Test matches are considered the highest level of Cricket. India has been excellent in the present years in Test Cricket. They are unbeaten at their home for quite some time. The IND vs AUS 4 match Test series is going to start from 9th February in Maharashtra, India. Let's go through India's performance in the Last 10 Home Test Series.

IND vs AUS: India in the last 10 Home Test Series

1. IND vs BAN | 2016-17 | 1-0 Won

India played a one-match test series against Bangladesh on home soil. Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss & elected to bat first at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Indian opener KL Rahul got out early but Murali Vijay & Pujara's partnership took India to a brilliant start. Pujara got out at 83 while Vijay made a Century. Coming into the bat as no 4, Indian skipper Virat Kohli broke the backbone of Bangladesh's bowling lineup. He made an incredible double century. Rahane & Wriddhiman Saha's partnership took India to a mammoth total of 687 runs in the first Innings. Rahane made 82 while Saha made an impressive century. India Bowled out Bangladesh for 388 runs. Bangladesh's skipper Mushfiqur Rahim made a century & carried his team to a respected total.

India declared their 2nd Innings score of 159 runs. Coming into bat for the chase Bangladesh bowled out for 250 runs as Jadeja & Ashwin both shared 4-4 wickets. India won the match & the series by 209 runs.

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2. IND vs AUS | 2016-17 | 2-1 Won

1st Test:

India met Australia for the 4-match Test series, Border Gavaskar Trophy on home soil. Australia started the series on a high note by beating India by 333 runs. Australia thrashed down the Indian batting lineup with the help of steve O'Keefe as he took 6 wickets in the first innings. Steven Smith made a superb century in the 2nd innings & almost made an obvious win for Australia. Steve O'Keefe took another 6 wickets haul in the 2nd innings as India bowled out for 107 runs while chasing 441 runs.

2nd Test:

Australia started the 2nd test of IND vs AUS in a brilliant way as Nathan Lyon took 8 wickets in the first innings. Jadeja took 6 wickets and restricted the Australian side to an average total. Pujara's 92 & Rahul's 51 runs knock helped India to reach 274 runs and gave Australia a Target of 188. Ashwin did the rest for them as he took 6 wickets and made sure the victory of India.

3rd Test:

Steven Smith made 178 runs in the first innings of the 3rd Test of IND vs AUS as Australia made 451 runs. Ravindra Jadeja took 6 wickets for India. Coming down to bat, Pujara's Double Century set the tone for his team. India declared for 603 runs. Australia made 204 runs losing 6 wickets in the second innings but the match ended in a Tie as the day period ended.

4th Test:

The IND vs AUS series got interesting as they met for the series decider. Australia started well as Steven Smith scored a century but eventually, the Indian bowlers restricted them to 300 runs. India scored 332 runs and got a slight lead of 32 runs for the second innings. Umesh Yadav, Jadeja & Ashwin did the rest for India. They shared 3 wickets each and bowled out Australia for only 1327 runs. India chased down the 105 runs target easily and won the match & the series by 2-1.

3. IND vs SL | 2017-18 | 1-0 Won

The first test match resulted in a Tie. Virat Kohli made a century in the second innings and Bhuveneshwar Kumar took 4-4 wickets in both innings for India.

Srilanka batted first in the first innings of the 2nd Test. Indian bowlers do the magic once again as Sri Lanka bowled out for only 205 runs. Murali Vijay, Pujara & Rohit Sharma contributed with centuries as the skipper Virat Kohli made a double century & ended the first innings with a total of 610 runs. Sri Lanka struggled again in the second innings and bowled out for 166 runs. India didn't have to come to bat as they won by an inning.

The third test also ended in a Tie. Virat Kohli scored another double-century and Murali Vijay scored a century in the first Innings. skipper Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews both made centuries in the first innings and went down head-to-head. India gave a mammoth target of 441 runs. Dhananjaya de Silva scored a century but he got injured and eventually, the 5-day period ended.

4. IND vs AFG | 2018 | 1-0 Won

Ajinkya Rahane led India to a 1-match Test series against Afghanistan. India batted first and scored 474 runs in the first innings with the help of their both openers - Dhawan & Vijay, as they both scored centuries. Ashwin took 4 wickets & restricted Afg to only 109 runs. Ravindra Jadeja got 4 wickets in the second innings and Afghanistan was unable to get past the trailing score. As a result, India won by an inning & 262 runs.

5. IND vs WI | 2018-19 | 2-0 Won

The youngster Prithvi Shaw made a hundred in the first innings of the first Test. Pujara contributed 86 runs as the skipper Virat Kohli made 139 runs. Later in the inning, Ravindra Jadeja also scored a century and India posted a mammoth total of 649 runs. West Indies was unable to challenge India and broke down to totals of only 181 & 196 runs in both innings. India won by an inning & 272 runs.

Team India whitewashed West Indies by winning the second test by 10 wickets. West Indies tried their best as Roston Chase scored a century & Holder took a 5-wicket haul in the first innings. But India proved themselves way better with the deadly bowling lineup. Umesh Yadav took a total of 10 wickets in the match and made it so hard for the West Indies side & they ended up losing the match and the series.

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6. IND vs SA | 2019-20 | 3-0 Won

India invited South Africa for the Freedom Trophy in 2019-20 & whitewashed them by 3-0.
India started like a champion as Rohit Sharma & Mayank Agarwal both contributed with 176 & 215 runs. Although Ashwin got 7 wickets, Dean Elger & De Kock made centuries & challenge India at the same level of intensity. The Hitman scored another century in the second innings & with the help of that South Africa got a target of 395 runs. Jadeja and Shami did the rest for the team as they took 4 & 5 wickets each. South Africa ended up losing by 203 runs in the First Test.

Virat Kohli scored another double century of his career & Mayank Agarwal also scored a century in the second test and scored a total of 601 runs. South Africa failed to compete and lost the match due to India's brilliant bowling attack.

The Hitman scored a double century in the Third Test & Rahane scored 115 runs. Once again South Africa's batting line-up looked very thin and bowled out for 162 & 133 runs in both innings. India won the match by an inning & 202 runs.

7. IND vs BAN | 2019-20 | 2-0 Won

India witnessed their peak level at Test Cricket under Virat Kohli. India whitewashed Bangladesh by 2-0.
Mayank Agarwal scored another double-century & his innings helped India to win the First test as Bangladesh's Batsmen didn't look sharp to go against the Indian Bowlers.

Ishant Sharma took his 10th five-wicket haul which helped India to restrict Bangladesh to only 106 runs. Coming down to bat, skipper Virat Kohli made his 20th ton in Test Cricket & India ended up scoring 347 runs in the first innings. Mushfiqur Rahim tried his best but Bangladesh failed to get past the trailing score. India won by an inning & 46 runs.

8. IND vs ENG | 2020-21 | 3-1 Won

India invited England for the 4-match test series Anthony de Mello Trophy 2020/21.
Joe Root went all in and scored a double century in the first innings of the first Test. India struggled against the English bowling lineup. Although Pant scored 91 runs India wasn't able to get past England's first-inning score. Ashwin took 6 wickets and tried to bring India on the right track but India failed to chase 420 runs. England won the match by 227 runs.

In the second Test, Rohit Sharma made a brilliant 161 runs in the first innings. Rahane & Pant contributed by scoring half-centuries. Ashwin took 5 wickets & England bowled out for 134 runs. Ashwin also impressed with the bat, by scoring a brilliant century in the second innings. Axar Patel picked 5 wickets and England lost the match by 317 runs.

Axar Patel continued to perform for his team as he took 6 wickets in the first innings. England scored 112 & 81 runs in the first & second innings. India also struggled with the batting as Joe root surprised and impressed everyone by picking 5 wickets. Axar Patel picked another 5 wicket haul in the second innings. India won the match by 10 wickets and got the lead of 2-1.

Axar Patel again stunned the English batting lineup by picking 4 wickets in the first innings. Pant scored a brilliant century & Washington Sundar played an undefeated 96 runs inning which helped India to take the lead in the first innings. Axar Patel and Ashwin both ended the hopes for England by taking 5-5 wickets individually. India won by an inning & 25 runs.

9. IND vs NZ | 2021 | 1-0 Won

IND vs NZ 1st Test is a perfect example of a Test match.
India batted first. Shreyas Iyer scored an important century. Shubman Gill & Jadeja contributed with half-centuries. Tom Latham fought against the Indian bowling side by scoring 95 runs. Axar Patel once again impressed everyone by picking 5 wickets. Shreyas Iyer and Wriddhiman Saha scored half-centuries in the second innings and gave a target of 284 runs. Tom Latham once again gave his best by scoring a half-century but eventually, he got out and India almost came to an edge to win the match. Rachin Ravindra & Azaz Patel stood tall for NZ and the match ended in a tie.

Mayank Agarwal made an impressive 150 runs in the first innings of the series decider match. Azaz Patel's name included in the history when he took 10 wickets in a single inning. Ashwin and Siraj started with a different flow in the bowling. They took 4 & 3 wickets individually and bowled out NZ for only 62 runs. Mayank Agarwal scored 62 runs in the second inning and Pujara, Gill both contributed with 47 runs. India won the match by 372 runs & the series by 1-0.

10. IND vs SL | 2022 | 2-0 Won

Ravindra Jadeja scored a massive 175 runs with helped them to reach 574 runs. Jadeja also impressed the fans by taking 5 wickets. Jadeja and Ashwin took 4 wickets each to beat Sri Lanka by 222 runs.

Shreyas Iyer scored 92 runs and Bumrah picked 5 wickets in the first inning. Dimuth Karunaratne scored a superb 107 runs but Ashwin got the important wickets and made sure the win for India. India won the match and series by 238 runs.

Some legendary Indian cricketers left their impact beyond the scorecards and records, which earned them an everlasting tribute. Their legacies live on the stadiums where they created their cricketing magic.

Curious to know the ones who had their contributions honored with their names on a stadium stand or pavilion? Scroll down to discover the 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium.

1. Sachin Tendulkar

The God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, has 2 stands named after him. He was also honoured with a gate named after him at the Sydney Cricket Ground, unveiled on his 50th birthday.

• Sachin Tendulkar Pavilion: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Sachin Tendulkar Stand: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE 

2. Virat Kohli 

Virat Kohli was honored for his outstanding achievements and contributions to Indian cricket with a pavilion named after him in his home city, Delhi.

• Virat Kohli Pavilion: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 

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3. MS Dhoni

Honoring the hometown hero, MS Dhoni Pavilion was named as a tribute to his legendary captaincy and achievements.

• MS Dhoni Pavilion: JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi

4. Rohit Sharma 

Acknowledging Rohit Sharma's elegant batting and leadership for India, the stand named after him at the Wankhede is a recent addition, inaugurated in 2025.

• Rohit Sharma Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

5. Sourav Ganguly 

Sourav Ganguly stand, unveiled in 2017, is a tribute to dada, not only for his influential captaincy, but also for his contributions as the former president of CAB and BCCI.

• Sourav Ganguly Stand: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

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6. Sunil Gavaskar 

The pavilion named after Sunil Gavaskar stands as a lasting tribute for the cricketing legend.

• Sunil Gavaskar Pavilion: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

7. Yuvraj Singh 

The world cup hero and local boy of Punjab, Yuvraj Singh, was honored with a joint ceremony where two stands were named after him and his teammate, Harbhajan Singh.

• Yuvraj Singh Stand: PCA I.S. Bindra Stadium, Punjab

8. Harbhajan Singh 

The legendary spin master and Punjab's homeboy, Harbhajan Singh, received this everlasting tribute when a stand was named after him in 2022.

• Harbhajan Singh Stand: PCA I.S. Bindra Stadium, Punjab

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9. VVS Laxman 

Known for his elegant batting style, VVS Laxman was given the tribute with a pavilion named after him at his hometown (Hyderabad).

• VVS Laxman Pavilion: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

10. Mohammad Azharuddin 

The former captain of Indian team, Mohammad Azharuddin, was honored with a stand at his beloved ground in his homecity, Hyderabad.

• Mohammad Azharuddin Stand: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

11. Jhulan Goswami

In 2023, Eden Gardens celebrated and honored the legendary pride of Bengal, Jhulan Goswami. Her name stands as the only woman on this list to achieve this milestone.

• Jhulan Goswami Stand: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

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12. Gautam Gambhir

From crucial role in World Cup victories for India, to his role as the head coach, Gautam Gambhir truly deserves the stand named after him in his home ground.

• Gautam Gambhir Stand: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

13. Dilip Vengsarkar 

Wankhede holds the name of many spectacular players and Dilip Vengsarkar is one of them. It celebrates he golden moments in cricket.

• Dilip Vengsarkar Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

14. Vijay Merchant 

Yet another elegant player to have a stand named after them at the Wankhede. Vijay Merchant's quality contributions are highly appreciated.

• Vijay Merchant Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

15. Ajit Wadekar

The former Indian captain and influential figure, Ajit Wadekar, holds a prestigious stand named after him, alongside Sharad Pawar.

• Ajit Wadekar Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

16. Virender Sehwag

While we discuss stands or pavilions, it is worth noting that the gate no. 2 at Arun Jaitley Stadium was named after the legendary cricketer, Virender Sehwag, as a tribute.

• Virended Sehwag GATE: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 

RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute? Yes! Fans are planning a special "wear white" initiative and asking the crowd to show up in whites for the upcoming RCB vs KKR match at Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 17, 2025.

As the IPL is set to resume tomorrow, and we will witness Virat Kohli play his first match after his announcement of test retirement, fans are organising a heartfelt tribute for the King!

The viral spread of white wave

A fan-driven moment is going viral recently where they call the crowd to wear white for a collective tribute to Virat Kohli after his test retirement.

Whether you have a test jersey or not, all they ask for is wearing anything white instead of the jerseys of IPL franchises.

Discussions on Reddit

The white tribute takes shape on reddit as fans try to reach out as much as possible.

Fans pledge to wear white in Instagram comments

Fans leave heartfelt messages on comments section of official Royal Challengers Bengaluru Instagram page.

Hashtags like #WearWhiteForVirat, #KohliTestTribute, and #KohliTestFarewell are the ones people are using to make this a trend before the upcoming IPL 2025 match.

Content Creators spreading the word

Many content creators have joined hands to support this initiative and they are getting huge responses.

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Harsha Bhogle reacts on Twitter 

Hey @RCBTweets fans, are you planning to turn up in white for the game on the 17th? Remember seeing a post suggesting that. It will be incredible and a sight for the ages if true and if you can pull it off.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 15, 2025

The comments section in response to the initiative is getting flooded with comments like "Count me in," and "Wearing white with pride!" 

Many are tagging their acquaintance with messages like "@[friends username] Let's do it!"

Will you show up on May 17 at Chinnaswamy Stadium in whites too?

After the Champions Trophy 2025, India's target in ODI cricket will be the ODI World Cup 2027. In such a situation, know what is Team India's ODI schedule till the World Cup 2027. The Men in Blue have to play a total of 9 series in the next ICC ODI tournament, which includes 27 matches.

Apart from this, some more ODI matches can be scheduled near the tournament. So, know what is the ODI schedule of Indian Cricket Team till 2027 and when India will face which team.

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The ODI World Cup2027 will be held around October to December. Before this, the Indian team is going to play a lot of matches. India have to play 3-match ODI series against 8 teams. They will play series twice against one country.

India will play New Zealand twice

India will play Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, West Indies and Sri Lanka once each in the upcoming ODI series, while it will play New Zealand twice. Out of the nine series, India will play six series at home, while the rest will be held outside the country.

It will start with the tour of Bangladesh in August, which will be played this year. In October-November 2025, India has to play a three-match ODI series on its tour of Australia. South Africa's team will tour India in November-December.

India will host Sri Lankan team in December 2026

In January 2026, the New Zealand team will play an ODI series in India. After this, India has to play a three-match series against Afghanistan in June. In July 2026, Team India will have to play the same number of ODI series on its tour of England.

The West Indies team is scheduled to tour India in September-October. There will be an ODI series against New Zealand at home in October-November. India will host the Sri Lankan team for an ODI series in December 2026.

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India's ODI schedule till World Cup 2027

Virat Kohli's decision to step away from tests makes it a key question to ask, observe and analyse its effects on fans and their engagement with Test cricket.

People on the internet are talking about the closure of a big chapter. So, now that the chapter is closed, it will be crucial to check if the fans still embrace the long format.

Let's dive into the depths of this particular question that will rise in the days ahead: Will Indian fans lose interest in Test cricket after Virat Kohli's retirement?

Kohli's unmatched influence on Test cricket fandom

Virat Kohli has left his mark and impact beyond just his bat and performance. The sentimental connection fans had with him in tests is hard to put into words.

Considering India had exceptional test cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sunil Gavaskar, what is it about this man that his test exit is feeling like an irreplaceable void?

• Virat Kohli is the most successful Indian Test captain and holds the record for most victories, with 40 wins in total.
• His captaincy at home soil was exceptional, which showed everyone how dominant the Indian team can be, winning 24 out of 31 matches.
• Kohli's presence in Tests was unique. He inspired millions of fans to watch the format, who were drawn by his presence and performance.
• He fundamentally reshaped the Test landscape for India by proving the entire world that this country is equally good in Test just like other formats.
• Kohli's on-field intensity made every moment iconic for the teammates and fans to watch.
• He holds the record for scoring the most double centuries as an Indian batter, with 7 double centuries in his career. 
• Kohli's hunger for doing better and delivering crucial knocks and centuries for the team has drawn so many non-cricket fans to watch this format.
• Fans felt a strong emotional connection to his journey, following the highs and lows, and his commitment to winning for India.

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What could Kohli's absence mean for the Test in India?

Virat Kohli's role in this format has been significant, on and off the ground. The reaction of fans after his retirement news made it clear how he has defined an entire generation's perception of the format.

Social media is flooded with posts and comments like "End of an Era," "Test cricket won't be the same without the King," "Grew up watching him fire in tests, a part of our childhood is gone today," and many others.

While some people are recalling those "memories and battles," some are acknowledging "the irreplaceable void and future of test cricket for India."

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The kind of reaction and energy from the fandom makes it obvious to speculate how challenging it can be to keep the same level of interest in tests now. It makes it even questionable as the former captain, Rohit Sharma, has also decided to retire from Test cricket, days before Kohli's retirement.

The whole nation will definitely miss Ro-Ko in tests. But will it affect their interest in this format?

It will be a vital thing to keep an eye on in the future.

Cricket, a sport loved by millions around the world, has witnessed the rise of several legendary players. In the modern era, four exceptional batsmen have stood out with their consistent brilliance, earning them the title of the “Fab Four players.” Their performances are often compared under the widely discussed Fab four Stats.

These iconic cricketers – Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Kane Williamson, and Steve Smith have set new benchmarks for batting excellence across formats. 

Virat Kohli recently announced his retirement from Test cricket earlier today (May 12) with a post on his official Instagram handle. He ended his 14-year illustrious career in the format.

In this article, we will take a closer look at their remarkable careers, comparing their updated statistics and achievements to understand what makes them the finest batsmen of the modern era in Test cricket. 

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So, let's take a look at the statistics of the Fav Four in Test cricket.

Fav four in Test cricket | Kohli vs Root vs Williamson vs Smith

Test cricket, often considered the ultimate test of a player’s skill and temperament, has seen these four players shine brightly. Here’s how they stack up in the longest format.

Virat Kohli's peak in Test cricket arrived well before the likes of Joe Root and Kane Williamson. Steve Smith matched him toe to toe during that period, but the 12-month ban due to the sandpaper gate overshadowed his brilliance in the format. 

However, when we compare the numbers of Fab four in 2025, Kohli has fallen way behind his contemporaries. Root is at the peak of his powers in Test cricket in the last five years while Williamson has never really been out of form in the whites.

Smith has been on and off over the last couple of years, but his form has never been a concern for Australia in Tests. When it comes to runs, averages and centuries, Kohli ranks last among Fab four and a lot of it has to do with his downfall in the format since November 2019.

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Here is a comparison of Fav four in Test cricket.

Fav four in Test cricket | How Kohli finished in Tests compared to Fab four

It is certain that Virat Kohli, who was once untouchable in the debate of Fab Four, will remain at the bottom forever when compared to his contemporaries. Only if his form hadn't dropped after November 2019, the 36-year-old, today, has stepped down from the format with some unreal numbers.