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Most Successful Captains in Indian Cricket

Cricket in India transcends being merely a sport; it is a profound sentiment coursing through the veins of its billion-plus populace. Indian Cricketers ascend to the status of revered figures and the sport itself is elevated to the stature of a grand celebration. Within the cricketing world, the role of a captain holds a pivotal position. A captain’s leadership’s decision-making prowess and strategic acumen can be the making or breaking of a team.

Over the years, the Indian cricket team has been helmed by various captains, each of whom has left an indelible imprint on the sport. In this article, we will delve into the most successful captains in Indian cricket history, dissecting their achievements and their performance in prestigious ICC tournaments.

Most Successful Captains in Indian Cricket

Many individuals hold MS Dhoni in high regard as the finest cricket captain, although there are those who favour Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly. The older generation fondly recalls the leadership of Mohammad Azharuddin and Kapil Dev, who guided India to their inaugural World Cup victory in 1983.

Let’s examine a list of the most accomplished cricket captains in India, including their statistics and win rates across ODI, Test Match and T20 formats.

          One Day International Captains & Records
S. No. Player Span Match Overall Win%
1. Rohit Sharma 2017-2023 26 73.07%
2. Virat Kohli 2013-2021 95 70.43%
3. MS Dhoni 2007-2018 200 59.52%
4. Rahul Dravid 2000-2007 79 56
5. Mohammad Azharuddin 1990-1999 174 54.16%
6. Kapil Dev 1982-1987 74 54.16%
7. Sourav Ganguly 1999-2005 146 53.9%
8. Sunil Gavaskar 1980-1985 37 40%
9. SR Tendulkar 1996-2000 73 35.07%

 

Twenty 20 Captains and Records

S. No. Player Span Match Overall Win%
1. Hardik Pandya 2022-2023 11 77.27%
2. Rohit Sharma 2017-2022 51 76.47%
3. Virat Kohli 2017-2021 50 64.58%
4. MS Dhoni 2007-2016 72 59.28%

Test Captains & Records

S. No. Player Span Match Overall Win%
1. Ajinkya Rahane 2017-2021 6 100%
2. Ravi Shastri 1988-1988 1 100%
3. Rohit Sharma 2022-2023 7 80%
4. Virat Kohli 2014-2022 68 70.17%
5. Sourav Ganguly 2000-2005 49 61.76%
6. MS Dhoni 2008-2014 60 60%
7. Rahul Dravid 2003-2007 25 57.14%
8. Sunil Gavaskar 1976-1985 47 52.94%
9. Mohammad Azharuddin 1990-1999 47 50%
10. Ajit Wadekar 1971-1974 16 50%
11. Nari Contractor 1960-1962 12 37.5%
12. Anil Kumble 2007-2008 14 37.5%
13. BS Bedi 1976-1978 22 35.29%
14. MAK Pataudi 1962-1975 40 32.14%
15. Sachin Tendulkar 1996-2000 25 30.76%
16. Dilip Vengsarkar 1987-1989 10 28.57%
17. Lala Amarnath 1947-1952 15 25%
18. Vijay Hazare 1951-1953 14 16.66%

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