for the [[Bangladesh cricket team in England in 2010|home series against Bangladesh]]. With [[Paul Collingwood]] rested, he made his debut in the first Test at [[Lord's]] on 27 May 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/england-v-bangladesh-2010/content/story/461080.html|title=Morgan Debuts in International Test Cricket against Bangladesh at Lords|date=31 May 2010|access-date=27 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100530064058/http://www.cricinfo.com/england-v-bangladesh-2010/content/story/461080.html|archive-date=30 May 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> He scored 44 runs in the first innings but was not required in the second innings as England won by eight wickets after making Bangladesh [[follow-on]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/8714520.stm|title=England beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in first Test |publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 May 2010}}</ref> In the second Test, he scored 37 runs as England won by an innings and 80 runs.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/8724493.stm|title=Ruthless England seal innings win against Bangladesh |publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 June 2010}}</ref>

An injury to [[Ian Bell]] saw Morgan retained for the Test series against [[Pakistan cricket team in England in 2010|Pakistan]]. In the first Test at [[Trent Bridge]], he scored a century as England won by 354 runs. In the third ODI he made an impressive 61, although England lost the match by 23 runs. In the final match of the series he scored 107 not out to help England win by 121 runs.

===2011 Australia and World Cup===

Morgan did not perform well during the ODI series with Australia. His top score of the series came in the third match between the two sides, where he made 30.

Morgan was not initially named in England's squad for the [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011 World Cup]] as he was suffering from a fractured finger,<ref>{{citation |title=Morgan to miss World Cup with fractured finger |date=8 February 2011 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/world-cup-2011-eoin-morgan-to-miss-world-cup-with-fractured-finger-499951 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111027053642/http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/499951.html |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=11 July 2011 |archive-date=27 October 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> but was later called up following an injury to Kevin Pietersen.<ref>{{citation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/9416748.stm |title=Kevin Pietersen v Eoin Morgan |publisher=BBC Sport |date=7 March 2011 |access-date=11 July 2011}}</ref> On 11 March 2011 he made his World Cup debut for England, scoring 63 runs in the defeat to [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/9421100.stm|title=Bangladesh rally to shock England|date=11 March 2011|via=news.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> making him only the fourth player to have represented two different nations at the Cricket World Cup.<ref>[https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/world-cup-2011-eoin-morgan-ready-to-step-into-the-breach-505040 Morgan ready to step into the breach] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110313081202/http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/505040.html|date=13 March 2011}} – ESPN Cricinfo, 9 March 2011</ref> England qualified for the quarter-finals where they lost to Sri Lanka by ten wickets, although Morgan made 50 off 66 balls.

===2011 India and Sri Lanka===

[[File:Eoin Morgan batting, July 2011.ogv|thumb|left|300px|Eoin Morgan batting in July 2011 in the 5th ODI against Sri Lanka. He scored 57 runs from 60 balls.]]
The retirement of Paul Collingwood from Test cricket opened up a place in England's batting order. Morgan and [[Ravi Bopara]] were the leading contenders for the position; while Bopara stayed in England to play county cricket, Morgan chose to play in the IPL for six weeks.<ref>{{cite web |date=11 May 2011 |title=Morgan and Bopara face Test shootout |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-news-eoin-morgan-and-ravi-bopara-face-test-shootout-514647 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514151925/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-sri-lanka-2011/content/story/514647.html |archive-date=14 May 2011 |access-date=19 June 2011 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In nine innings for Kolkata Knight Riders Morgan scored 137 runs with a highest score of 66.<ref>{{cite web |date=20 May 2011 |title=Morgan set to return to IPL |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-news-eoin-morgan-set-to-return-to-ipl-515930 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110523125746/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/515930.html |archive-date=23 May 2011 |access-date=19 June 2011 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> His first first-class innings of the English season was in a match for the England Lions against the touring Sri Lankans alongside batters competing to the vacant place in England's batting line up.<ref>{{cite web |author=Andrew McGlashan |date=19 May 2011 |title=Calm Morgan returns in style |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-lions-v-sri-lankans-calm-morgan-returns-in-style-515841 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522173050/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-sri-lanka-2011/content/story/515841.html |archive-date=22 May 2011 |access-date=19 June 2011 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He scored 193 and according to the national selector it was enough to secure his selection for the squad to face Sri Lanka in first Test [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2011|against Sri Lanka in May]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Andrew McGlashan |date=22 May 2011 |title=Morgan wins selection race |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-v-sri-lanka-eoin-morgan-wins-selection-race-ahead-of-ravi-bopara-516171 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525100952/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-sri-lanka-2011/content/story/516171.html |archive-date=25 May 2011 |access-date=19 June 2011 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

England won the three-match series 1–0, with Morgan scoring 168 runs from four innings including two half-centuries.<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6109;type=series |title=Records / Sri Lanka in England Test Series, 2011 / Most runs |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=16 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110728124005/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6109;type=series |archive-date=28 July 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Stuart Broad]] replaced Collingwood as T20I captain in June, and Morgan was named as vice-captain in the format.<ref>{{citation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/13882279.stm |title=Eoin Morgan named England Twenty20 vice-captain |publisher=BBC Sport |date=22 June 2011 |access-date=11 July 2011}}</ref> England also won the five-match ODI series 3–2,<ref>{{citation |last=McGlashan |first=Andrew |title=Six points to ponder for England |date=9 July 2011 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-v-sri-lanka-six-points-to-ponder-for-england-522477 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713153207/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-sri-lanka-2011/content/story/522477.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=16 July 2011 |archive-date=13 July 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> with Morgan scoring 158 runs including another two half-centuries.<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6111;type=series |title=Records / NatWest Series [Sri Lanka in England], 2011 / Most runs |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=16 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110712220301/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6111;type=series |archive-date=12 July 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> His performance in the series saw Morgan move up one place in the ICC's ODI rankings to 23rd.<ref>{{citation |title=Swann crowned world No. 1 ODI bowler |date=10 July 2011 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-news-graeme-swann-crowned-world-no-1-odi-bowler-522543 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714081230/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-sri-lanka-2011/content/story/522543.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=16 July 2011 |archive-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Morgan retained his place when [[India cricket team|India]] toured England later that summer for four Tests. In the first three innings Morgan managed just 19 runs, including two ducks<ref>{{citation |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/302/302314.html |title=f53294 t2000 England v India: India in England 2011 (1st Test) |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=23 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109002727/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/302/302314.html |archive-date=9 November 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="India 2011, 2nd Test">{{citation |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/302/302315.html |title=f53303 t2001 England v India: India in England 2011 (2nd Test) |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=23 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120409213245/http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/302/302315.html |archive-date=9 April 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> however in the second innings of the second Test Morgan partnered Matt Prior as the two scored rapid half-centuries against a struggling Indian bowling attack.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/525427.html |title=England's batters flatten India on 417-run day |first=George |last=Binoy |publisher=Cricinfo |date=31 July 2011 |access-date=23 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925233224/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/525427.html |archive-date=25 September 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> England won the match by 319 runs.<ref name="India 2011, 2nd Test"/> An injury to [[Jonathan Trott]] meant that Ravi Bopara, with whom Morgan had been competing for a place earlier that summer, was called into the side.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/527409.html |title=Tremlett available but Trott still injured |publisher=Cricinfo |date=14 August 2011 |access-date=23 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113144738/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/527409.html |archive-date=13 November 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> Morgan scored his second Test century as England amassed 710/7 declared.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/527409.html |title=Cook's epic sets up victory push |publisher=Cricinfo |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |date=14 August 2011 |access-date=23 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113144738/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/527409.html |archive-date=13 November 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> England won the Test series 4–0 and in the process replaced India as the number 1 ranked Test team in the world.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/527348.html |title=England dethrone India to become No.1 |work=Cricinfo |date=13 August 2011 |access-date=23 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111230075028/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/527348.html |archive-date=30 December 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/529033.html |title=Swann's six completes India's humiliation |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |date=22 August 2011 |access-date=22 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002081922/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/529033.html |archive-date=2 October 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> Morgan's 194 runs in the series came at an average of 32.33.<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6112;type=series |title=Records / Pataudi Trophy, 2011 / Most runs |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=23 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924043610/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6112%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=24 September 2011}}</ref>

After the series win against India, Cook was rested for England's one-off ODI against Ireland and Morgan handed the captaincy for the fixture,<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/529394.html |title=Morgan takes reins against old allies |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=Cricinfo |date=24 August 2011 |access-date=13 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927235153/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/529394.html |archive-date=27 September 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> becoming only the third Irish man to lead England.{{refn|The other two were [[Sir Tim O'Brien, 3rd Baronet|Timothy O'Brien]] and [[Frederick Fane]].<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2011/0822/1224302805126.html |title=Morgan to lead England in Clontarf |newspaper=[[The Irish Times]]|first=Emmet |last=Riordan |date=22 August 2011 |access-date=2011-08-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110822055937/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2011/0822/1224302805126.html |archive-date=22 August 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref>|group=nb}} An innings of 59 from Morgan shepherded his inexperienced team, which featured three debutantes, to victory and secured him the Man-of-the-Match award.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/529537.html |title=England have the better of brief Irish sojourn |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=Cricinfo |date=25 August 2011 |access-date=13 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103210349/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/529537.html |archive-date=3 November 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> During a T20I against India in late August, Morgan's shoulder became acutely painful. He underwent surgery and missed the home and away ODI series against India.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-england-2011/content/story/531784.html |title=Morgan to miss India tour for surgery |publisher=Cricinfo |date=9 September 2011 |access-date=13 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925144753/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-england-2011/content/story/531784.html |archive-date=25 September 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> Mitigating this disappointment, in September Morgan was awarded a central contract for the first time by the [[England and Wales Cricket Board]] (ECB).<ref>{{citation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/14899602.stm |title=Tim Bresnan, Eoin Morgan and Chris Tremlett given ECB contracts |publisher=BBC Sport |date=13 September 2011 |access-date=13 September 2011}}</ref>

===2012 Pakistan and West Indies===

Morgan recovered from his shoulder injury to participate in England's [[Pakistani cricket team vs England in the UAE in 2011–12|series against Pakistan in the UAE]] from January to February 2012. England lost the Test series 3–0 with their batters struggling to cope against Pakistan's spin bowlers. In the second Test he came under increased pressure, scoring just 3 runs in the entire match after being dismissed for a duck in the second innings. His top score of the series came in his final innings of the tour, where he made 31.<ref>{{citation |last=Ramakrishnan |first=Madhusudhan |title=England spun to record low |date=6 February 2012 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-v-england-3rd-test-england-spun-to-a-record-low-552359 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209092920/http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-v-england-2012/content/story/552359.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=28 February 2012 |archive-date=9 February 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> Morgan, Pietersen, and Bell played in all three matches and each scored fewer than 90 runs in the series.<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6859;type=series |title=Records / Pakistan v England Test Series, 2011/12 / Most runs |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=28 February 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213064140/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6859%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> Coach [[Andy Flower]] commented that Morgan had struggled during the tour of the UAE, and the batter was dropped from England's Test squad to [[English cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2011–12|tour Sri Lanka]] in March.<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/17186695 |title=Eoin Morgan dropped by England for Test series in Sri Lanka |publisher=BBC Sport |date=28 February 2012 |access-date=28 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120228071948/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/17186695 |archive-date=28 February 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Although he was omitted from the Test side, Morgan remained a key figure in the limited overs formats. He made 21 in the first ODI against the West Indies, although he did not bat in the second match.

===2012 Australia and South Africa===
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He made 89 not out in the first ODI against Australia to help England win the match by 15 runs. He followed this up by making an unbeaten 43 in the second ODI.

He was seen as one of contender to replace Kevin Pietersen, who was not selected for the Test team following reports of him texting South Africans players, but selectors chose [[James Taylor (cricketer, born 1990)|James Taylor]]. He still played a big part in the limited overs series. In the second match he made an impressive 73 as England levelled the series. He made 36 not out in the next match as England took a lead in the series. He was not effective with the bat in the T20 series, scoring just 15 runs in the series, although this was partly due to him having limited time at the crease.

In the World T20, Morgan was seen as a vital player who would have to perform if England were to do well. He made 27 in their opening win against Afghanistan but was out for 2 as England were thrashed by India, but still qualified in second place. He hit 71 runs of just 36 against the West Indies in the first match of the Super Eight stage. Despite his efforts, England still lost by 15 runs. He hit 30 against New Zealand as England won to keep their hopes of qualification alive. However, England lost to Sri Lanka by seven wickets meaning that their hopes of progressing were over as they were knocked out of the competition.

===2013 India and New Zealand===
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In 2013, Morgan captained the T20I team against India in the absence of Stuart Broad, who was injured. He made an unbeaten 49 in the second as England won by 5 wickets to level the series. Morgan was praised for captaincy and many pundits suggested he would lead England on a permanent basis in the future.

He was selected for the One Day series against India at the beginning of 2013. He made 41 from 38 balls in the first match, as England won by 9 runs. He suffered poor form as England lost the next three games, his scores including 10 and a duck. However, he returned to form for the final match of the series where he hit an unbeaten 40 as he guided England to an impressive 7 wicket win. Although England lost the series 3–2, it was seen as an improvement given their recent poor performances in ODIs in India.

In the first T20I match against New Zealand, he helped England set 214 after he smashed 46 off just 26 balls as England won the match by 40 runs. He helped England win the decider in the ODI series, hitting 39 off 24 balls to help set up a 5 wicket win.

===2013 Champions Trophy and Australia===
Morgan had an unproductive start to the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy]], making a score of 8 against Australia,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/578616.html |title=2013 ICC Champions Trophy Australia v England |access-date=13 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170717234609/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/578616.html |archive-date=17 July 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> then 13 against Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/578621.html |title=2013 ICC Champions Trophy England v Sri Lanka |access-date=13 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423103010/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/578621.html |archive-date=23 April 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> With England needing to beat New Zealand to qualify from their group, Morgan made 15 to help England secure a victory.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/578624.html |title=2013 ICC Champions Trophy New Zealand v England |access-date=13 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705085618/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/578624.html |archive-date=5 July 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> In the semi-final against South Africa, he made an unbeaten 15 to help guide England to victory and reach the final against India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/566946.html |title=2013 ICC Champions Trophy South Africa v England semifinal |access-date=13 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715043947/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/566946.html |archive-date=15 July 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> He made 33 in the final, which turned out to be a low-scoring affair, but could not get England over the line as they finished the tournament as runners up.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/566948.html |title=2013 ICC Champions Trophy India v England final |access-date=13 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715003901/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/566948.html |archive-date=15 July 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>

He was named as the captain for ODI series against Ireland and Australia. He won the one-off match against Ireland where he scored his career best, an unbeaten 124, along with Ravi Bopara who also scored a maiden century after Ireland scored 269 and English team of was reduced to 48 for 4. He was consistent against the series against Australia where he led by example as captain even though his team lost 2–1 in series. He scored 54, 5 not out, 53 and 30 in ODIs and in T20Is he scored a duck and 20.

He joined up with the England squad in Australia after they had lost the Ashes 5–0. In the first ODI, he made 50 off 47 balls, but England went on to lose by 5 wickets. He made a century in the next match, but England were unable to close the game and lost by a single wicket. Morgan made another 50 in the third match, but they lost the game to go 3–0 down in the series. He hit 33 in the next match as England won their first game of the tour, but lost again in the final game where Morgan made 39. He did not take his impressive ODI form into the T20I series, where he scored just 10 runs in the first two matches. However, he top scored with 34 in the final match, as England were bowled out for 111 to end a miserable tour.

===2014 West Indies and T20 World Cup===

In the warm up to the T20 World Cup, England embarked on a limited-overs tour of the West Indies. Morgan failed to make a big impact on the T20 series, making just 40 runs in the three match series, which England lost 2–1.

In the T20 World Cup, England lost their first game to New Zealand, with Morgan making just 12. However, they secured an unlikely victory in the next game against Sri Lanka with Morgan hitting 57 and batting well alongside [[Alex Hales]] to help England chase down a large Sri Lankan score and keep their hopes of winning the tournament alive. The pair set a new record for the highest 3rd wicket partnership in T20 World Cup history (152).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_by_wicket.html?id=89;type=trophy|title=Cricket Records {{!}} Records {{!}} World T20 {{!}} Highest partnerships by wicket {{!}} ESPN Cricinfo|work=Cricinfo|access-date=2017-04-19|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411221922/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_by_wicket.html?id=89%3Btype%3Dtrophy|archive-date=11 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/682939.html|title=22nd Match, Group 1: England v Sri Lanka at Chittagong, Mar 27, 2014 {{!}} Cricket Scorecard {{!}} ESPN Cricinfo|work=Cricinfo|access-date=2017-04-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160710115932/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/682939.html|archive-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> However, they lost their next game to South Africa, with Morgan scoring just six to end their hopes of qualifying. In the final game of the tournament they suffered a humiliating defeat to the Netherlands, with Morgan scoring just six.

===2014 Sri Lanka and India===

In the ODI series against Sri Lanka, Morgan top scored with 40 in the second game as England were bowled out for 99. England lost series 3–2.

After the first game against India was rained off, Morgan made 28 in the second match as England lost to go 1–0 down in the series. England lost the next two matches and the manner of the defeats led to questions over the personnel in the team, and pressure on captain Alastair Cook. Despite this, England won the final match of the series, although Morgan again failed to make a big score, being dismissed for 14. In the only T20 match between the two sides, Morgan hit 71 from just 31 balls in an innings that included seven sixes. England won the match by three runs and Morgan was named man of the match.

In the return series in Sri Lanka, Morgan endured a poor time. He scored just 19 runs in the first three games as England went 2-1 down in the series. In the fourth game, Alastair Cook was suspended due to a slow over rate in the previous game, and so Morgan took over as captain. He made 62, his only fifty of the tour, although England still went on to lose the game.

On 19 December 2014, 2 months before the [[2015 ICC Cricket World Cup]], it was announced that Cook had been removed as one-day captain due to poor form, and replaced by Eoin Morgan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Irishman to add bite to England campaign |work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=3 January 2015 |page=52 |access-date=26 September 2017 |last=Lane |first=Daniel |url=http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A395695497/GPS?sid=wikipedia}}{{subscription required|via=[[Academic OneFile]]}}</ref><ref name="BBC Sport">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/30555167|title=Alastair Cook removed as England one-day captain|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 December 2014|access-date=19 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219214739/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/30555167|archive-date=19 December 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2015 Tri-Series and 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup===
Following his appointment as captain, Morgan's first series as skipper was a tournament contested by India, Australia and England. Morgan promised a more aggressive approach as captain and said England would be a more dynamic team. However, they suffered a loss in his first match leading the side against Australia. Morgan himself made an impressive 121 but it was not enough as the rest of England's batters struggled. Morgan was not needed to bat in the next match as England secured a comfortable win over India, Morgan's first as permanent captain. He again suffered defeat against Australia in the next game, being dismissed for a duck. England beat India again in the next game to qualify for the final, but Morgan was again unimpressive, making just two. England lost the final to Australia, with Morgan being dismissed for a duck again.

Morgan's poor form continued into the World Cup, where he only scored 90 runs in five innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=6537;team=1;type=tournament|title=Cricket Records - ICC Cricket World Cup, 2014/15 - England - Records - Batting and bowling averages - ESPN Cricinfo|work=Cricinfo|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150307205343/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=6537%3Bteam%3D1%3Btype%3Dtournament|archive-date=7 March 2015}}</ref> His tournament started badly as he was dismissed for a duck in England's opening game against Australia. He made 17 in the next match against New Zealand as England slumped to a humiliating eight wicket defeat. He made 46 against Scotland as England won their first match of the tournament, and made 27 in England's nine wicket defeat against Sri Lanka. He was out for yet another duck in England's must win game against Bangladesh, meaning they exited the tournament. They won their final match against Afghanistan, with Morgan not be required to bat. This meant that England managed to win only 2 out of 6 games in the tournament under Morgan's captaincy, both victories came against much lower ranked teams Afghanistan and Scotland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/engine/series/509587.html?view=pointstable|title=Points Table - ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 - ESPN Cricinfo|work=Cricinfo|access-date=13 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150313214119/http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/engine/series/509587.html?view=pointstable|archive-date=13 March 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2015 New Zealand===
Morgan continued in his role as ODI captain in the five-game series at home against New Zealand. The series began with a dominant performance by England, winning by 210 runs, Morgan contributing 50. The following match was a much more close-run affair, with New Zealand clinching the match by 13 runs (D/L method). Morgan performed strongly with the bat and scoring 88 off only 47 balls. New Zealand were victorious again in the third match, winning by 3 wickets with an over remaining. Morgan scored 71 in England's innings. In the fourth ODI, Morgan scored 113 from 82 balls, which helped England win the match by 7 wickets, a performance which earned him the Man of the Match award as England went on to win the series 3–2 as well as the one-off T20 match between the sides.

===2015 Australia===
In the T20 against Australia, Morgan put in a strong performance, scoring 74 to send England on their way to a narrow victory. In the first ODI between the two sides, Morgan scored 38 but England went on to lose the match. England were also defeated in the second match, although Morgan impressed, scoring 85. Morgan scored another half century in the next match, making 62, as England won their first game of the series. England levelled the series in the next match, with Morgan hitting 92 to send England on their way to victory. The final match of the series between the two sides ended with Australia claiming an eight wicket victory, with Morgan being forced to retire hurt.

===2015-16 Pakistan and South Africa===
Morgan made 76 in a losing cause in the first game of the ODI series against Pakistan. However, England went on to win the next three games to win the series 3–1. Morgan did not make a significant contribution with the bat in any of the victories, making scores of 29, 35 and 14. Despite this, he was praised for his captaincy and the amount of improvement that had been seen in the England side since the disappointing World Cup campaign. Morgan made a score of 45 in the first T20I against Pakistan. After making 15 in the next match, Morgan rested himself for the final match of the series, with Jos Buttler replacing him as captain. England won the series 3–0.

Morgan had a poor series against South Africa. He made scores of 23 and 29 in the first two games of the tournament, as England won both to take a 2–0 series lead. However, after these matches his own performances and that of the teams declined and Morgan failed to make double figures in the final three games of the series, being dismissed for scores of 8, 2 and 2 as South Africa won the final three games to take the series 3–2. Morgan played in both T20Is against South Africa, making scores of 10 and 38, although England lost both games to make it five defeats in a row.

===2016 World T20===
Morgan made 27 in the opening match of the T20 World Cup against West Indies, as England lost their opening group game. In the next match against South Africa, England completed a historic chase of 230, although Morgan himself only made 12. He followed this up with a duck against Afghanistan, although England recovered to win the game. After making 22 against Sri Lanka as England won to qualify for the semi-finals, Morgan was out for a first ball duck against New Zealand, although England won the match comfortably, winning by seven wickets. England lost the final against the West Indies, with Morgan making just five.

===2016 Sri Lanka and Pakistan===
Morgan made 43 in the first ODI to help England tie the match after matching Sri Lanka's total of 286. He did not bat in the second match as England won the match by ten wickets. In the third match, he again did not bat as the match was abandoned due to rain early in England's reply to Sri Lanka's 248/9. He made 22 in the fourth match to help England win by six wickets, and he made 20 in the final match of the series as England scored 324 to win by 122 runs. In the only T20I between the sides, he made an unbeaten 47 and hit the winning runs as England won by eight wickets.

Morgan made an unbeaten 33 in the first ODI against Pakistan, as England won by 44 runs on the D/L Method. He scored 68 in the second match as England chased down Pakistan's total of 251 to win by four wickets. He scored an unbeaten 57 in the third ODI as England set a world record total of 444/3 and won the match by 169 runs. He scored 11 in the fourth match as England won again to go 4-0 up. However, in the final match Morgan only made ten as England lost by four wickets, although they won the series 4–1. In the only T20I between the two sides, Morgan made 14 as England scored 135/7 and went on to lose the match by nine wickets.

===2017 India===
Morgan made 28 in the first ODI against India, which England lost by three wickets. He made 102 in the second match as England fell short of India's target to lose by 15 runs. He made 43 in the next match as England won by five runs, although they lost the series 2–1. He made 51 in the first T20I as England won the match by seven wickets. He made 17 in the next match although England lost the match by five runs as India levelled the series. In the third T20I he made 40, but England collapsed and lost the match by 75 runs.

===2017 West Indies===
Morgan made 107 in the first ODI against the West Indies to help England to 296-6 and they won the game by 45 runs. With this century, which is the fifth as a captain, Morgan became the highest century maker for England as a captain, bettered previous record of 4 ODI centuries each by [[Alastair Cook]] and [[Andrew Strauss]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Morgan ton, seamers seal England win |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-wi-2016-17-1027307/west-indies-vs-england-1st-odi-1027315/match-report |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170304050517/http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-england-2016-17/content/story/1085073.html |archive-date=4 March 2017 |access-date=3 March 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> In the second match he made seven as England secured a four wicket victory. In the final match of the series he made 11 as England made 328 and won by 186 runs to win the series 3–0.

===2018===
[[File:2018.01.21.17.03.33-Eoin Morgan out (39081508940).jpg|thumb|right|Morgan in January 2018]]
In March 2018, the ICC named Morgan as the captain of a [[World XI (cricket)|World XI team]] to play a [[West Indies v ICC World XI in England in 2018|one-off T20I fixture]] against the West Indies at [[Lord's]] in May 2018.<ref name="WorldXI">{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/649555 |title=Eoin Morgan to captain ICC World XI against Windies |access-date=22 March 2018 |work=International Cricket Council |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322204719/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/649555 |archive-date=22 March 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> He had to withdraw from the team because of a broken finger.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shahid Afridi set to lead World XI after Eoin Morgan pulls out |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/694523 |website=International Cricket Council |publisher=ICC |access-date=11 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180530035641/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/694523 |archive-date=30 May 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 10 June, he captained England when they lost to Scotland by six runs, at [[The Grange Club]] in Edinburgh.<ref>{{cite news |title=Eoin Morgan: 'England not finished article after Scotland defeat' |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44432883 |access-date=11 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617091939/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44432883 |archive-date=17 June 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 19 June 2018, during the third match of [[Australian cricket team in England in 2018|the home ODI series against Australia]], Morgan surpassed the record of [[Ian Bell]] as the all-time leading run scorer for England in One Day International matches. In the same match England posted the highest ever ODI total of 481/6,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/cricket/976551/England-cricket-Australia-Alex-Hales-Eoin-Morgan-Jonny-Bairstow|title=England cricketers run RIOT: Alex Hales, Eoin Morgan send records tumbling at Trent Bridge|last=Wilson|first=Jack|date=2018-06-19|work=Express.co.uk|access-date=19 June 2018|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620001011/https://www.express.co.uk/sport/cricket/976551/England-cricket-Australia-Alex-Hales-Eoin-Morgan-Jonny-Bairstow|archive-date=20 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> with Morgan breaking another record: that held by [[Jos Buttler]] for the fastest ever fifty by an Englishman in ODIs. (21 balls)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44539728|title=England v Australia: Hosts make record 481-6 in third ODI|date=2018-06-19|work=BBC Sport|access-date=19 June 2018|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619172803/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44539728|archive-date=19 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2019 Cricket World Cup===
[[File:Eoin Morgan, Theresa May.jpg|thumb|right|Eoin Morgan holding 2019 World cup trophy with prime minister [[Theresa May]] ]]
In April 2019, he was named as the captain of [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#England|England's squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Jofra Archer misses initial World Cup cut but set for England debut |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jofra-archer-misses-initial-world-cup-cut-but-set-for-england-debut-1181187 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417102319/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1181187.html |archive-date=17 April 2019 |access-date=17 April 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1183273 |title=England leave out Jofra Archer from World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=17 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417102319/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1183273 |archive-date=17 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> In the opening match of the World Cup, against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]], Morgan played in his 200th ODI match for England,<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/may/29/eoin-morgan-low-key-england-world-cup-south-africa |title=Eoin Morgan warns England against 'blind belief' as World Cup bid begins |work=The Guardian |access-date=30 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190529224140/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/may/29/eoin-morgan-low-key-england-world-cup-south-africa |archive-date=29 May 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> and scored his 7,000th run in ODIs.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.latestly.com/sports/cricket/eoin-morgan-completes-7000-odi-runs-in-eng-vs-sa-icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-at-the-oval-887582.html |title=Eoin Morgan Completes 7000 ODI Runs in ENG vs SA ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match at The Oval |work=LatestLY |access-date=30 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190530113722/https://www.latestly.com/sports/cricket/eoin-morgan-completes-7000-odi-runs-in-eng-vs-sa-icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-at-the-oval-887582.html |archive-date=30 May 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 14 June 2019, in the match against the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]], Morgan played in his 300th international match for England.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketaddictor.com/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-19-england-vs-windies-stats-preview/ |title=ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (Match 19): England vs Windies – Stats Preview |work=Cricket Addictor |date=14 June 2019 |access-date=14 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190616082623/https://cricketaddictor.com/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-19-england-vs-windies-stats-preview/ |archive-date=16 June 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 18 June 2019, in the match against Afghanistan at Old Trafford, Morgan scored 148 from 71 balls. His innings included 17 sixes, the [[List of One Day International cricket records#Most sixes in an innings 2|most sixes by an individual in an ODI innings]]; his team scored 25 sixes in total, the [[List of One Day International cricket records#Most sixes in an innings|most sixes by a team in an ODI innings]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sportinglife.com/cricket/news/morgan-makes-history-with-17-sixes/167907 |title=Eoin Morgan makes 148 off 71 balls including 17 sixes - a new ODI record |work=Sporting Life |access-date=18 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190618130521/https://www.sportinglife.com/cricket/news/morgan-makes-history-with-17-sixes/167907 |archive-date=18 June 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> Morgan's century came from 57 balls, the fastest by an England batter in a Cricket World Cup match.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://metro.co.uk/2019/06/18/eoin-morgan-england-set-world-records-afghanistan-cricket-world-cup-clash-10002339/ |title=Eoin Morgan and England set world records in Afghanistan World Cup demolition |work=Metro |date=18 June 2019 |access-date=18 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190619163221/https://metro.co.uk/2019/06/18/eoin-morgan-england-set-world-records-afghanistan-cricket-world-cup-clash-10002339/ |archive-date=19 June 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 21 June 2019, in the match against [[Sri Lanka cricket team|Sri Lanka]], Morgan scored his 9,000th international run for England.<ref name="AMEM">{{cite web |url=https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-match-27-england-vs-sri-lanka-malingas-magic-roots-form-and-more-stats/ |title=ICC World Cup 2019: Match 27, England vs Sri Lanka – Malinga's magic, Root's form and more stats |work=CricTracker |date=21 June 2019 |access-date=22 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622082135/https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-match-27-england-vs-sri-lanka-malingas-magic-roots-form-and-more-stats/ |archive-date=22 June 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 14 July 2019, led by Morgan, England won the World Cup for the first time, beating [[New Zealand Cricket Team|New Zealand]] in the [[2019 Cricket World Cup Final|final]] on the boundary count tiebreaker after the match and [[Super Over|super over]] were tied.

===2020–2022===
Morgan captained the England team at the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2021-tymal-mills-makes-englands-t20-world-cup-squad-no-return-for-ben-stokes-1276997 |title=Tymal Mills makes England's T20 World Cup squad, no return for Ben Stokes |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> where they reached the semi-final.

By June 2022 Morgan had scored only one half-century in his previous 65 innings in all forms of cricket, and faced calls to resign the England captaincy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/61894266|title=Is Morgan's England reign coming to an end?|work=BBC Sport }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2022/01/28/time-eoin-morgan-retire-no-longer-worth-place-englands-white/|title=It's time for Eoin Morgan to retire – he is no longer worth his place in England's white-ball teams|first=Scyld|last=Berry|newspaper=The Telegraph |date=28 January 2022|via=www.telegraph.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-i-really-keep-eye-goes-on-eoin-morgan-michael-vaughan-s-doubts-captaincy|title="I don't really keep an eye on what goes on" - Eoin Morgan on Michael Vaughan's doubts over his captaincy|first=Aayushman|last=Vishwanathan|website=www.sportskeeda.com|date=23 January 2022 }}</ref> On 28 June 2022, he announced his retirement from international cricket.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Morgan retires from international cricket |language=en-GB |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/61966257 |access-date=2022-06-28}}</ref>

Following his retirement, Morgan now works as a commentator.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Former England Captain Eoin Morgan To Debut in T20 World Cup Commentary Box |url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/former-england-captain-eoin-morgan-to-debut-in-t20-world-cup-commentary-box-6175861.html |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=www.news18.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Captaincy==

Morgan has been credited with improving England's white-ball game and changing their thought process, a decision he took with the management after their [[2015 Cricket World Cup|ICC CWC 2015]] campaign, turning the England team into a strong white-ball side. Many experts and former players have praised Morgan for turning England into a strong and formidable white ball team in both ODI and T20 cricket and changing the team culture. Nasser Hussain said of Morgan after his retirement, "Eoin Morgan is England's greatest white-ball captain and revolutionary batter. He has had a huge impact on English cricket. It goes without saying that he is England's greatest ever white-ball captain, a World Cup-winning captain."

==International statistics==
Morgan has appeared in 16 Tests (all for England), 248 One Day Internationals (23 for Ireland, 225 for England) and 115 Twenty20 Internationals (all for England). He has scored 700 runs in Tests, 7,701 in ODIs and 2,458 in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/24598.html?class=11;template=results;type=batting|title=Batting records {{!}} Combined Test, ODI and T20I records {{!}} Cricinfo Statsguru {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=2019-02-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219020414/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/24598.html?class=11;template=results;type=batting|archive-date=19 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
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==Honours==
* [[File:Order of the British Empire (Civil) Ribbon.png|60px]] Morgan was appointed [[Commander of the Order of the British Empire]] (CBE) in the [[2020 New Year Honours]] for services to cricket.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=62866|supp=y|page=N9|date=28 December 2019}}</ref>
* He was made an Honorary Life Member of the [[Marylebone Cricket Club]] in 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=MCC Honorary Life Members |url=https://www.lords.org/mcc/the-club/mcc-honorary-life-members |website=The Marylebone Cricket Club |date=13 August 2023 |access-date=13 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of cricketers who have played for more than one international team]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
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Andrew Strauss

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| honorific-suffix = {{post-nominals|country=GBR|size=100|OBE}}
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| caption = Strauss being interviewed at the end of the [[Lord's]] Test match v Pakistan in August 2010
| country = England
| fullname = Andrew John Strauss
| nickname = Levi, Mareman, The Captain, Straussy, Lord Brocket<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/20387.html |title=Andrew Strauss |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=9 March 2011}}</ref>
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| birth_place = [[Johannesburg]], [[Transvaal Province]], South Africa
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| bowling = Left-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]]
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| testdebutdate = 20 May
| testdebutyear = 2004
| testdebutagainst = New Zealand
| testcap = 624
| lasttestdate = 16 August
| lasttestyear = 2012
| lasttestagainst = South Africa
| odidebutdate = 18 November
| odidebutyear = 2003
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| lastodiyear = 2011
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
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| lastT20Idate = 15 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2009
| lastT20Iagainst = West Indies
| club1 = [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]]
| year1 = {{nowrap|1998–2012}}
| club2 = → [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]] (on loan)
| year2 = 2011
| club3 = [[Marylebone Cricket Club]]
| year3 = 2002
| club4 = [[Northern Districts men's cricket team|Northern Districts]]
| year4 = 2007/08
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| runs2 = 4,205
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| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
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| runs3 = 17,046
| bat avg3 = 42.72
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| top score3 = 241[[not out|*]]
| deliveries3 = 132
| wickets3 = 3
| bowl avg3 = 47.33
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| catches/stumpings3 = 228/–
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| date = 30 October
| year = 2017
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'''Sir Andrew John Strauss''' {{post-nominals|country=GBR|sep=,|OBE}} (born 2 March 1977) is an English [[cricket]] administrator and former player, formerly the Director of Cricket for the [[England and Wales Cricket Board]] (ECB). He played [[county cricket]] for [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]], and captained the [[England cricket team|England]] national team in all formats of the game. A fluent left-handed [[opening batsman]], Strauss favoured scoring off the back foot, mostly playing cut and pull shots. He was also known for his fielding strength at [[Slip (cricket)|slip]] or in the covers.

Strauss made his [[First-class cricket|first-class]] debut in 1998, and his [[One Day International]] (ODI) debut in [[Sri Lanka]] in 2003. He quickly rose to fame on his [[Test cricket|Test match]] debut replacing the injured [[Michael Vaughan]] at [[Lord's]] against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] in 2004.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.ecb.co.uk/england/series-tours/ashes-2006/teams/andrew-strauss,11,PP.html England – News – ECB] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070307160035/http://www.ecb.co.uk/england/series-tours/ashes-2006/teams/andrew-strauss%2C11%2CPP.html |date=7 March 2007}}</ref> With scores of 112 and 83 ([[run out]]) in an England victory, and the [[man of the match]] award, he became only the fourth batsman to score a century at Lord's on his debut and was close to becoming the first Englishman to score centuries in both innings of his debut.<ref name="cricinfo"/><ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand in England Test Series – 1st Test England v New Zealand |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/england/engine/match/64086.html |url-status=live |publisher=CricInfo |date=24 May 2004 |access-date=22 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090625194454/http://www.cricinfo.com/england/engine/match/64086.html |archive-date=25 June 2009}}</ref> Strauss again nearly scored two centuries (126 and 94 not out) and was named man of the match in his first overseas Test match, in [[Port Elizabeth]], South Africa, in December 2004.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web |title=1st Test: South Africa v England at Port Elizabeth, 17–21 December 2004 |url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004-05/ENG_IN_RSA/SCORECARDS/ENG_RSA_T1_17-21DEC2004.html |publisher=Uk.cricinfo.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref> He suffered a drop in form during 2007, and as a result he was left out of the Test squad for England's tour of [[Sri Lanka]], and announced that he was taking a break from cricket.<ref name=rest>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/7054967.stm ''Strauss plans break from cricket''] [[BBC News]]. Retrieved 22 October 2007</ref> After a poor tour for England, he was recalled into the squad for the 2008 tour of New Zealand and subsequently re-established himself in the side with a career-best 177 in the third and final Test of that series, and a further three centuries in 2008.

Having deputised for Michael Vaughan as [[List of English national cricket captains|England captain]] in 2006, Strauss was appointed on a permanent basis for the [[English cricket team in West Indies in 2008-09|2008–09 tour of the West Indies]] following [[Kevin Pietersen]]'s resignation.<ref name="cricinfo">{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/england/content/player/20387.html |title=Cricinfo – Players and Officials – Andrew Strauss |publisher=Content-uk.cricinfo.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref> He enjoyed success with three centuries, and retained the captaincy into 2009. Strauss captained the England team to a 2–1 victory in the [[2009 Ashes]], scoring a series total of 474 runs, more than any other player on either side,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=4249;type=series |title=The Ashes 2009: most runs |publisher=Stats.cricinfo.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref> including 161 in England's first victory in an Ashes Test at Lord's in 75 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/345971.html |title=England v Australia at Lord's, 2009 |publisher=Cricinfo.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref> He held the record for most catches by an outfield player for England – going past Botham and Cowdrey at Lord's against South Africa in 2012 – until he was in turn overtaken by Alastair Cook.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/19309373 |url-status=dead |title=England v South Africa, third Test, day four, Lord's as it happened |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=20 August 2012 |access-date=10 August 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130419202622/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/19309373 |archive-date=19 April 2013}}</ref> He relinquished the Test captaincy and retired from all forms of professional cricket on 29 August 2012, following his 100th test, which concluded a series defeat by South Africa that saw the England Test team lose their number-one ranking.<ref>{{cite news |last=McGlashan |first=Andrew |title=Strauss retires from all cricket |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/579864.html |publisher=ESPNCricinfo |date=29 August 2012 |access-date=29 August 2012}}</ref> He left the job as the second-most successful captain of England in terms of wins, behind only his former opening partner Michael Vaughan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Strauss retirement |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/19416516 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=30 August 2012 |access-date=30 August 2012}}</ref> At the end of his retirement press conference he received an unprecedented round of applause from the assembled media.<ref>{{cite news |title=Agnew on Strauss |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/19416516 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=30 August 2012 |access-date=30 August 2012}}</ref>

He became the ECB's Director of Cricket in 2015, shortly before the sacking of [[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]].<ref>[http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/andrew-strauss-appointed-to-steer-england-crickets-strategy-peter-moores-sacked/story-e6frf3g3-1227348832089 Andrew Strauss appointed to steer England cricket’s strategy, Peter Moores sacked]. AFP. 9 May 2015.</ref> As a result of his services to English cricket, Strauss was appointed a [[Knight Bachelor]] in [[2019 Prime Minister's Resignation Honours|Theresa May's resignation honours]] on 10 September 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Resignation Honours 2019 |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/resignation-honours-2019 |website=GOV.UK |access-date=10 September 2019}}</ref>

==Education and early life==
Strauss moved to the UK at the age of six.<ref>{{cite web |title=Born in one country, played for another |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/672788 |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref><ref name="tune">{{cite news |last=Brett |first=Oliver |title=Strauss calls the tune |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/1632356.stm |publisher=BBC News |date=1 November 2001 |access-date=13 March 2009}}</ref> He was educated at [[Caldicott School]], a boys' [[Preparatory school (United Kingdom)|prep school]] in Buckinghamshire, followed by [[Radley College]], a [[Public school (United Kingdom)|public]] [[boarding school]] for boys in Oxfordshire.<ref name="school">{{cite web|url=http://www.caldicott.com/academic/ce-aamp-scholarship-results/126-academic-results-1989-1990.html |title=Caldicott School Academic Results 1989–1990 |publisher=[[Caldicott School]] |access-date=29 August 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100521084632/http://www.caldicott.com/academic/ce-aamp-scholarship-results/126-academic-results-1989-1990.html |archive-date=21 May 2010 }}</ref><ref name="opportunity">{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/andrew-strauss-i-like-to-think-i-will-have-an-opportunity-to-captain-the-england-team-again-416028.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/andrew-strauss-i-like-to-think-i-will-have-an-opportunity-to-captain-the-england-team-again-416028.html |archive-date=7 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Andrew Strauss: 'I like to think I will have an opportunity to captain the England team again'|last=Viner|first=Brian|date=15 September 2006|work=The Independent |location=UK |access-date=11 March 2009 }}{{cbignore}}</ref>

He studied [[economics]] at the [[University of Durham]], and wrote his [[dissertation]] on [[convex cooperative games|supermodular games]]. In addition to competing for the university he represented the [[Hatfield College, Durham|Hatfield College]] side, where one of his teammates was the cricket statistician [[Benedict Bermange]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Cricketing Top Scorer from Sky who has never been Stumped|url=https://www.thejc.com/lifestyle/features/the-cricketing-top-scorer-from-sky-who-has-never-been-stumped-1.68224|website=Jewish Chronicle|access-date=7 March 2018}}</ref> Strauss also competed for the [[Durham University Rugby Football Club|university rugby club]] as a [[fly-half]], starting in the 3rd XV and soon moving up to the 2nd XV.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wilson |first1=Andy |title=Andrew Strauss: from scatterbrain to a very English hero |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/jan/09/andrew-strauss-ashes-victor |access-date=15 September 2019 |work=The Observer |date=9 January 2011}}</ref> [[Graeme Fowler]], his coach at the university, was eventually able to convince Strauss to focus exclusively on cricket:

{{Blockquote
|quote = "In his second year, although it took time, I managed to persuade him to stop playing rugby. A second ill timed injury could cost him his Middlesex contract, not to mention the physical damage sustained."<ref>Grame Fowler, "The Rise and Rise of Andrew Strauss", ''Friends of Durham Cricket'', April 2005, p. 3</ref>}}

In a rare distinction, he achieved a full Palatinate for his cricketing activities.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Moyes |first1=Arthur |title=Be The Best You Can Be: A History of Sport in Hatfield College, Durham University |date=2007 |location=Durham |page=103}}</ref> He graduated in 1998 with an [[upper-second class]] [[Bachelor of Arts|BA]] degree.<ref name="cricinfo"/>

==Life and career==
===Personal life===
During his early career, Strauss spent several years in the cities of Sydney and [[Adelaide]] in Australia, and briefly played [[Grade cricket|first-grade]] cricket alongside Australian bowler [[Brett Lee]].<ref name="smh">{{cite news|title=Strauss a travelling batsman|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/news/strauss-a-travelling-batsman/2006/11/13/1163266484812.html?page=fullpage|newspaper=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=14 November 2006}}</ref> While in Australia he met his future wife, actress Ruth McDonald,<ref name="smh" /> whom he married in October 2003 and lived in [[Marlow, Buckinghamshire|Marlow]], with their sons, Sam (born 4 December 2005) and Luca (14 July 2008).<ref name="towels">{{cite web|url=http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/nzveng/content/story/361104.html|title=Hot water and towels|last=Miller|first=Andrew|date=14 July 2008|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=15 July 2008}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Williams|first=Zoe|date=2020-07-22|title='It's important to live without bitterness': Andrew Strauss on the death of his wife Ruth|url=http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jul/22/its-important-to-live-without-bitterness-andrew-strauss-on-the-death-of-his-wife-ruth|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-23|website=[[The Guardian]]|language=en}}</ref> On 29 December 2018, Ruth died after a battle with a rare form of lung cancer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25637744/andrew-strauss-wife-dies-aged-46-cancer-battle |title=Andrew Strauss's wife dies aged 46 after cancer battle |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=29 December 2018}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> In the wake of Ruth's death, Andrew reached out to former Ashes adversary [[Glenn McGrath]], who had himself been widowed by cancer after Glenn's wife Jane – a native of Paignton, Devon – had died of breast cancer. Following Jane's death, Glenn had started the [[McGrath Foundation]] to fight breast cancer and secured the Sydney Test as a partner event, with Jane McGrath Day marked as Day 3 and the stumps, player caps and fan clothes all in pink. Having played in one such Pink Test himself in 2011, Strauss along with the Ruth Strauss Foundation secured Day 2 of the Lord's Test as a similar partner event ahead of the 2019 Ashes.<ref>[https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27200865/lord-turn-red-ashes-test-support-ruth-strauss-foundation ''Lord's to turn red during Ashes Test in support of Ruth Strauss Foundation'' by Matt Roller] ESPN Cricinfo</ref>

Strauss is President of the Primary Club Juniors, a charity which helps fund blind cricket. In aid of the cause he took part in a blind game, wearing a blindfold and being dismissed on his second ball.<ref name="primclub">{{cite web|url=http://www.primaryclub.org/news/pdf/PrimaryClub_44.pdf|title=Andrew Strauss takes the blind cricket challenge|date=22 May 2006|publisher=[[Primary Club]]|access-date=11 March 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061211080343/http://www.primaryclub.org/news/pdf/PrimaryClub_44.pdf|archive-date=11 December 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref> He has a variety of nicknames ranging from ''Straussy'', ''[[Levi Strauss|Levi]]'' and ''[[Johann Strauss II|Johann]]'', to the more obscure ''[[Charles Nall-Cain, 3rd Baron Brocket|Lord Brocket]]'', ''Mareman'', ''The General'', ''Jazzer'', ''Muppet'' and ''Mr Potato Head''.<ref name="cricinfo"/><ref name="mccc">{{cite web|url=http://www.middlesexccc.com/player-profile.asp?PlayerID=20 |title=Middlesex County Cricket Club Profile |publisher=[[Middlesex County Cricket Club]] |access-date=9 March 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401171011/http://www.middlesexccc.com/player-profile.asp?PlayerID=20 |archive-date=1 April 2012 }}</ref>

Already [[Member of the Order of the British Empire]] (MBE), Strauss was promoted to [[Officer of the Order of the British Empire]] (OBE) in the [[2011 Birthday Honours]].<ref>{{London Gazette |issue=59808 |date=11 June 2011 |page=12 |supp=y}}</ref> His alma mater, Durham University, conferred the [[honorary doctorate]] of [[Doctor of Civil Law|DCL]] upon him in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dur.ac.uk/ceremonies/congregation/honorary/speeches/|title=Ceremonies Unit : Orations for Honorary Awards – Durham University|website=Dur.ac.uk|access-date=30 December 2018}}</ref> In [[2019 Prime Minister's Resignation Honours|Theresa May's resignation honours]] on 10 September 2019 he was made a [[Knight Bachelor]]. Strauss has written several books on his professional career, ''Coming Into Play: My Life in Test Cricket'' (2006),<ref name="Strauss2006">{{cite book|author=Andrew Strauss|title=Andrew Strauss:Coming Into Play: My Life in Test Cricket|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yRqXAQAACAAJ|year=2006|publisher=Hodder & Stoughton|isbn=978-0-340-84066-5}}</ref> ''Testing Times: In Pursuit of the Ashes'' (2010, with [[Scyld Berry]]),<ref name="StraussBerry2010">{{cite book|author1=Andrew Strauss|author2=Scyld Berry|title=Testing Times: In Pursuit of the Ashes|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=52GQAAAACAAJ|year=2010|publisher=Hodder General Publishing Division|isbn=978-0-340-84070-2}}</ref> ''Winning the Ashes Down Under: The Captains Story'' (2011),<ref name="Strauss2011">{{cite book|author=Andrew Strauss|title=Andrew Strauss: Winning the Ashes Down Under: Winning the Ashes Down Under|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=u2egoMSslIkC|date=4 August 2011|publisher=Hodder & Stoughton|isbn=978-1-4447-3622-9}}</ref> and an autobiography, ''Driving Ambition'', in 2014.<ref name="Strauss2014">{{cite book|author=Andrew Strauss|title=Andrew Strauss – Driving Ambition: My Autobiography|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2GHeAAAACAAJ|date=9 October 2014|publisher=Hodder General Publishing Division|isbn=978-0-340-89789-8}}</ref> Politically, Strauss is a Conservative, raising money for them in a charity auction. [[David Cameron]] tried to persuade Strauss to become an MP in 2013, but Strauss turned down the offer.<ref>Glaze, Ben (11 October 2015) [https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/blundering-david-cameron-tried-persuade-6614056 Blundering David Cameron 'tried to persuade Ashes hero Andrew Strauss to become Tory MP']. Mirror.co.uk . Retrieved on 24 May 2018.</ref><ref>{{cite book|author=Ross, Tim |title=Why the Tories Won: The Inside Story of the 2015 Election |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Zze5CgAAQBAJ&pg=PT15 |date=12 October 2015 |publisher=Biteback Publishing |isbn=978-1-78590-007-5 |pages=15–}}</ref>

===Domestic career===
Having played for the [[Durham UCCE|Durham University]] cricket team and the [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]] second XI since 1996, Strauss made his Middlesex first XI debut in 1998, scoring 83 in his maiden [[first-class cricket|first-class]] innings.<ref>{{cite web |url-access=subscription |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/66/66398.html |title=Hampshire v Middlesex, 1998 |publisher=Cricketarchive.com |date=3 September 1998 |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref> Despite this, he made a quiet start: he averaged 24 and 30.5 in his first two first-class seasons,<ref name="season avs">{{cite web |url-access=subscription |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/7/7005/f_Batting_by_Season.html |title=Andrew Strauss batting averages by season |publisher=Cricketarchive.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref> and he did not make his maiden first-class century until an innings of 111 not out two years after his debut.<ref>{{cite web |url-access=subscription |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/69/69686.html |title=Middlesex v Northamptonshire, 2000 |publisher=Cricketarchive.com |date=6 May 2000 |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref> Thereafter, Strauss's stock rose quickly: his returns in 2001, 2002 and 2003 were 1211 runs at an average of 45, 1202 at 48 and 1529 at 51.<ref name="season avs"/> He was appointed captain of [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]] in 2002, following the retirement of [[Angus Fraser]], and retained the post until the end of the 2004 season.<ref name="caprof">{{cite web |url-access=subscription |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/7/7005/7005.html|title=Cricket Archive profile|publisher=Cricket Archive|access-date=9 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090228195022/http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/7/7005/7005.html| archive-date= 28 February 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> In late August 2011, Strauss hit his highest first-class score of 241 not out against [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]], beating his previous best of 177.<ref>{{cite news
| title = County Championship Division Two, Middlesex v Leicestershire at Lord's, Aug 30 – Sep 2, 2011
| url = http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/engine/current/match/492219.html
| publisher = ESPN Cricinfo
| access-date =31 August 2011}}</ref>

Strauss is a Committee Member of [[Marylebone Cricket Club]].

===International career===

====Debut year (2003–04)====
Strauss's first taste of international cricket came as part of England's tour of the sub-continent,<ref name="b03squad">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2003-04/ENG_IN_BDESH/ENG_IN_BDESH_OCT-NOV2003_ENG-SQUAD.html|title=England in Bangladesh, Oct – Nov 2003 squads|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> but he would only fulfil the role of the [[Cricket terminology#T|twelfth man]]; despite considering himself better in the long form of the game, Strauss was surprised to be selected for the One Day squad.<ref name="odicall">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/132404.html|title=Strauss – ' I was expecting a Test call-up, not a one-day one'|last=Auld|first=Freddie|date=6 November 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> Although he was not selected for the main team, Strauss did make an appearance in a tour match, starring with 51 in an opening partnership of 146 in a slow, but fluent innings.<ref name="b04tour">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/132381.html|title=Solanki and Strauss star in England stroll|last=Randall|first=Nicholas|date=5 November 2003|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> As England moved straight from Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, Strauss continued to put pressure on England opener [[Vikram Solanki]] in a tour match top scoring with 83, juxtaposed with Solanki's five ball duck<ref name="solpress">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/131887.html|title=Strauss puts the pressure on Solanki|last=Miller|first=Andrew|date=15 November 2003|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> and was rewarded with his England debut in a disastrous ten-wicket defeat where he was caught and bowled by fellow debutant [[Dinusha Fernando]]<ref name="sri103o">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64846.html|title=1st ODI: Sri Lanka v England at Dambulla, Nov 18, 2003|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> and was subsequently omitted for the rest of the tour.

Strauss was given another chance in the tour of the West Indies, even being called up to the Test squad owing to the injury of [[Mark Butcher]].<ref name="testcallup">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/139773.html|title=Strauss called up to England Test squad|date=5 March 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> Still he was only given a chance in the ODI team, but he made an impact even at his un-native number three position top scoring with 29 in a tense England win.<ref name="wind104o">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64886.html|title=1st ODI: West Indies v England at Georgetown, April 18, 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> Despite this he was omitted, after the second abandoned match, until the fifth ODI where he contributed only 10<ref name="wind504o">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64893.html|title=5th ODI: West Indies v England at Gros Islet, May 1, 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> but made up for it joint top scoring with skipper [[Michael Vaughan]] and putting on a good start in an ultimately losing match, making a great first international catch.<ref name="wind604o">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/140614.html|title=West Indies cruise to victory|last=Auld|first=Freddie|date=2 May 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> He also contributed 66 to help win the final match, drawing the series.<ref name="wind704o">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64895.html|title=7th ODI: West Indies v England at Bridgetown, May 5, 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090327141001/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64895.html| archive-date= 27 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref>

[[File:Lord's honours board (cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Strauss was added to the [[Lord's Honours Boards|Lord's honours board]] for scoring a century on his Test debut]]
Strauss returned home to start the 2004 English season but was chosen to make his Test debut for England after Vaughan sustained a knee injury in the [[cricket nets|nets]].<ref name="nz105wisden">{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/231698.html|title=First Test match England v New Zealand|last=Walters|first=Mike|work=[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack]]|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=9 March 2009}}</ref> The initial plan was to promote [[Mark Butcher]] to the vacant [[opening batsman]] position and include [[Paul Collingwood]] in the [[middle order]]. Butcher declined to move up the order and batted third, meaning Strauss was asked to open the batting and Collingwood missed out on a place in the side.<ref name="braced">{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/141052.html|title=England braced for loss of Vaughan|last=Miller|first=Andrew|date=19 May 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=9 March 2009}}</ref><ref name="trescolead">{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/141053.html|title=Trescothick to lead England|date=19 May 2004|work=[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack]]|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=9 March 2009}}</ref> Vaughan's injury turned out to be fortunate for Strauss who, in his first Test innings, top scored with 112 and contributed 82 in the second innings<ref name="nz104">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64086.html|title=1st Test: England v New Zealand at Lord's, May 20–24, 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090321085415/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64086.html| archive-date= 21 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> before being run out, with [[Nasser Hussain]] taking responsibility for the dismissal.<ref name="hussainvictory">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/3741789.stm|title=Hussain seals victory|date=24 May 2004|publisher=BBC |access-date=9 March 2009}}</ref> This put Strauss on a series of exclusive lists including being the second English player to score a century on his debut at Lord's, third opener to score a hundred on debut,<ref name="debut100">{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/century-on-test-debut-gives-strauss-his-place-in-history-564260.html|title=Century on Test debut gives Strauss his place in history|last=Fraser|first=Angus|date=22 May 2004|work=The Independent |location=UK |access-date=12 March 2009 }}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> the fifteenth English player to score a century on his debut, the first since [[Graham Thorpe]] in 1993 and only the fourth English player to score a century and half century on his debut.<ref name="boil">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4774428.stm|title=Cook comes to boil|last=Brown|first=Gavin|date=6 March 2006|publisher=BBC |access-date=28 February 2009}}</ref><ref name="buzzing">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/2333215/Still-buzzing-after-a-dream-debut.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/2333215/Still-buzzing-after-a-dream-debut.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Still buzzing after a dream debut|last=Cook|first=Alastair|date=7 March 2006|work=The Daily Telegraph |location=UK |access-date=3 March 2009 }}{{cbignore}}</ref> Strauss also made the first dismissal of the Test, catching [[Stephen Fleming]] off [[Simon Jones (cricketer)|Simon Jones]] and was awarded [[Man of The Match]] for his efforts.<ref name="nz104"/> The performance by Strauss excelled his role as a filler for Vaughan, leading to Hussain retiring from cricket allowing for Vaughan to move down the order and Strauss retaining the role of opener opposite [[Marcus Trescothick]].<ref name="hussainfuture">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/3744149.stm|title=Hussain ponders future|date=24 May 2004|publisher=BBC |access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> Strauss' form declined over the series, with one half century in the second Test<ref name="nz204">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64087.html|title=2nd Test: England v New Zealand at Leeds, July 3–7, 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090323221332/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64087.html| archive-date= 23 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> and his first Test duck along with a six in the third Test.<ref name="nz304">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64088.html|title=3rd Test: England v New Zealand at Nottingham, Jun 10–13 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090319080909/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64088.html| archive-date= 19 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref>

In the ensuing [[NatWest Series|NatWest tri-series]] that bridged the two tours, England won only one match, where Strauss guided them home with an [[not out|unbeaten]] 44,<ref name="win504o">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/66306.html|title=5th Match: England v West Indies at Leeds, Jul 1, 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> even losing against the West Indies after a century-each partnership of 226 with [[Andrew Flintoff]] at Lord's with Strauss recording his first One Day century with an exact 100.<ref name="wind804o">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/66309.html|title=8th Match: England v West Indies at Lord's, July 6, 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> Strauss continued to make Lord's a talisman as he returned for the opening Test of the series against West Indies with another century opposite [[Robert Key (cricketer)|Robert Key's]] 221 in a winning effort; the two also set the record for highest second wicket partnership against the West Indies.<ref name="wind104home">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64093.html|title=1st Test: England v West Indies at Lord's, Jul 22–26 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090307015355/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64093.html| archive-date= 7 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> In the third Test at [[Old Trafford Cricket Ground|Old Trafford]] where [[Brian Lara]] scored his ten thousandth run, Strauss faltered after five hours at the crease falling just short of another century at 90.<ref name="wind304home">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64095.html|title=3rd Test: England v West Indies at Manchester, Aug 12–16 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090320224727/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64095.html| archive-date= 20 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> In the final part of a packed 2004 season, Strauss guided England to victory with 44 not out against India in the [[NatWest Series#NatWest Challenge|NatWest Challenge]] opening One Day match<ref name="ind104">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/65032.html|title=1st Match: England v India at Nottingham, Sep 1 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090321090338/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/65032.html| archive-date= 21 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> but only scored 2 a piece in the following two matches.<ref name="odianalysis">{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/player/20387.html?class=2;template=results;type=allround;view=match|title=One Day Internationals analysis|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> Then, in the [[2004 ICC Champions Trophy]] at home Strauss contributed towards a win against [[Zimbabwean cricket team|Zimbabwe]]<ref name="zim104">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/66196.html|title=1st Match: England v Zimbabwe at Birmingham, Sep 10–11 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> and then starred in the semi-final against old enemies [[Australian cricket team|Australia]] with 52 not out from 42.<ref name="aus104">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/66208.html|title=1st semi-final: England v Australian at Birmingham, Sep 21 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> However, along with the rest of the team aside from Trescothick he failed to muster a decent total in the final allowing West Indies to take the trophy.<ref name="finalwind04">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/66210.html|title=Final: England v West Indies at The Oval, Sep 25 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref>

====Road to The Ashes (2004–05)====
[[File:Andrew Strauss Lords.jpg|thumb|Strauss batting against Bangladesh at [[Lord's]]]]

The runners-up in the Champions Trophy took October off before beginning a tour of Africa in November. Their first port of call was Zimbabwe, visiting for the first time since the [[2003 Cricket World Cup#Zimbabwe's political situation|2003 World Cup political concerns]] and despite being minnows Strauss could not muster even a half century in the 4–0 series win.<ref name="odianalysis"/> In the final match, Strauss was called on to bowl a single over, conceding three runs.<ref name="zim404">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64913.html|title=4th ODI: Zimbabwe v England at Bulawayo, Dec 5 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> England then moved to Strauss' native South Africa for a five Test series taking them into the new year. His homecoming was an explosive one as he caught captain [[Graeme Smith]] off the second ball and went on to score his first away century with 126 before scoring over half of the team's second innings score as he steered them towards victory, again falling short of twin hundreds with 94 not out; still he became only the seventh Test player to record a century on his home and away debut.<ref name="homeaway">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4108057.stm|title=Strauss waltzes into record books|last=Brett|first=Oliver|date=18 December 2004|publisher=BBC |access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref><ref name="sa104">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64116.html|title=1st Test: South Africa v England at Port Elizabeth, Dec 17–21 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090320224731/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64116.html| archive-date= 20 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> Despite missing out on this accolade he did record back to back centuries, in the Boxing Day Test he top scored in the first innings with only 25 as it seemed England were set for defeat, Strauss and Trescothick bolstered the side with an opening partnership stand of 273, top scoring with 136 to help England push for victory though it would end in a draw.<ref name="sa204">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64117.html|title=2nd Test: South Africa v England at Durban, 26–30 2004|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090310030013/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64117.html| archive-date= 10 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> In the losing, third Test Strauss not only top scored in the first innings with 45, he also became the fourth fastest Englishman to reach 1,000 Test runs in 19 innings.<ref name="thousand">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/4143257.stm|title=South Africa rock England batsmen|date=3 January 2005|publisher=BBC |access-date=13 March 2009}}</ref> After his third century of the tour in the fourth Test that helped secure the decisive victory<ref name="sa405">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64119.html|title=4th Test: South Africa v England at Johannesburg, Jan 13–17 2005|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090313012840/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64119.html| archive-date= 13 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> Strauss ended with a pair of ducks in the fourth and fifth Test preventing England from extending the lead to 3–1.<ref name="sa405"/><ref name="sa505">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64120.html|title=5th Test: South Africa v England at Centurion, Jan 21–25 2005|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090319080914/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/64120.html| archive-date= 19 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> Despite the two zeroes, Strauss dominated the batsmen of the series making 656 runs over the five matches at an average of 72.88<ref name="sa05avg">{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004-05/ENG_IN_RSA/STATS/ENG_IN_RSA_DEC2004-FEB2005_TEST_AVS.html|title=England in South Africa, 2004–05 Test Series Averages|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=13 March 2009}}</ref> and earned his first Man of The Series award. In the losing One Day series that followed Strauss failed to impress with the bat, never making more than 35.<ref name="odianalysis"/> Nevertheless, his Test success drew the plaudits of, among others, future Australian rival [[Justin Langer]].<ref name="substance">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4188581.stm|title=Strauss adds substance to style|last=Langer|first=Justin|date=25 January 2005|publisher=BBC |access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref>

After the tour, England returned home to play Bangladesh with Strauss's home ground of Lord's only helping him towards a half century in the one innings they played.<ref name="ban105">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/209929.html|title=1st Test: England v Bangladesh at Lord's, May 26–28, 2005|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> In the following [[NatWest Series]] against Bangladesh and Australia, England built on their momentum going into the Ashes series by making their way to the top of the group and into the final.<ref name="nw5">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/statistics/3679990.stm|title=NatWest Series 2005|publisher=BBC |access-date=13 March 2009 | date=2 July 2005}}</ref> Individually, Strauss posted 82* and 98 in the first and last matches against Bangladesh,<ref name="odianalysis"/> with a One Day high score of 152 from 128 balls in the middle match<ref name="ban405">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/211579.html|title=4th Match: England v Bangladesh at Nottingham, Jun 21 2005|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=13 March 2009}}</ref> but fared less well against Australia, never scoring more than 25 and only managing 2 in the tied final at Lord's.<ref name="odianalysis"/> Strauss was significantly shuffled down the order in England's inaugural [[Twenty20 International]] against Australia and made 18 in their 100 run win<ref name="aus05t20">{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/AUS_IN_ENG/SCORECARDS/AUS_ENG_TWENTY-20-I_13JUN2005.html|title=Twenty20 International: England v Australia at Southampton, Jun 13 2005|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=13 March 2009}}</ref> and in the losing NatWest Challenge scored favourably, but not notable, with two scores near 50.<ref name="odianalysis"/>

====The Ashes (2005)====
[[File:Strauss dismissal.jpg|thumb|Strauss is caught by [[Michael Clarke (cricketer)|Michael Clarke]] chasing 129 to win the fourth Test]]
Going into the [[2005 Ashes series]] having not won since the 1980s but with an unbeaten series record going back six series it was a highly anticipated series with Australian captain [[Ricky Ponting]] predicting it to be the closest Ashes since England's last win.<ref name="pontingwary">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/4393065.stm|title=Ponting wary of improved England|date=30 March 2005|publisher=BBC |access-date=13 March 2009}}</ref> Seemingly the pressure affected Strauss even at Lord's, along with the rest of the team, as he contributed 2 to their 155 and a slightly more impressive 37 to their 180 in a losing first Test, though Strauss did catch Ponting in the first innings.<ref name="aus105">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/213856.html|title=1st Test: England v Australia at Lord's, Jul 21–24 2005|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=13 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090321014319/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/213856.html| archive-date= 21 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> The second Test proved to be a much more dramatic affair and Strauss improved somewhat on his showing at Lord's with an opening stand of 112 opposite Trescothick, falling two short of a half century to the spin of [[Shane Warne]].<ref name="aus205">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/215010.html|title=2nd Test: England v Australia at Birmingham, Aug 4–7 2005|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=13 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090310175445/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/215010.html| archive-date= 10 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> While this healthy platform pushed England towards a 99 run lead in the first innings, it was Strauss' paltry second innings of six which garnered more attention:<ref name="testoftime">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/wisdencricketer/content/story/220056.html|title=Standing the Test of time|last=Haigh|first=Gideon|date=23 September 2005 |publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=13 March 2009}}</ref> four deliveries before the end of play on day two a Warne legbreak spun prodigiously from the rough across Strauss' body to knock down leg stump.<ref name="warnespin">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2005/aug/06/ashes2005.ashes8|title=England hold sway but still fear the genius of Warne|last=Selvey|first=Mike|date=6 August 2005|work=The Guardian |location=UK |access-date=13 March 2009 }}</ref><ref name="warnespin2">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4747865.stm|title=England take control at Edgbaston|date=5 August 2005|publisher=BBC |access-date=13 March 2009}}</ref> Those six runs are arguably crucial though, as England's winning margin was simply two runs.<ref name="aus205"/> The number six would follow him into the next Test at Old Trafford, making way for Vaughan to bat the first century of the series. Strauss followed in his captain's footsteps in the second innings adding 106 of his own to help set a target of 371 for the Australians who managed to stave off losing their final wicket to secure a draw and maintain a 1–1 series score.<ref name="aus305">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/215686.html|title=3rd Test: England v Australia at Manchester, Aug 11–15 2005|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=13 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090530005637/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/215686.html| archive-date=30 May 2009| url-status= live}}</ref>
[[File:England Cricket Celebrations.jpg|left|thumb|England celebrate in [[Trafalgar Square]] after winning the Ashes]]
In the fourth Test Strauss helped England to a fine start with a century first wicket partnership, contributing 35 himself and helping restrict Australia to 218 with two catches, specifically fast striker [[Adam Gilchrist]] in an exceedingly wide catch at slip which was called "the abiding image of the Summer".<ref name="supercatch">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/222570.html|title=The abiding image of the summer|last=Eager|first=Patrick|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=18 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090307113307/http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/222570.html| archive-date= 7 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> After enforcing the [[follow-on]] England were set 129 and the batsmen started falling under pressure, with Strauss lasting until the third wicket down and posting one of four scores within the twenties to help win the Test and take the series lead.<ref name="aus405">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/216994.html|title=4th Test: England v Australia at Nottingham, Aug 25–28 2005|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=13 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090321014324/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/216994.html| archive-date= 21 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> With only a draw required in the final Test to take home the Ashes, Strauss showed a winning attitude batting for almost all of the first day, with seven partnerships, to put on 129<ref name="aus505">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/218383.html|title=5th Test: England v Australia at The Oval, Sep 8–12 2005|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=13 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090321014329/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/218383.html| archive-date= 21 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> and secure another Ashes hundred and make himself the only batsmen on either team to record two centuries in the series.<ref name="ashes05avg">{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/AUS_IN_ENG/STATS/AUS_IN_ENG_JUN-SEP2005_TEST_AVS.html|title=Australia in England, 2005 Test Series Averages|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=13 March 2009}}</ref> Once again Strauss made a notable catch in the field helping to dismiss captain Ponting again,<ref name="aus505"/> Australia's second best batsman in the series,<ref name="ashes05avg"/> as well as sending fast bowler [[Glenn McGrath]] back to the pavilion for a duck. Unfortunately Strauss could not keep up his sterling performance as England were put back into bat with just over a day left in the series he fell to Warne again, caught by [[Simon Katich]], for a single run. Regardless, the maiden Test century of fellow South African-born England player [[Kevin Pietersen]] stalled Australia from taking victory and England won the series 2–1 to take home the Ashes for the first time in 18 years.<ref name="aus505"/>

In a series arguably dominated more by bowling than batting, Strauss notched up an average of 39.30; and while, with 393 runs, he was only the fourth-highest-scoring batsmen for England, only one Australian, Justin Langer, scored more than him, and by only one run. Strauss was also the only player to score two centuries, and made six catches, the second-highest number for an England fielder, behind [[Ian Bell]].<ref name="ashes05avg"/> While captain Michael Vaughan and coach [[Duncan Fletcher]] were awarded [[Order of the British Empire|OBEs]], the rest of the team, Strauss included, were given MBEs in the New Years Honours list.<ref name="mbeox">{{cite news |title=Writer tops Oxfordshire honours |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/4571600.stm |publisher=BBC News |date=31 December 2005 |access-date=13 March 2009}}</ref><ref name="mbe">{{cite news |title=Honours for Ashes and 2012 heroes |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/front_page/4570808.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=31 December 2005 |access-date=13 March 2009}}</ref> (Strauss subsequently was awarded the OBE in the 2011 [[Birthday Honours]] list.)<ref name="obe">{{cite news |title=Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook lead Birthday Honours list |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/front_page/13726861.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=10 June 2011 |access-date=11 June 2011}}</ref>

====Facing Asian teams and early captaincy (2005–06)====
[[English cricket team in Pakistan in 2005–06|England toured Pakistan]] in the winter months that followed, looking to extend their unbeaten streak of six Test series (with only two lost Tests) since 2004.<ref name="engtestseries">{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/england/engine/records/team/series_results.html?class=1;id=1;type=team|title=Series results England – Test matches|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=16 March 2009}}</ref> Strauss started the tour nervously, with warm-up scores of two fives and a six,<ref name="paktour205">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/224264.html|title=Tour match: Pakistan A v England XI at Lahore, Nov 6–8 2005|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=16 March 2009}}</ref><ref name="paktour105">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/content/match/223689.html|title=Tour match: Patron's XI v England XI at Rawalpindi, Oct 31 – Nov 2 2005|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=16 March 2009}}</ref> mustering 56 in the final warm-up innings.<ref name="paktour205"/> Despite acknowledging his batting problems,<ref name="pakbatcris">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4412026.stm|title=Strauss dismisses batting crisis|date=6 November 2005|publisher=BBC |access-date=16 March 2009}}</ref> Strauss' performance never recovered as he scored only 44 runs in the first two Test matches, losing the first and drawing the second, at an average of 11<ref name="pak05avg">{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/pakveng/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=2649;team=1;type=series|title=Batting and bowling averages England in Pakistan Test Series, 2005/06 – England|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=16 March 2009}}</ref> before he departed Pakistan to attend the birth of his first child, missing England's final loss.<ref name="firstchild">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4470434.stm|title=England unlikely to opt for Cook|date=25 November 2005|publisher=BBC |access-date=16 March 2009}}</ref> Strauss returned for the One Day series but showed little improvement with only five runs in the tour match,<ref name="paktour305">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/content/match/228814.html|title=Tour match: Pakistan A v England XI Lahore 7 Dec 2005 |publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=16 March 2009}}</ref> but found more success shuffled down to third man, top scoring 94 to help England win the first match.<ref name="pak105o">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/226352.html|title=1st ODI: Pakistan v England at Lahore, Dec 10 2005|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=16 March 2009}}</ref> He also scored 26 runs in the low scoring, final match which England also won<ref name="pak5050">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/226356.html|title=5th ODI: Pakistan v England at Rawalpindi, Dec 21 2005|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=16 March 2009}}</ref> but in between picked up a pair of ducks.<ref name="pak05avgodi">{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=2656;team=1;type=series|title=Batting and bowling averages England in Pakistan ODI Series, 2005/06 – England|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=16 March 2009}}</ref>

The other side of Christmas, [[English cricket team in India in 2005–06|England went to India in March]] and after Trescothick absented himself owing to stress-related illness, Strauss found himself opening England's batting with 21-year-old debutante [[Alastair Cook]]. Cook repeated Strauss' debut theatrics, scoring a half and full century, overshadowing Strauss's 28 and 46 in the drawn match.<ref name="ind105">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/239025.html|title=1st Test: India v England at Nagpur, Mar1-5 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=16 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090315081809/http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/239025.html| archive-date= 15 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> Without Cook opposite him in the third Test, Strauss shone once again with 128 in a winning effort to level the series.<ref name="ind306">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/238187.html|title=3rd Test: India v England at Mumbai, Mar 18–22 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=16 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090315083712/http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/238187.html| archive-date= 15 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> In the following One Day matches England would have been lucky to manage a draw, suffering four straight losses under replacement captain [[Andrew Flintoff]] since Vaughan's knee-injury had prevented him from touring.<ref name="vaughan06inj">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4757606.stm|title=Vaughan set to miss rest of tour|date=2 March 2006|publisher=BBC |access-date=17 March 2009}}</ref> Strauss's only double digit score was 61 in the second match<ref name="odianalysis"/> but with Flintoff requiring a break from deputising, Strauss was handed the captaincy for the fifth match which ultimately was abandoned, leading to crowd violence in [[Guwahati]].<ref name="ind506o">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4890448.stm|title=Violence follows England wash-out|date=9 April 2006|publisher=BBC |access-date=17 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090414105512/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4890448.stm| archive-date= 14 April 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> With Flintoff remaining the twelfth man for the following ODI,<ref name="ind605review">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4901904.stm|title=Strauss leads way in England win|date=12 April 2006|publisher=BBC |access-date=17 March 2009}}</ref> Strauss guided England to victory after putting India to bat, with a hundred partnership with [[Ian Bell]] totalling 74 before cramp forced him to retire.<ref name="ind606o">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/238193.html|title=6th ODI: India v England at Jamshedpur, 12 Apr 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=17 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090501015259/http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/238193.html| archive-date= 1 May 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> The emphatic, eight over victory was to be England's only One Day success on the tour as the final match saw India chase the runs victoriously with only five balls remaining with Strauss offering only 25.<ref name="ind706o">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/238194.html|title=7th ODI: India v England at Indore, 15 Apr 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=17 March 2009}}</ref>

As England returned home weary from an entire Winter without a series victory after the euphoria of the previous two years, they completed a [[Indian subcontinent|subcontinental]] triumvirate when [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2006|Sri Lanka arrived]] to prove that Asian dominance was not particular to the Indian subcontinent. With the captaincy crown returned to Flintoff, Strauss could focus solely on his batting prowess at the ground that made him famous. Opening once again with Trescothick, Strauss fell two short of a half century to the bowling of [[Muttiah Muralitharan]] at the stroke of lunch, allowing Cook to walk out to the wicket afterwards with company. Strauss went on to take the final wicket of Sri Lanka's first innings, [[Nuwan Kulasekara]], catching him off Flintoff to allow England to enforce the follow-on which they could not capitalise on, forcing a draw.<ref name="sri106">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225264.html|title=1st Test: England v Sri Lanka, 11–15 May 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=17 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090302101508/http://content-www.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225264.html| archive-date= 2 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> In the second Test, England took the lead with a victory after Strauss scored the second highest runs in both English innings, being controversially caught for 16 in the second off his pads.<ref name="sri206r">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/5025004.stm|title=England seal second Test triumph|date=28 May 2006|publisher=BBC |access-date=28 February 2009}}</ref><ref name="sri206">{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/225265.html|title=2nd Test: England v Sri Lanka at Birmingham, May 25–28, 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=28 February 2009}}</ref> He recorded another half century in the third Test, though it was not enough to stave off a 134 run defeat.<ref name="sri305">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225266.html|title=3rd Test: England v Sri Lanka at Nottingham, Jun 2–5 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=17 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090319223608/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225266.html| archive-date= 19 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> Once again he was offered the captaincy for the short form game, leading England in a tense, two run loss to Sri Lanka where he put on an opening partnership with Trescothick for 59.<ref name="sriti107">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225271.html|title=Only T20I: England v Sri Lanka at Southampton, Jun 16 2007|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=18 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090407054748/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225271.html| archive-date= 7 April 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> Under Strauss' captaincy England endured a five match whitewash where Strauss failed to muster even fifty<ref name="sri06avgodi">{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/engvsl/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=2640;team=1;type=series|title=Batting and bowling averages NatWest Series [Sri Lanka in England], 2006 – England|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=18 March 2009}}</ref> though it was acknowledged that the team, particularly the bowling side, were under strength.<ref name="sri06marks">{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/engvsl/content/story/252123.html|title=From bad to hopeless|last=McGlashan|first=Andrew|date=2 July 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=27 February 2008}}</ref>

Despite the One Day 'whitewash', Strauss was given faith and made the official captain, rather than a stand in, for [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2006|Pakistan's Summer tour]] as England embarked on their busy international schedule leading up to the Ashes and the World Cup.<ref name="captain06">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/252362.html|title=Strauss named as England captain|date=4 July 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=19 March 2009}}</ref> Given the Test captaincy, his first match was at his favourite ground Lord's where he recorded another century, 128 this time, in the second innings<ref name="pak106">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225255.html|title=1st Test: England v Pakistan at Lord's, Jul 13–17 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=19 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090318092645/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225255.html| archive-date= 18 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> but came under criticism for allowing his bowlers only 80 overs for victory, which they did not achieve.<ref name="pak106bbc">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/5185824.stm|title=Inzamam helps earn Pakistan draw|date=17 July 2006|publisher=BBC |access-date=19 March 2009}}</ref> He turned things round drastically in the second Test with tight fielding that restricted Pakistan to under 250 in both innings while contributing 42 to England's high strike rate 461, allowing an emphatic innings victory in just three days.<ref name="pak206">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225256.html|title=2nd Test: England v Pakistan at Manchester, Jul 27–29 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=19 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090316094805/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225256.html| archive-date= 16 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> Though the third Test was not quite as emphatic, England still won the Test after restricting the second innings, not allowing any centuries like in the other three innings and scoring one himself, 116, to take an unassailable lead in his first Test series as captain.<ref name="pak306">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225257.html|title=3rd Test: England v Pakistan at Leeds, Aug 4–8 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=19 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090318135451/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225257.html| archive-date= 18 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> Strauss' first Test series as skipper ended in an amount of controversy at The Oval in what some commentators have referred to as [[Ball tampering#Ball tampering controversy in August 2006|Ovalgate]] when, during their second innings, umpires [[Darrell Hair]] and [[Billy Doctrove]] inspected the ball and decided that it had been tampered with. Insulted by the allegation, the Pakistan team protested by not taking to the field after the tea break leading the umpires to declare the match forfeited. Pakistan later tried to take to the field but the umpires upheld their decision.<ref name="ovalgate">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/5268886.stm|title=Lengthy talks fail to save Test|date=20 August 2006|publisher=BBC |access-date=19 March 2009}}</ref> Two years later the decision was changed to a draw after a petition from Pakistan,<ref name="ovalchange">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/7485935.stm|title=Oval Test result changed to a draw|date=3 June 2008|publisher=BBC |access-date=19 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090205165059/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/7485935.stm| archive-date= 5 February 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> but in February 2009 the original decision was reinstated amidst criticism of the precedent such historicism would set.<ref name="ovaluturn">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/7863464.stm|title=Result U-turn for 2006 Oval Test|date=1 February 2009|publisher=BBC |access-date=19 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090204100322/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/7863464.stm| archive-date= 4 February 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> The series thus ended 3–0 to England, with Strauss being awarded Player of The Series<ref name="pak406">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225258.html|title=4th Test: England v Pakistan at The Oval, Aug 17–21 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=19 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090321085335/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225258.html| archive-date= 21 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> due to being the top of England's run scorers, behind only to [[Mohammad Yousuf (cricketer, born 1974)|Mohammed Yousuf]] on either side.<ref name="pak06avgt">{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=2641;type=series|title=Most runs Pakistan in England Test Series, 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=19 March 2009}}</ref>

Strauss continues his captaincy with the limited overs team. He performed less well in the one-off Twenty20 International, falling for a duck while Pakistan soared to victory with two overs to spare<ref name="pakti06">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225263.html|title=Only T20I: England v Pakistan at Bristol, Aug 28 2006|publisher=Cricinfo|access-date=19 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090331081338/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225263.html| archive-date= 31 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> and his luck remained the same as the One Day series began. After two low scores<ref name="odianalysis"/> he scored 50 in the third match though the team would still lose,<ref name="pak305odi">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225247.html|title=3rd Match: England v Pakistan at Southampton, Sep 5 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=19 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090420133248/http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225247.html| archive-date= 20 April 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> however his 78 in the fourth match propped up an eight wicket win<ref name="pak406o">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225248.html|title=4th Match: England v Pakistan at Nottingham, Sep 8 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=19 March 2009}}</ref> and a top score of 35 earned England a 2–2 draw in the series.<ref name="pak506o">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/225249.html|title=5th Match: England v Pakistan at Birmingham, Sep 10 2006|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=19 March 2009}}</ref> The following month England returned to the sub-continent for the [[2006 ICC Champions Trophy|Champions Trophy in India]]. Strauss scored two half centuries in three matches<ref name="odianalysis"/> but the team as a whole played disastrously with only one victory over the West Indies.<ref name="cham06">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/iccct2006/engine/series/232694.html?view=pointstable|title=ICC Champions Trophy Group Tables, 2006/07|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=19 March 2009}}</ref>

====Decline in form (2006–07)====
After the Champions Trophy the captaincy reverted to Andrew Flintoff as soon as he was cleared as being match fit.<ref name="flincapt">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/5333960.stm|title=Flintoff named skipper for Ashes|date=12 September 2006|publisher=BBC |access-date=19 March 2009}}</ref> Strauss started the tour badly, scoring only 71 runs from the first four innings along with a generally terrible display from England. After losing the first two Tests, questions were asked about a divided dressing room owing to the captaincy changing hands so frequently between Strauss and Flintoff but Strauss played down these accusations.<ref name="ashescpt">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/6166315.stm|title=Strauss denies row over captaincy|date=10 December 2006|publisher=BBC |access-date=20 March 2009}}</ref> He followed this with 88 in a warm-up match<ref name="ashes06tour">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/6165999.stm|title=Cook hits century in warm-up draw|date=10 December 2006|publisher=BBC |access-date=20 March 2009}}</ref> but in the following Test he was given out to dubious decisions in both innings, caught for 42 and LBW for a duck, with replays suggesting both decisions were harsh.<ref name="aus306">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/6185175.stm|title=Awesome Gilchrist savages England|last=Thompson|first=Anna|date=16 December 2006|publisher=BBC |access-date=20 March 2009}}</ref> In the Boxing Day Test Strauss secured his only landmark of the series<ref name="testanalysis"/> with an even 50 though he will most likely remembered as [[Shane Warne]]'s 700th Test victim as the Australian spin bowler reached the milestone in his penultimate Test match,<ref name="aus406">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/6207385.stm|title=Warne landmark as England crumble|last=Soni|first=Paresh|date=26 December 2006|publisher=BBC |access-date=20 March 2009}}</ref> by which point the Ashes had been lost.<ref name="testanalysis">{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/player/20387.html?class=1;template=results;type=allround;view=match|title=Test match analysis|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=20 March 2009}}</ref> As if the five match whitewash was not enough, the final innings of the series for Strauss was marked with a bouncer to the head from [[Brett Lee]] causing him to go to hospital after he was dismissed.<ref name="ash506scan">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/275137.html|title=Strauss cleared after scans|date=4 January 2007|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=20 March 2009}}</ref> After the Test series, coach [[Duncan Fletcher]] lamented the lack of confidence in both Strauss and [[Paul Collingwood]] whom he had wished to promote as role models for the rest of the team.<ref name="ashsfletch">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/6301215.stm|title=Fletcher apologises for big loss|date=27 January 2007|publisher=BBC |access-date=20 March 2009}}</ref> Despite the decline in his form towards the end of the year, poor umpiring decisions were taken into account and Strauss was picked as part of the 2006 Wisden Forty.<ref name="wis4007">{{cite web |last=Smyth |first=Lance |author2=Rob Smyth |title=Wisden 2007 – The Wisden Forty |date=25 March 2007 |url=http://content.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/287188.html |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |access-date=20 March 2009}}</ref>

England went from the Test series to a one-off Twenty20 International in warm-up for the [[Australian Tri-Series|Commonwealth Bank Tri-Series]]. Strauss was omitted from the Twenty20 game but did play for the One Day series. Though England tended to be superior in the long format over the short format, they gained momentum after opening losses and defeated New Zealand in what had become a winner takes all match at the end of the group stages,<ref name="nz807tri">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/6281543.stm|title=England beat Kiwis to reach final|last=Lillywhite|first=Jamie|date=6 February 2007|publisher=BBC |access-date=20 March 2009}}</ref> with Strauss's 55 being the only notable score for him in the series.<ref name="odianalysis"/> By this point Strauss's poor One Day form had been highlighted, with Fletcher admitting he was mostly in the team due to shallow batting options.<ref name="norest">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/277562.html|title='We can't rest Strauss' – Fletcher|date=25 January 2007|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=20 March 2009}}</ref> The half century did nothing for Strauss's confidence though as he fell for a duck in the first final<ref name="odianalysis"/> and only six in the second, though he did take the prized wickets of Ponting and [[Mike Hussey]], restricting them both to single digit scores helping to manipulate the Duckworth-Lewis effected score so that England could win the match without needing the third game.<ref name="aus207">{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/249241.html|title=2nd Final: Australia v England at Sydney, Feb 11 2007|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=20 March 2009}}</ref> His poor form saw him omitted from the group stage of the [[2007 Cricket World Cup|World Cup]] and despite commentators expecting him to make a return for the Super Eights stage against Sri Lanka<ref name="cup7un">{{cite web|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/288715.html|title=Uncertain England once again underprepared|last=Miller|first=Andrew|date=3 April 2007|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=20 March 2009}}</ref> he had to wait to meet old enemies Australia to be recalled, where he only made 7 and had a run-out on Ponting turned down after TV replays.<ref name="odianalysis"/><ref name="aus107wc">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/6534575.stm|title=Aussies win despite Pietersen ton|last=Mitchener|first=Mark|date=8 April 2007|publisher=BBC |access-date=20 March 2009}}</ref> He batted with England for the rest of the stage until England were knocked out; he would not play One Day cricket for England again until two years later.<ref name="odianalysis"/>

Eventually his poor year in both forms of the international form of the game, even after being allowed only to focus on Tests, saw him dropped from the team after 43 Test matches.<ref name="tmsprice">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tms/2007/10/strauss_pays_price_for_a_poor.shtml|title=Test Match Special: Strauss pays price for a poor year|last=Agnew|first=Jonathan|date=19 October 2007|publisher=BBC |access-date=20 March 2009}}</ref>

====Omission from team and revival in New Zealand====
Strauss' poor run of form continued through 2007, averaging a low 27 and failing to score a century with a top score of 96.<ref name=rest/> While he continued to play in Test matches against [[India cricket team|India]] and the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]], he was dropped from the ODI side. In late 2007, Strauss was not included in the Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, and [[Michael Vaughan]] was selected to take his position as opening batsman. Strauss then announced that he was going to take a break from cricket after what he described as a "long, tiring and immensely frustrating 12 months." He was, however, able to travel to India as part of the backup squad if he so wished.<ref name=rest/>

Strauss was thus omitted from England cricket fixtures over the winter. He returned to the Test squad for the tour of New Zealand, however made only four in the first warm-up match before hitting his own wicket.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/shared/fds/hi/statistics/cricket/scorecards/2008/2/14313/html/scorecard.stm ''Tour Match: Invitational XI v England''] BBC News. Retrieved 24 February 2008</ref> Despite what was now over 25 Test innings without a century, Strauss was chosen ahead of [[Owais Shah]] (who scored 96 in the same warm-up match) to play in the second warm-up match, sparking speculation that he would have a place in the Test squad for the first match against New Zealand.<ref name=warm>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/7266219.stm ''Warm-up spot boosts Strauss hopes''] BBC News. Retrieved 27 February 2008</ref> Strauss was, however, placed in the number three spot on the batting order, leaving Vaughan and Cook to open as they did in [[Sri Lanka]].<ref name=warm/> His batting in the first innings was poor, and he was dismissed for 5. In the second innings, however, he was returned to the position of opener and scored 104* along with Ian Bell.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/7272318.stm ''Strauss and Bell find timely form''] BBC News. Retrieved 1 March 2008</ref>

Strauss continued to play poorly through the first two matches, and was dismissed for a duck in the first innings of the third. In the second innings, however, he reached a century from 226 deliveries, his slowest but his first since August 2006, going on to make his highest score in Test cricket, 177. This innings seemed to help Strauss re-find his spark as in the first part of the English domestic season that followed he scored runs prolifically for Middlesex, smashing a 163 off 130 balls against Surrey in a domestic one day match.

====New Zealand and South Africa tour England====
After his 177, Strauss's place in the side was guaranteed for the following series against the same opposition. While still ignored for the One Day International team he was given back his position of Test opener alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan going back down to number 3. In the first rain affected match at Lords he carried on his form with a slow but steady 63 in the only England innings of the match. In the second Test Strauss made another 60 before getting out giving England a decent start following a big first innings total. He then went on to make 106, chasing 294, in the second innings on a now difficult batting wicket which set England up to win by 6 wickets to take a 1–0 lead in the three match series. This was Strauss's second Test match century at Old Trafford (the first coming against Australia in 2005, when he also scored 106). In the third and final Test at Trent Bridge he made 37 in England's first and only innings as England went on to win the series 2–0. He was named England's man of the series for his 266 runs at an average of 66.50.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/7420284.stm ''Strauss ton inspires England win''] BBC News. Retrieved 26 May 2008</ref>

His form now impressing the selectors, Strauss was allowed to keep his place for the tour against South Africa. He started on an average note being dismissed for 44 in England's only innings of the first match. He suffered in the second Test at Headlingly, however, making just 27 runs in the first innings and a duck in the second. A pair of 20s resulted as Strauss continued to struggle against the pace bowling of South Africa in the third Test. With England 2–0 down going into the last Test, a win was needed to restore pride. Strauss failed in the first innings, being dismissed for six. With the bowlers having got England into a match winning position, Strauss then came good, sharing a century opening stand with Cook and eventually being dismissed for 58. Nevertheless, his place remained under pressure again.

====2008 Tour of India====
Strauss managed to keep his place for the India tour and immediately rewarded the selectors by making 123 in the first innings of the first Test match with the rest of the batting lagging behind. He followed it up by holding the batting order together after a collapse that saw England 43–3 and shared a 200 run partnership with Paul Collingwood in which Strauss and Collingwood both made 108. He became just the 10th Englishman to make two hundreds in the same Test match, with Marcus Trescothick being the last in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/282951.html|title= Records / Test matches / Batting records / Hundred in each innings of a match |publisher=CricInfo|access-date=22 June 2009}}</ref>

====Captaincy====
Strauss was appointed captain on 7 January 2009 after a rift between previous captain [[Kevin Pietersen]] and Peter Moores became public. Subsequently, Pietersen resigned the captaincy after just 3 Test matches, and Moores was sacked. This came after a rise of form in the 2008 Test Series in India, in which England lost and drew their two games.

In his first match as regular captain, against the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] at [[Sabina Park]], Strauss and his team failed, Strauss scoring 7 and 9 as England were bowled out for 51 in the second innings to lose by an innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/352661.html |title=West Indies v England at Kingston, 2009 |publisher=Cricinfo.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref> After the fiasco of the [http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/352662.html abandoned Test match], Strauss subsequently had an excellent series with the bat, with scores of 169, 142 and 142 in the remaining three Tests giving him a series aggregate of 541 runs at an average of 67.62,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/20387.html?class=1;series=4326;template=results;type=batting;view=innings |title=Batting records | Test matches | Cricinfo Statsguru | ESPN Cricinfo |publisher=Stats.cricinfo.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref> but England were unable to force a victory in any of these three matches and consequently lost the series 1–0. As captain in the subsequent one-day series, which was drawn 2–2, Strauss scored 105 in Guyana<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/352666.html |title=West Indies v England at Guyana, 2009 |publisher=Cricinfo.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref> and 79 not out from 61 balls at the [[Kensington Oval]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/352668.html |title=West Indies v England at Bridgetown, 2009 |publisher=Cricinfo.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref> He also captained the Twenty20 side to a six-wicket defeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/england/engine/match/352674.html |title=West Indies v England at Port of Spain, 2009 |publisher=Cricinfo.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref> Strauss said to the BBC that he hoped that the whole captaincy debacle would be solved in time for the 2009 Ashes Series.

Strauss atoned for the defeat by the West Indies with a 2–0 home victories over the West Indies at home in both the Test and the ODI series. After that series, Strauss had a break from the international circuit while the World Twenty20 was underway. He played two county championship matches to little effect beyond a score of 97 against [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]].<ref>Hoult, Nick (22 June 2009). "[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/theashes/5601764/Ashes-2009-England-squad-form-guide.html Ashes 2009: England squad form guide.]" ''[[The Daily Telegraph|telegraph.co.uk]]''.</ref>

====The Ashes (2009)====
England entered the series hoping to regain the Ashes after a 2007 5–0 whitewash.

In the first Test at [[SWALEC Stadium|Sophia Gardens]], Strauss failed to capitalise on two starts, scoring 30 and 17; his second-innings dismissal, caught off a top-edged cut off [[Nathan Hauritz]], was particularly poor.{{Citation needed|date=September 2009}} On a good batting wicket Australia racked up 674 for 6 declared, with [[Simon Katich]] (122), [[Ricky Ponting]] (150), [[Marcus North]] (125 not out) and [[Brad Haddin]] (121) all scoring centuries. In the second innings, only a dogged 5¾-hour 74 from [[Paul Collingwood]] and tail-end contributions salvaged a draw for England, with final pair [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]] and [[Monty Panesar]] left to block out the final 11½ overs of the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/345970.html |title=England v Australia at Cardiff, 1st Test, 2009 |publisher=Cricinfo.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref>

England entered the second Test at [[Lord's]] having not won an Ashes Test there since [[Hedley Verity]]'s match in the [[Australian cricket team in England in 1934|1934 Ashes]]. On his domestic home ground, Strauss batted through the entire first day of the match for 161 runs, sharing an opening partnership of 196 with [[Alastair Cook]] (95). Though Strauss was bowled by [[Ben Hilfenhaus]]'s second ball the following day without adding to his overnight score, his innings was the highest individual score made by either side during the series, and set up a 210-run first-innings lead. Strauss contributed 32 to England's second innings, as Australia were set a target of 522 to win, a record if achieved. Though Michael Clarke (136), [[Brad Haddin]] (80) and [[Mitchell Johnson (cricketer)|Mitchell Johnson]] (63) briefly made the target seem attainable, [[Andrew Flintoff]] (5–92) and [[Graeme Swann]] (4–87) bowled England to a comfortable 115-run victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/345971.html |title=England v Australia at Lord's, 2nd Test, 2009 |publisher=Cricinfo.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref>

In the third Test at [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]], Strauss responded to Australia's first innings of 263 by ending the second day 64 not out; he was removed by [[Ben Hilfenhaus]] the following morning for 69, before England's powerful lower-middle order propelled the side to a 113-run first-innings lead. Australia, however, experienced little difficulty in drawing the match, losing only five wickets in one-and-a-half days thanks to Michael Clarke (103 not out) and [[Marcus North]] (96).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/345972.html |title=England v Australia at Birmingham, 3rd Test, 2009 |publisher=Cricinfo.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref>

In the fourth Test at [[Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground|Headingley]], Strauss was distracted before the start of play by team selection issues, with [[Kevin Pietersen]] and [[Andrew Flintoff]] both injured, and a back spasm to [[Matt Prior]] delaying play by ten minutes as his fitness to play was ascertained.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/story/418290.html |title=Dominant Australia take control |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref> Strauss' concentration may have been affected by the fire alarm which sounded in the team's hotel at 5 am, or by the media interviews he gave immediately before he opened the batting;{{citation needed|date=September 2009}} he was lucky not to be given out lbw to the first ball of the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/engine/match/345973.html?innings=1;view=commentary |title=England v Australia at Leeds, 4th Test, 2009: Cricinfo commentary |publisher=Cricinfo.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref> and was removed shortly afterwards for three as England collapsed to 102 all out against [[Peter Siddle]] and [[Stuart Clark]]. More runs for Michael Clarke and [[Marcus North]] led Australia to a total of 445. Strauss and [[Alastair Cook]] responded with an opening partnership of 58 before [[Ben Hilfenhaus]] removed Strauss for 32; England capitulated, this time to Hilfenhaus and Mitchell Johnson en route to an innings defeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/345973.html |title=England v Australia at Leeds, 4th Test, 2009 |publisher=Cricinfo.com |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref>

England therefore entered the fifth Test at [[the Oval]] with the series level at 1–1, knowing that only a victory would suffice to bring the Ashes home, as by longstanding convention the Ashes are retained by the current holders in the event of a drawn series. Strauss contributed 55 to England's first innings of 332, before [[Stuart Broad]] (5–37) and [[Graeme Swann]] (4–38) unexpectedly combined to bowl Australia out for 160. In the second innings Strauss scored 75, sharing a 128-run partnership with debutant [[Jonathan Trott]] (119) to set Australia a target of 546. On the final day of the series, Strauss produced a sharp piece of fielding from leg slip to [[run out]] Michael Clarke for a duck, and also contributed a catch, as Australia were bowled out for 348 to hand England a 197-run victory in the match, a 2–1 victory in the series, and the Ashes.

Strauss was named England's man of the series by Australian coach [[Tim Nielsen]]; he finished the series with an aggregate of 474 runs (the highest aggregate on either side; no other England player managed more than 261), at an average of 52.66 (no other England player barring Jonathan Trott, who only played in one match, averaged more than 40). Such was Strauss' dominance with the bat that Australia lost the series despite counting six of the seven leading run-scorers among their number.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/421871.html|title=Strauss's finest hour|date=23 August 2009|website=Cricinfo|access-date=30 December 2018}}</ref>

During the following seven-match ODI series, Strauss's contributions led England's batting to the extent that, following the series, [[Andrew Miller (cricket writer)|Andrew Miller]] commented on "England's guileless middle-order who, for the umpteenth time this summer, treated the loss of Andrew Strauss's wicket with the same grief and disorientation that a clutch of baby chicks might greet the devouring of their mother by a fox."<ref>{{cite web |last=Miller |first=Andrew |title=Swann saves England from whitewash |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/current/story/425712.html |publisher=CricInfo |date=20 September 2009 |access-date=20 September 2009}}</ref> He spearheaded England's batting efforts with scores of 12, 47, 63, 63, 35, zero and 47 in the series which spanned 4 September until 20 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/20387.html?class=2;template=results;type=batting;view=innings|title=Statistics / Statsguru / AJ Strauss / One-Day Internationals |publisher=CricInfo|access-date=20 September 2009}}</ref> He stated on a number of occasions that, despite his own contributions, he was disenchanted by England's poor performances during their 6:1 defeat.<ref>{{cite web |last=Brown |first=Alex |title=Strauss laments England's 'horror show' |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/story/425487.html |publisher=CricInfo |date=17 September 2009 |access-date=20 September 2009}}</ref>

Yet, for his performances in 2009, he was named in the World Test XI by the ICC.<ref>{{cite web |title=Johnson and Gambhir scoop top awards |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/427665.html |website=Cricinfo |date=1 October 2009 |access-date=17 July 2019}}</ref>

====2009–10 and 2010====
Following the Ashes, England played in the [[2009 ICC Champions Trophy]]. They beat Sri Lanka and South Africa to unexpectedly reach the semi-finals; however, Strauss only managed a top score of 25. He did not fare much better in the ODI series [[English cricket team in South Africa in 2009–10|against South Africa]], which England won 2–1. England drew the Test series 1–1, but Strauss passed 50 just once.

After the tour to South Africa, Strauss was controversially rested for the subsequent [[English cricket team in Bangladesh in 2009–10|tour of Bangladesh]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/bdeshveng2010/content/story/444883.html|title=Cook to captain in Bangladesh Tests|publisher=CricInfo.co.uk|date=18 January 2010}}</ref> In his stead, [[Alastair Cook]] was named captain and [[Michael Carberry]] selected as a replacement opener (though [[Jonathan Trott]] was promoted to opener for the second Test, replacing Carberry). England then won the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]] in the West Indies under the leadership of Paul Collingwood.

Strauss returned to the Test team in the [[Bangladeshi cricket team in England in 2010|home series against Bangladesh]]. He made two half-centuries as England won the two-match series. Between the Tests and the ODI series, England played Australia in a [[Australian cricket team in England in 2010|five-match ODI series]] (this was due to Bangladesh's participation in the [[2010 Asia Cup]] during June). England won the series, with Strauss making half-centuries in the second and third games. When Bangladesh returned for the ODI series, Strauss scored a half-century in the first game and a career-best 154 in the third, in which he shared a stand of 250 with [[Jonathan Trott]] who also made a century. England won the three-match series 2–1, and Strauss was named Player of the Series. In the accompanying ODI series, Strauss made 126 in the second match of a five-match series.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lillywhite |first=Jamie |title=Century for Andrew Strauss in England win over Pakistan |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/8991947.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 September 2010 |access-date=13 August 2021}}</ref>

A [[2010 Pakistan cricket spot-fixing controversy|controversial]] series [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2010|against Pakistan]] followed. Strauss struggled for form in the Test series, with just one half-century, as England won 3–1, bowling Pakistan out for three sub-100 scores. He found form in the five-match ODI series though, with a century and two fifties as England won 3–2 in their final series before the [[2010-11 Ashes series]].

====The Ashes (2010–11)====
Strauss headed to the [[2010–11 Ashes series]] hoping to join [[Mike Brearley]] and [[Len Hutton]] as the only England captains to win the Ashes both home and away, and the first to win an Ashes series in Australia since [[Mike Gatting]] in 1986–7.
Strauss won the toss on the opening morning at [[the Gabba]] ([[Brisbane]]) and elected to bat, however was caught at gully for a third-ball duck. England's first innings total of 260 was not enough, and Australia built a 221-run first innings lead. Despite the large deficit, England fought back; Strauss and Cook scored 188 for the first wicket. Strauss made his 19th Test hundred, eventually out for 110; stumped for the first time in his Test career. Fellow-opener Cook scored an unbeaten 235 and [[Jonathan Trott]] 135, also unbeaten, as England declared at 517–1. Australia scored 107–1 in their second innings before a draw was declared.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2010-11/content/story/489584.html |title=Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 5th day: England break records in high-scoring draw|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref>

In the second test match at the Adelaide Oval, Ricky Ponting won the toss and chose to bat but Strauss' bowlers skittled the Aussies for 245, thanks to James Anderson's 4–51 . England then made 620–5 before declaring but Strauss was out for 1 in that innings. England then bowled Australia out again for 304, with Graeme Swann taking 5–91 and England winning by an innings and 71 runs.

In the third test match at Perth, Strauss won the toss and chose to bowl first. England bowled Australia out for 268 on day one and Strauss scored 12* to guide England to 29–0 at stumps. Strauss started well and guided England to 78–0 within the first hour of the day's play but a batting collapse saw England bowled out for 187, thanks to Mitchell Johnson's 6–38. England struck back and took three Aussie wickets but Australia got to stumps on day two on 119–3. Strauss' team then bowled the Aussies out for 309, meaning England required 391 to win but batted poorly to be bowled out for just 123, with Ryan Harris taking 6–49 and England losing by 267 runs.

Strauss won the toss at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground|MCG]] and elected to bowl on the Boxing Day Test. The decision was an inspired one as England bowled Australia out for 98. In reply, Strauss and Cook had made a 159-run opening stand with Strauss passing 6,000 Test runs before being caught for 69. After England made 513, they bowled Australia out for 258 to win by an innings and 157 runs, therefore retaining the Ashes.

In the fifth and final Test at the [[Sydney Cricket Ground|SCG]] in Sydney, Strauss lost the toss and [[Michael Clarke (cricketer)|Michael Clarke]], Australian captain in the absence of the injured Ponting, elected to bat. England bowled Australia out for 280. In reply, Strauss made 60 from just 58 balls before being bowled by [[Ben Hilfenhaus]]. England continued to make a score of 644 their highest score on Australian soil, thanks to centuries from [[Alastair Cook]], [[Ian Bell]] and [[Matt Prior]]. Australia fell for 281 in their second innings, handing England a third win by an innings in the series, and an overall 3–1 Ashes victory.

====2011 World Cup====
[[File:Strauss Somerset.jpg|thumb|upright|Strauss batting for Somerset against the touring Indians in July 2011]]
In England's opening match of the ICC World cup 2011 against Netherlands, Andrew Strauss hit a better than run-a-ball 88 to get England off to a good start and help them clinch a 6 wicket victory. He maintained this good form the next game, scoring an impressive 158 off 145 chasing an imposing 339 which hosts India had set them. The match ended in a thrilling tie.<ref>{{cite web|last=Amla |first=Hashim |url=http://iccworld-cup2011.blogspot.com/2011/02/england-vs-india-bangalore-27th.html |title=Cricket Matches: England vs India (Bangalore) (27th February) |publisher=Iccworld-cup2011.blogspot.com |date=27 February 2011 |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref>
The third game saw Strauss score 34 off 37 balls as scored 327 against Ireland, but England nonetheless suffered a shock defeat, thanks to a 50-ball 100 by Kevin O'Brien and a 162-run partnership for the 6th wicket.<ref>{{cite web|last=Amla |first=Hashim |url=http://iccworld-cup2011.blogspot.com/2011/03/england-vs-ireland-bangalore-2nd-march.html |title=Cricket Matches: England vs Ireland (Bangalore) (2nd March) |publisher=Iccworld-cup2011.blogspot.com |date=2 March 2011 |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref>
England then won a thrilling match against South Africa on 6 March, bowling their opponents out for 165 in Chennai to defend a low score of 171, with Stuart Broad claiming 4 vital wickets. The English bowlers derailed the strong Proteas batting lineup, which collapsed from 63 for no loss and lost all their wickets for 102 runs. However, the group stage ended in another shock defeat, this time to Bangladesh, and although England qualified for the quarter-finals, they were comprehensively beaten by Sri Lanka. Strauss duly stepped down from the ODI captaincy and retired from One Day International Cricket.<ref>{{cite web|last=Amla |first=Hashim |url=http://iccworld-cup2011.blogspot.com/2011/03/england-vs-south-africa-chennai-6th.html |title=Cricket Matches: England vs South Africa (Chennai) (6th March) |publisher=Iccworld-cup2011.blogspot.com |date=6 March 2011 |access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref>

====Retirement====
Strauss announced his retirement from cricket on 29 August 2012 after 100 test appearances. As a token of appreciation, his teammates bought him 100 bottles of wine, of which he said "I think that will furnish me nicely into retirement!" [[Alastair Cook]], his vice-captain and opening partner, was named as his successor. Cook had previously captained England in test matches, as well as being the current ODI captain.<ref>[http://sportsbongo.blogspot.in/2012/08/cricket-andrew-strauss-retires-from-all.html Strauss announces retirement from cricket] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120903055415/http://sportsbongo.blogspot.in/2012/08/cricket-andrew-strauss-retires-from-all.html |date=3 September 2012 }}</ref>

===Management===
In April 2015, a reorganisation at the [[England and Wales Cricket Board|ECB]] saw [[Paul Downton]]'s role of managing director made redundant. Strauss was appointed to the newly created role of director of England cricket in May 2015 and his first act was to sack the incumbent coach [[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/872973.html |title=Moores sacked, Strauss made director |publisher=ESPNcricinfo.com |date=9 May 2015| access-date=6 February 2017}}</ref> Another early move was to rule out an imminent return to the England team for Kevin Pietersen, who had fallen out with the previous management team.<ref>{{cite web|title=No Pietersen return – Strauss|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/874345.html|website=ESPNcricinfo.com|date=12 May 2015 |access-date=6 February 2017}}</ref> He oversaw the appointment of [[Trevor Bayliss]] as coach,<ref>{{cite web|title=Bayliss confirmed as England coach|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/881227.html|website=ESPNcricinfo.com|date=26 May 2015 }}</ref> and encouraged a greater emphasis to be given to [[limited overs cricket]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Andrew Strauss: England must focus more on ODIs and T20s|work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/34792162}}</ref> Strauss resigned his position on 3 October 2018, citing a wish to spend more time with his wife, Ruth, while she was undergoing treatment for lung cancer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/869444|title=Andrew Strauss steps down as Director of England Cricket|website=Ecb.co.uk|access-date=30 December 2018}}</ref> She died on 29 December that year, aged 46.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2018/12/29/andrew-strauss-wife-dies-46-battle-lung-cancer/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2018/12/29/andrew-strauss-wife-dies-46-battle-lung-cancer/ |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Andrew Strauss' wife dies at 46 after battle with lung cancer|first=Scyld|last=Berry|date=29 December 2018|access-date=30 December 2018|website=Telegraph.co.uk}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

==Achievements==
{{see also|List of international cricket centuries by Andrew Strauss}}

===Test cricket===
[[File:Andrew Strauss test batting career v1.png|center|thumb|750px|An innings-by-innings breakdown of Strauss' Test match batting career, showing runs scored (blue and orange bars) and career batting average (red line). An [[:File:Andrew Strauss test batting career v2.png|image]] showing a 10 innings moving average is also available. Both are current as at 14 January 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://stats.espncricinfo.com/stats/engine/player/20387.html?class=1;template=results;type=batting;view=innings|author = [[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date =14 January 2012|publisher = [[ESPN]]|title =Statistics / Statsguru / AJ Strauss / Test matches}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.howstat.com.au/cricket/Statistics/Players/PlayerProgressBat.asp?PlayerID=3148|title = Andrew J Strauss – Test Cricket|access-date =14 January 2012|publisher = Howstat Computing Services}}</ref>]]

====Test records against each opponent====

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; margin:auto;"
|-
! Opponent !! Matches !! Innings !! Not out !! Runs !! Balls !! High score !! 100 !! 50 !! Average !! Strike rate
|-
| {{cr|AUS}} || 20 || 36 || 0 || 1,421 || 2,809 || 161 || 4 || 7 || 39.47 || 50.58
|-
| {{cr|BAN}} || 4 || 5 || 0 || 263 || 385 || 83 || 0 || 3 || 52.60 || 68.31
|-
| {{cr|IND}} || 12 || 22 || 1 || 929 || 2,180 || 128 || 3 || 3 || 44.23 || 42.61
|-
| {{cr|NZ}} || 9 || 16 || 0 || 813 || 1,728 || 177 || 3 || 4 || 50.81 || 47.04
|-
| {{cr|PAK}} || 13 || 24 || 1 || 793 || 1,548 || 128 || 2 || 3 || 34.47 || 51.22
|-
| {{cr|RSA}} || 16 || 30 || 1 || 1,113 || 2,361 || 147 || 3 || 3 || 38.37 || 47.14
|-
| {{cr|SRI}} || 8 || 13 || 0 || 297 || 644 || 55 || 0 || 2 || 22.84 || 46.11
|-
| {{cr|WIN}} || 18 || 32 || 3 || 1,408 || 2,730 || 169 || 6 || 2 || 48.55 || 51.57
|- class="sortbottom"
| '''TOTAL''' || 100 || 178 || 6 || 7,037 || 14,385 || 177 || 21 || 27 || 40.91 || 48.91
|}

Above data from [[ESPNcricinfo]] and current as at 25 December 2015.<ref name = "Cricinfo career summary" />

====Test analysis by year====

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; margin:auto;"
|-
! Year !! Matches !! Innings !! Not out !! Runs !! High score !! Average !! Strike rate !! 100 !! 50
|-
| 2004 || 9 || 18 || 2 || 971 || 137 || 60.68 || 50.89 || 4 || 4
|-
| 2005 || 12 || 22 || 0 || 789 || 147 || 35.86 || 52.18 || 3 || 1
|-
| 2006 || 14 || 26 || 0 || 1,031 || 128 || 39.65 || 49.95 || 3 || 3
|-
| 2007 || 8 || 15 || 0 || 432 || 96 || 28.80 || 47.21 || 0 || 3
|-
| 2008 || 12 || 21 || 1 || 972 || 177 || 48.60 || 43.54 || 4 || 3
|-
| 2009 || 14 || 24 || 2 || 1,172 || 169 || 53.27 || 54.13 || 4 || 4
|-
| 2010 || 12 || 20 || 1 || 657 || 110 || 34.57 || 52.06 || 1 || 5
|-
| 2011 || 8 || 11 || 0 || 316 || 87 || 28.72 || 44.25 || 0 || 2
|-
| 2012 || 9 || 16 || 0 || 590 || 141 || 36.87 || 43.76 || 2|| 2
|}

Above data from [[ESPNcricinfo]] and current as at 20 July 2012.<ref name = "Cricinfo career summary">{{cite web|url = http://stats.espncricinfo.com/stats/engine/player/20387.html?class=1;template=results;type=batting|author = [[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date =14 May 2012|publisher = [[ESPN]]|title =Statistics / Statsguru / AJ Strauss / Test matches}}</ref>

===One Day International cricket===
[[File:Andrew Strauss ODI batting career v1.png|center|thumb|750px|A match-by-match breakdown of Strauss' One Day International batting career, showing runs scored (blue and orange bars) and career batting average (red line). An [[:File:Andrew Strauss ODI batting career v2.png|image]] showing a 10 match moving average is also available. Both are current as at 23 January 2012.<ref name = "Cricinfo ODI match-by-match">{{cite web|url = http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/20387.html?class=2;template=results;type=batting;view=innings|author = [[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date =23 January 2012|publisher = [[ESPN]]|title =Statistics / Statsguru / AJ Strauss / One-Day Internationals}}</ref><ref name = "Howstat ODI match-by-match">{{cite web|url = http://www.howstat.com.au/cricket/Statistics/Players/PlayerProgressBat_ODI.asp?PlayerID=3148|title = Andrew J Strauss – ODI Cricket|access-date =23 January 2012|publisher = Howstat Computing Services}}</ref>{{refn|Sources differ as to the number of innings in which Strauss has not been dismissed – 8 times according to Cricinfo<ref name = "Cricinfo ODI career summary" /> and 7 times according to Howstat,<ref name = "Howstat ODI career summary">{{cite web|url = http://www.howstat.com.au/cricket/Statistics/Players/PlayerOverview_ODI.asp?PlayerID=3148|title = Player Profile (One Day Internationals)|access-date =24 January 2012|publisher = Howstat Computing Services}}</ref> as at 24 January 2012. In the match against South Africa held on 11 February 2005, Cricinfo records a score of 0* but also confirms that he did not face a delivery.<ref name = "Cricinfo ODI match-by-match" /> Howstat records that Strauss "did not bat" in this match,<ref name = "Howstat ODI match-by-match" /> which is why the innings does not appear in his ODI batting graph. This explains the apparent discrepancy between the data table and batting graph with regard to innings in which Strauss was not out. His score of 74* in 12 April 2006 match against India is counted as a 'not out' innings by both Cricinfo<ref name = "Cricinfo ODI match-by-match" /> and Howstat<ref name = "Howstat ODI match-by-match" /> as he was not dismissed, but his innings actually ended when he retired hurt.|name=ODI-not-out|group=Note}}]]

====ODI records against each opponent====

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; margin:auto;"
|-
! Opponent !! Matches !! Innings !! Not out<ref name=ODI-not-out group=Note/> !! Runs !! Balls !! High score !! 100 !! 50 !! Average !! Strike rate !! 4s !! 6s
|-
| {{cr|AUS}} || 36 || 36 || 1 || 979 || 1,282 || 87 || 0 || 8 || 27.97 || 76.36 || 104 || 4
|-
| {{cr|BAN}} || 8 || 8 || 1 || 610 || 590 || 154 || 2 || 3 || 87.14 || 103.38 || 67 || 9
|-
| {{cr|IND}} || 11 || 11 || 2 || 387 || 473 || 158 || 1 || 2 || 43.00 || 81.81 || 48 || 1
|-
| {{cr|IRE}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 38 || 50 || 34 || 0 || 0 || 19.00 || 76.00 || 3 || 1
|-
| {{cr|NED}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 88 || 83 || 88 || 0 || 1 || 88.00 || 106.02 || 9 || 0
|-
| {{cr|NZ}} || 7 || 7 || 0 || 183 || 291 || 61 || 0 || 2 || 26.14 || 62.88 || 16 || 1
|-
| {{cr|PAK}} || 15 || 15 || 0 || 625 || 725 || 126 || 1 || 5 || 41.66 || 86.20 || 69 || 4
|-
| {{cr|SCO}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 61 || 43 || 61 || 0 || 1 || 61.00 || 141.86 || 12 || 0
|-
| {{cr|RSA}} || 13 || 13 || 1 || 247 || 380 || 46 || 0 || 0 || 20.58 || 65.00 || 30 || 1
|-
| {{cr|SRI}} || 9 || 9 || 0 || 157 || 234 || 45 || 0 || 0 || 17.44 || 67.09 || 13 || 0
|-
| {{cr|WIN}} || 19 || 18 || 2 || 725 || 894 || 105 || 2 || 5 || 45.31 || 81.09 || 75 || 4
|-
| {{cr|ZIM}} || 5 || 5 || 1 || 105 || 150 || 33 || 0 || 0 || 26.25 || 70.00 || 8 || 0
|- class="sortbottom"
| '''TOTAL''' || 127 || 126 || 8 || 4,205 || 5,195 || 158 || 6 || 27 || 35.63 || 80.94 || 454 || 25
|}

Above data from [[ESPNcricinfo]] and current as at 24 January 2012.<ref name = "Cricinfo ODI career summary" />

====ODI analysis by year====

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; margin:auto;"
|-
! Year !! Matches !! Innings !! Not out<ref name=ODI-not-out group=Note/> !! Runs !! Balls !! High score !! 100 !! 50 !! Average !! Strike rate !! 4s !! 6s
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| 2003 || 1 || 1 || 0| 9 || 3 || 0 ||
|
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|-
| 2007 || 14 || 14 || 0 || 276 || 420 || 55 || 0 || 1 || 19.71 || 65.71 || 20 || 4
|-
| 2009 || 21 || 21 || 1 || 647 || 828 || 105 || 1 || 4 || 32.35 || 78.14 || 74 || 2
|-
| 2010 || 14 || 14 || 0 || 806 || 840 || 154 || 2 || 6 || 57.57 || 95.95 || 89 || 12
|-
| 2011 || 14 || 14 || 0 || 513 || 574 || 158 || 1 || 3 || 36.64 || 89.37 || 51 || 3
|- class="sortbottom"
| '''TOTAL''' || 127 || 126 || 8 || 4,205 || 5,195 || 158 || 6 || 27 || 35.63 || 80.94 || 454 || 25
|}
Above data from [[ESPNcricinfo]] and current as at 24 January 2012.<ref name = "Cricinfo ODI career summary">{{cite web|url = http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/20387.html?class=2;template=results;type=batting|author = [[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date =24 January 2012|publisher = [[ESPN]]|title =Statistics / Statsguru / AJ Strauss / One-Day Internationals}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of Caulfield Grammar School people]]
* [[List of Durham University people]]

==Notes==
{{Reflist|group=Note}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Andrew Strauss}}
* {{ESPNcricinfo|id=20387}}

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Graeme Swann

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{{short description|English cricket player (born 1979)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2018}}
{{Use British English|date=July 2011}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Graeme Swann
| image = Graeme Swann, 2009.jpg
| caption = Swann in July 2009
| country = England
| fullname = Graeme Peter Swann
| nickname = Chin, Swanny
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|03|24|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Northampton]], [[Northamptonshire]], England
| heightft = 6
| heightinch = 1
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Right-arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[Bowling (cricket)|Bowler]]
| family = [[Raymond Swann]] (father) [[Alec Swann]] (brother)
| international = true
| internationalspan = 2000–2013
| testdebutdate = 11 December
| testdebutyear = 2008
| testdebutagainst = India
| testcap = 641
| lasttestdate = 17 December
| lasttestyear = 2013
| lasttestagainst = Australia
| odidebutdate = 23 January
| odidebutyear = 2000
| odidebutagainst = South Africa
| odicap = 157
| lastodidate = 13 June
| lastodiyear = 2013
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 66
| T20Icap = 37
| T20Idebutdate = 5 February
| T20Idebutyear = 2008
| T20Idebutagainst = New Zealand
| lastT20Idate = 1 October
| lastT20Iyear = 2012
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| club1 = [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]]
| year1 = 1998–2004
| club2 = [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]]
| year2 = 2005–2013
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 60
| runs1 = 1,370
| bat avg1 = 22.09
| 100s/50s1 = 0/5
| top score1 = 85
| deliveries1 = 15,349
| wickets1 = 255
| bowl avg1 = 29.96
| fivefor1 = 17
| tenfor1 = 3
| best bowling1 = 6/65
| catches/stumpings1 = 54/–
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 79
| runs2 = 500
| bat avg2 = 13.88
| 100s/50s2 = 0/0
| top score2 = 34
| deliveries2 = 3,809
| wickets2 = 104
| bowl avg2 = 27.76
| fivefor2 = 1
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 5/28
| catches/stumpings2 = 29/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 39
| runs3 = 104
| bat avg3 = 20.80
| 100s/50s3 = 0/0
| top score3 = 34
| deliveries3 = 810
| wickets3 = 51
| bowl avg3 = 16.84
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 3/13
| catches/stumpings3 = 5/–
| column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches4 = 252
| runs4 = 7,811
| bat avg4 = 25.52
| 100s/50s4 = 4/37
| top score4 = 183
| deliveries4 = 47,541
| wickets4 = 739
| bowl avg4 = 32.12
| fivefor4 = 32
| tenfor4 = 6
| best bowling4 = 7/33
| catches/stumpings4 = 195/–
| date = 22 December
| year = 2013
| source = https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/6/6995/6995.html CricketArchive
}}

'''Graeme Peter Swann''' (born 24 March 1979) is an English former [[cricket]]er who played all three formats of the game. Born in [[Northampton]], he attended [[Sponne School]] in [[Towcester]], Northamptonshire. He was primarily a right-arm [[off-spin]]ner, and also a capable late-order batsman with four first-class centuries, and often fielded at [[slip (cricket)|second slip]].<ref>{{Citation|last=BT Sport|title=Cricket Masterclass: Slip catching {{!}} The Ashes on BT Sport|date=30 November 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWXzfXiIK6Q|access-date=1 December 2017}}</ref> Swann could score quickly; his test strike rate is the third highest of any male English batter to have scored at least 1000 runs after Harry Brook and Ben Duckett.<ref>https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;orderby=batting_strike_rate;qualmin1=1000;qualval1=runs;team=1;template=results;type=batting {{Bare URL inline|date=June 2022}}</ref> Swann was a member of the England team that won the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]].

After initially playing for his home county [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]], for whom he made his debut in 1997, he moved to [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]] in 2005.

Swann played a very poor single [[One Day International]] against [[South African cricket team|South Africa]] in 2000, before losing his place in the squad. Seven years later he was chosen to accompany [[England cricket team|England]] on its tour of Sri Lanka as the team's second spin bowler, alongside [[Monty Panesar]], and subsequently cemented a regular place in England's Test team, playing throughout England's 2–1 victory in the [[2009 Ashes]]. In December 2009, he became the first English spinner to take 50 wickets in a calendar year, culminating in back-to-back [[man of the match]] awards in the first two Tests of the tour of [[English cricket team in South Africa in 2009-10|South Africa]] and rising to third place in [[ICC Player Rankings|the world rankings for bowlers]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/8434644.stm|title=Five-wicket haul crowns Graeme Swann's 'dream' year|work=BBC Sport|access-date=16 August 2010 | date=30 December 2009}}</ref>

In March 2010, Swann became the first English off-spinner since [[Jim Laker]] to take [[10 wickets in a match]] when he achieved the feat in England's victory in the first Test in [[English cricket team in Bangladesh in 2009-10|Bangladesh]]. In May, he was named ECB Cricketer of the Year.<ref name="cricket of the year">{{cite news|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/england/content/current/story/460758.html|title=Swann named as ECB Cricketer of Year|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=25 May 2010}}</ref> In 2011 Swann was part of the England team that claimed the No. 1 ranking in Test cricket and between July and October that year was the No. 1 ranked bowler in ODIs.
During the [[2013–14 Ashes series]] loss, he retired from international cricket on 21 December 2013 with immediate effect.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/theashes/10533225/Ashes-2013-14-England-bowler-Graeme-Swann-announces-he-is-to-retire-from-international-cricket.html|title=Ashes 2013–14: England bowler Graeme Swann announces he is to retire from international cricket|work=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=22 December 2013 | date=21 December 2013}}</ref> After retirement, Swann took part in the BBC television show ''Strictly Come Dancing''.

==Career==
===Early years (1998–2007)===
Swann began his domestic career for [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]]. As a teenager, he was part of the [[ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup#1998|U-19 World Cup winning side in 1998]], a tournament that took part in South Africa (alongside future England players [[Owais Shah]] and [[Robert Key (cricketer)|Robert Key]]).

[[File:Graeme Swann.jpg|left|thumb|Swann bowling for Nottinghamshire against Leicestershire in 2007]]
Against [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]] in 1998 he scored 92 and 111, his maiden first-class half-century and century.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/66/66152.html |title=Leicestershire v Northamptonshire, 1998 |publisher=Cricketarchive.com |date=17 July 1998 |access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref> Touring South Africa and [[Zimbabwe]] with the England A-team that winter, Swann took 21 wickets at 25.61 and averaged 22 with the bat. ''[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|Wisden]]'' commented,

{{blockquote|Swann did spin the ball appreciably and emerged as a definite candidate for elevation. He had the potential to become a genuine allrounder, with a wide range of attractive strokes, though he needs to use them more selectively.<ref name=ci>[http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/20431.ht Graeme Swann] {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>}}

In 1999, Swann was brought into the England squad for the final Test against [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]]. He did not play, but featured in an ODI against South Africa following an injury to [[Ashley Giles]].<ref name=ci/> This tour also saw him miss the team bus once due to oversleeping.<ref>{{cite web|author=Alison Mitchell |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tms/2008/12/english_eyes_smile_for_swann.shtml |title=English eyes smile for Swann |publisher=BBC |access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref>

In domestic cricket, Swann scored his highest first-class score of 183 in 2002, sharing a partnership of 318 with Northants captain [[Mike Hussey]] (310 not out).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/75/75204.html |title=Gloucestershire v Northamptonshire, 2002 |publisher=Cricketarchive.com |date=18 August 2002 |access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref>

He moved to [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]] in [[2005 in cricket|2005]], and finished the season of [[2007 in cricket|2007]] with 516 runs and 45 wickets, leading to his recall to the England side against [[Sri Lanka cricket team|Sri Lanka]].<ref name=ci/> While England fell heavily in defeat during the first match, Swann hit 34 to help seal victory in the second, and took four for 34 and hit 25 in the third as England took a two-one lead in the series.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/7032958.stm |title=Sri Lanka v England 3rd ODI |work=BBC News |date=7 October 2007 |access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref>

An unsuccessful tour of New Zealand followed, and Swann was unable consistently to occupy a place in the England ODI side. He remained in the squad but faced tough competition from [[Samit Patel]], who had already taken his first ODI five-wicket haul, against South Africa in his third match.

===Test breakthrough (2008–2009)===
Following a loss of form by [[Monty Panesar]], alongside whom Swann had played for Northamptonshire, Swann made his [[Test cricket|Test]] debut against India in December 2008, and made an immediate impact, dismissing [[Gautam Gambhir]] with his third delivery and [[Rahul Dravid]] with his sixth, both lbw, thus becoming only the second player in Test history after [[Richard Johnson (cricketer, born 1974)|Richard Johnson]] (also for England) to take two wickets in his first Test over.

In the Third Test in the West Indies in February 2009, he was brought back into the Test fold following the poor form of Panesar, and in this match collected his first five-wicket haul in a Test, 5 for 57 in the West Indies' first innings, including two wickets in two balls. This was the second-best performance ever by any spinner in [[Antigua]]. Swann also collected five wickets in the first of the West Indian innings in the Fourth Test.

In addition to a score of 63 not out batting at 9, he took six more wickets in the first home Test of 2009, again against the West Indies, at [[Lord's]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://content.cricinfo.com/engvwi2009/engine/match/380712.html |title=1st Test: England v West Indies at Lord's, May 6–8, 2009 {{pipe}} ESPN Cricinfo |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref> This included three for sixteen in five overs in the first innings, removing [[Devon Smith]], [[Shivnarine Chanderpaul]] and [[Brendan Nash]].

At the end of the one-day series against the same opposition, the England players were permitted to rejoin their counties in the build-up to the [[2009 ICC World Twenty20]] tournament. Swann gave a good account of himself in the World Twenty20, bowling tidily for his five wickets "while showing the passion for playing for his country that," according to journalist Nick Hoult, "endears him to England supporters."<ref name=Hoult>{{citation |last=Hoult |first=Nick |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/theashes/5601764/Ashes-2009-England-squad-form-guide.html |title=Ashes 2009: England squad form guide |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |date=22 June 2009 |access-date=28 June 2009}}</ref>

===The Ashes (2009)===
[[File:Katherine Jenkins Cardiff.jpg|thumb|300px|The players lined up at the start of the 2009 Ashes. England won the series 2–1, reclaiming the trophy from Australia.]]
[[File:Swann bowling during the Third Test of the 2009 Ashes.jpg|thumb|300px|Swann bowling during the third Test of the 2009 Ashes]]
Swann had done enough in the year preceding the [[2009 Ashes]] to be considered England's premier spinner, overtaking Panesar. The pertinent question was not whether Swann would play, but which of Panesar and [[Adil Rashid]], the other two spinners in the England squad, would play with him.<ref name=Hoult/> He went on to play in all five matches of the series. Panesar was selected for the first Test, but his bowling did not impress and he was dropped for the remainder of the series, leaving Swann as England's only slow bowler.

In the first Test at [[SWALEC Stadium|Sophia Gardens]], Swann hit a first-innings 47 not out from 40 balls. His bowling was anodyne, failing to pick up a wicket in 38 overs in Australia's only innings, in which they amassed 674 for 6 declared with four centurions, but his second-innings 31 helped England salvage a draw, as Australia were unable to take the final English wicket with Panesar and [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]] at the crease.

At [[Lord's]], Swann was part of England's first-innings slide from 302 for 3 ([[Andrew Strauss]] 161) to 425 all out, and was only required to bowl one over in Australia's first innings, as England's seamers combined to bowl Australia out for 215. However, in Australia's second innings, after [[Michael Clarke (cricketer)|Michael Clarke]] and [[Brad Haddin]] had briefly made a mammoth 522-run target seem attainable, Swann combined with [[Andrew Flintoff]] (5 for 92) to bowl Australia out, taking the key wicket of Michael Clarke bowled for 136. Swann took the final wicket of [[Mitchell Johnson (cricketer)|Mitchell Johnson]], bowled for 63, to finish with second-innings figures of 4 for 87 and complete England's first victory against Australia at Lord's since 1934.

At [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]], Swann was only required to bowl two first-innings overs, but nonetheless made England's first breakthrough, trapping [[Simon Katich]] lbw to end an 85-run opening partnership. With the bat he contributed 24 from 20 balls as England's lower-middle order powered the side to a 113-run first-innings lead, and with England pursuing victory he clean bowled [[Ricky Ponting]] with a sharply turning offbreak, but on the final day his bowling was anodyne, failing to take another wicket as Australia drew the match with ease, losing only three wickets on the final day.

At [[Headingley Cricket Ground|Headingley]] Swann made a duck in England's first-innings collapse to 102 all out, and failed to take a wicket in Australia's total of 445. In the second innings he hit a defiant 62 but could not stave off an innings defeat.

England therefore progressed to [[the Oval]] with the series level at 1–1 and with a victory required to regain the Ashes. Swann took 4 for 38, combining with [[Stuart Broad]] (5 for 37) to bowl Australia out for 160. He hit a 55-ball 63 in England's second innings, sharing a 13-over partnership of 90 with debutant [[Jonathan Trott]] (119).

On the final day of the series Swann made England's first breakthrough in the fourth over of the day, trapping [[Simon Katich]] lbw. He claimed figures of 4 for 120, taking his tally of wickets to eight in the match, including the final wicket, [[Mike Hussey]] caught at short leg by [[Alastair Cook]] for 121, to clinch the Ashes series. He finished the series with an aggregate of 249 runs (fourth in England's list) at an average of 35.57, and 14 wickets (second among England's bowlers only to [[Stuart Broad]]).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=4249;team=1;type=series |title=Ashes 2009 – England batting and bowling averages |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 August 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091005135839/http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=4249%3Bteam%3D1%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=5 October 2009 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

Following the Ashes, the two sides faced each other in a seven-match ODI series. After losing the first six, England managed a win in the final fixture; Swann took 5/28 in the match, his first five-wicket haul in ODIs.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/story/425712.html |title=Swann saves England from whitewash |first=Andrew |last=Miller |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=20 September 2009 |access-date=14 December 2011}}</ref>

===South Africa and Bangladesh (2009–2010)===
[[File:SS park.jpg|left|thumb|[[SuperSport Park|Centurion Cricket Ground]], where Swann scored his Test-best innings of 85 in December 2009 and was awarded a man of the Match award for his all-round performance.]]
[[English cricket team in South Africa in 2009–10|In December]], England toured South Africa for a four-Test series. Expected to be a close contest, the series was tied 1–1. Swann contributed 21 wickets, and was the leading wicket-taker on either side in country not historically suited to spin bowlers. [[Ashwell Prince]] suffered in particular against Swann's bowling, and was dismissed three times from five deliveries by Swann. His lower-order batting also proved useful, helping save one match,<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/rsaveng09/content/story/444890.html |title=Swann emerges as talisman for unified England |first=Andrew |last=Miller |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=18 January 2010 |access-date=14 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/rsaveng09/content/story/444891.html |title=Shared spoils of a memorable contest |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=18 January 2011 |access-date=14 December 2011}}</ref> and his Test-best knock of 85 in the first fixture was the highest score of the England innings.<ref name="2009SA 1st Test">{{citation |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/214/214324.html |title=f52155 t1942 South Africa v England: England in South Africa 2009/10 (1st Test) |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=14 December 2011}}</ref> His performance in the second Test meant that Swann finished his first full year of Test cricket ranked third in [[ICC Player Rankings|the world bowling rankings]], behind [[Dale Steyn]] and [[Mitchell Johnson (cricketer)|Mitchell Johnson]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/england/6911089/South-Africa-v-England-Graeme-Swann-climbs-to-third-in-ICC-bowling-rankings.html |title=South Africa v England: Graeme Swann climbs to third in ICC bowling rankings |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=30 December 2009 |access-date=15 March 2010}}</ref> As well as Man of the Match awards in the first and second Tests,<ref name="2009SA 1st Test"/><ref>{{citation |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/214/214325.html |title=f52177 t1944 South Africa v England: England in South Africa 2009/10 (2nd Test) |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=14 December 2011}}</ref> Swann received a tied man of the series award along with [[Mark Boucher]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-world/honours-even-as-south-africa-square-series-20100117-meg0.html |title=Honours even as South Africa square series |work=The Age |date=17 January 2010 |access-date=15 March 2010 |location=Melbourne |first=Colin |last=Bryden}}</ref>

England's next assignment was a tour of Bangladesh in [[English cricket team in Bangladesh in 2009–10|March 2010]]. The ODI series was a 3–0 whitewash for England,<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-bangladesh-2010/content/story/450834.html |title=Kieswetter ton sets up whitewash |first=Liam |last=Brickhill |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=5 March 2010 |access-date=14 December 2011}}</ref> with Swann taking seven wickets, behind just seamer Tim Bresnan with eight.<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5509;type=series |title=Records / England in Bangladesh ODI Series, 2009/10 /Most wickets |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930062059/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5509%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=30 September 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Even with a weakened side, taking the opportunity to blood new players, England were expected to easily win the two-match Test series.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bdeshveng2010/content/story/451466.html |title=Weakened England should still be too strong |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=11 March 2010 |access-date=14 December 2011}}</ref> In the first match Swann took his maiden ten-wicket haul in Tests; it was the first time an off-spinner had taken [[ten wickets in a match]] for England since [[Jim Laker]] took 19 against Australia at Old Trafford in 1956. The [[Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium|pitch at Chittagong]] offered little for fast bowlers, leaving Swann with the bulk of the work.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bdeshveng2010/content/story/452105.html |title=Swann takes 10 to break Bangladesh resistance |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=16 March 2010 |access-date=14 December 2011}}</ref> The performance, claiming 10/217 from 78.3 overs, earned him the Man of the Match award and raised him to second place in the ICC's Test bowling rankings.<ref>{{citation |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/257/257207.html |title=f52331 t1954 Bangladesh v England: England in Bangladesh 2009/10 (1st Test) |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=14 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bdeshveng2010/content/story/452311.html |title=Swann leaps to No. 2 in Test rankings |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=17 March 2010 |access-date=14 December 2011}}</ref> Claiming six wickets in the second Test to guide England to a 2–0 whitewash, Swann was named Man of the Series.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bdeshveng2010/content/story/453379.html |title=Swann leads the pack; Bresnan the surprise |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=25 March 2010 |access-date=14 December 2011}}</ref>

===2010 World Twenty20===
[[File:Kensington Oval yes.jpg|thumb|The [[Kensington Oval]] in [[Barbados]] hosted the final of the 2010 World Twenty20, which England won by seven wickets.]]
Swann was selected in England's 15 man squad for the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]] in the [[West Indies]]. During the tournament, Swann played in all of England's fixtures, including the final against Australia, where he dismissed Australia captain [[Michael Clarke (cricketer)|Michael Clarke]] for 27 on his way to figures of 1/17 from his 4 overs. In the field he alertly caught [[Shane Watson]] in the slips after [[wicketkeeper]] [[Craig Kieswetter]] parried the ball toward Swann.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/250/250768.html |title=ICC World Twenty20 2010 (Final) |publisher=Cricketarchive.com |date=16 May 2010 |access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref> Swann finished the tournament with 10 wickets at an average of 14.40, with best figures of 3/24 against South Africa in the super eights.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/WI/ICC_World_Twenty20_2010/Bowling_by_Average.html |title=Bowling in ICC World Twenty20 2010 |publisher=Cricketarchive.com |access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref> Swann's performances won widespread applause for his ability to adapt to the different forms of the game and to retain control over his bowling. In May, he was named ECB Cricketer of the Year. The ECB declared his international career to be a "remarkable 12 months in which his attacking offspin and hard-hitting lower-order batting have proved instrumental in one of the most successful years that the England cricket team has ever known."<ref name="cricket of the year"/>

===Pakistan (2010)===
[[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2010|Pakistan toured England]] in August and September. Swann was ever-present in the four match Test series which England won 3–1, although he was only needed to bowl two overs in the first Test as the seamers bowled Pakistan out for 182 and 80. Swann also was not required in the first innings of the second Test at [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]], before taking Test-best figures of 6–65 in the second innings as England took a 2–0 series lead. At [[The Oval]], Pakistan won by 4 wickets, though Swann did take match figures of 7–118. In a remarkable Test at [[Lord's]], England won by an innings and 225 runs victory, despite being 102–7 in their innings, with Swann taking 4–12 and 5–62. The latter achievement saw his name go on the [[Lord's Honours Boards|Lord's honours board]] for the first time, however the match was overshadowed by [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2010#4th Test betting allegations|newspaper allegations of Pakistan players being involved in spot-fixing]].

===2010–11 Ashes===
[[2010-11 Ashes series|England toured Australia]] during the winter for the away [[The Ashes|Ashes]] series, England won the series 3–1 with Swann playing a vital role in holding up an end. He had success in the second test at [http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2010-11/engine/current/match/428750.html Adelaide] taking 7 wickets in the match and a match winning 5 wicket haul. He finished the series with 15 wickets at an average of 39.80, economy of 2.72 and a strike rate of 87.6, these figures are much greater to that of the several Australian spinners, [[Xavier Doherty]] and [[Michael Beer (cricketer)|Michael Beer]], with the latter making his debut in the final test at Sydney. Graeme Swann played a pivotal role in England's series success down under, with control and his wicket taking abilities when needed. He ended 2010 as England retained and then won the Ashes series in Australia, as the second highest-ranked bowler in world cricket, and the highest ranked spin bowler.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.reliancemobileiccrankings.com/datespecific/test/?stattype=bowling&day=31&month=12&year=2010|title=Swann best spin bowler in the world|work=ICC Rankings|access-date=17 January 2011}}</ref>

===World Cup and 2011 English season===
[[File:Swann bowling at Lord's against Sri Lanka, 2011.jpg|thumb|left|Swann bowling against Sri Lanka at Lord's in June 2011]]
Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka hosted the [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011 World Cup]] between February and April. England selected three spinners in their 15-man squad including Swann.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/497417.html |title=England choose Matt Prior over Steve Davies |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=19 January 2011 |access-date=9 August 2011}}</ref> England were knocked out in the quarter-finals.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/508095.html |title=Tharanga and Dilshan crush England |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=26 March 2011 |access-date=9 August 2011}}</ref> With 12 wickets from seven matches, Swann finished as England's highest wicket-taker in the tournament.<ref>{{citation|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=4857;type=tournament |title=ICC Cricket World Cup, 2010/11 / Records / Most wickets |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110808035154/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=4857%3Btype%3Dtournament |archive-date=8 August 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Sri Lanka [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2011|toured England in May]]. In the first Test Swann took 7/82 to help England to an innings victory.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-sri-lanka-2011/content/story/517240.html |title=Tremlett and Swann secure incredible victory |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=30 May 2011 |access-date=9 August 2011}}</ref> After winning the first match, England drew the second and third to win the series. Swann was the second-most productive bowler in the series, taking 12 wickets in the series at an average of 23.58,<ref>{{citation|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6109;type=series |title=Records / Sri Lanka in England Test Series, 2011 / Most wickets |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810042143/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6109%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=10 August 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and was ranked as the second best Test bowler in the world.<ref name="1 in ODIs">{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-sri-lanka-2011/content/story/522543.html |title=Swann crowned world No. 1 ODI bowler |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=10 July 2011 |access-date=9 August 2011}}</ref> England won the following five-match ODI series 3–2. Swann took eight wickets and in the process rose to the No. 1 spot in the ICC's ODI bowler rankings. It was the first time since [[Steve Harmison]] in 2004 that an England bowler had held the No. 1 position in either Test or ODI cricket.<ref name="1 in ODIs"/>

[[Indian cricket team in England in 2011|India toured in July]]. By winning the first three Tests, England deposed India as the No. 1 ranked Test team and took their place. England's seam attack troubled India's batsmen, leaving Swann little to do and he was restricted to four wickets at a cost of more than 80 runs each from the first three matches.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/527763.html |title=Swann content with team success |first=Andrew |last=Miller |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=16 August 2011 |access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref> However, in the final Test Swann's fortunes changed and he took nine wickets, including his 11th five-wicket haul in Tests, to help England to an innings victory and take the series in a 4–0 whitewash.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/529033.html |title=Swann's six completes India's humiliation |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |date=22 August 2011 |access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref> A batch of new faces in India's squad for the subsequent ODI series was expected to prove a new challenge,<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/531645.html |title=New-look India a fresh challenge – Swann |first=Andrew |last=Miller |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=8 September 2011 |access-date=22 September 2011}}</ref> however England won the series 3–0.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/532607.html |title=Bairstow blasts England home on debut |first=Andrew |last=Miller |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=16 September 2011 |access-date=22 September 2011}}</ref> Swann was leading wicket-taker in the series, with eight.<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6114;type=series |title=Records / NatWest Series (India in England), 2011 / Most wickets |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110923201855/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6114%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=23 September 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> When the [[West Indian cricket team in England in 2011|West Indies toured in September]] for two T20Is. Both the regular captain and vice-captain, Stuart Broad and Eoin Morgan respectively, were injured at the time and Swann led the team in their absence.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-west-indies-2011/content/story/532333.html |title=Swann 'delighted' to lead England |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=14 September 2011 |access-date=22 September 2011}}</ref> England [[English cricket team in India in 2011–12|toured India in October]] for five ODIs. After taking two wickets from four matches,<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6683;type=series |title=Records / England in India ODI Series, 2011/12 / Most wickets |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=26 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111031072000/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6683%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=31 October 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and England lost the series 5–0,<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-england-2011/content/story/537955.html |title=Back to the drawing board – Flower |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=25 October 2011 |access-date=26 October 2011}}</ref> Swann dropped to third in the ICC's ODI bowler rankings.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/current/story/538078.html |title=Morkel gives South Africa another No.1 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=26 October 2011 |access-date=26 October 2011}}</ref>

===Tours of UAE and Sri Lanka 2012===
The new year began with England's [[Pakistani cricket team vs England in the UAE in 2011–12|tour of the UAE]] where they played three Tests and five ODIs against Pakistan. England lost all three Tests as their batsmen struggled to adapt to Asian pitches,<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-v-england-2012/content/story/552387.html |title=England must learn to play in Asia – Strauss |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |first=George |last=Dobell |date=6 February 2012 |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> particularly the bowling of off-spinner [[Saeed Ajmal]]. On surfaces that suited spin bowling, 75 wickets in the series fell to spinners.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-v-england-2012/content/story/552359.html |title=England spun to record low |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |first=Madhusudhan |last=Ramakrishnan |date=6 February 2012 |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> He claimed 13 wickets at an average of 25.07,<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6859;type=series |title=Records / Pakistan v England Test Series, 2011/12 / Most wickets |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=13 February 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213070728/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6859%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=13 February 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and dropped to sixth in the ICC's Test bowling rankings.<ref>{{citation|url=http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net/match_zone/test_cricket/newsdetails.php?newsId=18974_1328610360 |title=Azhar Ali joins Sachin Tendulkar in 10th position |publisher=ICC |date=7 February 2012 |access-date=13 February 2012 }} {{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> England bounced back to complete a 4–0 whitewash in the subsequent ODI series,<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-v-england-2012/content/story/554720.html |title=Pietersen century seals whitewash for England |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=21 February 2012 |access-date=18 April 2012}}</ref> and Swann contributed two wickets from three matches.<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6860;type=series |title=Records / Pakistan v England ODI Series, 2011/12 / Most wickets |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501132826/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6860%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=1 May 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

Swann was one of 144 players who put their names forward for the auction ahead of the [[2012 Indian Premier League]]; though he was one of three players given the highest possible reserve price of $400,000 he was not bought by any of the franchises.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2012/content/story/551574.html |title=Laxman, Sreesanth, McCullum get maximum reserve price |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=30 January 2012 |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2012/content/story/552053.html |title=IPL 2012 auction: Who was sold to whom |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=4 February 2012 |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> England [[English cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2011–12|toured Sri Lanka]] for two Tests beginning in March. The series was drawn 1–1 and Swann took ten wickets in England's victory in the second Test. His worth to the team was recognised when the [[Professional Cricketers' Association]] named Swann England's Most Valued Player of the winter and gave him a £2,000 prize. Speaking of the award, Swann said "It is nice to win any award but it is especially pleasing to win one where you are compared to your team-mates on hard statistics".<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/561716.html?CMP=outlook_news |title=Swann named England's winter MVP |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=18 April 2012 |access-date=18 April 2012}}</ref>

===Elbow problems and recovery (2012–13)===
[[File:Johnson to Swann (bouncer).jpg|thumb|300px|Swann batting during the 2013–14 Ashes in Australia]]
South Africa's tour of England was billed in the press as the clash of the two best Test teams in world cricket. Though England had lost to Pakistan and drawn with Sri Lanka in the winter, English conditions were expected to favour their seam bowlers and spin would play a less significant role in the series. At Headingley England opted for an all pace bowling attack, leaving Swann out of the side for the first time in 43 Tests. In the event [[Kevin Pietersen]] was called on to bowl 16 overs in the match and took 4 wickets with his part-time off-breaks and Swann was immediately recalled to the side. England lost the three-Test series 2–0, and South Africa took over as the No. 1 ranked Test team. Swann finished with 4 wickets (as many as Pietersen in one match) at an average of 77.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-south-africa-2012/content/story/578724.html |title=Anderson admits defeat is 'a huge wake-up call' |first=George |last=Dobell |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=21 August 2012 |access-date=6 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2012/content/story/575273.html |title=Decisions, drops and dead balls |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |first1=George |last1=Dobell |first2=Firdose |last2=Moonda|date=2 August 2012 |access-date=6 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-south-africa-2012/engine/match/534226.html |title=South Africa tour of England, 2012 / Scorecard: Headingley, 2nd Test |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=6 June 2013}}</ref> Swann was rested for the final three matches of the five game ODI series against South Africa which followed due to a problem with his elbow and was replaced in the team by [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]] spinner [[James Tredwell]] had previously filled in for Swann in ODIs when the latter was unavailable or rested.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-south-africa-2012/content/story/579938.html |title=Swann rested for remaining ODIs |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=29 August 2012 |access-date=6 June 2013}}</ref>

In September and October, Sri Lanka hosted the [[2012 ICC World Twenty20]]. England were the defending champions but were knocked out in the Super 8 stage after losing three out of their five matches. Swann played in all five matches, managing seven wickets and was the team's joint second-highest wicket-taker behind fast bowler [[Steven Finn]].<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2012/content/story/585072.html |title=Broad left to rue 'average' days |first=David |last=Hopps |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=1 October 2012 |access-date=23 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{citation|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2012/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6856;type=tournament |title=ICC World Twenty20, 2012/13 / Records / Most wickets |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031181210/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2012/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6856%3Btype%3Dtournament |archive-date=31 October 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


A recurrence of an old elbow injury prevented Swann from joining England on the tour of New Zealand in March 2013. After undergoing surgery on his elbow, Swann was fit enough to return to the side when New Zealand toured England in May and June 2013.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/623664.html |title=Swann out of tour for elbow surgery |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=5 March 2013 |access-date=6 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=7416;type=series |title=Records / England in New Zealand Test Series, 2012/13 / Most wickets |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=6 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328043258/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=7416%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=28 March 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/635249.html |title=Bresnan, Swann elbow their way back |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=11 May 2013 |access-date=6 June 2013}}</ref>

On 21 December 2013, Swann announced his retirement from all cricket with immediate effect. At this point, England were 3–0 down in the [[Ashes 2013-14]] series.<ref name="retires">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/theashes/10533225/Ashes-2013-14-England-bowler-Graeme-Swann-announces-he-is-to-retire-from-international-cricket.html|title=Ashes 2013–14: England bowler Graeme Swann announces he is to retire from international cricket|work=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=24 April 2019 | date=21 December 2013}}</ref>

==Bowling style==
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Swann is noted for being an attacking spinner, generally delivering the ball with plenty of flight and bounce. He is also capable of subtle changes of pace. Unlike many contemporary off-spinners he does not bowl the [[doosra]]. Instead, his variations include a well-developed [[arm ball]], and also a flatspinner/[[Slider (cricket)|slider]] delivery that he has nicknamed his "flying saucer ball" that rotates around its vertical axis and generally bounces straight on.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovHMfdHvy30 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/ovHMfdHvy30 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Video of grip and variations |publisher=European Central Bank |date=7 December 2009 |access-date=7 December 2009 | location=UK}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Swann also noted that he has a very different grip to the textbook grip of simply resting the tip of the index and middle fingers on the seam. He jams the seam as far as their second knuckles and almost coming out like a googly on the back of the hand on release. Because of this, he can spread the two fingers very wide apart.<ref>{{Citation|last=BT Sport|title=Cricket Masterclass: The art of spin bowling with Graeme Swann|date=30 November 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMy0_B4xmAg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/qMy0_B4xmAg |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=11 January 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Commentator [[Peter Roebuck]] suggested in March 2010 that Swann's success has been due as much to his attitude as skill:

{{blockquote|He plays cricket like a man eager for a scrap and not too bothered about the niceties. He bowls like a man expecting to take wickets and unaware that fingerspin had been consigned to the dustbin (at any rate unless it was backed up by a mystery ball or curious conveyance and bewildering progress). Swann had no such weapon at his disposal and still rose to the top.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/453218.html |title=The return of the cheeky chappie |first=Peter |last=Roebuck |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=24 March 2010 |access-date=14 December 2011}}</ref>}}

==''Strictly Come Dancing''==
From 8 September 2018 Swann participated in the [[Strictly Come Dancing (series 16)|sixteenth series]] of ''[[Strictly Come Dancing]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bk1pbm|title=BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing, Series 16, Launch|publisher=BBC One|date=September 8, 2018|access-date=September 8, 2018}}</ref> with professional dance partner [[Oti Mabuse]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlycomedancing/entries/ea3aa382-918c-46a5-b20e-55fc00752165|title=BBC Blogs - Strictly Come Dancing - It's time to meet your 2018 couples!|publisher=BBC One|date=8 September 2018|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Swann married Sarah on 29 January 2010. They live in Nottingham with their three children. He revealed on the BBC's Football Focus that he supports [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] and [[Blyth Spartans]] [[association football|football]] clubs.

He is the lead singer of the rock band Dr Comfort and the Lurid Revelations which plays cover songs in gigs around Nottinghamshire.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/cricket/article3248098.ece|title=Times Online – England's own rock 'n bowler has edge when it comes to the covers|work=[[The Times]]|access-date=7 August 2010 | location=London | first=Richard | last=Hobson | date=25 January 2008}}</ref>

On 2 April 2010 he was stopped by police in [[West Bridgford]], Nottingham following a party and was arrested after providing a positive [[breathalyser|breath test]].<ref name="England cricketer Graeme Swann in drink-drive arrest">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/nottinghamshire/8601613.stm|title=England cricketer Graeme Swann in drink-drive arrest |date=3 April 2010|work=BBC News|access-date=3 April 2010}}</ref> He was charged in June, to appear in court in August,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-10684557|title=Graeme Swann charged with drink driving in Nottingham|publisher=[[BBC]]|access-date=19 July 2010 | date=19 July 2010}}</ref> and initially told court that he was on his way to purchase screwdrivers in order to rescue his cat from under the floorboards.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-10984973|title=Drink-drive charge Swann in 'cat rescue attempt'|publisher=[[BBC]]|access-date=16 August 2010 | date=16 August 2010}}</ref> Due to his cricketing commitments, the trial had several adjournments before he was cleared in February 2011, on the grounds that the blood sample could not be used as evidence.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/feb/16/graeme-swann-not-guilty-drink-driving | location=London | work=The Guardian | first=Andy | last=Wilson | title=Graeme Swann cleared of drink-driving charge | date=16 February 2011}}</ref>

Swann became a summariser for the BBC's [[Test Match Special]] in February 2014.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=BBC|title=Graeme Swann joins BBC Test Match Special|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2014/swann-tms|date=17 February 2014|access-date=23 June 2014}}</ref>

==References==
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===Sources===
* {{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/opinion/story/0,25212,16169_5354676,00.html|title=Sweet and short|last=Swann|first=Graeme|work=[[Sky Sports]]|date=29 May 2009}}
* {{cite book|last=Booth|first=Lawrence|author-link=Lawrence Booth (cricket writer)|title=''The world's No. 1 spinner''|series=11|volume=7|date=August 2010|publisher=The Wisden Cricketer|pages=26–31}}

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Jos Buttler

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{{short description|English cricketer}}
{{for|the cricketer who plays for Guernsey|Josh Butler (cricketer)}}
{{Use British English|date=September 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Jos Buttler
| honorific_suffix = [[Order of the British Empire|MBE]]
| image = Jos Buttler 2017.jpg
| caption = Buttler in 2017
| country = England
| fullname = Joseph Charles Buttler
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|9|8|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Taunton]], [[Somerset]], England
| heightft = 6
| heightinch = 0
| batting = Right-handed
| role = [[Wicket-keeper-batsman]]
| international = true
| internationalspan = 2011–present
| testdebutdate = 27 July
| testdebutyear = 2014
| testdebutagainst = India
| testcap = 665
| lasttestdate = 5 January
| lasttestyear = 2022
| lasttestagainst = Australia
| odidebutdate = 21 February
| odidebutyear = 2012
| odidebutagainst = Pakistan
| odicap = 226
| lastodidate = 6 March
| lastodiyear = 2023
| lastodiagainst = Bangladesh
| odishirt = 63
| T20Idebutdate = 31 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2011
| T20Idebutagainst = India
| T20Icap = 54
| lastT20Idate = 14 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2023
| lastT20Iagainst = Bangladesh
| T20Ishirt = 63
| club1 = [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]]
| year1 = 2009–2013
| club2 = [[Melbourne Renegades]]
| year2 = 2013/14
| club3 = [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]]
| year3 = 2014–present
| club4 = [[Mumbai Indians]]
| year4 = 2016–2017
| club5 = [[Comilla Victorians]]
| year5 = 2017
| club6 = [[Sydney Thunder]]
| year6 = {{nowrap|2017/18–2018/19}}
| club7 = [[Rajasthan Royals]]
| year7 = {{nowrap|2018–present}}
| club8 = [[Manchester Originals]]
| year8 = 2021–present
| club9 = [[Paarl Royals]]
| year9 = 2023–present

| hidedeliveries = true
| columns = 4

| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 57
| runs1 = 2,907
| bat avg1 = 31.94
| 100s/50s1 = 2/18
| top score1 = 152
| catches/stumpings1 = 153/1

| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 162
| runs2 = 4,536
| bat avg2 = 41.61
| 100s/50s2 = 11/23
| top score2 = 162[[not out|*]]
| catches/stumpings2 = 196/34

| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 101
| runs3 = 2,576
| bat avg3 = 34.81
| 100s/50s3 = 1/19
| top score3 = 101[[Not out|*]]
| catches/stumpings3 = 47/10

| column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches4 = 122
| runs4 = 5,888
| bat avg4 = 32.17
| 100s/50s4 = 7/33
| top score4 = 152
| catches/stumpings4 = 274/3
| date = 11 March 2023
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/308967.html ESPNcricinfo
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[Cricket]]}}
{{MedalCountry |{{ENG}} }}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Cricket World Cup|World Cup]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019 England & Wales]]|}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[ICC Men's T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022 Australia]]|}}
{{Medal|RU|[[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016 India]]|}}
}}

'''Joseph Charles Buttler''' {{post-nominals|country=GBR|size=100%|MBE}} (born 8 September 1990) is an English [[cricket]]er who is the captain of the [[England cricket team]] in [[limited overs cricket]], and plays for the England [[Test cricket|Test]] team. In domestic cricket he represents [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]], having previously played for [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]], and has played in multiple [[Twenty20]] leagues, including for [[Mumbai Indians]] and [[Rajasthan Royals]] in the [[Indian Premier League]]. Buttler is known for his highly innovative and aggressive batting style, especially in limited over cricket.

Buttler made his T20I debut in 2011, his ODI debut in 2012, and his Test debut in 2014. He was the vice-captain and a crucial member of the [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#England|England team]] that won the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]], and made the [[run out]] during the [[Super Over]] which sealed victory in the [[2019 Cricket World Cup Final|final]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48983890|title=England men win first Cricket World Cup|work=BBC Sport |access-date=15 July 2019|archive-date=15 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715181544/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48983890|url-status=live}}</ref> He was appointed captain of England's [[Limited overs cricket|limited overs]] teams in June 2022.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/61994862|title=Jos Buttler named England white-ball captain after Eoin Morgan retirement|work=BBC Sport |access-date=30 June 2022}}</ref> He captained England to victory at the [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022 T20 World Cup]], top-scoring for England at the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63613694|title=T20 World Cup: England beat Pakistan to win pulsating final in Melbourne|work=BBC|access-date=13 November 2022|date=13 November 2022}}</ref>

Buttler plays as a right-handed [[wicket-keeper-batsman]]. He is England's second-most-capped T20I player behind [[Eoin Morgan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_career.html?class=3&id=1&type=team|title=England Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=1 November 2021|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074617/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_career.html?class=3;id=1;type=team|url-status=live}}</ref> Along with [[Adil Rashid]], he holds the world record for highest seventh-wicket stand in ODIs: 177 against New Zealand during their [[New Zealand cricket team in England in 2015|2015 tour of England]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/252072.html|title=Records | One-Day Internationals | Partnership records | Highest partnerships by wicket | ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=28 October 2021|archive-date=28 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028191143/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/252072.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He is England's highest run-scorer in T20Is,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=3&id=1&type=team|title=England Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=1 November 2022|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074708/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=3;id=1;type=team|url-status=live}}</ref> and is one of only four Englishmen to score a T20I century.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_hundreds_career.html?class=3;id=1;type=team |title=England Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |access-date=1 November 2021 |archive-date=1 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101182149/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_hundreds_career.html?class=3;id=1;type=team |url-status=live}}</ref> As a wicket-keeper, he holds the England ODI record for most dismissals as well as the England T20I record for most dismissals.He is widely regarded around the world as England's greatest ever white ball batsmen. During Eoin Morgan's tenure as captain Buttler was his captain's trusted deputy, where Captain Morgan would constantly refer and consult Buttler for tactical advice and field placements during crucial stages of the game. Once Morgan retired he was named as England's White-ball Captain after being vice-captain for seven years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/keeping/most_dismissals_career.html?class=2&id=1&type=team|title=England Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=1 November 2021|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074618/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/keeping/most_dismissals_career.html?class=2;id=1;type=team|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/keeping/most_dismissals_career.html?class=3&id=1&type=team|title=England Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Born in [[Taunton]], [[Somerset]], on 8 September 1990,<ref name="ESPN308967" /> Buttler was educated at [[King's College, Taunton]], where he displayed his early talent in cricket.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2018/08/21/cant-underestimate-feeling-jos-buttlers-maiden-test-century/|title='You can't underestimate that feeling' – Jos Buttler's maiden Test century shows he can be heart of England's side|last=Wigmore|first=Tim|date=21 August 2018|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2 September 2019|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235|archive-date=2 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902143904/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2018/08/21/cant-underestimate-feeling-jos-buttlers-maiden-test-century/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Domestic career ==

=== Youth career ===
Buttler played extensively for Somerset's youth teams, appearing at Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17 level.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/136/136065/Other_matches.html |title=Other matches played by Joseph Buttler (55) |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=14 May 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103043611/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/136/136065/Other_matches.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> He made his senior club cricket debut for Cheddar before moving to Glastonbury in the 2006 season, aged just 15, taking three [[Caught|catches]] and 15 [[Run (cricket)|runs]] as wicket-keeper.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/177/177817.html |title=Westbury v Glastonbury |publisher=CricketArchive |date=14 May 2006 |access-date=30 April 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103015210/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/177/177817.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Later in the same season, he made his first appearance for Somerset Second XI, scoring 71 in the second-innings, and taking six catches in the three-day match against [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]] Second XI.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/86/86407.html |title=Nottinghamshire Second XI v Somerset Second XI |publisher=CricketArchive |date=30 April 2010 |access-date=29 October 2017 |archive-date=14 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214152826/https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/86/86407.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Playing for King's College, he finished the 2006 season with the school's leading [[Batting average (cricket)|batting average]], scoring 447 runs at an average of 49.66.<ref>{{cite book |last=Henderson |first=Douglas |editor1-first=Scyld |editor1-last=Berry |title=Wisden Cricketer's Almanack 2007 |edition=144 |year=2007 |publisher=John Wisden & Co. Ltd. |location=[[Alton, Hampshire]] |isbn=978-1-905625-02-4 |page=1020 |chapter=Schools Cricket, 2006}}</ref> The following season he played regularly for Glastonbury in the [[West of England Premier League]], and for Somerset Under-17s, for whom he scored two centuries; an [[Not out|unbeaten]] 119 during a two-day match against [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] Under-17s,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/190/190626.html |title=Surrey Under-17s v Somerset Under-17s |publisher=CricketArchive |date=25 July 2007 |access-date=30 April 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103015245/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/190/190626.html |url-status=live}}</ref> and 110 against [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]] Under-17s.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/190/190659.html |title=Sussex Under-17s v Somerset Under-17s |publisher=CricketArchive |date=8 August 2007 |access-date=30 April 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103015310/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/190/190659.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He once again led the batting averages for King's College, with his 358 runs coming at 51.14.<ref>{{cite book |last=Henderson |first=Douglas |editor1-first=Scyld |editor1-last=Berry |title=Wisden Cricketer's Almanack 2008 |edition=145 |year=2008 |publisher=John Wisden & Co. Ltd. |location=[[Alton, Hampshire]] |isbn=978-1-905625-11-6 |page=967 |chapter=Schools Cricket, 2007}}</ref>

[[File:Jos buttler keeping.jpg|thumb|left|Buttler keeping wicket for [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]]|alt=A young man with light brown hair is standing on some grass. He is wearing a burgundy, grey and black cricket uniform, large gloves and black trousers covered by black think pads on his lower legs.]]
The highlight of his school career came in April 2008, when he scored 227 [[not out]] during a record-breaking opening [[Partnership (cricket)|stand]] in a 50-over national schools game, adding 340 with [[Alex Barrow]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/7375597.stm |title=King's duo break schools record |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=30 April 2008 |access-date=1 May 2010}}</ref> He [[Captain (cricket)|captained]] King's during the 2008 season, and improved on his batting totals from the previous two years, scoring 851 runs, over 250 more than any other member of the team.<ref>{{cite book |last=Henderson |first=Douglas |editor1-first=Scyld |editor1-last=Berry |title=Wisden Cricketer's Almanack 2009 |edition=146 |year=2009 |publisher=John Wisden & Co. Ltd. |location=[[Alton, Hampshire]] |isbn=978-1-905625-16-1 |page=903 |chapter=Schools Cricket, 2008}}</ref> His batting average of 94.55 was the sixth highest amongst all school's batsmen reported in ''Wisden'', while his high-score of 227* was the highest score they recorded.<ref>{{cite book |last=Henderson |first=Douglas |editor1-first=Scyld |editor1-last=Berry |title=Wisden Cricketer's Almanack 2009 |edition=146 |year=2009 |publisher=John Wisden & Co. Ltd. |location=[[Alton, Hampshire]] |isbn=978-1-905625-16-1 |page=908 |chapter=Schools Cricket, 2008}}</ref> During that 2008 season, Buttler also played for Somerset Second XI. With captain [[Carl Gazzard]] keeping wicket in the majority of these matches, Buttler played purely as a batsman, although in his final match of the season for the team, he kept wicket and took six catches in the first-innings against [[Worcestershire County Cricket Club|Worcestershire]] Second XI.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/158/158388.html |title=Worcestershire Second XI v Somerset Second XI |publisher=CricketArchive |date=10 September 2008 |access-date=30 April 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103015329/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/158/158388.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In the previous match, against [[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]] Second XI, Buttler had made 140 batting from [[Batting order (cricket)|number four]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/158/158384.html |title=Somerset Second XI v Hampshire Second XI |publisher=CricketArchive |date=3 September 2008 |access-date=30 April 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103015358/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/158/158384.html |url-status=live}}</ref>

He made his [[First-class cricket|first-class]] debut for Somerset in September 2009, replacing the injured [[Justin Langer]] for the [[County Championship]] match against Lancashire, scoring 30 in his only innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Horton-ton-cancels-Somerset-s-early-gains/story-11514053-detail/story.html|title=Horton ton cancels out Somerset gains|date=10 September 2009|work=Western Morning News|access-date=15 February 2016}}</ref> He retained his place in the team for the following [[Pro40]] match against Hampshire, making his [[List A cricket|List A]] debut, although he was not required to bat.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/204/204641.html |title=Hampshire v Somerset |publisher=CricketArchive |date=13 September 2009 |access-date=1 May 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103020750/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/204/204641.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Selected as part of the Somerset squad for the [[2009 Champions League Twenty20]], Buttler made his debut in the 20-over format of the game in Somerset's final match of the league stage, remaining six not out at the close of the innings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/251/251438.html |title=New South Wales v Somerset |publisher=CricketArchive |date=18 October 2009 |access-date=1 May 2010 |archive-date=22 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091022102935/http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/251/251438.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Buttler again captained King's in 2009, and in the seventeen matches under his leadership they lost only once, and also won the Western School Twenty20 competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.somersetcountycc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/Newsdetail/0,,11333~2025849,00.html |publisher=[[Somerset County Cricket Club]] |title=JOS BUTTLER LIFTS WISDEN SCHOOL'S CRICKETER OF YEAR |date=15 April 2010 |access-date=3 May 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725090952/http://www.somersetcountycc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/Newsdetail/0%2C%2C11333~2025849%2C00.html |archive-date=25 July 2011 }}</ref> Coupled with his 554 runs for the school at an average of 61.55, and his performances for Somerset, he was named 2010 ''Young Wisden'' Schools Cricketer of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wisden.com/default.aspx?id=3 |title=The Young Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year |work=Wisden |publisher=John Wisden & Co. |access-date=1 May 2010 |archive-date=4 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101204005920/http://wisden.com/default.aspx?id=3 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== First-team opportunity ===
[[File:Jos buttler.JPG|thumb|right|150px|Buttler keeping wicket for [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]] in the [[ECB 40]]|alt=A young man with light brown hair is standing on some grass. He is wearing a burgundy, grey and black cricket uniform, large gloves and black trousers covered by black think pads on his lower legs.]]
When [[Craig Kieswetter]] was called up to the England one-day side in 2010, Buttler was given the chance of a prolonged run in Somerset's first team. [[Brian Rose (cricketer)|Brian Rose]], Somerset's Director of Cricket, chose not to bring in an experienced keeper to deputise, explaining that Kieswetter had been in a similar position three years earlier and that he had good reports of Buttler's ability.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Somerset-hopeful-Buttler-set-profit-Kieswetter-s-England-heroics/article-1862840-detail/article.html |title=Ambitious Buttler ready to stand in for Kieswetter |work=[[The Herald (Plymouth)|The Herald]] |date=22 April 2010 |access-date=1 May 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/2013.05.05-084350/http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Somerset-hopeful-Buttler-set-profit-Kieswetter-s-England-heroics/article-1862840-detail/article.html |archive-date=5 May 2013}}</ref> In his first match of the 2010 season, Buttler remained 22 not out at the close of Somerset's innings, posting his first runs in List A cricket, and he followed this up with two catches to help Somerset beat [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]] in their opening [[Clydesdale Bank 40]] fixture.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/262/262613.html |title=Glamorgan v Somerset |publisher=CricketArchive |date=25 April 2010 |access-date=10 May 2010 |archive-date=21 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021204713/http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/262/262613.html |url-status=live}}</ref>

He made his maiden first-class century in his fourth County Championship match, scoring 144 runs in an innings characterised by "dogged determination and [a] decent range of shots".<ref name="bbc13may10">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/8681073.stm |title=Hampshire draw with Somerset as poor start continues |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=13 May 2010 |access-date=14 May 2010}}</ref> In his next match, he scored his debut List A half-century against Sussex. Buttler joined [[James Hildreth]] at the crease with Somerset at 109/4, requiring 183 more runs to win off 129 [[Delivery (cricket)|balls]]. The pair put on a partnership of 158 runs "to turn the game on its head", with Buttler making 69 in 53 balls.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/cricket/match_report/0,19822,11066_85647,00.html |title=Sussex impaled by Sabres |publisher=[[Sky Sports]] |date=15 May 2010 |access-date=18 May 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100517040647/http://www.skysports.com/cricket/match_report/0%2C19822%2C11066_85647%2C00.html |archive-date=17 May 2010 }}</ref> In doing so, they set a new record partnership for the fifth-wicket against Sussex.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/England/ListA/Somerset/Partnership_Records/Highest_Partnerships_Somerset_v_Sussex.html |title=Highest Partnerships For Somerset Against Sussex |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=18 May 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103072438/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/England/ListA/Somerset/Partnership_Records/Highest_Partnerships_Somerset_v_Sussex.html |url-status=live }}</ref> His continued good batting form, which also saw him make scores of 52 and 31* in a County Championship match against [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/262/262674.html |title=Somerset v Yorkshire |publisher=CricketArchive |date=17 May 2010 |access-date=30 June 2010 |archive-date=2 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110502060755/http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/262/262674.html |url-status=live }}</ref> saw him retain his place in the Somerset team upon Kieswetter's return.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/counties/7742271/Jos-Buttler-follows-Craig-Kieswetters-example-as-Somerset-battle-on.html |title=Jos Buttler follows Craig Kieswetter's example as Somerset battle on |publisher=Telegraph |last=Clutton |first=Graham |date=19 May 2010 |access-date=30 June 2010 |archive-date=24 May 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100524010607/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/counties/7742271/Jos-Buttler-follows-Craig-Kieswetters-example-as-Somerset-battle-on.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Buttler was named [[Player of the Match awards (cricket)|Man of the Match]] in Somerset's [[2010 Friends Provident T20]] semi-final victory over Nottinghamshire at the [[Rose Bowl (cricket ground)|Rose Bowl]], reaching a "breathtaking" half-century from 21 balls to score an unbeaten 55 runs in a partnership of 75 with [[Kieron Pollard]].<ref name="ci14aug10">McGlashan, Andrew (14 August 2010) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/fpt20/content/story/472435.html Trescothick and Buttler lead Somerset to the final] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916100455/http://www.espncricinfo.com/fpt20/content/story/472435.html |date=16 September 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8053/scorecard/435839/Nottinghamshire-vs-Somerset-2nd-Semi-Final-twenty20-cup-eng/ |title=Nottinghamshire v Somerset |publisher=CricInfo |date=14 August 2010 |access-date=11 November 2017 |archive-date=11 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111210415/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8053/scorecard/435839/Nottinghamshire-vs-Somerset-2nd-Semi-Final-twenty20-cup-eng/ |url-status=live }}</ref> His aggressive batting won him many plaudits and helped Somerset reach the final of the [[2010 Clydesdale Bank 40]] as well as the Twenty20 cup.<ref name="ci4sep10" />

His good form with the bat continued into 2011<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/content/story/522377.html Buttler stars in Somerset rout] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111210635/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/content/story/522377.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 8 July 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/content/story/525871.html Buttler responds after Panesar's five] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111210056/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/content/story/525871.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 3 August 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref> as Somerset again reached the final of both the [[2011 Friends Life t20|T20]] and [[2011 Clydesdale Bank 40|40 over]] competitions, with Buttler top-scoring with a "mature" 86 runs from 72 balls in the 40 over final.<ref>McGlashan, Andrew (17 September 2011) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/content/story/532737.html Hamilton-Brown sets up Surrey triumph] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107031629/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/content/story/532737.html |date=7 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref><ref>Brickhill, Liam (27 August 2017) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/content/story/530050.html Bristling Somerset storm into final] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111205958/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/content/story/530050.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref> In both 2010 and 2011 he was awarded the [[NBC Denis Compton Award]] as Somerset's most promising young player<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/209589.html |title=The NBC Denis Compton Awards |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=16 December 2011 |archive-date=17 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017032813/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/209589.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and made his full England debut at the end of the season.<ref name="ci26aug11" />

The 2012 season proved similarly productive for Buttler, and featured a "brilliant" half-century scored from 36 balls against [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]] in the [[2012 Clydesdale Bank 40|domestic 40 over competition]],<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/568773.html Cool Buttler sees Somerset home] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111210150/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/568773.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 17 June 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref> although increasing international call-ups limited his appearances for Somerset and Kieswetter remained the first-choice wicket-keeper for Somerset.<ref name="ci25feb13" /> The second County Championship match of the 2013 season saw Buttler score 94 runs playing as a specialist batsman and an injury to Kieswetter at the end of April provided an opportunity for Buttler to claim his place as wicket-keeper in the side.<ref name="ci20apr13">Dobell, George (20 April 2013) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/631278.html Smith helping Surrey smile again] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112190010/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/631278.html |date=12 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 12 November 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/633105.html Kieswetter ruled out for six weeks] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120032649/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/633105.html |date=20 January 2016 }}, [[CricInfo]], 29 April 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2017.</ref> Somerset started the County Championship season poorly, but Buttler was praised for adopting a mature approach to his batting, averaging over 40 with the bat in the Championship at the midpoint of the season and enjoying his most productive first-class season to date.<ref name="ci6jun13">Dobell, George (6 June 2013) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2013/content/story/638889.html England blueprint about to be tested] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201045245/http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2013/content/story/638889.html |date=1 December 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 18 November 2017.</ref><ref name="ci28apr14">Gardner, Alan (28 April 2014) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2014/content/story/740271.html Buttler shows his first-class mettle] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044433/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2014/content/story/740271.html |date=1 December 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 19 November 2017.</ref> After missing county matches again due to international call-ups, Buttler saw Kieswetter return as wicket-keeper in some T20 county matches and began to publicly question his future at the club if he was not to keep wicket regularly for the one-day side. He delayed signing a new contract he had been offered, concerned that by not being the main wicket-keeper for Somerset that he would put his international wicket-keeping place in jeopardy, despite a strong emotional attachment to the county.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/652425.html Buttler mulls over Somerset future] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112190300/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/652425.html |date=12 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 17 July 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2017.</ref><ref>Dobell, George (30 July 2013) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/656701.html Compton exit would prompt Taunton transition] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201045649/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/656701.html |date=1 December 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 18 November 2017.</ref> Despite Somerset's desire to keep Buttler at the club, they were unable to reach an agreement which satisfied Buttler's desire to keep wicket, and at the end of the season he announced that he would be leaving Somerset with the aim of securing his international place and breaking into the England Test side.<ref>Dobell, George (27 September 2013) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/675157.html Buttler confirms Somerset departure] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927185012/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/675157.html |date=27 September 2013 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 18 November 2017.</ref><ref name="ci2oct13">Hodgson, Myles (2 October 2013) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/676321.html Buttler targets Test cricket from Lancashire move] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201041944/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/676321.html |date=1 December 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 18 November 2017.</ref>

=== Move to Lancashire ===

At the end of September 2013, Lancashire announced they had signed Buttler.<ref name="ci2oct13" /><ref>{{cite news |date=30 September 2013 |title=Lancashire confirm Buttler signing |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/lancashire-confirm-jos-buttler-signing-675777 |url-status=live |access-date=30 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003143341/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/current/story/675777.html |archive-date=3 October 2013}}</ref> He scored 42 in his first Championship appearance for the county before compiling a "game-changing" innings of 72 on a difficult pitch at [[County Ground, Northampton|Northampton]]. This showcased Buttler's first-class batting potential and contributed to a record seventh wicket partnership for Lancashire against [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northants]].<ref name="ci28apr14" /><ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/27183421 Northants v Lancashire: Jos Buttler boosts Red Rose victory hopes] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181219015141/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/27183421 |date=19 December 2018 }}, [[BBC Sport]], 28 April 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/27198784 Northants v Lancashire set up tight finish at Wantage Road], [[BBC Sport]], 29 April 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2017.</ref> He scored his first century for Lancashire (his fourth in first-class cricket) in June against [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]]<ref>Hardcastle, Graham (18 June 2014) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2014/content/story/753571.html Rushworth helps Durham resist Buttler] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044839/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2014/content/story/753571.html |date=1 December 2017 }}, CricInfo. Retrieved 22 November 2017.</ref> before equalling the record for the fastest fifty scored in T20 cricket, hitting a half-century in 22 balls against Northants on his way to 58 not out in the [[2014 NatWest t20 Blast]].<ref>Press Association (20 June 2014) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2014/content/story/754197.html Buttler's record burns off champions] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032151/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2014/content/story/754197.html |date=1 December 2017 }}, CricInfo. Retrieved 22 November 2017.</ref> Lancashire finished runners-up of the T20 competition, losing to [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] in the final.<ref>Dobell, George (23 August 2014) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8053/report/693273/Warwickshire-vs-Lancashire-Final-twenty20-cup-eng Woakes denies Flintoff as Birmingham win Blast] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201045217/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8053/report/693273/Warwickshire-vs-Lancashire-Final-twenty20-cup-eng |date=1 December 2017 }}, CricInfo. Retrieved 22 November 2017.</ref> He played 10 first-class matches for Lancashire during the season and was called into the England Test side as wicket-keeper in July, replacing the injured [[Matt Prior]], although doubts remained about the quality of his wicket-keeping.<ref>Hopps, David (25 July 2014) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2014/content/story/764055.html Hope springs eternal in Buttler] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044855/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2014/content/story/764055.html |date=1 December 2017 }}, CricInfo. Retrieved 22 November 2017.</ref><ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/136/136065/First-Class_Matches.html First-class matches played by Joe Buttler] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043632/https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/136/136065/First-Class_Matches.html |date=1 December 2017 }}, CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 November 2017.</ref>

He extended his stay with Lancashire, announcing a new three-year contract on 27 May 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricket.lancashirecricket.co.uk/news/2016-news/buttler-signs-new-three-year-deal-with-lancashire/|title=Buttler signs new three-year deal with Lancashire|website=Lancashire Cricket Club|access-date=1 November 2021|archive-date=1 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101144637/https://cricket.lancashirecricket.co.uk/news/2016-news/buttler-signs-new-three-year-deal-with-lancashire/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== England career ==

=== 2008–10: England youth career ===

Buttler's first taste of [[international cricket]] came in July 2008, when he represented England Under-17s in two warm-up matches against [[New Zealand U-19 cricket team|New Zealand Under-19s]]. Batting at number five, he scored a rapid 77 not out in the 50-over contest, hitting 11 fours and two sixes during the 49 deliveries he faced.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/251/251728.html |title=England Under-17s v New Zealand Under-19s |publisher=CricketArchive |date=21 July 2008 |access-date=3 May 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103024256/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/251/251728.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He also played in the two-day match between the two teams, scoring 45 in the first-innings as the match was drawn.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/251/251729.html |title=England Under-17s v New Zealand Under-19s |publisher=CricketArchive |date=22 July 2008 |access-date=3 May 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103024319/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/251/251729.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2009, Buttler played four matches for England Under-18s, two each against Scotland A and Scotland Development XI. He scored 103 not out in the first of these matches,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/259/259918.html |title=Scotland A v England Under-18s |publisher=CricketArchive |date=26 May 2009 |access-date=1 May 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103020651/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/259/259918.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and made starts in each of the following matches, reaching double figures on each occasion, but not scoring higher than 28.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/259/259919.html |title=Scotland A v England Under-18s |publisher=CricketArchive |date=27 May 2009 |access-date=15 April 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103043625/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/259/259919.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/259/259921.html |title=Scotland Development XI v England Under-18s |publisher=CricketArchive |date=29 May 2009 |access-date=15 April 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103043639/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/259/259921.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/259/259920.html |title=Scotland Development XI v England Under-18s |publisher=CricketArchive |date=29 May 2009 |access-date=15 April 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103043657/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/259/259920.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Two months later, Buttler made his England Under-19 debut, appearing in the first T20 against [[Bangladesh U-19 cricket team|Bangladesh Under-19s]]. Playing as a specialist batsman, he scored 33 runs off 17 balls as England won by five wickets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/247/247628.html |title=England Under-19s v Bangladesh Under-19s |publisher=CricketArchive |date=28 July 2009 |access-date=1 May 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103020727/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/247/247628.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

During the 2009–10 English winter, Buttler toured with the England Under-19 team. He joined up with the squad in Bangladesh following Somerset's elimination from the Champions League Twenty20 for the seven-match youth [[One Day International]] (ODI) series, playing again as a specialist batsman.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/308967.html?class=21;filter=advanced;keeper=1;orderby=default;template=results;type=allround |title=Statistics / Statsguru / JC Buttler / Under-19s Youth One-Day Internationals |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=15 May 2010}}</ref> He failed to make a significant impact until the final match when he top-scored for England with 42 runs.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh/content/story/432949.html Mahmudul and Saikat help Bangladesh sign off on high] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111152944/http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh/content/story/432949.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 4 November 1999. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref> He remained with the team for the [[2010 U-19 Cricket World Cup|Under-19 World Cup]], where he played all but one of England's six matches, keeping wicket in three of them. He scored 91 runs in three innings, with a top-score of 78 against [[Indian U-19 cricket team|India]] in the fifth-place play-off semi-final. His batting average of 30.33 ranked him fifth on the England team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/NZ/ICC_Under-19_World_Cup_2009-10/England_Under-19s_Batting.html |title=Batting and Fielding for England Under-19s: ICC Under-19 World Cup 2009/10 |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=1 May 2010 |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103023334/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/NZ/ICC_Under-19_World_Cup_2009-10/England_Under-19s_Batting.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2011–12: Early senior career ===

Buttler was called into the senior England squad for the [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) against the [[Indian cricket team in England in 2011#Only T20I|touring Indian team]] in September 2011.<ref name="ci26aug11">{{cite web |author=ESPNcricinfo staff |date=26 August 2011 |title=Pietersen rested for India ODIs |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-news-kevin-pietersen-rested-for-india-odis-529919 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111123044738/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/current/story/529919.html |archive-date=23 November 2011 |access-date=26 August 2011 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He made his debut for the side in the match as a specialist batsman before going on to play against the [[West Indian cricket team in England in 2011|touring West Indies side]] later the same season.<ref>{{cite news |author=ESPNcricinfo staff |date=14 September 2011 |title=Swann 'delighted' to lead England |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-news-graeme-swann-delighted-to-lead-england-532333 |access-date=21 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Andrew Miller |date=25 September 2011 |title=West Indies stun England to level series |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/west-indies-tour-of-england-2011-525814/england-vs-west-indies-2nd-t20i-525817/match-report |url-status=live |access-date=21 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111210014337/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-west-indies-2011/content/story/533802.html |archive-date=10 December 2011}}</ref> During the winter of 2011 he was part of the England performance programme for batting and wicket-keeping in India,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15112059.stm |title=England call for James Harris and Tom Maynard |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=29 September 2011 |access-date=21 January 2012}}</ref> and played in the [[England Lions cricket team|England Lions]] tours of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/16217507.stm |title=James Taylor to lead England Lions in Bangladesh |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=16 December 2011 |access-date=21 January 2012}}</ref> scoring his maiden limited-overs century against [[Sri Lanka A cricket team|Sri Lanka A]] in January 2012.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/551248.html Buttler serves up victory for England Lions] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111210130/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/551248.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 27 January 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref> He played a T20I against [[India cricket team|India]] in [[Kolkata]] and then toured with [[English cricket team against Pakistan in the UAE in 2011–12|England to play Pakistan]] in the United Arab Emirates in early 2012, making his ODI debut, although he was out second ball [[Duck (cricket)|without scoring]].<ref name="ci18dec12">[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-england-2012/content/story/597626.html Anderson, Trott rested from ODIs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112022953/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-england-2012/content/story/597626.html |date=12 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 18 December 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref>

Buttler continued to play regular T20 cricket for England throughout 2012. Against [[South Africa cricket team|South Africa]] at [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]], he joined Somerset teammate Craig Kieswetter with England on 64/3 with only 16 balls remaining. The pair gave "a brutal display of power hitting", raising the final score to 118/5, with Buttler hitting 30 runs from one 32-run over from [[Wayne Parnell]], the second most productive over in International T20 at the time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/19576600|title=England v South Africa: Jos Buttler stars in crushing Twenty20 win|first=Sam|last=Sheringham|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=12 September 2012|access-date=12 September 2012|archive-date=13 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913001805/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/19576600|url-status=live}}</ref> The innings established Buttler as a key part of the England one-day side; he had made 10 appearances before the match but reached double figures only once in his six innings, and his performance made him "one of the most talked-about players" in the England side.<ref name="ci16sep12">Hopps, David (16 September 2012) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2012/content/story/582499.html Buttler propelled into the spotlight] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111210716/http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2012/content/story/582499.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 11 November</ref> Buttler spoke about how the innings made him feel "calmer, more myself, more relaxed"<ref name="ci16sep12" /> and he received an [[England and Wales Cricket Board|ECB]] incremental contract later in the same month.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/583457.html Buttler earns incremental contract] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111210359/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/583457.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 22 September 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref> He was selected for the England squad for the [[2012 ICC World Twenty20]], playing in all five of England's matches in the competition, although he scored only 40 runs in his five innings.<ref>[http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2012/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=6856;team=1;type=tournament ICC World Twenty20 2012/13 – England/Records: Batting and bowling averages] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111210642/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2012/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=6856;team=1;type=tournament |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref>

=== 2013–14: Test debut, Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup ===
[[File:Jos Buttler 2014.jpg|thumb|left|Buttler batting against India on Test debut in Southampton (2014).]]
Buttler replaced a rested [[Jonathan Trott]] in the [[English cricket team in India in 2012–13|England ODI squad in India]] in early 2013<ref name="ci18dec12" /> and replaced Craig Kieswetter as the first-choice wicket-keeper halfway through the ODI series.<ref name="ci25jan13">[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-england-2012/content/story/602127.html Buttler admits mixed emotions after ousting friend] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112190038/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-england-2012/content/story/602127.html |date=12 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 25 January 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2017.</ref> This allowed Buttler to break into the England ODI side on a consistent basis, playing regularly throughout the year in both ODI and T20 formats and increasingly as a wicket-keeper, despite some reservations about the quality of his work behind the stumps.<ref name="ci22jan13">Dobell, George (22 January 2013) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-england-2012/content/story/601767.html England ring for Buttler] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112191916/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-england-2012/content/story/601767.html |date=12 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 12 November 2017.</ref><ref name="ci11feb13">Dobell, George (11 February 2013) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/604503.html Would somebody call the Buttler?] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112191540/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/604503.html |date=12 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 12 November 2017.</ref> He scored his maiden half-century for England in a T20 warm-up match at the start of [[English cricket team in New Zealand in 2012–13|England's tour of New Zealand]] followed by his first T20I half-century in the second match of the series.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/603493.html Buttler ready with bat and gloves] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112191642/http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/603493.html |date=12 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 5 February 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2017.</ref><ref>Hopps, David (12 February 2013) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/604543.html Brendon McCullum blitz draws New Zealand level] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112191214/http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/604543.html |date=12 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 12 November 2017.</ref> After being confirmed as England's first-choice limited-overs wicket-keeper,<ref name="ci25feb13">Dobell, George (25 February 2013) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/606412.html Giles vows to be more "ruthless" as coach] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112190548/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/606412.html |date=12 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 12 November 2017.</ref> he played in every match in the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy]] in England. For his performances in 2013, he was named in the T20I XI by [[ESPNCricinfo|Cricinfo]].<ref>{{cite web |title=AB, Ajmal and Co |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/review2013/content/story/705667.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716154221/http://www.espncricinfo.com/review2013/content/story/705667.html |archive-date=16 July 2019 |access-date=16 July 2019 |website=www.espncricinfo.com}}</ref>

Buttler played again in the [[2014 ICC World Twenty20]] in Bangladesh in March and played regular one-day cricket throughout the year. He scored his maiden ODI century against [[Sri Lanka cricket team|Sri Lanka]] at [[Lord's]] in May, scoring 121 in 61 balls with nine fours and four sixes, the then-fastest century by any England batsman.<ref>{{cite web |title=Records / One-Day Internationals / Batting records / Fastest hundreds |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/211608.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo (ESPN Internet Ventures) |access-date=31 May 2014 |archive-date=7 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107213559/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/211608.html |url-status=live}}</ref> During the fifth ODI of the [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2014|series]] at [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]], Buttler was controversially '[[Run out|Mankaded]]' by [[Sachithra Senanayake]], leading to tension between the sides. England captain [[Alastair Cook]] expressed his disappointment, stating: "I've never seen it before in a game. I was pretty disappointed. If he was properly trying to steal the single then I could possibly understand it. But he was half a yard out of his crease.".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jun/03/england-fury-sri-lanka-mankad-run-out-jos-buttler|title=England fury as Sri Lanka run out Jos Buttler Mankad-style in last ODI|last=Edgbaston|first=Andy Wilson at|date=3 June 2014|work=The Guardian|access-date=31 May 2019|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077|archive-date=31 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531021105/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jun/03/england-fury-sri-lanka-mankad-run-out-jos-buttler|url-status=live}}</ref>

After first choice wicket-keeper [[Matt Prior]] stood down after injury on 22 July 2014, Buttler was called up for the England squad for the [[Indian cricket team in England in 2014#3rd Test|third Test against India]]. He made 85 runs from 83 balls in his first Test innings. He played in the final three Tests of the series before reverting to one-day duty, touring Sri Lanka at the end of the year.

=== 2015–17: World Cup, Ashes series, UAE and tour of Bangladesh ===
After playing for England in the [[Carlton Mid Triangular Series in Australia in 2014–15|Tri-series in Australia]] at the start of the year, Buttler was once again involved with England at an international tournament, playing in the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]] in Australia and New Zealand. He scored an unbeaten 39 in 19 balls against Sri Lanka<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/scorecard/656441/england-vs-sri-lanka-22nd-match-pool-a-icc-cricket-world-cup-2014-15|title=Full Scorecard of England vs Sri Lanka, World Cup, 22nd Match, Pool A – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=29 May 2019|archive-date=29 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629011423/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/scorecard/656441/england-vs-sri-lanka-22nd-match-pool-a-icc-cricket-world-cup-2014-15|url-status=live}}</ref> and made 65 against [[Bangladesh cricket team|Bangladesh]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/scorecard/656463/bangladesh-vs-england-33rd-match-pool-a-icc-cricket-world-cup-2014-15|title=Full Scorecard of Bangladesh vs England, World Cup, 33rd Match, Pool A – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=29 May 2019|archive-date=28 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528030011/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/scorecard/656463/bangladesh-vs-england-33rd-match-pool-a-icc-cricket-world-cup-2014-15|url-status=live}}</ref> but ultimately England lost both matches in a disastrous campaign, failing to progress beyond the group stages.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/31792930|title=Cricket World Cup 2015: England knocked out by Bangladesh|date=9 March 2015|access-date=29 May 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=31 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031181843/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/31792930|url-status=live}}</ref>

Later in the English winter he was called back into the Test side, as wicket-keeper, during the [[English cricket team in the West Indies in 2014–15|tour of the West Indies]]. He continued in the role throughout the English summer, playing both [[New Zealand cricket team in England in 2015|Tests against New Zealand]] and all five [[Australia cricket team in England in 2015|Ashes Tests against Australia]]. Buttler's batting during the Ashes series was criticised by [[Geoffrey Boycott]], who stated:

{{blockquote|Jos Buttler is like a rabbit caught in the headlights of Ashes cricket. A seven-year-old schoolboy would have played better. He hasn't made a run all series. He hasn't shown any application whatsoever. It looks to me like his mind and confidence is shot for Test cricket—it's pathetic.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ashes 2015: Geoffrey Boycott angry at England against Australia |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/34023919 |url-status=live |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 August 2015 |access-date=11 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180804200051/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/34023919 |archive-date=4 August 2018}}</ref>}}

He continued to play one-day cricket alongside his Test role, making his then highest ODI score of 129 from 77 balls against [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]].<ref>{{cite news |title=England hit record 408–9 to thrash New Zealand in ODI |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/33065934 |url-status=live |date=9 June 2015|access-date=31 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225045020/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/33065934 |archive-date=25 February 2019 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

After playing in the [[English cricket team against Pakistan in the UAE in 2015–16|first two Tests against Pakistan]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]] during October, Buttler was dropped for the third Test, replaced as wicket-keeper by [[Jonny Bairstow]], and was not selected for any of the Test matches during [[English cricket team in South Africa in 2015–16|England's tour of South Africa]], although he did play again in the one-day fixtures during the tour. In the fourth ODI against Pakistan in [[Dubai]] in November, he scored a 46-ball century, the fastest ODI hundred by an England player.<ref name="BBC34879336">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/34879336|title=Jos Buttler breaks record as England beat Pakistan to win series|date=20 November 2015|access-date=31 May 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=30 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030113233/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/34879336|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-v-england-2015-16/content/story/942455.html|title=Buttler's record-breaking ton demolishes Pakistan|date=20 November 2015|website=Cricinfo|access-date=31 May 2019|archive-date=31 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531010426/http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-v-england-2015-16/content/story/942455.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Buttler again played for England in the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20]] and was a regular fixture in the limited-overs squad throughout the year. He scored an unbeaten 90 runs against Pakistan as part of an England record score of 444/3, the fastest half-century by an Englishman.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284095.html |title=Fastest 50 in ODIs |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 August 2016 |archive-date=24 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024223402/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284095.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Both records have since been surpassed.

Buttler captained the England side in the [[England cricket team in Bangladesh in 2016–17|ODI series]] against Bangladesh in October 2016 after numerous players, including regular captain [[Eoin Morgan]], declined to tour over raised security concerns following a [[July 2016 Dhaka attack|terrorist attack in Dhaka]] in July.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2016/09/09/jos-buttler-to-captain-englands-one-day-team-in-bangladesh-follo/|title=Jos Buttler to captain England in Bangladesh following Eoin Morgan's decision to pull out of tour|last=Hoult|first=Nick|date=9 September 2016|work=The Telegraph|access-date=29 May 2019|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235|archive-date=29 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190529104130/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2016/09/09/jos-buttler-to-captain-englands-one-day-team-in-bangladesh-follo/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the second ODI, there was some controversy as Buttler was involved in a heated exchange with numerous Bangladesh players following his dismissal to [[Taskin Ahmed]]. Buttler, aggravated by the opposition's excessive celebrations, turned to confront them, resulting in him being ushered away by the [[Umpire (cricket)|umpires]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/10612206/bangladesh-v-england-tempers-flare-during-and-after-second-odi|title=Bangladesh v England: Tempers flare during and after second ODI|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=29 May 2019|archive-date=29 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190529104134/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/10612206/bangladesh-v-england-tempers-flare-during-and-after-second-odi|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the incident, Buttler was reprimanded by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) and received one demerit point to his disciplinary record, while Bangladesh captain [[Mashrafe Mortaza]] and [[Sabbir Rahman]] were each fined 20% of their match fees and given a demerit point.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/37607649|title=England's Jos Buttler given ICC reprimand as Bangladesh players fined|date=10 October 2016|access-date=29 May 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=25 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525085928/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/37607649|url-status=live}}</ref>

Buttler was again reserve wicket-keeper for the Test series against Bangladesh. He returned to the England Test side for the third Test against India in November, playing in the final three Tests of the series. Buttler averaged just under 40 in a horror tour for England resulting in a 4-0 hammering, he top scored in Mumbai with a counter-attacking 76 to drag the visitors to a solid score.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-india-2016-17-1030195/india-vs-england-4th-test-1034815/full-scorecard|title=Full Scorecard of England vs India 4th Test 2016/17 – Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 November 2021|archive-date=1 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101144636/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-india-2016-17-1030195/india-vs-england-4th-test-1034815/full-scorecard|url-status=live}}</ref> He continued as a regular in the limited-overs side throughout 2016 and 2017, playing again for England in the [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy]], but was unable to break back into the Test side and was not selected for the [[2017–18 Ashes series]] in Australia. He was named in the [[ICC Awards|ICC World ODI XI]] in 2016.<ref name="ESPN1073990">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/review2016/content/story/1073990.html|title=The trump cards of 2016|date=30 December 2016|website=Cricinfo|access-date=16 July 2019|archive-date=16 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716172819/http://www.espncricinfo.com/review2016/content/story/1073990.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2018–2022: Return to Test cricket, World Cup and Ashes series ===
In May 2018, Buttler was recalled into England's Test squad to [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2018|play Pakistan]] at Lord's later that month.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44105904|title=England v Pakistan: Jos Buttler & Dominic Bess named in squad for first Test|date=15 May 2018|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=15 May 2018|language=en-GB|archive-date=15 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180515144247/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44105904|url-status=live}}</ref> He had a successful return to Test cricket, scoring two half-centuries and scoring the most runs in the series; he also won the Man of the Match award at [[Headingley Cricket Ground|Headingley]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Dobell |first=George |date=8 June 2018 |title=Success on Test recall 'was a bit of a surprise' – Jos Buttler |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/success-on-test-recall-was-a-bit-of-a-surprise-jos-buttler-1148894 |url-status=live |access-date=24 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625021808/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23735055/success-test-recall-was-bit-surprise-jos-buttler |archive-date=25 June 2018}}</ref> His unbeaten 80 was the catalyst to put England ahead of the game after first innings.

In the subsequent [[Australian cricket team in England in 2018|ODI series against Australia]] in June 2018, he scored two half-centuries in the first four matches and then, in the fifth and final game of the series, he made 110 not out to take England to a historic series whitewash.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44595347|title=England v Australia: Jos Buttler century secures 5–0 ODI whitewash|date=24 June 2018|access-date=29 May 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=4 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191004051905/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44595347|url-status=live}}</ref> In this match, no other English batsman made more than 20 and Buttler was afterwards described as "the best white-ball wicketkeeper batsman in the world".<ref>{{cite web |title=Batting records {{!}} One-Day Internationals {{!}} Cricinfo Statsguru {{!}} ESPNcricinfo |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/308967.html?class=2;spanmin2=1+Jun+2018;spanval2=span;template=results;type=batting;view=innings |website=Cricinfo |access-date=24 June 2018 |archive-date=25 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625022248/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/308967.html?class=2;spanmin2=1+Jun+2018;spanval2=span;template=results;type=batting;view=innings |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Dobell |first=George |date=24 June 2018 |title=Jos Buttler earns 'best in the world' tag after immense century |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jos-buttler-earns-best-in-the-world-tag-after-immense-century-1150304 |url-status=live |access-date=24 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625022845/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23896950/jos-buttler-earns-best-world-tag-immense-century |archive-date=25 June 2018}}</ref> Buttler was named Man of the Match for his 110 not out, and also named Man of the Series for his impressive contributions with both bat and gloves.<ref>{{cite news |title=England hero Jos Buttler: 'Winning games you don't deserve to are the most enjoyable' |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2018/06/24/england-hero-jos-buttler-winning-games-dont-deserve-enjoyable/ |website=The Telegraph |date=24 June 2018 |access-date=10 July 2018 |archive-date=13 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713065844/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2018/06/24/england-hero-jos-buttler-winning-games-dont-deserve-enjoyable/ |url-status=live |last1=Hoult |first1=Nick }}</ref> Buttler's innings was remarkable, coming in at 27–4, he looked the only settled batsman before the hosts slumped to 114–8. Alongside the tail, he dragged England home in dramatic style. In 2020, [[Wisden]] ranked it Buttler's finest ODI hundred, as well as the best ODI innings of 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wisden.com/stories/opinion/jos-buttlers-nine-odi-centuries-ranked|title=Jos Buttler's Nine ODI Centuries, Ranked|date=3 October 2020|website=Wisden|access-date=17 November 2020|archive-date=2 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102041950/https://wisden.com/stories/opinion/jos-buttlers-nine-odi-centuries-ranked|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://wisden.com/year-in-review/odi-innings-year-no-1-buttlers-masterclass-australia|title=ODI Innings Of The Year: No.1 Buttler Delivers Stunning, Measured Knock|date=23 December 2018|website=Wisden|access-date=17 November 2020|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108100846/https://wisden.com/year-in-review/odi-innings-year-no-1-buttlers-masterclass-australia|url-status=live}}</ref> In the T20I match of Australia's tour, Buttler scored the fastest T20I half-century by an English cricketer, in 22 balls.<ref>Dobell, George. (27 June 2018) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/report/1119542/england-vs-australia-only-t20i-aus-in-eng-2018 Jos Buttler and Adil Rashid ensure Australia end tour winless] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628073604/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/report/1119542/england-vs-australia-only-t20i-aus-in-eng-2018 |date=28 June 2018}}. ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 3 July 2018</ref>

Buttler replaced [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]] as the Test vice-captain on 31 July 2018, thus combining the role in all formats.<ref name="BBC45017582">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45017582|title=England v India: Adil Rashid named as hosts' only spinner for first Test|date=31 July 2018|access-date=20 April 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=27 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127224226/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45017582|url-status=live}}</ref> He registered his maiden Test century in the third Test of [[Indian cricket team in England in 2018|India's tour of England]] in August 2018, with a score of 106.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/jos-buttler-century-england-vs-india-test-scorecard-scoreboard-jonathan-liew-a8501911.html|title=Jos Buttler emerges from Test wilderness to savour his century|date=21 August 2018|website=The Independent|access-date=20 April 2019|archive-date=23 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823183845/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/jos-buttler-century-england-vs-india-test-scorecard-scoreboard-jonathan-liew-a8501911.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Buttler then retained his place in the Test and one-day squads, being selected to [[England cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2018–19|tour Sri Lanka]] in October and into the following year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/854903/england-confirm-test-squad-for-sri-lanka-series|title=England confirm Test squad for Sri Lanka series|date=21 September 2018|website=England and Wales Cricket Board|access-date=1 June 2019|archive-date=24 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224234941/https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/854903/england-confirm-test-squad-for-sri-lanka-series%20|url-status=live}}</ref> In a low-scoring series, Buttler hit two vital half-centuries as England romped to a 3–0 win. He was commended for nullifying the extremely difficult batting conditions by employing techniques such as using his feet and frequently playing sweep shots.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/46210111|title='Clever Buttler took initiative away'|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=17 November 2020|archive-date=15 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115080741/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/46210111|url-status=live}}</ref>

In February 2019, during the fourth ODI of [[English cricket team in the West Indies in 2018–19|England's tour of the West Indies]], Buttler scored a career-best 150 from 77 deliveries as England reached 418/6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18913/scorecard/1158069/west-indies-vs-england-4th-odi-england-tour-of-wi-2018-19|title=Full Scorecard of West Indies vs England 4th ODI 2019 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=20 April 2019|archive-date=12 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412011238/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18913/scorecard/1158069/west-indies-vs-england-4th-odi-england-tour-of-wi-2018-19|url-status=live}}</ref> During this innings, he hit 12 sixes, at the time the most by any English batsman in an ODI, and went from 51 to 100 in just 15 balls and from 100 to 150 in just 16 deliveries. This was part of an England world record for the most sixes in an ODI, with 24.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-hit-record-24-sixes-against-the-windies-and-jos-buttler-smashes-half-of-them-watch-2000529|title=England Hit Record 24 Sixes Against The Windies And Jos Buttler Smashes Half Of Them – Watch {{!}} Cricket News|last=NDTVSports.com|website=NDTVSports.com|access-date=20 April 2019|archive-date=20 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420033225/https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-hit-record-24-sixes-against-the-windies-and-jos-buttler-smashes-half-of-them-watch-2000529|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the innings, West Indian batsman [[Chris Gayle]] praised Buttler, stating, "He is superb, one of the best strikers [of the ball] in world cricket today.{{nbsp}}... We can see he is a game-winner, a game-changer and every team needs a player like that to win games.", while England captain Eoin Morgan described him as "built like a champion [[racehorse]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/11650422/eoin-morgan-hails-england-match-winner-jos-buttler-as-champion-racehorse-after-stunning-150|title=Eoin Morgan hails England match winner Jos Buttler as 'champion racehorse' after stunning 150|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=20 April 2019|archive-date=20 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420041150/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/11650422/eoin-morgan-hails-england-match-winner-jos-buttler-as-champion-racehorse-after-stunning-150|url-status=live}}</ref>

In the second ODI of the five-match [[Pakistan cricket team in England in 2019|series against Pakistan]] in May, Buttler scored an unbeaten 110 from 55 balls, his century coming in only 50 deliveries. This is the second fastest hundred by an English batsman in ODI cricket after his own record set against Pakistan in 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48239995|title=England v Pakistan: Jos Buttler stars as hosts wins second ODI|date=11 May 2019|access-date=31 May 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=2 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602161058/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48239995|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48241463|title=Jos Buttler: Eoin Morgan praises 'freakish' England batsman after ODI win|date=11 May 2019|access-date=31 May 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=18 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518043902/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48241463|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== 2019 Cricket World Cup ====
In April 2019, he was named as the vice-captain of the [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#England|England squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Jofra Archer misses World Cup cut but included to play Ireland, Pakistan |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jofra-archer-misses-initial-world-cup-cut-but-set-for-england-debut-1181187 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417102319/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1181187.html |archive-date=17 April 2019 |access-date=17 April 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1183273 |title=England leave out Jofra Archer from World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=17 April 2019 |archive-date=17 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417102319/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1183273 |url-status=live}}</ref> The ICC named Buttler as the key player of England's squad prior to the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1227388 |title=Team preview: England |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=28 May 2019 |archive-date=28 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528125728/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1227388 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Buttler made a quiet start to the tournament, scoring only 18 runs in the opening match of the tournament against South Africa at [[The Oval]], which ended in a comprehensive 104-run win for England.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/live-scores/cricket/england-v-south-africa/21515/scorecard|title=England vs South Africa {{!}} Sky Sports Live Cricket|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=1 June 2019|archive-date=1 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601010729/https://www.skysports.com/live-scores/cricket/england-v-south-africa/21515/scorecard|url-status=live}}</ref> In the next match against Pakistan, he scored 103 from 76 balls (the then-fastest century by an English batsman in a World Cup) and shared a 130-run partnership with [[Joe Root]] for the fourth wicket, despite a shock 14-run defeat.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48504940|title=Cricket World Cup: Pakistan shock England at Trent Bridge|date=3 June 2019|access-date=3 June 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=3 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603180237/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48504940|url-status=live}}</ref> He made 64 in the third match against Bangladesh as England posted 386/6, their highest ever World Cup score.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 June 2019 |title=England's record streak of 300-plus scores |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-s-record-streak-of-300-plus-scores-1187873 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608221538/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26926622/england-record-streak-300-plus-scores |archive-date=8 June 2019 |access-date=8 June 2019 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> However, he did not keep wicket during Bangladesh's innings after sustaining a minor hip injury while batting, making way for [[Jonny Bairstow]] to assume the role for the match,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2019/06/08/jos-buttler-injury-update-englands-cricket-world-cup-victory-bangladesh-9873952/|title=Jos Buttler injury update after England's World Cup victory over Bangladesh|date=8 June 2019|website=Metro|language=en-US|access-date=8 June 2019|archive-date=8 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608190653/https://metro.co.uk/2019/06/08/jos-buttler-injury-update-englands-cricket-world-cup-victory-bangladesh-9873952/|url-status=live}}</ref> which England won by 106 runs.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48569905|title=Cricket World Cup: Jason Roy hits 153 as England beat Bangladesh in Cardiff|date=8 June 2019|access-date=8 June 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=8 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608180122/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48569905|url-status=live}}</ref>

Buttler scored 59 runs in the [[2019 Cricket World Cup Final|final]] against New Zealand and contributed to a crucial 110-run partnership with [[Ben Stokes]] to help tie the match. His innings was particularly crucial and game-changing as he scored at a quicker rate on a difficult pitch where other batsmen including his partner and Man Of the Match Ben Stokes struggled. Towards the end with both teams making 241 from their respective innings, He was selected to bat in the ensuing [[Super Over]] along with Stokes, from which the pair scored 15 runs; Buttler scoring seven with a boundary from the final ball. He completed the [[run out (cricket)|run out]] of [[Martin Guptill]] on the last ball of New Zealand's over as he attempted a match-winning second run. The throw was from Jason Roy which was quite wide of the stumps but Buttler's game awareness and compusure made up for it as he completed the run out. His match winning run out was later awarded as the moment of the year in 2020 in BBC Sports awards of 2019. This tied the Super Over and secured England's maiden World Cup title, winning by a superior boundary count.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48983890|title=England win Cricket World Cup: Ben Stokes stars in dramatic victory over New Zealand|date=14 July 2019|access-date=15 July 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=15 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715181544/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48983890|url-status=live}}</ref>

In July 2019, following England's World Cup success, the ECB named Buttler in the fourteen-man Test squad for the upcoming [[2019 Ashes series|Ashes series]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1294745/england-name-squad-for-first-ashes-test|title=England name squad for first Ashes Test|date=27 July 2019|website=England and Wales Cricket Board|access-date=31 July 2019|archive-date=28 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728131952/https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1294745/england-name-squad-for-first-ashes-test|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== 2020 ====
Before the suspension of International Cricket in March, Buttler was part of the England side which beat South Africa in a 3 match T20 series, 2–1. Buttler scored 55 in the final match aiding a large England total and ultimate victory. On 29 May 2020, Buttler was named in a 55-man group of players to begin training ahead of international fixtures starting in England following the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1674230/england-men-confirm-back-to-training-group |title=England Men confirm back-to-training group |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=29 May 2020 |archive-date=10 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610020624/https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1674230/england-men-confirm-back-to-training-group |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett left out as England name 55-man training group |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/alex-hales-liam-plunkett-left-out-as-england-name-55-man-training-group-1224007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630184912/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29239315/alex-hales,-liam-plunkett-left-england-name-55-man-training-group |archive-date=30 June 2020 |access-date=29 May 2020 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> On 17 June 2020, Buttler was included in England's 30-man squad to start training [[Behind closed doors (sport)|behind closed doors]] for the [[Test cricket|Test]] series [[West Indian cricket team in England in 2020|against the West Indies]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1683417 |title=England announce 30-man training squad ahead of first West Indies Test |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=17 June 2020 |archive-date=17 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617125526/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1683417 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Moeen Ali back in Test frame as England name 30-man training squad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/moeen-ali-back-in-test-frame-as-england-name-30-man-training-squad-1225177 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422012537/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/moeen-ali-back-in-test-frame-as-england-name-30-man-training-squad-1225177 |archive-date=22 April 2021 |access-date=17 June 2020 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> On 4 July 2020, Buttler was named in England's thirteen-man squad for the first Test match of the series.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1707837/england-name-squad-for-first-test-against-west-indies |title=England name squad for first Test against West Indies |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=4 July 2020 |archive-date=6 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706094653/https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1707837/england-name-squad-for-first-test-against-west-indies |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53290755 |title=England v West Indies: Dom Bess in squad, Jack Leach misses out |newspaper=BBC Sport |access-date=4 July 2020 |archive-date=4 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704102212/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53290755 |url-status=live }}</ref> Buttler was England's stand out batsman of the summer, averaging 52 whilst notching up 2 half centuries, the latter a series winning 75 in the fourth innings at [[Old Trafford Cricket Ground|Old Trafford]] alongside [[Chris Woakes]] from almost certain defeat. It was later defined a career saving innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/buttler-has-got-two-test-matches-to-save-his-career-darren-gough/story-dHWb4QCSUlCxErNbozvdZL.html/|title=Buttler has got two Test matches to save his career: Darren Gough|date=13 July 2020|access-date=17 November 2020|archive-date=20 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120143002/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/buttler-has-got-two-test-matches-to-save-his-career-darren-gough/story-dHWb4QCSUlCxErNbozvdZL.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the final test of the summer at [[The Rose Bowl, Southampton]], Buttler struck a second test century, 152 off 311 deliveries, in a record partnership with teammate [[Zac Crawley]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12054391/jos-buttler-scores-hundred-for-england-after-overturning-dismissal-on-99|title=Jos Buttler scores second Test hundred for England – after overturning dismissal on 99|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=11 October 2020|archive-date=28 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428155152/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12054391/jos-buttler-scores-hundred-for-england-after-overturning-dismissal-on-99|url-status=live}}</ref> It was described as a mature and coming-of-age innings.<ref>{{cite web |last=Liew |first=Jonathan |title=Mature Jos Buttler quietly plays the innings of his life for England |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2020/aug/22/mature-jos-buttler-quietly-plays-the-innings-of-his-life-for-england |url-status=live |work=The Guardian |date=22 August 2020 |access-date=17 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126162733/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2020/aug/22/mature-jos-buttler-quietly-plays-the-innings-of-his-life-for-england |archive-date=26 November 2020}}</ref> Despite Buttler's strong summer with the bat, his [[wicketkeeping]] was brought under heavy criticism as he dropped several key chances in both series.<ref>{{cite news |last=Berry |first=Scyld |title=Only a century will erase the effects of Jos Buttler's mounting wicketkeeping errors |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2020/08/06/century-will-erase-effects-jos-buttlers-mounting-wicketkeeping/ |url-status=live |newspaper=The Telegraph |date=6 August 2020 |access-date=17 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005040753/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2020/08/06/century-will-erase-effects-jos-buttlers-mounting-wicketkeeping/ |archive-date=5 October 2020}}</ref> In September Buttler was named in the England squad for the upcoming Australia ODI and T20 series. Despite a lean ODI series, Buttler scored 43 and a match winning 77* in the first two matches before being rested for the final match.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hoult |first1=Nick |last2=Tyers |first2=Alan |date=6 September 2020|title=Jos Buttler masterclass sees England home in second T20 against Australia for series win|language=en-GB|work=The Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2020/09/06/england-vs-australia-second-t20-live-score-updates-latest/|access-date=16 April 2021|issn=0307-1235|archive-date=18 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218151916/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2020/09/06/england-vs-australia-second-t20-live-score-updates-latest/|url-status=live}}</ref> Buttler's year ended with a 3 match T20 visit to [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]]. In the final match of the series Buttler was part of a match-winning and record-breaking second-wicket partnership with teammate [[Dawid Malan]], scoring 67* himself.<ref>{{cite web|title=Malan, Buttler blast England to clean sweep|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1922180|access-date=16 April 2021|website=www.icc-cricket.com|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416223256/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1922180|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== 2021 ====
On 11 December 2020, Buttler was named vice captain for the [[English cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2020–21|tour of Sri Lanka in January 2021]] following [[Ben Stokes]]' resting.<ref>{{cite web|date=11 December 2020|title=Moeen, Bairstow, Lawrence In Revamped England Test Squad|url=https://wisden.com/series-stories/sri-lanka-v-england/moeen-bairstow-lawrence-in-revamped-england-test-squad|access-date=1 February 2021|website=Wisden|language=en-GB|archive-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211120117/https://wisden.com/series-stories/sri-lanka-v-england/moeen-bairstow-lawrence-in-revamped-england-test-squad|url-status=live}}</ref> He made scores of 30, 55 and 46 not out in [[Galle International Stadium|Galle]] as England won 2–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=England complete win on dramatic day|language=en-GB|publisher=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/55793231|access-date=1 February 2021|archive-date=30 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130185011/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/55793231|url-status=live}}</ref> He retained the wicket-keeping duties for the tour despite his troubled summer and performed impressively, taking 9 catches and executing his first Test stumping.<ref>{{cite news|last=Goodwill|first=Jake|date=26 January 2021|title=Why did Jos Buttler's wicket-keeping look so accomplished in Sri Lanka?|language=en-GB|work=The Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2021/01/26/did-jos-buttlers-wicket-keeping-look-accomplished-sri-lanka/|access-date=1 February 2021|issn=0307-1235|archive-date=5 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205222505/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2021/01/26/did-jos-buttlers-wicket-keeping-look-accomplished-sri-lanka/|url-status=live}}</ref> It was announced on 21 January that Buttler would be returning home after the first test of the upcoming [[English cricket team in India in 2020–21|series in India]] in line with England's rotation and resting policy.<ref>{{cite web|date=6 March 2021|title=Did England's Rotation Policy Cost Them The Test Series Against India?|url=https://wisden.com/series-stories/india-v-england/did-englands-rotation-policy-cost-them-the-test-series-against-india|access-date=16 April 2021|website=Wisden|language=en-GB|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416223257/https://wisden.com/series-stories/india-v-england/did-englands-rotation-policy-cost-them-the-test-series-against-india|url-status=live}}</ref> This came a day after it was revealed that he had been retained by [[Rajasthan Royals]] for the [[2021 Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer retained by Rajasthan Royals for IPL in 2020 {{!}} The Cricketer|url=https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/news/ben_stokes_jos_buttler_jofra_archer_retained_rajasthan_royals_ipl_2020.html|access-date=1 February 2021|website=www.thecricketer.com}}</ref> Buttler made scores of 30 and 24 and took 5 catches helping England to a famous victory in the first test against India in [[Chennai]] before returning home to rest.<ref>{{cite web|title=Full Scorecard of England vs India 1st Test 2020/21 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-india-2020-21-1243364/india-vs-england-1st-test-1243384/full-scorecard|access-date=10 February 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|archive-date=10 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210191141/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-india-2020-21-1243364/india-vs-england-1st-test-1243384/full-scorecard|url-status=live}}</ref> Buttler returned to India for the white ball leg of the tour. In the 5 match T20 series in [[Ahmedabad]], Buttler was England's stand out batsman with 2 half centuries and averaging over 40, including his highest [[T20I]] score of 83 not out in the 3rd outing. During the following ODI series, Buttler's lean 50 over form continued. However, through [[Eoin Morgan]]'s finger injury, Buttler captained the final 2 games; winning 1.

In September 2021, Buttler was named in England's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2021-tymal-mills-makes-englands-t20-world-cup-squad-no-return-for-ben-stokes-1276997 |title=Tymal Mills makes England's T20 World Cup squad, no return for Ben Stokes |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 September 2021 |archive-date=9 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210909103311/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2021-tymal-mills-makes-englands-t20-world-cup-squad-no-return-for-ben-stokes-1276997 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 1 November 2021, in England's World Cup match against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]], Buttler scored his [[List of centuries in Twenty20 International cricket|first century in T20I cricket]], with a 101[[not out|*]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cricket/59123486 |title=T20 World Cup – England v Sri Lanka: Jos Buttler seals first international T20 century with six |work=BBC Sport |access-date=1 November 2021 |archive-date=1 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101160048/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cricket/59123486 |url-status=live }}</ref> and became the first English men's player to score a century in all three formats of cricket (Tests, ODIs and T20Is).

In November 2021, Buttler was named as the vice-captain of England's squad for the [[2021-22 Ashes series]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jos Buttler commits to Ashes tour as England name squad for Australia |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-ashes-2021-22-jos-buttler-commits-to-ashes-tour-as-england-name-squad-for-australia-1282342 |access-date=22 April 2022 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

====2022====
On June 17, 2022, Buttler featured in the first ODI [[English cricket team in the Netherlands in 2022#1st ODI|as part of a three-match series]] against the [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]]. He scored 162 [[not out]] in 70 balls, his personal ODI high score <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bt.com/sport/news/2022/june/red-hot-england-sizzle-and-post-new-world-record-score-as-jos-buttler-hits-162 |title=Red-hot England sizzle and post new world record score as Jos Buttler hits 162 |work=BT Sport |access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref> and England would score 498 runs, which is the highest [[One Day International|ODI]] score of all time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/122679/stats-england-now-have-top-three-totals-in-odis |title=Stats: England now have top three totals in ODIs |work=CricBuzz |access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref> During that match Buttler scored 150 runs in 65 balls, the second fastest in the history of ODI cricket, one ball behind [[AB de Villiers|AB De Villiers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stats - England smash record for highest-ever total in ODIs |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/neth-vs-eng-2022-1st-odi-stats-england-smash-record-for-highest-ever-total-in-odis-1320404 |access-date=2022-06-17 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

===White-ball captaincy===
Following the retirement of [[Eoin Morgan]], Buttler was appointed as captain of the England ODI and T20I teams on 30 June 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-30 |title=Jos Buttler replaces Eoin Morgan as England white-ball captain |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jun/30/jos-buttler-replaces-eoin-morgan-as-england-white-ball-captain-cricket |access-date=2022-11-16 |website=The Guardian |language=en}}</ref> His first series as permanent captain was at home to India, with England losing 2–1 in both T20Is and ODIs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India tour of England, India in England 2022 score, Match schedules, fixtures, points table, results, news |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-in-england-2022-1276893 |access-date=2022-11-16 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> This was followed by a drawn ODI series against South Africa and another 2–1 defeat in T20Is,<ref>{{Cite web |title=South Africa tour of England, South Africa in England 2022 score, Match schedules, fixtures, points table, results, news |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-in-england-2022-1276896 |access-date=2022-11-16 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> with Buttler making a string of scores between 12 and 29.

====2022 T20 World Cup====
Buttler's first tournament as captain was the [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022 T20 World Cup]]. After an opening victory against Afghanistan, a surprise defeat against Ireland and a rained-out game against Australia saw England needing to win their remaining two games to qualify for the next round. In the match against New Zealand, Buttler scored 73 off 47 balls, which helped England seal a crucial victory.<ref>{{cite web|title=England move up to second with crucial win|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/124362/england-move-up-to-second-with-crucial-win|access-date=13 November 2022|work=Cricbuzz}}</ref> In the semi-final, he scored 80 not-out as part of a record opening stand of 170 with Alex Hales (86*), seeing England to a 10-wicket victory and a place in the final.<ref>{{cite web|title=England gallop to summit clash with 10-wicket drubbing of India|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/124474/england-gallop-to-summit-clash-with-10-wicket-drubbing-of-india|access-date=13 November 2022|work=cricbuzz}}</ref> England won the final against [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] Pakistan by 5 wickets, with another quickfire score of 26 from 17 balls by Buttler setting them off to a fast start; however, the team was reeling with his dismissal at 45–3, before [[Ben Stokes]] saw the team to victory with one over left. With this Buttler became only the second England captain to win a T20 world cup, making him a World cup winning captain.Buttler's role as a captain was particulary the most important in England's victorious world cup campaign as he gave all rounders Sam Curran and Ben Stokes clarity about their roles and instilled confidence in the youngsters which helped them perform to their potential,and he succeded both as a captain and as a batsman in the world cup. Without him England wouldn't have been able to achieve their world cup glory <ref>{{cite web|title='Ben Stokes is an incredible player for the big nights'|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/124498/ben-stokes-is-born-for-these-situations-england-cricket-t20-world-cup-final|access-date=12 November 2022|work=cricbuzz}}</ref>

== T20 franchise career ==
Buttler has become increasingly involved in playing franchise T20 cricket around the world, and has been described as arguably England's "first ever global Twenty20 superstar".<ref name="ESPN308967" />

=== 2013–14 Big Bash League ===

Buttler's first experience of franchise cricket came in 2013/14 when he played for [[Melbourne Renegades]] in the [[2013–14 Big Bash League season]] in Australia. This coincided with the buildup to the England one-day side playing in Australia at the beginning of 2014 and followed him having been with the England development squad in [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]] for a month prior to the start of the competition.<ref>Hogan, Jesse (16 December 2013) [http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/rising-english-cricket-star-jos-buttler-to-turn-out-for-melbourne-renegades-20131215-2zfbo.html Rising English cricket star Jos Buttler to turn out for Melbourne Renegades] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202115249/http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/rising-english-cricket-star-jos-buttler-to-turn-out-for-melbourne-renegades-20131215-2zfbo.html |date=2 December 2017 }}, ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]''. Retrieved 19 November 2017.</ref> Buttler was initially only expected to play for Melbourne in their first two matches of the competition but this was extended due to the late arrival of Pakistani all-rounder [[Mohammad Hafeez]], who had been called into the [[Pakistan cricket team|Pakistan]] Test squad. After having scored a "stunning" 61 runs against [[Brisbane Heat]] in his third match,<ref>[http://www.heraldsun.com.au/melbourne-renegades-hold-onto-bighitting-englishman-jos-buttler-for-one-more-game/news-story/582ef43e920877896cca84701c820e9f Melbourne Renegades hold onto big-hitting Englishman Jos Buttler for one more game], ''[[Herald Sun]]'', 31 December 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2014.</ref> Buttler eventually played in five Big Bash matches for Melbourne before leaving to join the England squad.<ref>Hayes, Mark (4 January 2014) [http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/glenn-maxwell-cameron-white-guide-melbourne-stars-past-melbourne-renegades/news-story/808a091223d0313cacf430612843f705 Glenn Maxwell, Cameron White guide Melbourne Stars past Melbourne Renegades], ''[[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)]]''. Retrieved 19 November 2017.</ref><ref>Hogan, Jesse (11 January 2014) [http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/dwayne-bravo-returns-to-melbourne-to-play-for-big-bashs-renegades-20140110-30mnw.html Dwayne Bravo returns to Melbourne to play for Big Bash's Renegades] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202214839/http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/dwayne-bravo-returns-to-melbourne-to-play-for-big-bashs-renegades-20140110-30mnw.html |date=2 December 2017 }}, ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]''. Retrieved 19 November 2017.</ref>

=== 2016 and 2017 Indian Premier League ===

Buttler played for [[Mumbai Indians]] in the 2016 and 2017 [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL) seasons.

=== 2017–18 Bangladesh Premier League ===

Expecting to be left out of the [[2017–18 Ashes series]] in Australia, Buttler signed a two-year contract in August 2017 with [[Comilla Victorians]] to appear in the [[Bangladesh Premier League]] (BPL).<ref>Martin, Ali (11 August 2017) [https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/aug/11/jos-buttler-bangladesh-premier-league-ashes-cricket-twenty-20 Jos Buttler signs Bangladesh T20 deal before expected Ashes snub] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909023502/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/aug/11/jos-buttler-bangladesh-premier-league-ashes-cricket-twenty-20 |date=9 September 2017 }}, ''[[The Guardian]]''. Retrieved 19 November 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/buttler-set-join-comilla-1447183 Buttler set to join Comilla] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201031114/http://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/buttler-set-join-comilla-1447183 |date=1 December 2017 }}, ''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)]]'', 11 August 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2017.</ref> He made his BPL debut in November 2017, scoring 48 runs from 42 balls in his second match for Comilla and recorded his first BPL half-century in his third match.<ref>Manhar Uddin (8 November 2017) [http://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/bangladesh-premier-league-bpl-2017-victorians-outclass-stuttering-vikings-1488028 Victorians outclass stuttering Vikings] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115131049/http://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/bangladesh-premier-league-bpl-2017-victorians-outclass-stuttering-vikings-1488028 |date=15 November 2017}}, ''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)]]''. Retrieved 19 November 2017.</ref><ref>Mohammad Isam (12 November 2017) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-premier-league-2016-17/content/story/1125886.html Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan hand Rajshahi a thrashing] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171119155456/http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-premier-league-2016-17/content/story/1125886.html |date=19 November 2017}}, CricInfo. Retrieved 19 November 2017.</ref>

=== 2017–18 Big Bash League ===
In November 2017, Buttler was signed as an overseas player for [[Sydney Thunder]] for the [[2017–18 Big Bash League season|Big Bash League season 7]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/98559/sydney-thunder-sign-jos-buttler-for-forthcoming-bbl-07-season|title=Sydney Thunder sign Jos Buttler for forthcoming BBL season|website=Cricbuzz|access-date=1 June 2019|archive-date=1 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601193642/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/98559/sydney-thunder-sign-jos-buttler-for-forthcoming-bbl-07-season|url-status=live}}</ref> He played in the first six games for Thunder before joining the England squad for the limited-over fixtures of [[England cricket team in Australia in 2017–18|England's tour of Australia]]. He scored 67 and 81 in separate games against [[Hobart Hurricanes]], being named Player of the Match in the first fixture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8044/game/1114866/hobart-hurricanes-vs-sydney-thunder-11th-match-big-bash-league-2017-18|title=Sydney Thunder beat Hobart Hurricanes by 57 runs – Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, Big Bash League, 11th Match Match Summary, Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 June 2019|archive-date=1 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601193641/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8044/game/1114866/hobart-hurricanes-vs-sydney-thunder-11th-match-big-bash-league-2017-18|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8044/report/1114868/sydney-thunder-vs-hobart-hurricanes-13th-match-big-bash-league-2017-18|title=Recent Match Report – Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, Big Bash League, 13th Match {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 June 2019|archive-date=1 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601193639/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8044/report/1114868/sydney-thunder-vs-hobart-hurricanes-13th-match-big-bash-league-2017-18|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2018 Indian Premier League ===
In January 2018, Buttler was bought by the [[Rajasthan Royals]] in the [[List of 2018 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2018 IPL auction]] for {{INRConvert|44|m|-3}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=List of sold and unsold players |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2018-player-auction-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1134446 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128031100/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22218394/ipl-2018-player-auction-list-sold-unsold-players |archive-date=28 January 2018 |access-date=27 January 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> Buttler had a difficult start for the Royals, making a high score of just 29 in his first seven innings. However, on being promoted to open the batting mid-tournament, his performances significantly improved. He subsequently became only the second batsman in IPL history to achieve five scores of fifty or more in consecutive matches.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/rajasthan-royals-mumbai-indians-ipl-match-report-jos-buttler-sanju-samson-evin-lewis-playoffs/2018-05-14 |title=Buttler equals long-standing IPL record |access-date=29 April 2019 |work=Cricket.com.au |archive-date=19 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419214444/https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/rajasthan-royals-mumbai-indians-ipl-match-report-jos-buttler-sanju-samson-evin-lewis-playoffs/2018-05-14 |url-status=live }}</ref> He made an unbeaten 95 from 60 balls against [[Chennai Super Kings]], his highest score in the season at that time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8048/report/1136603/rajasthan-royals-vs-chennai-super-kings-43rd-match-indian-premier-league-2018|title=Recent Match Report – Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Indian Premier League, 43rd match {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=31 May 2019|archive-date=31 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531014408/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8048/report/1136603/rajasthan-royals-vs-chennai-super-kings-43rd-match-indian-premier-league-2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2018–19 Big Bash League ===
Buttler again played for Sydney Thunder in the [[2018–19 Big Bash League season|2018–19 Big Bash League]], this time alongside England teammate Joe Root.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45288760|title=Big Bash: Joe Root and Jos Buttler agree Sydney Thunder stint|date=23 August 2018|access-date=1 June 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=23 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180923054404/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45288760|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[England and Wales Cricket Board]] (ECB) allowed Buttler and Root to play the first half of the season, despite a busy international schedule throughout 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2018/08/23/ecb-give-joe-root-jos-buttler-green-light-represent-sydney-thunder/|title=ECB give Joe Root and Jos Buttler green light to represent Sydney Thunder in Big Bash despite hectic 2019 schedule|last=Berry|first=Scyld|date=23 August 2018|work=The Telegraph|access-date=1 June 2019|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235|archive-date=1 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601200201/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2018/08/23/ecb-give-joe-root-jos-buttler-green-light-represent-sydney-thunder/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Buttler made his highest BBL score of 89 from 54 deliveries against Hobart Hurricanes, despite a seven-wicket defeat,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/big-bash/live-hobart-hurricanes-vs-sydney-thunder-at-blundstone-arena/news-story/f7a5d539f0725814ae58d08395c06179|title=Thunder crack in 'disastrous' finish|date=28 December 2018|website=NewsComAu|access-date=1 June 2019|archive-date=1 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601200159/https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/big-bash/live-hobart-hurricanes-vs-sydney-thunder-at-blundstone-arena/news-story/f7a5d539f0725814ae58d08395c06179|url-status=live}}</ref> before making 55 in a thrilling one-run win over [[Perth Scorchers]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/46734798|title=Big Bash League: Jos Buttler shines but Joe Root fails again|date=2 January 2019|access-date=1 June 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=19 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819223810/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/46734798|url-status=live}}</ref> Buttler departed as the tournament's leading run-scorer, with 273 from seven innings, making three half-centuries at an average of 39.00.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/46793136|title=Big Bash League: Joe Root and Jos Buttler end BBL stint with defeat|date=8 January 2019|access-date=1 June 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=7 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207154813/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/46793136|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2019 Indian Premier League ===
[[Rajasthan Royals]] retained Buttler for the [[2019 Indian Premier League|2019 IPL season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/15815/11554933/ben-stokes-and-jos-buttler-retained-by-rajasthan-for-2019-ipl-david-warner-and-steve-smith-to-return|title=Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler retained by Rajasthan for 2019 IPL; David Warner and Steve Smith to return|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=30 May 2019|archive-date=30 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190530234019/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/15815/11554933/ben-stokes-and-jos-buttler-retained-by-rajasthan-for-2019-ipl-david-warner-and-steve-smith-to-return|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/46225438|title=Indian Premier League: Jos Buttler & Ben Stokes retained by Rajasthan Royals|date=15 November 2018|access-date=30 May 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=3 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203163717/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/46225438|url-status=live}}</ref> In a match between Rajasthan Royals and [[Kings XI Punjab]], Buttler was controversially [[run out]] on 69 by Indian bowler [[Ravichandran Ashwin]] via 'Mankading', an act for which Ashwin was heavily criticised.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47697369|title=Jos Buttler 'Mankad' dismissal: England batsman controversially run out in IPL|date=25 March 2019|access-date=30 May 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=29 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329010117/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47697369|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47728182|title=Jos Buttler: 'Mankad' dismissal not 'in the spirit of the game' – MCC|date=27 March 2019|access-date=31 May 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=4 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404221911/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47728182|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/dale-steyn-slams-ravi-ashwin-for-mankading-jos-buttler/|title=Dale Steyn slams Ravi Ashwin for 'Mankading' Jos Buttler|date=25 March 2019|website=CricTracker|language=en-US|access-date=31 May 2019|archive-date=31 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531002341/https://www.crictracker.com/dale-steyn-slams-ravi-ashwin-for-mankading-jos-buttler/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1113878|title=Buttler's controversial 'Mankad' run out – best of the reaction|website=www.icc-cricket.com|access-date=31 May 2019|archive-date=28 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328142147/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1113878|url-status=live}}</ref> Former Australian bowler and Rajasthan mentor [[Shane Warne]] called the incident a "disgraceful and low act".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/indian-premier-league/completely-out-of-order-shane-warne-leads-cricket-worlds-condemnation-of-disgraceful-ravi-ashwin-mankad/news-story/91250e7213da89e4501cce6ffb3ce6fb|title=Ravi Ashwin mankad controversy: Shane Warne slams 'disgraceful' act|date=26 March 2019|website=Fox Sports|language=en-AU|access-date=1 June 2019|archive-date=1 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601132933/https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/indian-premier-league/completely-out-of-order-shane-warne-leads-cricket-worlds-condemnation-of-disgraceful-ravi-ashwin-mankad/news-story/91250e7213da89e4501cce6ffb3ce6fb|url-status=live}}</ref> This is the second occasion on which Buttler has been dismissed in this fashion; the other is in an ODI match for England against Sri Lanka in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/11683985/jos-buttler-says-he-wont-be-mankaded-again-following-ravi-ashwins-controversial-ipl-dismissal|title=Jos Buttler says he 'won't be Mankaded again' following Ravi Ashwin's controversial IPL dismissal|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=1 June 2019|archive-date=1 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601131547/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/11683985/jos-buttler-says-he-wont-be-mankaded-again-following-ravi-ashwins-controversial-ipl-dismissal|url-status=live}}</ref> In his next two matches for Rajasthan, he was dismissed for scores of just five and six but returned to form after hitting 59 from 43 balls in a fixture against [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/03/jos-buttler-finally-breaks-silence-ravi-ashwin-mankad-indian-premier-league-9108542/|title=Buttler finally breaks silence on Ashwin 'Mankad' at Indian Premier League|date=3 April 2019|website=Metro|language=en-US|access-date=31 May 2019|archive-date=31 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531002339/https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/03/jos-buttler-finally-breaks-silence-ravi-ashwin-mankad-indian-premier-league-9108542/|url-status=live}}</ref> He also made a score of 89 from 43 deliveries against Mumbai Indians, hitting 28 runs off the 13th over.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8048/game/1178402/mumbai-indians-vs-rajasthan-royals-27th-match-indian-premier-league-2019|title=Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) – Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals, Indian Premier League, 27th Match Match Summary, Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=31 May 2019|archive-date=13 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513171919/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8048/game/1178402/mumbai-indians-vs-rajasthan-royals-27th-match-indian-premier-league-2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2020 Indian Premier League ===
Following the rescheduling of the 2020 IPL to the autumn due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], Buttler was retained by the Rajasthan Royals. He started the campaign opening the batting before moving to the middle order to aid the "balance of the side".<ref>{{cite web|title=Jos Buttler prefers opening batting in T20 – but says it was his idea to move down the order in IPL|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12173/12129979/jos-buttler-prefers-opening-batting-in-t20-but-says-it-was-his-idea-to-move-down-the-order-in-ipl|access-date=16 April 2021|publisher=Sky Sports|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416221445/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12173/12129979/jos-buttler-prefers-opening-batting-in-t20-but-says-it-was-his-idea-to-move-down-the-order-in-ipl|url-status=live}}</ref> He scored 328 runs at an average of 33 with 2 half-centuries, including a match-winning 70* against [[Chennai Super Kings]] in [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium|Sheikh Zayed Stadium]].

=== 2021 Indian Premier League ===
Buttler started the IPL batting at 4, scoring a rapid 25 in the opening game, continuing from the previous campaign. However, after [[Ben Stokes]] broke a finger in the team's first match, Buttler was promoted once again to the opening berth.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ben Stokes: England all-rounder to miss rest of Indian Premier League with broken finger|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12274618/ben-stokes-england-all-rounder-to-miss-rest-of-indian-premier-league-with-suspected-broken-hand|access-date=16 April 2021|publisher=Sky Sports|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416223742/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12274618/ben-stokes-england-all-rounder-to-miss-rest-of-indian-premier-league-with-suspected-broken-hand|url-status=live}}</ref> On 2 May 2021, he scored his maiden IPL and T20 hundred, in 56 balls, against [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]. His final score was 124 runs in just 64 balls and his contribution enabled Rajasthan Royals to win the game, for which he was named "Man of the Match".<ref>{{cite web|title=Jos' maiden T20 Century against Sunrisers Hyderabad|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/live-blog/rr-vs-srh-live-ipl-score-today-match-2021-rajasthan-royals-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-match-28/amp_liveblog/82354213.cms|access-date=2 May 2021|work=Times of India|archive-date=2 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502113953/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/live-blog/rr-vs-srh-live-ipl-score-today-match-2021-rajasthan-royals-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-match-28/amp_liveblog/82354213.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2022 Indian Premier League ===
In November 2021, [[Rajasthan Royals]] retained Jos Buttler for {{INR}}10 crores ahead of the [[List of 2022 Indian Premier League personnel changes|IPL Mega Auction 2022]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/sports/cricket/rr-retention-list-ipl-2022-sanju-samson-jos-buttler-yashasvi-jaiswal-retained-remaining-purse-inr-62-cr-for-ipl-2022-mega-auction-747483|title=Jos Butter retained by Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2022 season|work=India TV News|date=30 November 2021 |access-date=30 November 2021}}</ref> He scored his first century of the season against [[Mumbai Indians]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jos Buttler slams IPL 2022's first Century as Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians to maintain perfect start|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2022/mi-vs-rr-buttler-slams-century-as-rr-beat-mi-to-maintain-perfect-start-2858968|access-date=3 April 2022 |website=NDTVSports.com|language=en}}</ref> He scored his second century of the season against [[Kolkata Knight Riders]], and third against [[Delhi Capitals]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=DC vs RR, IPL Live Score 2022: Sensational Jos Buttler slams third ton of the season : 17.5 : Rajasthan Royals : 182/1 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/live-blog/dc-vs-rr-live-score-updates-ipl-2022-delhi-capitals-rajasthan-royals/liveblog/91003590.cms |access-date=22 April 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Buttler scored his 4th century of the season against [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]], which made him the first Overseas player to score 4 Hundreds in a single IPL edition and only the second player in the history of IPL after [[Virat Kohli]] .<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bhattacharya |first=Debayan |date=27 May 2022 |title=Rajasthan Royals' Jos Buttler Slams 4th Century in IPL 2022 |work=India.com |url=https://www.india.com/sports/ipl-2022-rajasthan-royals-jos-buttler-slams-4th-century-of-ongoing-season-5417585/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bose |first=Abhimanyu |date=28 May 2022 |title=Jos Buttler Hits 4th Century Of The Season, Equals Virat Kohli's Massive IPL Record |work=NDTV |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2022/jos-buttler-hits-4th-century-of-the-season-equals-virat-kohlis-massive-ipl-record-3016397}}</ref> Buttler scored 39 runs in the IPL 2022 final and ended the season with a total of 863 runs, the second highest in IPL history beating [[David Warner (cricketer)|David Warner's]] 848 in [[2016 Indian Premier League|IPL 2016]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian Premier League Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_series.html?id=117&type=trophy |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref> Buttler secured the 2022 Orange Cap and the awards for most valuable player of the season, most sixes (45) and most fours (83) in the 2022 Edition.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 May 2022 |title=IPL 2022 award winners: Who won Orange Cap, Purple Cap, Fairplay, other awards |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2022-award-winners-who-won-orange-cap-purple-cap-fairplay-and-other-awards-jos-buttler-umran-malik-yuzvendra-chahal-101653853529740-amp.html}}</ref>

=== The Hundred ===
In April 2022, Buttler was retained by the [[Manchester Originals]] for the [[2022 season of The Hundred|2022 season]] of [[The Hundred (cricket)|The Hundred]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/60477088 |title=The Hundred 2022: latest squads as Draft picks revealed |work=BBC Sport |access-date=5 April 2022}}</ref>

=== 2022 SA20 League ===
In August 2022, Jos Buttler was drafted by [[Paarl Royals]], a franchise owned by [[Manoj Badale|Royals Sports Group]] for {{US$| 500000}} in the [[2022–23 SA20|inaugural season]] of the [[SA20 (cricket)|SA20]] league. He is the highest-paid drafted player in the league along with [[Liam Livingstone]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jos Buttler drafted by Paarl Royals for SA20 league|url= https://www.crictracker.com/csa-t20-league-2022-jos-buttler-liam-livingstone-in-top-salary-bracket-as-30-overseas-players-signed/|access-date=10 August 2022|work=CricTracker|date= 10 August 2022|language=en}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Buttler is a fan of English side [[Manchester City]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 November 2014 |title=England cricketer Jos Buttler meets Man City & England's Joe Hart |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MWIpkWPooUk |website=youtube.com |publisher=[[England and Wales Cricket Board]]}}</ref> In October 2017, Buttler married Louise Webber. His english teammates [[Steven Finn]] and [[Alex Hales]] acted as ushers for the wedding.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-cricketer-jos-buttler-gets-11398671|title=England cricket star quietly gets married as club let news slip|last=Whaling|first=James|date=24 October 2017|website=mirror|access-date=29 May 2019|archive-date=29 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190529015136/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-cricketer-jos-buttler-gets-11398671|url-status=live}}</ref> Their daughter, Georgia Rose, was born in April 2019 and their second daughter, Margot, was born in September 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/england-batsman-jos-buttler-becomes-father-of-a-baby-girl/|title=England batsman Jos Buttler becomes father of a baby girl|date=28 April 2019|website=CricTracker|language=en-US|access-date=29 May 2019|archive-date=29 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190529015125/https://www.crictracker.com/england-batsman-jos-buttler-becomes-father-of-a-baby-girl/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketaddictor.com/cricket-news/jos-buttler-blessed-with-a-baby-girl/|title=Jos Buttler Blessed With A Baby Girl|date=5 September 2021|website=Cricket Addictor|language=en-US|access-date=27 June 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>

Buttler was appointed [[Member of the Order of the British Empire]] (MBE) in the [[2020 New Year Honours]] for services to cricket.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2020 |title=Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler awarded royal honour at Buckingham Palace |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/sports/cricket/260220/ben-stokes-jos-buttler-awarded-royal-honour-at-buckingham-palace.html |access-date=3 April 2022 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref>

== Playing style ==
{{Quote box|quoted=true |bgcolor=#F5F6CE|salign=left|quote=[Jos Buttler] is an extravagantly talented batsman with the power and range of strokes to damage any bowling attack. There may be moments, against the very best bowling, when his improvisation gets him into trouble but, so capable of unorthodoxy is he, that even the best could be discombobulated.| source=[[George Dobell]], June 2013<ref name="ci6jun13" />|align=right|width=275px}}

A tall and strongly-built cricketer, Buttler has an upright stance in the [[Crease (cricket)|crease]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/cricket/article7124545.ece |title=Jos Buttler's century shows future rosy for Somerset |work=Times Online |date=12 May 2010 |last=Dean |first=Geoffrey |access-date=14 May 2010}}</ref> During his maiden first-class century against Hampshire in 2010, he "hit the ball hard and straight", "moving his feet decisively, playing with his bat close to his body and selecting the right balls to attack".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/cricket/article7125841.ece |title=Jos Buttler makes most of Craig Kieswetter's absence |work=Times Online |date=13 May 2010 |last=Dean |first=Geoffrey |access-date=14 May 2010}}</ref> Buttler was praised for "remaining cool and composed at the crease" and for his "dogged determination and decent range of shots" during the innings.<ref name="bbc13may10" /> Somerset captain [[Marcus Trescothick]] suggested that Buttler could challenge teammate Craig Kieswetter's place in the England team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/sport/Trescothick-Somerset-teenager-Buttler-day-wicket-England/article-2157368-detail/article.html |title=Trescothick: Somerset teenager Buttler could one day keep wicket for England |work=Somerset Guardian |date=15 April 2010 |access-date=15 April 2010}}</ref>

Buttler's temperament in the longer forms of the game has been questioned at times as his career has developed. In 2013, he was out for 94 runs for Somerset while attempting to reach his century by hitting a six and George Dobell, writing for [[ESPNcricinfo]], questioned "his ability to defend and deny [bowlers]".<ref name="ci20apr13" /> Dobell praised the first half of Buttler's innings, which ensured a draw for Somerset, saying that "it showed a young man responding to his team's needs with a restrained, mature performance that exhibited a decent defence and an ability to leave and play straight" and that he had "produced some of those trademark straight drives and several powerful pulls" but felt that "it is the strokes he does not play that are as relevant as those he does".<ref name="ci20apr13" />

In one day cricket, Buttler quickly established a reputation as an aggressive batsman who could take control of a game at the end of an innings.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/471667.html Somerset limp past Unicorns] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111210554/http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/471667.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref><ref>McGlashan, Andrew (12 September 2012) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-south-africa-2012/content/story/581984.html Broad praise for 'game-changing' Buttler] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228070248/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-south-africa-2012/content/story/581984.html |date=28 December 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref><ref name="ci22jan13" /> By the end of his first full-season he was producing "innings of huge promise"<ref name="ci16aug10">[http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/472874.html In-form Buttler sets up Lancashire rout] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111210159/http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/472874.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 16 August 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2011.</ref> which were being described as "breathtaking"<ref name="ci14aug10" /> and "swashbuckling"<ref name="ci16aug10" /> and displaying "an array of explosive and innovative shots".<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/474988.html Somerset seal semi-final spot] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111210305/http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/474988.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 29 August 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref> Still a teenager, his displays in both 40 over and 20 over cricket in 2010 won him plaudits, including a description as a "supremely talented youngster" who batted with a "blend of power and sweet timing".<ref name="ci4sep10">[http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/475783.html Record-breaking Somerset storm into semi-finals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111210338/http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/475783.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 4 September 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref> His range of shots, including effective use of 'scoop' and 'ramp' shots over the wicket-keeper to [[fine leg]] and variations such as reverse and swivel scoop shots,<ref>Hopps D (11 June 2013) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2013/content/story/641047.html Buttler ready for unorthodox duel with Malinga] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201045122/http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2013/content/story/641047.html |date=1 December 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 18 November 2017.</ref> mean that his game has been considered subtle rather than overly aggressive<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/content/story/526399.html Pollard, Buttler take Somerset through] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111210513/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/content/story/526399.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 7 August 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref><ref>McGlashan, Andrew (13 September 2017) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/582103.html Buttler's confidence ramped up] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228144210/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/582103.html |date=28 December 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref> and his "stunning strokes",<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/635371.html Hildreth, Buttler lead Somerset romp] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043735/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/635371.html |date=1 December 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 11 May 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2017.</ref> clean striking and "crispness when hitting" the ball along with his "audacity and adventure" have all been cited as making him an "exciting" batsman.<ref>Dutta, Sahil (26 August 2011) [http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/content/story/529951.html Spinners give Hampshire the edge] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111210253/http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/content/story/529951.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref>

Despite not always being his county's first-choice wicket-keeper and reservations about the quality of his work behind the stumps, Buttler has frequently been used in that role by the England team since the beginning of 2013, especially in one-day cricket. He was installed in the wicket-keeper role ahead of the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy]] after Craig Kieswetter faltered in terms of his batting – Buttler's one-day batting, his potential and his ability to combine power with improvisation being seen as more important than any failings as a wicket-keeper<ref name="ci22jan13" /> – despite, by his own admission, his "keeping [being] a work in progress".<ref name="ci25jan13" /> His wicket-keeping was "seen by some as having more potential" than his main rival for the job Jonny Bairstow and England wicket-keeper coach [[Bruce French (cricketer)|Bruce French]] spoke of his "natural hands" behind the stumps.<ref name="ci11feb13" />

Following Kieswetter's and Matt Prior's international retirements in 2015, Buttler became England's first-choice wicket-keeper in all formats. Whether he should play as a wicket-keeper or specialist batsman was questioned in middle of the 2015 season<ref>{{cite web|title = Must Buttler keep in all formats?|url = http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/891769.html|access-date = 29 June 2015|archive-date = 29 June 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150629011755/http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/891769.html|url-status = live}}</ref> and Bairstow replaced him for the third ODI during [[Australian cricket team in England and Ireland in 2015|Australia's 2015 tour]] due to Buttler's poor form with the bat throughout the Australian series.<ref>{{cite web |date=5 September 2015 |title=Buttler rested, Bairstow called up |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jos-buttler-rested-jonny-bairstow-called-up-918307 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907115105/http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2015/content/story/918307.html |archive-date=7 September 2015 |access-date=6 September 2015 |website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> Bairstow eventually became the outright wicket-keeper for Tests in December 2015 for the series against South Africa,<ref>{{cite web|title=Bairstow ready to wear gloves with pride|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-africa-v-england-2015-16/content/story/952317.html|website=Cricinfo|access-date=15 December 2015|archive-date=16 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151216065456/http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-africa-v-england-2015-16/content/story/952317.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and Buttler was dropped from the Test side during 2016, whilst continuing to be the first-choice ODI and T20 wicket-keeper.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/jun/05/jos-buttler-england-test-royal-london-cup-lancashire|title=Jos Buttler targets regaining England Test place after first-class hiatus|last=Martin|first=Ali|date=5 June 2016|website=The Guardian|access-date=22 March 2018|archive-date=22 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322204900/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/jun/05/jos-buttler-england-test-royal-london-cup-lancashire|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Career best performances ==
{{As of|2020|11}}, Buttler has scored seven first-class (two in Test matches) and 11 List A centuries, nine of which have been scored for England in One Day International matches. On 2 May 2021, he scored his maiden century in the T20 format of the game in [[2021 Indian Premier League|2021 IPL]] for [[Rajasthan Royals]] against [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]].<ref name="ESPN308967">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/308967.html|title=Jos Buttler|website=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=30 May 2019|archive-date=31 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531215737/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/308967.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Buttler made his maiden first-class century in May 2010, scoring 144 for Somerset against Hampshire at the [[Rose Bowl (cricket ground)|Rose Bowl]], [[Southampton]].<ref name="bbc13may10" /><ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/459448.html Twin hundreds leads Somerset comeback] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111152920/http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/459448.html |date=11 November 2017 }}, [[CricInfo]], 12 May 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2017.</ref> His highest Test match score of 152 was made for England against Pakistan in August 2020, at the same ground.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://wisden.com/series-stories/england-v-pakistan/better-balanced-tactical-tweak-helped-jos-buttler-slam-152 |title='He was better balanced' – The tactical tweak that helped Buttler hit 152 |date=25 August 2020 |access-date=9 November 2020 |website=[[Wisden]] |archive-date=15 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115102316/https://wisden.com/series-stories/england-v-pakistan/better-balanced-tactical-tweak-helped-jos-buttler-slam-152 |url-status=live}}</ref> {{As of|2020|11}}, this remains Buttler's highest ever first-class score.

In limited overs cricket, Buttler's best List A and ODI score of 150 from 77 deliveries was made in February 2019 against the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] at the [[National Cricket Stadium (Grenada)|National Cricket Stadium]], [[Grenada]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47392140|title=England in West Indies: Jos Buttler's 150 inspires tourists to thrilling win|date=27 February 2019|access-date=30 May 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=27 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227181618/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47392140|url-status=live}}</ref> This is also the highest ODI score for an Englishman against the West Indies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=2&id=1&id=4&type=headtohead|title=England v West Indies Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=30 May 2019|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075132/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=2;id=1;id=4;type=headtohead|url-status=live}}</ref> Buttler is yet to score a century in one-day matches in county cricket.

Buttler's highest T20 score of 124 out from 64 balls was made for [[Rajasthan Royals]] against [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] in the [[2021 Indian Premier League]] at the [[Arun Jaitley Stadium]], [[New Delhi]] and shattered the record for the highest score in the [[Indian Premier League]](IPL) by an [[England cricket team|English]] player which was previously held by [[Jonny Bairstow]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jos hits his Highest T20 Score against Sunrisers Hyderabad|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/live-blog/rr-vs-srh-live-ipl-score-today-match-2021-rajasthan-royals-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-match-28/amp_liveblog/82354213.cms|access-date=2 May 2021|work=Times of India|archive-date=2 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502113953/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/live-blog/rr-vs-srh-live-ipl-score-today-match-2021-rajasthan-royals-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-match-28/amp_liveblog/82354213.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Jos overtakes Bairstow in the IPL|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?id=117;type=trophy|access-date=2 May 2021|work=ESPN Cricinfo|archive-date=1 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501121352/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?id=117;type=trophy|url-status=live}}</ref> His highest Twenty20 International (T20I) score is 101 not out off 67 balls, and was achieved against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] in November 2021 at the [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] in the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 November 2021 |title=T20 World Cup: Jos Buttler plays longest innings; Kagiso Rabada takes unusual hat-trick |work=Sky Sports |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/14265/12464438/t20-world-cup-jos-buttler-plays-longest-innings-kagiso-rabada-takes-unusual-hat-trick}}</ref>

== Honours ==
* [[File:Order of the British Empire (Civil) Ribbon.png|60px]] Buttler was appointed [[Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire]] (MBE) in the [[2020 New Year Honours]] for services to cricket.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=62866|supp=y|Notice ID=3455121|date=28 December 2019}}</ref>
* Nominated – [[ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year]] (2021)
* Named in [[ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year]] for the year 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2451961|title= ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year revealed|work=International Cricket Council |access-date=21 January 2022}}</ref>
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T20 cricket world Cup: 2022

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Adil Rashid

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{{short description|English cricketer}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Adil Rashid
| image = 1 13 Adil Rashid (cropped).jpg
| caption = Rashid bowling in 2019
| country = England
| fullname = Adil Usman Rashid
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|2|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place =[[Bradford, West Yorkshire]], England
| nickname = Dil, Dilly, Rash
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 8
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Right-arm [[leg break]]
| role = [[Bowling (cricket)|Bowler]]
| international = true
| internationalspan = 2009–present

| testdebutdate = 13 October
| testdebutyear = 2015
| testdebutagainst = Pakistan
| testcap = 668
| lasttestdate = 23 January
| lasttestyear = 2019
| lasttestagainst = West Indies

| odidebutdate = 27 August
| odidebutyear = 2009
| odidebutagainst = Ireland
| odicap = 210
| lastodidate = 6 March
| lastodiyear = 2023
| lastodiagainst = Bangladesh
| odishirt = 95

| T20Idebutdate = 5 June
| T20Idebutyear = 2009
| T20Idebutagainst = Netherlands
| T20Icap = 46
| lastT20Idate = 14 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2023
| lastT20Iagainst = Bangladesh
| T20Ishirt = 95

| club1 = [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]]
| year1 = {{nowrap|2006–present}}
| club2 = [[South Australia cricket team|South Australia]]
| year2 = {{nowrap|2010/11–2011/12}}
| club3 = [[Adelaide Strikers]]
| year3 = 2015/16
| club4 = [[Dhaka Dynamites]]
| year4 = 2017
| club5 = [[Northern Superchargers]]
| year5 = {{nowrap|2021–present}}
| club6 = [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]
| year6 = 2021
| club7 = [[Pretoria Capitals]]
| year7 = 2023
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 19
| runs1 = 540
| bat avg1 = 19.28
| 100s/50s1 = 0/2
| top score1 = 61
| deliveries1 = 3,816
| wickets1 = 60
| bowl avg1 = 39.83
| fivefor1 = 2
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 5/49
| catches/stumpings1 = 4/–
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 119
| runs2 = 675
| bat avg2 = 17.76
| 100s/50s2 = 0/1
| top score2 = 69
| deliveries2 = 5,939
| wickets2 = 169
| bowl avg2 = 33.30
| fivefor2 = 2
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 5/27
| catches/stumpings2 = 39/–
| column3 = [[Twenty 20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 88
| runs3 = 91
| bat avg3 = 6.50
| 100s/50s3 = 0/0
| top score3 = 22
| deliveries3 = 1,826
| wickets3 = 89
| bowl avg3 = 25.69
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/2
| catches/stumpings3 = 23/–
| column4 = [[First class cricket|FC]]
| matches4 = 175
| runs4 = 6,822
| bat avg4 = 32.48
| 100s/50s4 = 10/37
| top score4 = 180
| deliveries4 = 29,901
| wickets4 = 512
| bowl avg4 = 35.05
| fivefor4 = 20
| tenfor4 = 1
| best bowling4 = 7/107
| catches/stumpings4 = 79/–
| date = 11 March 2023
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/244497.html Cricinfo
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[Cricket]]}}
{{MedalCountry |{{ENG}} }}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Cricket World Cup|World Cup]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019 England & Wales]]|}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[ICC Men's T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022 Australia]]|}}
}}

'''Adil Usman Rashid''' (born 17 February 1988) is an English [[cricket]]er who plays for [[England cricket team|England]] in [[One Day International]] (ODI) and [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) cricket, and previously played for the [[Test cricket|Test]] team. In domestic cricket, he represents [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]], and has played in multiple [[Twenty20]] leagues, including for [[Punjab Kings]] in the [[Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/adil-rashid-244497| title=Adil Rashid profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos}}</ref>

Rashid made his ODI and T20I debuts in 2009, and played for the Test team between 2015 and 2019. He was part of the England teams that won the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-cricket-world-cup-player-ratings-how-every-star-fared-on-the-road-to-glory-a4189706.html |title=England Cricket World Cup player ratings: How every star fared on the road to glory |work=Evening Standard |access-date=15 July 2019|date=15 July 2019 }}</ref> and [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022 T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63613694|title=T20 World Cup: England beat Pakistan to win pulsating final in Melbourne|work=BBC|access-date=13 November 2022|date=13 November 2022}}</ref>

Rashid plays as a right-arm [[leg spin|leg break]] [[Bowling (cricket)|bowler]]. He is England's highest wicket-taker among spin bowlers in both ODIs and T20Is, and England second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is overall behind [[Chris Jordan (cricketer)|Chris Jordan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=2;id=1;type=team|title=Records | England | One-Day Internationals | Most wickets | ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=23 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=3;id=1;type=team|title=Records | England | Twenty20 Internationals | Most wickets | ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=23 September 2022}}</ref> Along with [[Jos Buttler]], he holds the world record for highest seventh-wicket stand in ODIs: 177 against [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/252072.html|title=Records | One-Day Internationals | Partnership records | Highest partnerships by wicket | ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=23 September 2022|archive-date=28 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028191143/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/252072.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Background==
Rashid was born in [[Bradford]], [[West Yorkshire]], and is of [[Pakistani]] background.<ref name="ECB profile">{{cite web|url = http://www.ecb.co.uk/stats/player-profiles/biography?id=3899&name=adil-rashid|title = Adil Rashid|access-date = 11 June 2015|publisher = [[England and Wales Cricket Board|ECB]]|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150611213503/http://www.ecb.co.uk/stats/player-profiles/biography?id=3899&name=adil-rashid|archive-date = 11 June 2015|url-status = dead|df = dmy-all}}</ref> Like his England teammate [[Moeen Ali]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/cricket/moeen-ali-interview-the-england-star-on-backing-alastair-cook-boos-in-birmingham-and-wearing-save-9793027.html|title=Moeen Ali interview: The England star on backing Alastair Cook, boos in Birmingham and wearing Save Gaza wristbands|work=Evening Standard|date=14 October 2014|access-date=18 October 2015}}</ref> he belongs to the [[British Mirpuris|Mirpuri community]], his family having migrated to England in 1967 from [[Mirpur, Azad Kashmir|Mirpur]], [[Kashmir]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/scyldberry/2342493/Yorkshire-slowly-skittles-its-traditional-mould.html|title=Yorkshire slowly skittles its traditional mould|work=The Telegraph|date=6 August 2006|access-date=18 October 2015}}</ref>

His brothers Haroon and Amar are also cricketers.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/1628275.Brothers_hoping_to_join_the_county_set/ | title=Brothers hoping to join the county set | date=19 August 2007 | first=Bill | last=Marshall | newspaper=Bradford Telegraph and Argus | access-date=13 March 2019 }}</ref>

==Early career==

===Early promise===
Rashid showed promise from a young age: [[Terry Jenner]] spotted him as a 14-year-old,<ref name="Spinning into the spotlight">{{cite web |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/256072.html |title=Spinning into the spotlight |access-date=12 May 2007 |last=McGlashan |first=Andrew |date=9 August 2006 |publisher=[[Cricinfo]]}}</ref> and, in early July 2005, aged 17, he took 6–13 for Yorkshire's Academy (youth) team.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/82/82850.html | title=Sheffield United v Yorkshire Academy in 2005 | access-date=12 May 2007 | publisher=CricketArchive}}</ref> A few days later he hit 111 for Yorkshire Cricket Board Under-17s against their Cheshire equivalents in the Under-17s County Championship.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/82/82889.html | title=Yorkshire Cricket Board Under-17s v Cheshire Cricket Board Under-17s in 2005 | access-date=12 May 2007 | publisher=CricketArchive}}</ref>

In 2006, he played a number of games for Yorkshire Second XI, making four successive [[century (cricket)|centuries]].<ref name="Spinning into the spotlight" />
This form, combined with a calf injury to [[Darren Lehmann]],
earned him the chance to make his [[first-class cricket|first-class]] debut.

===2006: County debut and youth Tests===
Rashid made his county cricket debut against [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] at [[North Marine Road]], [[Scarborough, North Yorkshire|Scarborough]], as a replacement for injured overseas batsman [[Darren Lehmann]]. In the second innings he bowled a magnificent 6/67 to rip through Warwickshire's middle order and win the match for Yorkshire.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/85/85803.html | title= Yorkshire v Warwickshire in 2006 | access-date=12 May 2007 | publisher=CricketArchive}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket/content/story/254122.html|title=Debutant Rashid spins Yorkshire fine victory {{!}} Cricket|date=21 July 2006|access-date=13 October 2008|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/225042/yorkshire-vs-birmingham-bears-county-championship-division-one-2006|title=County Championship Division One at Scarborough, Jul 19-21 2006 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Rashid was then included in the [[England Under-19 cricket team|England Under-19s]] Test squad for their series against [[India Under-19 cricket team|India Under-19s]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/251578.html|title=Chopra handed Under-19 captaincy {{!}} Cricket|date=27 June 2006|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Making his debut for the side in the first Test at [[St Lawrence Ground|Canterbury]], he scored 13 and 23 runs and took one wicket.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/england/engine/match/239927.html | title=England Under-19s v India Under-19s at Canterbury, Jul 26–29, 2006| access-date=12 May 2007 | publisher=[[Cricinfo]]}}</ref> In the second Test, at [[County Ground, Taunton|Taunton]], he produced a dominant all-round display, scoring 114 and 48 and claiming 8/157 and 2/45.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/england/engine/match/239928.html | title=England Under-19s v India Under-19s at Taunton, Aug 1–4, 2006 | access-date=12 May 2007 | publisher=[[Cricinfo]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/255457.html|title=Rashid leads England fightback {{!}} Cricket|date=2 August 2006|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/255527.html|title=Rashid's allround heroics give England the edge {{!}} Cricket|date=3 August 2006|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/255620.html|title=Rashid and Chopra star again in stalemate {{!}} Cricket|date=4 August 2006|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/14595/scorecard/239928/england-under-19s-vs-india-under-19s-2nd-youth-test-india-under-19s-tour-of-england-2006|title=2nd Youth Test, India Under-19s tour of England at Taunton, Aug 1-4 2006 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He also played in the third Test at the Denis Compton Oval in [[Shenley, Hertfordshire|Shenley]], but made less of an impression, only taking three wickets and scoring 15 and 12 runs.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/england/engine/match/239929.html | title=England Under-19s v India Under-19s at Shenley, Aug 6–9, 2006 | access-date=12 May 2007 | publisher=[[Cricinfo]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/14595/scorecard/239929/england-under-19s-vs-india-under-19s-3rd-youth-test-india-under-19s-tour-of-england-2006|title=3rd Youth Test, India Under-19s tour of England at Shenley, Aug 6-9 2006 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

From mid-August until the end of the season, he held down a regular spot in the Yorkshire side.<ref name="Player Oracle">{{cite web | url=http://cricketarchive.co.uk/cgi-bin/ask_the_player_oracle.cgi?playernumber=88341 | title=Player Oracle | access-date=12 May 2007 | publisher=CricketArchive}}</ref> He continued to impress, taking 4/96 against [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]] at Scarborough<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket/content/story/258360.html|title=Goodwin blasts century for Sussex {{!}} Cricket|date=1 September 2006|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/225060/yorkshire-vs-middlesex-county-championship-division-one-2006|title=County Championship Division One at Scarborough, Aug 30 - Sep 2 2006 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> and scoring 63, his maiden first-class half-century, against [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]] at [[Headingley Stadium|Headingley]] as part of a fourth-wicket stand of 130 with [[Craig White]] to dig Yorkshire out of a hole from 42/3 before helping to bowl out Nottinghamshire's tail to win the match for Yorkshire.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/86/86060.html | title=Yorkshire v Nottinghamshire in 2006 | access-date=12 May 2007 | publisher=CricketArchive}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket/content/story/259514.html|title=Lancashire frustrated by plodding Durham {{!}} Cricket|date=13 September 2006|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket/content/story/259758.html|title=Cork special boost Lancashire {{!}} Cricket|date=16 September 2006|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/225067/yorkshire-vs-nottinghamshire-county-championship-division-one-2006|title=County Championship Division One at Leeds, Sep 13-16 2006 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Rashid also featured in a two-day "spin match" held by the [[England and Wales Cricket Board]], a programme which would simulate different match-based scenarios to develop young spin bowlers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/258416.html|title=Youngsters set for 'spin match' {{!}} Cricket|date=2 September 2006|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

===2007: Young Player of the Year===
During the winter, Rashid suffered from a [[stress fracture]] in his back<ref name="ECB profile" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket/content/story/273887.html|title=Rashid on the mend {{!}} Cricket|date=25 December 2006|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> and missed England Under-19s' tour of Malaysia, but he recovered well enough to be picked for the 2006–07 [[England A cricket team|England A]] tour of Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/274842.html|title=Yardy handed England A captaincy {{!}} Cricket|date=2 January 2007|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Despite unimpressive performances, he was tipped by Yorkshire teammate [[Jason Gillespie]] to play international cricket for England in the future.<ref name=gillespie>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/284948.html|title=Gillespie tips Rashid for international stardom {{!}} Cricket|date=12 March 2007|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

{{Blockquote|text=Adil is probably the best young cricketer in England ... I think he could play an allround role for England in the future.|author=[[Jason Gillespie]]<ref name=gillespie/>}}

Rashid started the English summer at [[Lord's]], playing for [[Marylebone Cricket Club]] (MCC) against the 2006 champion county, [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/107/107653.html | title=Marylebone Cricket Club v Sussex in 2007 | access-date=12 May 2007 | publisher=CricketArchive}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/288679.html|title=Harmison and Hoggard lead MCC attack {{!}} Cricket|date=5 April 2007|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In his [[County Championship]] game of the season, at [[The Oval]] against [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] a few days later, he hit 86 in the first innings, putting on 190 with [[Jacques Rudolph]] for the sixth wicket.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/107/107662.html | title=Surrey v Yorkshire in 2007 | access-date=12 May 2007 | publisher=CricketArchive}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2007/content/story/291279.html|title=Sussex start defence in style {{!}} Cricket|date=18 April 2007|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/268048/surrey-vs-yorkshire-county-championship-division-one-2007|title=County Championship Division One at London, Apr 18-21 2007 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> This established a new partnership record for the sixth wicket for Yorkshire against Surrey, surpassing a mark that had stood since 1902.<ref>{{cite news|first=David|last=Warner|title=Bowler leads glut of batting records in breathtaking start for Yorkshire regime|url=http://www.yorkshireccc.com/reportscards/lvchampionship2007/asurryork|publisher=[[Yorkshire County Cricket Club]]|access-date=12 May 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070515042559/http://www.yorkshireccc.com/reportscards/lvchampionship2007/asurryork|archive-date=15 May 2007|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> At the end of April he continued to impress with bowling figures of 5/88 against [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] at Headingley.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/107/107675.html | title=Yorkshire v Durham in 2007 | access-date=12 May 2007 | publisher=CricketArchive}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2007/content/story/292328.html|title=Rashid continues to impress|date=25 April 2007|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/268054/yorkshire-vs-durham-county-championship-division-one-2007|title=County Championship Division One at Leeds, Apr 25-27 2007 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Due to his form he was picked to play for [[England Lions (cricket team)|England Lions]] in a tour match against [[India national cricket team|India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/14366/scorecard/275786/england-lions-vs-india-tour-match-india-tour-of-ireland-england-and-scotland-2007|title=Tour Match, India tour of Ireland, England and Scotland at Chelmsford, Jul 13-15 2007 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

Rashid was considered to play for England's Under-19 side again in their series against [[Pakistan Under-19 cricket team|Pakistan]], but his Yorkshire coach [[Martyn Moxon]] showed displeasure at the idea of Rashid being pulled away from county cricket. The selectors decided that as Rashid had progressed to the next level of cricket, having appeared for England Lions, and therefore he shouldn't be pulled out of county cricket to play for England Under-19s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/303055.html|title=Rashid withdrawn from Under-19 series {{!}} Cricket|date=21 July 2007|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/303622.html|title=Hamilton-Brown defends Under-19 cricket {{!}} Cricket|last=Thompson|first=Jenny|date=25 July 2007|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In continuing to play county cricket, he scored his maiden first-class century, 108 against [[Worcestershire County Cricket Club|Worcestershire]] at Kidderminster,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/303622.html|title=Batty guides Surrey to the draw {{!}} Cricket|date=16 August 2007|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2007/content/story/307215.html|title=Declaration and Ali burst bring game to life {{!}} Cricket|last=Ward|first=John|date=16 August 2007|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2007/content/story/307289.html|title=Smith guides Worcestershire run chase {{!}} Cricket|last=Ward|first=John|date=17 August 2007|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/268101/worcestershire-vs-yorkshire-county-championship-division-one-2007|title=County Championship Division One at Kidderminster, Aug 14-17 2007 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> and another half-century against [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2007/content/story/308056.html|title=Rudolph double flays Warwickshire {{!}} Cricket|last=Ward|first=John|date=23 August 2007|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/268105/yorkshire-vs-birmingham-bears-county-championship-division-one-2007|title=County Championship Division One at Scarborough, Aug 22-24 2007 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

Over the course of the 2007 English cricket season, Rashid scored 837 with a batting average of 44.05 and took 43 wickets with a bowling average of 42.16 across all first-class matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/88/88341/f_Batting_by_Season.html|title=First-class Batting and Fielding in Each Season by Adil Rashid|access-date=13 October 2018|work=CricketArchive|url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/88/88341/f_Bowling_by_Season.html|title=First-class Bowling in Each Season by Adil Rashid|access-date=13 October 2018|work=CricketArchive}}</ref> He took the most wickets of any Yorkshire player and scored the fourth-most runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=2991;team=1515;type=tournament|title=Cricket Records {{!}} Records {{!}} County Championship Division One, 2007 - Yorkshire {{!}} {{!}} Batting and bowling averages|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He won several awards in 2007 for his strong form. In June 2007 he won both the YCCSA Young Player of the Year Award for 2006<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yorkshireccc.com/news/copy_of_news716202446 |title=Latest Cricket News | YCCC News |publisher=Yorkshireccc.com |access-date=24 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928000526/http://www.yorkshireccc.com/news/copy_of_news716202446 |archive-date=28 September 2007 }}</ref> and the Neil Lloyd Young Cricketer of the Year Award for 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yorkshireccc.com/news/news716202446 |title=Latest Cricket News | YCCC News |publisher=Yorkshireccc.com |access-date=24 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928000625/http://www.yorkshireccc.com/news/news716202446 |archive-date=28 September 2007 }}</ref> On 9 September Rashid was named 2007 [[Cricket Writers' Club Young Cricketer of the Year]], while on 24 September he was awarded the title of [[PCA Young Player of the Year]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ecb.co.uk/domestic/gibson-reaps-top-award,15154,EN.html |title=Gibson lands top award |access-date=25 September 2007 |publisher=[[England and Wales Cricket Board|ECB]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071118093405/http://ecb.co.uk/domestic/gibson-reaps-top-award%2C15154%2CEN.html |archive-date=18 November 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/312374.html|title=Gibson picks up PCA's Most Valuable Player award {{!}} Cricket|date=24 September 2007|access-date=13 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

In October 2007, Rashid was named in the "England Performance Programme squad", to train at home and in India during the 2007–08 winter.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/7030274.stm | work=BBC News | title=Broad named in development squad | date=5 October 2007 | access-date=23 April 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/313831.html|title=England name strong performance squad {{!}} Cricket|date=5 October 2007|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

===2008: First tour with national team===
{{See also|English cricket team in the West Indies in 2008–09}}
In January 2008, Rashid was named in the England Lions squad for the [[2007–08 Duleep Trophy]] in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/328905.html|title=Prior dropped as Ambrose gets his chance {{!}} Cricket|date=4 January 2008|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He played two games for the tournament and took six wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=3434;team=1003;type=tournament|title=Cricket Records {{!}} Records {{!}} Duleep Trophy, 2007/08 - England Lions {{!}} {{!}} Batting and bowling averages|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> For the second season in a row he was also named in the Marylebone Cricket Club squad to play against the champion county, this time [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2008/content/story/344588.html|title=Sussex to face strong MCC outfit {{!}} Cricket|date=31 March 2008|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/345730.html|title=Sussex primed for season curtain-raise {{!}} Cricket|date=9 April 2008|access-date=14 October 2008|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He also retained his place in the England Performance Programme squad.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/7358539.stm | work=BBC News | title=England selectors look at Rashid | date=21 April 2008 | access-date=23 April 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/347210.html|title=Key given hope of England recall {{!}} Cricket|date=21 April 2008|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

There was concern early in the season that Rashid's bowling was losing some of its variety as it seemed his batting was taking precedence,<ref name=topoftheclass>{{cite web |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/371053.html |title=Top of the class |publisher=Cricinfo.com |author=Andrew McGlashan |date=25 September 2008 }} Retrieved on 4 December 2008.</ref> but he then took career-best bowling figures of 7/107 against [[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]] at the [[Rose Bowl, Hampshire|Rose Bowl]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2008/content/story/364023.html|title=Durham sense victory after 23 wickets fall {{!}} Cricket|date=7 August 2008|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/319925/hampshire-vs-yorkshire-county-championship-division-one-2008|title=County Championship Division One at Southampton, Aug 6-8 2008 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He followed this up with hauls of 5/95 against [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2008/content/story/364804.html|title=Croft holds up Yorkshire's progress {{!}} Cricket|last=Ward|first=John|date=13 August 2008|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2008/content/story/365018.html|title=Gale and McGrath grind down Lancashire {{!}} Cricket|last=Ward|first=John|date=14 August 2008|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/319927/lancashire-vs-yorkshire-county-championship-division-one-2008|title=County Championship Division One at Manchester, Aug 12-15 2008 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> and 7/136 against [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2008/content/story/371420.html|title=Goodwin and Rashid bask in the sun {{!}} Cricket|last=Williamson|first=Martin|date=27 September 2008|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/319950/sussex-vs-yorkshire-county-championship-division-one-2008|title=County Championship Division One at Brighton, Sep 24-27 2008 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Rashid finished the season with 62 wickets, Yorkshire's leading wicket-taker for the second year in a row.<ref name=topoftheclass/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=3632;team=1515;type=tournament|title=Cricket Records {{!}} Records {{!}} County Championship Division One, 2008 - Yorkshire {{!}} {{!}} Batting and bowling averages|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

At the end of the year, Rashid was included in the [[England national cricket team|English national team]] for their [[English cricket team in India in 2008–09|tour of India]], though he wasn't expected to be any chance of playing a match for England, only being on the tour for the experience.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indveng/content/story/381098.html|title=Amjad Khan earns call-up {{!}} Cricket|date=7 December 2008|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/7769870.stm | work=BBC News | title=England call up Khan and Rashid | date=7 December 2008 | access-date=23 April 2010}}</ref> He was then included in England's squad for their following [[English cricket team in the West Indies in 2008–09|tour of the West Indies]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wiveng2009/content/story/386961.html|title=Rashid ready to take his chance {{!}} Cricket|date=19 January 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> where he was part of England's team for a tour match against a [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]] team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wiveng2009/content/story/387701.html|title=Chance for Shah as England play 11 {{!}} Cricket|date=24 January 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/13775/scorecard/352670/st-kitts-invitational-xi-vs-england-tour-match-england-tour-of-west-indies-2008-09|title=Tour Match, England tour of West Indies at Basseterre, Jan 25-27 2009 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> National selector [[Geoff Miller]], described Rashid's selection at the age of 20 in the following terms:

{{Blockquote|text=Adil Rashid... is an exciting prospect for the future and his inclusion will enable us to continue to monitor his development closely as well as providing extra competition for places in the spin-bowling department.|author=[[Geoff Miller]]<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/7802062.stm | work=BBC News | title=Vaughan misses out on tour place | date=29 December 2008 | access-date=23 April 2010}}</ref>}}

==Early international call-ups==
===2009: World Twenty20 and ODI debut===
{{See also|2009 ICC World Twenty20|English cricket team in Ireland in 2009|Australian cricket team in England and Scotland in 2009}}
Rashid was again included in the England Lions team for a tour match against the West Indies,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/engvwi2009/content/story/400935.html|title=Bell gets Lions call and Key leads {{!}} Cricket|date=22 April 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> and he had a good all-round performance, scoring 72 runs in England Lions' first innings and taking 3/66 in the West Indies' second innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/engvwi2009/content/story/402637.html|title=England Lions hammer West Indies {{!}} Cricket|date=2 May 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/13683/scorecard/383273/england-lions-vs-west-indies-tour-match-west-indies-tour-of-england-2009|title=Tour Match, West Indies tour of England at Derby, Apr 30 - May 2 2009 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Despite not being included in Yorkshire's side for their first two [[Twenty20]] matches of the season, Rashid's form saw him called up to the national team for the [[2009 ICC World Twenty20]] as an injury replacement for [[Andrew Flintoff]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wt202009/content/story/406257.html|title=Flintoff ruled out of World Twenty20 {{!}} Cricket|last=Miller|first=Andrew|date=27 May 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In England's first warm-up match for the tournament against [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]], Rashid appeared nervous, but in their second warm-up match against the West Indies he appeared more settled and took 1/20 from his 4 overs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wt202009/content/story/407237.html|title=Wright and Bopara crush West Indies {{!}} Cricket|last=McGlashan|first=Andrew|date=3 June 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wt202009/content/story/407237.html|title=(D/N)ICC World Twenty20 Warm-up Matches at London, Jun 3 2009 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> During the tournament itself he had impressive performances against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wt202009/content/story/407237.html|title=By jove, it's a six from England {{!}} Cricket|last=Miller|first=Andrew|date=3 June 2007|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/355996/england-vs-pakistan-6th-match-group-b-icc-world-twenty20-2009|title=6th Match, Group B (D/N), ICC World Twenty20 at London, Jun 7 2009 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> and the West Indies,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wt202009/content/story/409158.html|title=Mettle, experience, comebacks and bravery {{!}} Cricket|last=Miller|first=Andrew|date=15 June 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/356011/england-vs-west-indies-22nd-match-group-e-icc-world-twenty20-2009|title=22nd Match, Group E (D/N), ICC World Twenty20 at London, Jun 15 2009 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> and he finished the tournament with 3 wickets at an average of 31.66 and with an economy of 7.30 runs per over from his 4 matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/wt202009/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=4162;team=1;type=tournament|title=Cricket Records {{!}} Records {{!}} ICC World Twenty20, 2009 - England {{!}} {{!}} Batting and bowling averages|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

Following his World Twenty20 appearances, he was included in England's training squad for the [[2009 Ashes series]] against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]], thought to be a potential replacement for the out-of-form [[Monty Panesar]], but instead of playing a warm-up game with the England XI he played with England Lions again in a tour match against Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/story/410113.html|title=Vaughan and Harmison wait on training squad {{!}} Cricket|last=McGlashan|first=Andrew|date=21 June 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/story/410177.html|title=Vaughan and Harmison left out of Ashes squad {{!}} Cricket|date=22 June 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/13659/scorecard/350039/england-lions-vs-australia-tour-match-australia-tour-of-england-and-scotland-2009|title=Tour Match, Australia tour of England and Scotland at Worcester, Jul 1-4 2009 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He was left out of England's final squad for the Ashes<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/story/412829.html|title=Onions pips Harmison for final slot {{!}} Cricket|last=Miller|first=Andrew|date=5 July 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> and instead returned to playing county cricket with Yorkshire. Rashid scored his career-best 117 [[not out]] and later on helped Yorkshire to bowl [[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]] out with figures of 5/41.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2009/content/story/419387.html|title=Nash powers Sussex to win {{!}} Cricket|date=13 August 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2009/content/story/419713.html|title=Rashid five routs Hampshire {{!}} Cricket|date=14 August 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/382957/hampshire-vs-yorkshire-county-championship-division-one-2009|title=County Championship Division One at Basingstoke, Aug 11-14 2009 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He then went on to better that against [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]], scoring an unbeaten 157 and taking 5/97 in the first innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2009/content/story/420952.html|title=Rashid and Bopara in the runs {{!}} Cricket|date=21 August 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/382963/yorkshire-vs-lancashire-county-championship-division-one-2009|title=County Championship Division One at Leeds, Aug 19-22 2009 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> The feat of scoring a century and taking a five-for in a match was the third of his career; the last player to have achieved the feat twice in a season for Yorkshire was [[George Hirst]] back in 1911.<ref>{{cite web|author=Andy Wilson |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/aug/21/adil-rashid-yorkshire-lancashire-county-championship |title=Adil Rashid underlines potential with 136 for Yorkshire in Roses match | Sport |work=The Guardian|date=21 August 2009 |access-date=24 February 2013}}</ref>

Rashid made his [[One Day International]] debut for England on 27 August 2009 against [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]]. He scored 7 runs and had bowling figures of 1/16 in a narrow win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/13527/scorecard/383275/ireland-vs-england-only-odi-england-tour-of-ireland-2009|title=Only ODI, England tour of Ireland at Belfast, Aug 27 2009 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He kept his place in the side for the 1st ODI against Australia, and he was the best of England's bowlers, only conceding 37 runs from his 10 overs. He followed this up with a quickfire 31 not out from just 23 balls with the bat to almost get England across the line in a tight finish.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/story/423493.html|title=Rashid shines but Australia hold nerve {{!}} Cricket|last=Miller|first=Andrew|date=4 September 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/13659/scorecard/350043/england-vs-australia-1st-odi-australia-tour-of-england-and-scotland-2009|title=1st ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England and Scotland at London, Sep 4 2009 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He impressed Australians [[Michael Clarke (cricketer)|Michael Clarke]] and [[James Hopes]] with his strong performance,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/story/423605.html|title=Rashid maturity impresses Aussies {{!}} Cricket|last=Miller|first=Andrew|date=4 September 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/story/423662.html|title=Rashid's Australian connection {{!}} Cricket|last=McGlashan|first=Andrew|date=5 September 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> but he was shockingly omitted from the English side for the next match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/story/423759.html|title=England's batsmen not learning {{!}} Cricket|last=McGlashan|first=Andrew|date=6 September 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He did return for two more matches during the series, but finished with only 2 wickets at an average of 74.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=4287;team=1;type=series|title=Cricket Records {{!}} Records {{!}} NatWest Series [Australia in England], 2009 - England {{!}} {{!}} Batting and bowling averages|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

===2009–10: South Africa and Pakistan A===
{{See also|English cricket team in South Africa in 2009–10}}
Rashid completely supplanted Monty Panesar in the England side, being named as the back-up to [[Graeme Swann]] for both the Test and ODI squads in their [[English cricket team in South Africa in 2009–10|tour of South Africa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/rsaveng09/content/story/428799.html|title=Harmison and Bopara miss out for South Africa tour {{!}} Cricket|date=8 October 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He played in the second Twenty20 International between the sides, but was only used for one over in which he conceded 25 runs, after which South Africa's coach [[Mickey Arthur]] criticized the English side for not showing enough faith in Rashid's ability.<ref name=EPP>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/rsaveng09/content/story/437654.html|title=Davids stars but Test candidates struggle against Gauteng|date=30 November 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/13436/scorecard/387564/south-africa-vs-england-2nd-t20i-england-tour-of-south-africa-2009-10|title=2nd T20I, England tour of South Africa at Centurion, Nov 15 2009 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Due to an injury to Swann, Rashid was brought back into the side for the 2nd ODI, but he bowled an expensive three overs, conceding 27 runs, and was dropped once Swann was fit again.<ref name=eastlondonwarmup>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/rsaveng09/content/story/438621.html|title=Anderson ruled out of England warm-up {{!}} Cricket|last=McGlashan|first=Andrew|date=8 December 2009|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/13436/scorecard/387566/south-africa-vs-england-2nd-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2009-10|title=2nd ODI, England tour of South Africa at Centurion, Nov 22 2009 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He was then dropped from South Africa's ODI squad altogether for the rest of the series, instead playing four-day matches with the England Performance Programme. Meanwhile, offspinner [[James Tredwell]] remained on stand-by to potentially play, indicating that Rashid had dropped down the pecking order.<ref name=EPP/><ref name=eastlondonwarmup/> His poor form continued in the England Performance Programme matches,<ref name=EPP/> and though he re-joined the main squad ahead of the Test series he did not play in any Test matches.<ref name=eastlondonwarmup/>

Following the poor tour for Rashid, he was left out of England's squad for their [[English cricket team in Bangladesh in 2009–10|tour of Bangladesh]], instead being sent to the [[United Arab Emirates]] to play for England Lions against [[Pakistan A cricket team|Pakistan A]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/445084.html|title=Time out will help Adil Rashid - Andy Flower {{!}} Cricket|date=19 January 2010|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> His time in the UAE was somewhat more successful than his time in South Africa, and he took 3/13 in the second Twenty20 against Pakistan A to secure a series win for England Lions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/448230.html|title=England Lions secure series with second win {{!}} Cricket|date=14 February 2010|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/13354/scorecard/443089/england-lions-vs-pakistan-a-2nd-match-pakistan-a-tour-of-united-arab-emirates-2009-10|title=2nd Match, Pakistan A tour of United Arab Emirates at Sharjah, Feb 14 2010 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> After the Twenty20 series against Pakistan A, England Lions also played a Twenty20 against the main England team and Rashid helped cause a shock upset win with another strong bowling performance of 3/22.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakveng2010/content/story/448772.html|title=Kieswetter and Lumb leads Lions victory {{!}} Cricket|date=17 February 2010|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/13344/scorecard/443095/england-vs-england-lions-tour-match-england-lions-tour-of-united-arab-emirates-2009-10|title=Tour Match (D/N), England Lions tour of United Arab Emirates at Abu Dhabi, Feb 17 2010 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

==Continued domestic career==
[[File:Adil Rashid sharp.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Rashid playing for Yorkshire in 2010]]

===2010–11: Overlooked by national selectors; Big Bash===
Following his unsuccessful winter abroad, Rashid returned to playing county cricket with Yorkshire in the 2010 summer. He immediately showed that he still had the potential to return to the English national team, showing his batting skills with an impressive innings against Warwickshire in his first match of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/455513.html|title=Yorkshire edge lead in fluctuating battle {{!}} Cricket|last=Dobell|first=George|date=10 April 2010|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/435399/birmingham-bears-vs-yorkshire-county-championship-division-one-2010|title=County Championship Division One at Birmingham, Apr 9-12 2010 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> His self-confidence returned throughout the season and he had several impressive performances with both ball and bat in the county championship,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/460259.html|title=Lyth lights up run-glut at Taunton {{!}} Cricket|date=19 May 2010|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/461013.html|title=Batsmen put Yorkshire in command {{!}} Cricket|date=26 May 2010|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/465529.html|title=McGrath steadies Yorkshire towards a draw {{!}} Cricket|last=Culley|first=Jon|date=30 June 2010|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/466611.html|title=Yorkshire victory builds Championship lead {{!}} Cricket|last=Culley|first=Jon|date=8 July 2010|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/468335.html|title=Adam Lyth impresses but Essex retain edge {{!}} Cricket|date=21 July 2010|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/473981.html|title=Adil Rashid lifts Yorkshire after Dominic Cork burst {{!}} Cricket|date=24 August 2018|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> finishing the season with 732 runs at 45.75 and 57 wickets at 31.29,<ref name=201011ashes>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2010-11/content/story/478475.html|title=Chris Tremlett and Monty Panesar earn Ashes calls {{!}} Cricket|last=McGlashan|first=Andrew|date=23 September 2010|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> as well as taking 26 wickets in the [[2010 Twenty20 Cup]], the most of the Yorkshire bowlers and the fourth-most overall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5610;type=tournament|title=Cricket Records {{!}} Records {{!}} Friends Provident t20, 2010 {{!}} {{!}} Most wickets|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Despite his strong performances throughout the season he was still overlooked by English selectors, being left out of their home series against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/story/466363.html|title=Adil Rashid spins Yorkshire ahead {{!}} Cricket|last=Culley|first=Jon|date=6 July 2010|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> and the squad for the [[2010–11 Ashes series]] in favour of Monty Panesar.<ref name=201011ashes/>

Not having been selected to play for England over the 2010–11 winter, Rashid instead played for [[South Australia cricket team|South Australia]] in the [[2010–11 KFC Twenty20 Big Bash]]. He played a useful role in the team alongside fellow spinner [[Nathan Lyon]], and finished the season with 10 wickets, one behind the tournament's leaders Lyon and [[Pat Cummins]], as South Australia won the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8627/report/461041/tasmania-vs-south-australia-twenty20-big-bash-2010-11|title=(D/N)Twenty20 Big Bash at Hobart, Jan 24 2011 {{!}} Match Report|last=Malcolm|first=Alex|date=23 January 2011|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5899;type=tournament|title=Cricket Records {{!}} Records {{!}} Twenty20 Big Bash, 2010/11 {{!}} {{!}} Most wickets|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Following the Big Bash, Rashid was selected to play for England Lions on a tour of the West Indies, during which they played in the local first-class competition, the [[2010–11 Regional Four Day Competition]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/492748.html|title=England news: Steven Finn and Ravi Bopara included in Lions squad {{!}} Cricket|date=15 December 2010|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

===2011–12: Decline in form===
Rashid started the 2011 season well by taking 6/77 and 5/37 in Yorkshire's opening match against Worcestershire,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/content/story/510016.html|title=Worcestershire v Yorkshire: Rashid bags six on opening day {{!}} Cricket|last=Dobell|first=George|date=8 April 2011|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/report/492088/day/3/|title=County Championship Division One at Worcester, Apr 8-10 2011 {{!}} Match Report|last=Dobell|first=george|date=10 April 2011|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/492088/worcestershire-vs-yorkshire-county-championship-division-one-2011|title=County Championship Division One at Worcester, Apr 8-10 2011 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> but overall he struggled for form, and conceded the worst bowling figures of his career, and the third-worst ever for Yorkshire, when he bowled no wicket for 187 runs against [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2011/content/story/517235.html|title=Sussex v Yorkshire: Murray Goodwin builds huge Sussex total {{!}} Cricket|date=30 May 2011|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/492116/sussex-vs-yorkshire-county-championship-division-one-2011|title=County Championship Division One at Brighton, May 29 - Jun 1 2011 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> His poor form continued into the 2012 season, and he found himself dropped from Yorkshire's team for the first time in his county career. This came as a result of his worst ever start to a county season, taking nine wickets at 49.00 in his first six matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2012/content/story/566627.html|title=County Cricket 2012: Adil Rashid left out by Yorkshire {{!}} Cricket|last=Winter|first=Alex|date=29 May 2012|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Yorkshire's president [[Geoffrey Boycott]] lamented that Rashid had not appeared to progress at all since he started playing county cricket, and said that Rashid needed to take responsibility for his poor performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2012/content/story/566751.html|title=County Cricket 2012: Adil Rashid the one to blame - Boycott|last=Hodgson|first=Myles|date=30 May 2012|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In ten first-class matches in 2012 he took just 16 wickets at an average of 41 and made 129 runs at 16.12, his decline meaning he was no longer even asked to play for England Lions anymore.<ref name=yorkshirerift>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/629006.html|title=Yorkshire forced to deny Adil Rashid rift {{!}} Cricket|date=9 April 2013|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

===2013–14: Return to form===
Just hours before the start of the 2013 county season, Rashid was quoted by ''[[the Independent]]'' as saying that if his 2013 season didn't go well he'd request to go on loan from Yorkshire to a different county, which forced Yorkshire to deny that there was any rift between Rashid and the club. Martyn Moxon, then Yorkshire's director of cricket, said that the interview had been in January, months before the start of the season and that there hadn't been any issues.<ref name=yorkshirerift/> Rashid also showed that his poor form was behind him as he started the season with his highest first-class score, a 180 against [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/634592.html|title=Adil Rashid proves agreeable for Yorkshire {{!}} Cricket|last=Hopps|first=David|date=7 May 2013|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/634745.html|title=Adil Rashid's best continues run-scoring spree {{!}} Cricket|last=Smith|first=Les|date=8 May 2013|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8052/scorecard/593476/yorkshire-vs-somerset-county-championship-division-one-2013|title=County Championship Division One at Leeds, May 7-10 2013 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He followed this up with two more centuries, one against Warwickshire and a second against Somerset, taking his average for the county season up to that point above 200.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/636498.html|title=Yorkshire breach fortress Edgbaston {{!}} Cricket|last=Hodgson|first=Myles|date=17 May 2013|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/638442.html|title=Marcus Trescothick offers Somerset a glimmer {{!}} Cricket|last=Tennant|first=Ivo|date=30 May 2013|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In 2014 Rashid continued to improve his bowling, particularly in limited overs cricket, bowling career-best figures of 5/33 in a one-day match against [[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2014/content/story/773089.html|title=Adil Rashid best earns Yorkshire home tie {{!}} Cricket|date=21 August 2014|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

In April 2022, he was bought by the [[Northern Superchargers]] for the [[2022 season of The Hundred|2022 season]] of [[The Hundred (cricket)|The Hundred]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/60477088 |title=The Hundred 2022: latest squads as Draft picks revealed |work=BBC Sport |access-date=5 April 2022}}</ref>

==Return to international cricket==
===2014–15: South Africa A, West Indies and Ireland===
{{See also|English cricket team in the West Indies in 2014–15|English cricket team in Ireland in 2015}}
Due to his form in county cricket, Rashid was named in the England Lions squad for their tour of South Africa in early 2015, set to play in both their first-class and one-day series against [[South Africa A cricket team|South Africa A]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/793775.html|title=Jonathan Trott named in England Lions squad {{!}} Cricket|last=Gardner|first=Alan|date=28 October 2014|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He batted well on the tour with innings of 78 and 68 in the unofficial Tests.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11496/scorecard/737427/south-africa-a-vs-england-lions-1st-unofficial-test-england-lions-tour-of-south-africa-2014-15|title=1st unofficial Test, England Lions tour of South Africa at Paarl, jan 11-14 2015 {{!}} Match Summary|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/822007.html|title=Rashid and Lyth keep Lions in the hunt {{!}} Cricket|last=Tennant|first=Ivo|date=18 January 2015|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In March 2015, Rashid was named in the England Test squad for the [[English cricket team in the West Indies in 2014–15|tour of the West Indies]].<ref name="ENGSQUAD">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/31942514|title= Jonathan Trott: England recall Warwickshire batsman|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 March 2015|access-date=18 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-england-2015/content/story/852135.html|title=Adam Lyth, Mark Wood and Adil Rashid in Test squad {{!}} Cricket|last=Gardner|first=Alan|date=18 March 2015|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In the tour matches leading up to England's Test series against the West Indies, Rashid did not perform well enough to get into the Test side, with the selectors favouring James Tredwell ahead of him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-england-2015/content/story/861563.html|title=Moeen Ali set to replace Adil Rashid {{!}} Cricket|last=Dobell|first=George|date=14 April 2015|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Despite not being used in the Test matches, he was not allowed to return to England to play with Yorkshire at the beginning of the county cricket season,<ref name=championship>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/871431.html|title=Moeen Ali, Adam Lyth available to play in Championship {{!}} Cricket|date=6 May 2015|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> though Rashid did leave the tour early to join England's ODI team for their [[English cricket team in Ireland in 2015|match against Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/869279.html|title=Adil Rashid, Mark Wood added to squad for Ireland ODI {{!}} Cricket|date=1 May 2015|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> After the match, Yorkshire hired a private jet to fly Rashid back in time for their next county match against [[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]], where he took four wickets in each innings.<ref name=championship/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2015/content/story/875155.html|title=Yorkshire wrap up win amid distractions {{!}} Cricket|last=Edwards|first=Paul|date=13 May 2015|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

===2015: Return to ODI side against New Zealand and Australia===
{{See also|New Zealand cricket team in England in 2015|Australian cricket team in England and Ireland in 2015}}
[[File:England vs. New Zealand 2015 (64).jpg|thumb|right|Rashid preparing to bowl against New Zealand in 2015]]
With the [[2015 Ashes series|2015 Ashes]] around the corner, the English selectors decided to rest Moeen Ali from [[New Zealand cricket team in England in 2015|their ODI series against New Zealand]] and brought in Rashid as his replacement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2015/content/story/883659.html|title=James Anderson, Stuart Broad left out of ODI squad {{!}} Cricket|date=2 June 2015|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Rashid had an immediate impact in the first match of the series, being involved in the [[List of One Day International cricket records#Highest partnerships by wicket|highest 7th wicket partnership of ODI history]] with [[Jos Buttler]], where they scored 177 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/records-broken-englands-score-4089-first-odi-new-zealand|title=Records broken in England's score of 408/9 in first ODI against New Zealand|author=Dipankar Lahiri|date=9 June 2015}}</ref> Rashid reached his maiden half-century in just 37 balls and went on to score 69 runs, then he gave the most eye-catching bowling of the match as well, making use of his [[googly]] to take the wicket of [[Kane Williamson]] and finishing with figures of 4/55.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2015/content/story/885449.html|title=Buttler, Root hundreds set up record England win {{!}} Cricket|last=McGlashan|first=Andrew|date=9 June 2015|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Rashid played all five matches of the series for England and finished with a total of 8 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=9245;team=1;type=series|title=Cricket Records {{!}} Records {{!}} New Zealand in England ODI Series, 2015 - England {{!}} {{!}} Batting and bowling averages|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

Rashid was included in England's 13-man squad for the first Test of the Ashes,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2015/content/story/892951.html|title=Adil Rashid, Steven Finn in England Test squad {{!}} Cricket|date=1 July 2015|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> but the selectors decided that they would only use Rashid in the Test as a second spinner alongside Moeen Ali if there was a spinning pitch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2015/content/story/894429.html|title=Spinning pitch at Cardiff 'very unlikely' {{!}} Cricket|date=5 July 2015|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Rashid remained in the Test squad for every match of the Ashes but did not play,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2015/content/story/908067.html|title=James Anderson returns to squad for fifth Test {{!}} Cricket|last=McGlashan|first=Andrew|date=9 August 2015|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> and instead he continued playing county cricket for Yorkshire, scoring a century against [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2015/content/story/907961.html|title=Glenn Maxwell and Adil Rashid reassert Yorkshire dominance {{!}} Cricket|last=Edwards|first=Paul|date=8 August 2015|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Although he had not played in the Ashes at all, Rashid did get to play in the ODI series against Australia and solidified his spot in the team with figures of 4/59 in the 1st ODI<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2015/content/story/917129.html|title=Matthew Wade, bowlers put Australia 1-0 up {{!}} Cricket|last=Dobell|first=George|date=3 September 2015|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> and 2/41 in the 3rd ODI.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2015/content/story/919365.html|title=Adil Rashid gives England gift of legspin {{!}} Cricket|last=McGlashan|first=Andrew|date=10 September 2015|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Across the five-match series he took 7 wickets, the most of England's bowlers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2015/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=9255;team=1;type=series|title=Cricket Records {{!}} Records {{!}} Australia in England ODI Series, 2015 - England {{!}} {{!}} Batting and bowling averages|access-date=14 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

===2015 Pakistan===
In October 2015, Rashid was selected in the England touring party to play [[Pakistan]] in the [[UAE]] making his debut in the First Test at [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]]. Rashid had a torrid time in the first innings of his first match in the Test side, finishing with figures of 0-163 as Pakistan posted 523 - the worst figures by a Test debutant.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.eurosport.com/cricket/ben-stokes-backs-adil-rashid-to-bounce-back-after-worst-debut-bowling-figures_sto4949711/story.shtml|title=Ben Stokes backs Adil Rashid to bounce back after worst debut bowling figures|work=[[Eurosport]]|access-date=2020-08-27}}</ref> However, he enjoyed a remarkable turn around of fortunes in the next innings, finishing with figures of 5-64, a return that was nearly good enough for England to win the match, although it eventually finished in a draw.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-v-england-2015-16/content/story/930075.html|title='Rashid had the character to bounce back' - Moxon|work=Cricinfo|access-date=2018-08-13|language=en}}</ref> In the second Test he took 1–84 in Pakistan's first innings and 1–107 in their second as England lost the game by 178 runs, although Rashid made his maiden Test half-century in England's second innings, hitting 61.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/34635455|title=Pakistan v England: Tourists lose despite Adil Rashid rearguard|date=26 October 2015|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2018-08-13|language=en-GB}}</ref> In the third and final Test, Rashid did not take a wicket in Pakistan's first innings, and in the second innings he finished with 1-97 as England lost the match and the series 2–0.

Following the Test series, Rashid played in the ODI series. He only took one wicket in the first three games, finishing with figures of 0–60 in the first game, which England lost. After taking 1–32 in the second match, he again finished wicketless in the third match of the series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/scorecard/ECKP90174|title=Pakistan v England - Cricket|website=BBC Sport|language=en|access-date=2018-08-13}}</ref> He was expensive in the final match of the series, although he did pick up three wickets and England won the match and the series 3–1.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12933/10064101/pakistan-v-england-batting-not-good-enough-from-tourists-says-bumble|title=Pakistan v England: Batting not good enough from tourists, says Bumble|work=SkySports|access-date=2018-08-13|language=en}}</ref>

He played in all three of the T20 matches. After not bowling or batting in the first game, he took figures of 2–18 in the second game as England secured a three-run victory. He took 1–29 in the final game which went to a Super Over, with England winning the matches after the scores finished level.

===2015/16 South Africa===
At the urging of coach [[Jason Gillespie]], Rashid signed a deal to play for [[Adelaide Strikers]] in the [[Big Bash in 2015-16]] after being left out of the England squad for the [[English cricket team in South Africa in 2015–16|tour of South Africa]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Steve Carroll|url=http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14094713.Adil_Rashid___quot_I_just_couldn_t_say_no_quot__to_Jason_Gillespie_and_the_Big_Bash/ |title=Adil Rashid: "I just couldn't say no" to Jason Gillespie and the Big Bash |publisher=[[York Press]]|date=21 November 2015}}</ref>

Rashid was not selected for the Test series against South Africa, although he did keep his place in the ODI side. After failing to take a wicket in the first game, he finished with figures of 1–43 in the second game which England won by five wickets. After taking 1–45 in the third game, he had his best return of the series in the fourth match. After making 39 with the bat, he took figures of 2-38, although South Africa secured a one wicket victory. In the final match of the series he took figures of 1-59 as South Africa won the match by five wickets to win the series 3–2. England lost both T20 matches, although Rashid performed reasonably well, taking figures of 1–24 in the first game and 1–30 in the second game, although England lost by nine wickets.

===2016 T20 World Cup===
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Rashid took figures of 1–20 in the opening game against the West Indies, although it wasn't enough to prevent a defeat. In the second game he picked up figures of 1–35 against South Africa, before taking his best figures of the tournament, 2–18 against Afghanistan. With England needing to beat Sri Lanka to qualify for the semi-finals, Rashid finished with figures of 0-31 as England won by ten runs. He did not pick up a wicket against New Zealand in the semi-final, but turned in a good performance in the final against West Indies, taking figures of 1-23. Despite his good performance, England suffered a narrow loss and finished as runners-up.

===2016 Sri Lanka and Pakistan===
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Rashid did not pick up a wicket in the first ODI, although he did bowl economically as the match ended in a tie. He took 2–34 in the second match of the series, which England won by ten wickets. In the rain affected third match, he failed to pick up a wicket, and the match was eventually abandoned. In the fourth ODI he took 2-47 as England won by six wickets. He picked up another two wickets in the final game of the series as England completed a 3–0 series win after winning the match by 122 runs. Rashid played in the only T20I between the two sides, and bowled economically, conceding just 25 runs from his four overs, as England won by eight wickets.

Rashid took figures of 2–51 in the first ODI against Pakistan, as England got off to a winning start. In the second ODI, he took figures of 1-51 as England restricted Pakistan to 251 and won the match by four wickets. In the third match of the series he took figures of 2-73 as England again won to go 3-0 up in the series. In the fourth match he took figures of 3-47 as England won by four wickets. Rashid was rested for the final match, which England lost. He took figures of 1–29 in the only T20I between the two sides, which England lost by nine wickets.

===2016 Bangladesh===
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In the first ODI against Bangladesh, Rashid took figures of 4–49 to help England to a 21-run victory. In the second match, he made an unbeaten 33 and took another two wickets, but England lost. In the third match of the series, he took 4-43 as England recorded a four wicket victory to win the series 2–1. In the first Test, Rashid scored 26 with the bat before taking 2-58. He took 1–55 in Bangladesh's second innings as England recorded a 22-run victory. In the second Test, Rashid was wicketless in the first innings but took 4–52 in the second innings. England were unable to chase down their target and lost by 108 runs.

===2016-17 India===
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In the first Test against India, Rashid took figures of 4–114 in India's first innings, before taking 3–64 in their second innings. However, England were unable to force a win and the match ended in a draw. Rashid took 2–110 in India's first innings of the second Test, before making an unbeaten 32 with the bat. He continued to bowl well in India's second innings, taking 4-82, although India won the game by 246 runs. In the third Test he took figures of 4–118 in India's first innings, before taking 1-28 as India secured an eight wicket victory. In the fourth Test, he took figures of 4–192 in India's first innings total of 631, as they won by an innings and 36 runs. In the final match of the series, he made 60 in England's first innings before taking figures of 1-153 as India posted 759/7 and won the match to win the series 4–0.

Rashid played in the first ODI against India and took figures of 0-50 as England lost by three wickets. He did not feature in the rest of the series, although he retained his place for the T20Is. In the first T20I he did not bat or bowl as England won by seven wickets. In the second match he took 1-24 but England lost by 5 runs as India levelled the series. In the final match of the series he took figures of 0-23 as India made 202/6 and won by 75 runs.

He was also named as part of the 'Team of the Tournament' at the 2017 Champions Trophy by the ICC,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/champions-trophy/media-releases/421165|title=Live Cricket Scores & News International Cricket Council|website=www.icc-cricket.com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-16}}</ref> Cricinfo<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/19678837/captain-sarfraz-pips-kohli-tamim-no-3|title=Champions Trophy XI: Sarfraz pips Kohli, Tamim at No. 3|website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> and Cricbuzz.

===2017 West Indies and Ireland===
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Rashid took 1–43 in the first ODI against the West Indies as England won by 45 runs. In the second match he took 2-53 as England secured a 4 wicket victory. Rashid made nine with bat as England made 328 in the final ODI, before taking 1–5 with the ball as England won by 186 runs to win the series 3–0. Later in the same year, the West Indies toured England. Rashid's first appearance was in the only T20I, in which he picked up a personal best of 3-25. He continued this good form into the ODI series, taking an economical 2–31 in the first of five, to help restrict the tourists to 204/9. England made light work of the total, as they cruised to a seven wicket victory. Despite the majority of the second ODI being abandoned due to rain, he took 3–34 in the third, while England won by 124 runs. In the final two games, Rashid picked up a solitary wicket in each, although England won both games and celebrated a 4–0 series victory as a consequence.

England started their summer by preparing for the [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|Champions Trophy]], which they were hosting for the second time in succession. Preparation began with two ODIs against [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]]. In the first ODI, Rashid picked up a career best of 5-27, as Ireland stumbled to 126 all out. England won the game comfortably; they cruised to a seven wicket victory. In the second ODI, Rashid made a speedy 39 from 25 deliveries, although his bowling proved to be less effective, as he took 1-68. England still managed to win the game by 85 runs, and take a 2–0 series victory.

=== 2018 Australia and India ===
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Rashid played in all five ODIs against Australia, taking 12 wickets at an average of 21.50.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12028&team=1&type=series|title=Australia in England ODI Series, 2018 - England Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=2020-01-16}}</ref>

In early 2018 Rashid informed Yorkshire of his desire to only play white-ball cricket during the upcoming season, and will not feature in the [[County Championship|county championship]] for the side, preferring to focus on his limited-over career.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://yorkshireccc.com/news/view/6340/rashid-to-focus-on-white-ball-cricket|title=Rashid to focus on white ball cricket|website=Yorkshire County Cricket Club|access-date=2018-02-15}}</ref>

Rashid was called up to the England squad to play Test cricket against India in the 2018 series, causing controversy after his decision not to play 4-day county cricket for Yorkshire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jul/30/adil-rashid-row-alastair-cook-england-india-first-test-edgbaston|title=Adil Rashid will cope with England call-up row, insists Alastair Cook|last=Martin|first=Ali|date=30 July 2018|website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=2018-08-13}}</ref> In the second Test, he became the first England cricketer for 13 years to complete a Test match without batting, bowling or taking a catch in the field.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-vs-england-adil-rashid-record-5304496/|title=India vs England: Adil Rashid registers absurd record|date=13 August 2018|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-08-13|language=en-US}}</ref>

===2019 West Indies and the Cricket World Cup===
In [[English cricket team in the West Indies in 2018-19|England's tour of West Indies in 2019]], Rashid was selected in all three squads. He played only one Test, in which his figures were 0–117. In the first ODI he took 3-74, with England winning by 6 wickets. In the second, he took 1–28 in a defeat. In the fourth ODI he took his second ODI five-for, with figures of 5–85 to help England to a 28-run victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18913/report/1158069/west-indies-vs-england-4th-odi-eng-in-wi-2018-19|title=Recent Match Report: England vs West Indies 4th ODI in Greneda, 27th February 2019|work=EspnCricinfo|access-date=28 February 2019}}</ref>

In April 2019, he was named in [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#England|England's squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1181187.html |title=Jofra Archer misses World Cup cut but included to play Ireland, Pakistan |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=17 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1183273 |title=England leave out Jofra Archer from World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=17 April 2019}}</ref> On 21 June 2019, in the match against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]], Rashid played in his 150th international match for England.<ref name="ARJR">{{cite web|url=https://cricketaddictor.com/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-27-england-vs-sri-lanka-stats-preview/ |title=ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (Match 27): England vs Sri Lanka – Stats Preview |work=Cricket Addictor |access-date=21 June 2019}}</ref>

===2020 and 2021===
On 29 May 2020, Rashid was named in a 55-man group of players to begin training ahead of international fixtures starting in England following the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1674230/england-men-confirm-back-to-training-group |title=England Men confirm back-to-training group |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=29 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29239315/alex-hales,-liam-plunkett-left-england-name-55-man-training-group |title=Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett left out as England name 55-man training group |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=29 May 2020}}</ref> On 9 July 2020, Rashid was included in England's 24-man squad to start training [[Behind closed doors (sport)|behind closed doors]] for the ODI series [[Irish cricket team in England in 2020|against Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29433420/injured-chris-jordan-misses-england-odi-squad-face-ireland |title=Injured Chris Jordan misses England's ODI squad to face Ireland |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1717212/england-men-name-behind-closed-doors-odi-training-group |title=England men name behind-closed-doors ODI training group |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=9 July 2020}}</ref> On 27 July 2020, Rashid was named in England's squad for the ODI series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1743928/england-men-name-14-strong-squad-for-royal-london-series |title=England Men name 14-strong squad for Royal London Series |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=27 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53553282 |title=England v Ireland: David Willey & Reece Topley recalled for ODI series |work=BBC Sport |access-date=27 July 2020}}</ref> In the second match against Ireland, he became the first [[Spin bowling|spin bowler]] for England to take 150 wickets in ODIs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/adil-rashid-becomes-first-england-spinner-to-take-150-odi-wickets/articleshow/77306620.cms |title=Adil Rashid becomes first England spinner to take 150 ODI wickets |work=Times of India |access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref> In November 2020, in the second fixture [[English cricket team in South Africa in 2020–21|against South Africa]], Rashid took his 50th wicket in T20I cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/national/18907140.adil-rashid-dazzles-england-limit-south-africa/ |title=Adil Rashid dazzles as England limit South Africa |work=News & Star |access-date=29 November 2020}}</ref>

In September 2021, Rashid was named in England's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2021-tymal-mills-makes-englands-t20-world-cup-squad-no-return-for-ben-stokes-1276997 |title=Tymal Mills makes England's T20 World Cup squad, no return for Ben Stokes |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref>

== Bowling style ==
Rashid uses four different deliveries: the [[leg break]], the [[Topspinner|top spinner]], the [[googly]] and the [[Slider (cricket)|slider]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bowling leg-spin with Adil Rashid|url=https://www.wisden.com/stories/magazine/bowling-leg-spin-with-adil-rashid|last=Rashid|first=Adil|date=31 January 2020|website=Wisden|access-date=6 May 2020}}</ref>

==Charity Work==
Rashid became an Ambassador for the [[Overseas Plastic Surgery Appeal]] charity in November 2018. OPSA are a Yorkshire-based charity that carry out most of their work in the Punjab region of Pakistan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Our Ambassadors – Overseas Plastic Surgery Appeal (OPSA) |url=https://opsacharity.com/ambassadors/ |website=Overseas Plastic Surgery Appeal (OPSA)}}</ref>

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India national under-19 cricket team

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{{Short description|International competition age limited cricket team}}

{{About|the u-19 men's team|the u-19 women's team|India women's national under-19 cricket team}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2016}}
{{Infobox cricket team
| name = India Under-19s
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| coach = [[Hrishikesh Kanitkar]]
| icc_region = [[Asian Cricket Council|Asia]]
| founded = 1979
| ground =
| captain = [[Yash Dhull]]
| colours = Blue
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| association = [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]]
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| title1 = [[ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup]]
| title1wins = [[File:Simple gold cup.svg|16px]] ([[2000 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2000]], [[2008 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2008]], [[2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2012]], [[2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2018]], [[2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2022]])
| title2 = [[ACC Under-19 Cup|ACC Under-19 Asia Cup]]
| title2wins = [[File:Simple gold cup.svg|16px]] ([[1989 Asia Youth Cup|1989]], [[2003 Asia U19 cricket tournament|2003]], 2012, 2013–14, [[2016 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup|2016]], [[2018 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup|2018]], [[2019 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup|2019]], [[2021 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup|2021]])
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The '''Indian Under-19 cricket team''' represents the nation of [[India]] in cricket at Under-19 level. The team has won five [[Under-19 Cricket World Cup|Under-19 World Cups]] and has the best win percentage in ODIs (77%) among all Under-19 national teams.<ref>{{cite web|title=Under-19s Youth One-Day Internationals / Team records / Results summary|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/337074.html|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=30 June 2012}}</ref>

The team has won the Under-19 World Cup five times and finished runners-up thrice. In [[2000_Under-19_Cricket_World_Cup|2000]], they won it under the captaincy of [[Mohammad Kaif]], in [[2008_Under-19_Cricket_World_Cup|2008]], they won it under [[Virat Kohli]]'s leadership, in [[2012_Under-19_Cricket_World_Cup|2012]] under [[Unmukt Chand]], in [[2018_Under-19_Cricket_World_Cup|2018]] under [[Prithvi Shaw]], and in [[2022_Under-19_Cricket_World_Cup|2022]] under [[Yash Dhull]].

The team is currently captained by [[Yash Dhull]] and coached by former India cricketer [[Hrishikesh Kanitkar]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Rahul Dravid replaced as India A India U19 coach| url=https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/rahul-dravid-replaced-as-india-a-india-u-19-coach-125777.html|access-date=24 Jan 2020}}</ref>

==ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup record==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center;"
|-
! style="color:orange; background:#0077FF;" colspan=9|India U19 Cricket World Cup record
|-
! width="90" |Year
! Result
! width="40" |{{Abbr|Pos|Position}}
! width="40" |{{Abbr|№|Number of teams}}
! width="20" |{{Abbr|Pld|Games played}}
! width="20" |{{Abbr|W|Won}}
! width="20" |{{Abbr|L|Lost}}
! width="20" |{{Abbr|T|Drawn}}
! width="20" |{{Abbr|NR|No result}}
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[1988 Youth Cricket World Cup|1988]]
| Group Stage
| 6th
| 8
| 7
| 3
| 4
| 0
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|RSA}} [[1998 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|1998]]
| 5th Position
| 5th
| 16
| 6
| 4
| 2
| 0
| 0
|- bgcolor=gold
| {{flagicon|LKA}} [[2000 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2000]]
| '''Champions'''
| '''1st'''
| 16
| 8
| 7
| 0
| 1
| 0
|-|- bgcolor=cc9966
| {{flagicon|NZL}} [[2002 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2002]]
| Semi-finals
| 3rd
| 16
| 7
| 4
| 3
| 0
| 0
|- bgcolor=cc9966
| {{flagicon|BAN}} [[2004 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2004]]
| Semi-finals
| 3rd
| 16
| 7
| 5
| 2
| 0
| 0
|- bgcolor=silver
| {{flagicon|LKA}} [[2006 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2006]]
| '''Runners-up'''
| '''2nd'''
| '''16'''
| '''6'''
| '''5'''
| '''1'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
|- bgcolor=gold
| {{flagicon|MYS}} [[2008 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2008]]
| '''Champions'''
| '''1st'''
| 16
| 6
| 6
| 0
| 0
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|NZL}} [[2010 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2010]]
| Quartar-finals
| 6th
| 16
| 6
| 3
| 3
| 0
| 0
|- bgcolor=gold
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[2012 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2012]]
| '''Champions'''
| '''1st'''
| '''16'''
| 6
| 5
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|UAE}} [[2014 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2014]]
| Quarter-finals
| 5th
| 16
| 6
| 5
| 1
| 0
| 0
|- bgcolor=silver
| {{flagicon|BAN}} [[2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2016]]
| '''Runners-up'''
| '''2nd'''
| '''16'''
| '''6'''
| '''5'''
| '''1'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
|- bgcolor=gold
|{{flagicon|NZL}} [[2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2018]]
| '''Champions'''
| '''1st'''
| '''16'''
| '''6'''
| '''6'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
|-|- bgcolor=silver
| {{flagicon|RSA}} [[2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2020]]
| '''Runners-up'''
| '''2nd'''
| '''16'''
| '''6'''
| '''5'''
| '''1'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
|-bgcolor=gold
| {{flagicon|WIN}} [[2022 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2022]]
| '''Champions'''
| '''1st'''
| '''16'''
| '''6'''
| '''6'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
|-
!Total
!'''5 titles'''
!
!
!89
!69
!19
!0
!1
|}

==ACC Under-19 Asia Cup record==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center;"
|-
! style="color:orange; background:#0077FF;" colspan=9|India U19 Asia Cup record
|-
! width="90" |Year
! Result
! width="40" |{{Abbr|Pos|Position}}
! width="40" |{{Abbr|№|Number of teams}}
! width="20" |{{Abbr|Pld|Games played}}
! width="20" |{{Abbr|W|Won}}
! width="20" |{{Abbr|L|Lost}}
! width="20" |{{Abbr|T|Drawn}}
! width="20" |{{Abbr|NR|No result}}
|-bgcolor=gold
|{{flagicon|Bangladesh}} [[1989 Asia Youth Cup|1989]]
| '''Champions'''
| '''1st'''
| '''3'''
| '''3'''
| '''3'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
|-bgcolor=gold
|{{flagicon|Pakistan}} [[2003 Asia U19 cricket tournament|2003]]
| '''Champions'''
| '''1st'''
| '''4'''
| '''4'''
| '''3'''
| '''1'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
|-bgcolor=gold
|{{flagicon|Malaysia}} 2012
| '''Champions'''
| '''1st'''
| '''8'''
| '''5'''
| '''3'''
| '''1'''
| '''1'''
| 0
|--bgcolor=gold
|{{flagicon|United Arab Emirates}} 2014
| '''Champions'''
| '''1st'''
| '''8'''
| '''5'''
| '''4'''
| '''1'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
|-bgcolor=gold
|{{flagicon|Sri Lanka}} [[2016 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup|2016]]
| '''Champions'''
| '''1st'''
| '''8'''
| '''4'''
| '''4'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
|-
|{{flagicon|Malaysia}} [[2017 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup|2017]]
|Group Stage
| 5th
| 8
| 3
| 1
| 2
| 0
| 0
|-bgcolor=gold
|{{flagicon|Bangladesh}} [[2018 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup|2018]]
| '''Champions'''
| '''1st'''
| '''8'''
| '''4'''
| '''4'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
|-bgcolor=gold
|{{flagicon|Sri Lanka}} [[2019 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup|2019]]
| '''Champions'''
| '''1st'''
| '''8'''
| '''5'''
| '''4'''
| '''1'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
|-bgcolor=gold
| {{flagicon|United Arab Emirates}} [[2021–22 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup|2021]]
| '''Champions'''
| '''1st'''
| '''8'''
| '''5'''
| '''4'''
| '''1'''
| '''0'''
| '''0'''
|-
!Total
! 8 titles
!
!
! 38
! 30
! 7
! 1
!0
|}

==Honours==
=== ICC===
*'''[[ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|U-19 World Cup]]:'''
** '''Champions (5):''' [[2000 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2000]], [[2008 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2008]], [[2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2012]], [[2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2018]], [[2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2022]]
** Runners-up (3): [[2006 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2006]], [[2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2016]], [[2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2020]]

===ACC===
*'''[[ACC Under-19 Cup|U-19 Asia Cup]]:'''
** '''Champions (8):''' [[1989 Asia Youth Cup|1989]], [[2003 Asia U19 cricket tournament|2003]], 2012, 2013-14, [[2016 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup|2016]], [[2018 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup|2018]], [[2019 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup|2019]], [[2021 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup|2021]]

==Records and Statistics==

'''International match summary – India Under-19s'''

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 500px;"
|-
| colspan=8 align="center" | '''Playing record'''
|-
! Format !! Matches !! Won !! Lost !! Tied !! Drawn/NR !! Win % !! Inaugural match
|-
| align="left"| Youth Tests || 77 || 26 || 12 || 0 || 39 || 33.76 || 20 January 1979
|-
| align="left"| Youth One-Day Internationals || 250 || 190 || 55 || 2 || 3 || 77.32 || 16 August 1981
|-
|colspan=8 align="center" |''Last updated 30 November 2019.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/337073.html|title=Records / Under-19s Youth Test Matches / Team Records / Result Summary|website=[[ESPNCricinfo]]|access-date=30 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/337074.html|title=Records / Under-19s Youth One-Day Internationals / Team Records / Result Summary|website=[[ESPNCricinfo]]|access-date=30 July 2019}}</ref>
|}

'''Youth Test record versus other nations'''

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 500px;"
|-
! Opponent !! Matches !! Won !! Lost !! Tied !! Drawn !! First win
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|AUS}} || 14 || 2 || 7 || 0 || 5 || 6 March 1994
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|ENG}} || 25 || 9 || 2 || 0 || 14 || 19 February 1993
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|NZL}} || 6 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 2 || 2 March 1992
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|PAK}} || 15 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 11 || 2 March 1989
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|RSA}} || 7 || 4 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 18 April 1996
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|SRI}} || 10 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 5 || 17 February 1997
|-
| colspan=8 align="center" |''Records complete to Youth Test #283. Last updated 30 July 2019.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=20;id=1854;type=team|title=Records / India Under-19s (Young Cricketers) / Under-19s Youth Test Matches / Result Summary|website=[[ESPNCricinfo]]|access-date=30 July 2019}}</ref>
|}

'''Youth ODI record versus other nations'''

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 500px;"
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"| '''Full members'''
|-
! Opponent !! Matches !! Won !! Lost !! Tied !! NR !! First win
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|AFG|2013}} || 8 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 15 January 2010
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|AUS}} || 36 || 22 || 14 || 0 || 0 || 9 December 1986
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|BAN}} || 22 || 18 || 3 || 0 || 1 || 12 January 2000
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|ENG}} || 49 || 37 || 11 || 1 || 0 || 28 February 1988
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|IRE}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 28 January 2016
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|NZL}} || 19 || 16 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 20 February 1988
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|PAK}} || 23 || 14 || 8 || 1 || 0 || 8 December 1989
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|RSA}} || 17 || 12 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 22 April 1996
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|SRI}} || 47 || 40 || 6 || 0 || 1 || 14 December 1989
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|WIN}} || 10 || 7 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 27 January 2002
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|ZIM}} || 6 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 23 November 2005
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"| '''Associate Members '''
|-
! Opponent !! Matches !! Won !! Lost !! Tied !! NR !! First win
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|CAN}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 21 January 2002
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|HKG}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 17 January 2010
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|KEN}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 15 January 1998
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|NAM}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 6 February 2006
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|NEP}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 18 January 2000
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|NED}} || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|PNG}} || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 17 February 2008
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr19|SCO}} || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 13 January 1998
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"| '''Other Teams '''
|-
! Opponent !! Matches !! Won !! Lost !! Tied !! NR !! First win
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[File:Flag of None.svg|22px]] ICC Associates XI || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 7 March 1988
|-
| colspan=7 align="center" |''Records complete to YODI #1278. Last updated 4 February 2020.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=21;id=1854;type=team|title=Records / India Under-19s (Young Cricketers) / Under-19s Youth One-Day Internationals / Result Summary|website=[[ESPNCricinfo]]|access-date=4 February 2020}}</ref>
|}

==Current squad==
Players who were selected for the [[2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2022 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]]:

* [[Yash Dhull]] ([[Captain (cricket)|c]])
* Shaik Rasheed ([[Captain (cricket)#Vice-captain|vc]])
* Dinesh Bana ([[Wicket-keeper|wk]])
* [[Raj Bawa|Raj Angad Bawa]]
* Aneeshwar Gautam
* [[Rajvardhan Hangargekar]]
* [[Vicky Ostwal]]
* Manav Parakh
* Angkrish Raghuvanshi
* Ravikumar
* Garv Sangwan
* Nishant Sindhu
* Harnoor Singh
* Kaushal Tambe
* Vasu Vats
* Aaradya Yadav ([[Wicket-keeper|wk]])
* Siddarth Yadav
*'''Reserve Players''': Rishit Reddy, Uday Saharan, Ansh Gosai, Amrit Raj Upadhyay and PM Singh Rathore
==Support staff==
* Head coach and batting coach: [[Hrishikesh Kanitkar]]
* Bowling coach: [[Sairaj Bahutule]]
* Fielding coach: Munish Bali
==See also==
*[[India men's national cricket team]]
*[[India women's national cricket team]]
*[[India women's national under-19 cricket team]]

==References==
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{{Asian under-19 cricket teams}}
{{Cricket in India}}
{{National sports teams of India}}

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