2017: Indian cricket vaults to new high amid off-field controversies

New Delhi, Dec 29 (CRICKETNMORE) - The Indian men's cricket team achieved many highs in 2017 -- winning 37 out of their 53 matches across all formats -- even as the women hogged the limelight by finishing runners-up at the

The deliberations and arguments over issues like conflict of interest, professionalising the cricket administration and bringing the fans closer to the game continued throughout the year.

A major decision taken at the controversially delayed Special General Body Meeting (SGM), was the BCCI's continued refusal to come under the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).

One of the major changes in world cricket took place when the ICC announced Test and ODI Leagues, aimed at making the bilateral rubbers purposeful.

While the men's team basked in the glory of an emphatic home season, the women's team under Mitali Raj -- the leading run-scorer in women's ODIs -- doubled the joy by finishing runners-up in the ICC Women's World Cup.

Their dream of winning the World Cup might have been shattered, but they were successful in winning a billion hearts, making July 23 a historic date for Indians everywhere.