It all began at Kanpur where India took on New Zealand. R Ashwin began his dream home season, taking ten wickets in the game to become the second fastest to 200 Test wickets, in just 37 Tests. Ashwin went on to end the Test season with 82 wickets. India won by 197 runs.
In the second Test at Kolkata, Wriddhiman Saha scored two unbeaten half-centuries under pressure to set up India’s 197-run win. His innings showcased India’s lower-order strength
Thank you Indore! It was the season to welcome India’s newest Test venues, starting with Indore’s Holkar Stadium. Crowds came out in big numbers to cheer India’s 3-0 series sweep. It was a massive win, with Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane and R Ashwin playing starring roles
England arrived for a five-Test series. Among India’s four opponents, they were expected to provide the stiffest competition. They managed to stretch India at Rajkot, taking the upper hand in a high-scoring draw. And Alastair Cook tormented India, not for the first time
Now on to another new Test venue, Visakhapatnam. Rajkot proved just a minor blip for India as Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara scored centuries to shut England out of the game
From Sir, with love: In Mohali, Ravindra Jadeja made a crucial 90 at No. 8 to give India a first-innings lead. His innings bailed India out of trouble and there was no looking back. "Sir" Jadeja brought out his signature sword celebration
In Mumbai, India discovered another spinner who can not only bat, but score big. Offspinner Jayant Yadav scored his first Test century, and with Virat Kohli, helped set up an innings win. Kohli scored 235
It was a miracle of sorts that the fifth Test happened in Chennai, just days after a cyclone struck. England were annihilated. Karun Nair, in his third Test, made a monumental unbeaten 303, breaking several records. India took the series 4-0
It was a long time coming. Seventeen years after playing their first ever Test, Bangladesh finally got to play their first Test in India. Hyderabad was the venue and this Bangladesh fan left no stone unturned in making his presence felt. He’s seen here with the recognisable India “superfan” Sudhir Kumar Gautam. India won the one-off game by 208 runs
When Australia arrived for a four-Test series, many predicted they would lose all four. In Pune, the Australians surprised everybody by rolling India over for 105 and 107. India, ironically, succumbed to their spinners on an underprepared pitch that backfired on the hosts.
India hit back in Bangalore to square the series 1-1 but the Test was otherwise remembered for the war of words between the captains Steve Smith and Virat Kohli. The contentious issue was the use of DRS.
In a high-scoring draw at Ranchi - India’s newest Test venue - Cheteshwar Pujara batted and batted and batted, facing 525 balls in his 202. It’s the longest innings by an Indian batsman
With the series tied at 1-1, there was everything to play for at Dharamsala for the final Test. India’s bowlers combined to sink Australia for 137 in the second innings, setting up an eight-wicket win. India regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India ended the home season winning ten out of 13 Tests