Most Successful Captain in India
Do you know who is the most successful captain in India? Is it Sachin Tendulkar or is it Virat Kohli or is it Mahendra Singh Dhoni? Well, it is very difficult to find out and come to a conclusion. But today we will find this and know the best captain in the Indian cricket team.
In the Indian cricket team, there are many popular captains that have served their captaincy with amazing performances. Some of them were successful batsmen and some of them were outstanding all-rounders. But all them were successful captains!
But do you also think which was best among them?
Well, picking out the best captain from the Indian team is very difficult. But we can know the top 10 or the most successful captain in India. So, read this post completely. We will discuss captains of the Indian Cricket Team. Keep reading this post completely!
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Indian Cricket Team History
Throughout its history, the Indian Cricket Team has been able to win many world cups across various formats. It has also dominated the rankings of the game and has been a force to reckon with in the international arena.
The Indian Cricket Team began in 1932 and has since gone on to become one of the strongest teams in the world. It has won over 35 Tests and has held many rivals to a draw.
Indian Cricket Team in the 1970s
The emergence of players such as Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Viswanath, and Kapil Dev helped India become one of the most formidable teams of the 1970s.
These players helped India win the series in the West Indies, Australia, and England.
They were backed by a strong bowling attack with players such as Bishen Bedi, Srinivas Venkataraghavan, and Erapalli Prasanna. Their success on home soil was marked by India defeating New Zealand in a test match, as well as holding the likes of Pakistan and Australia to a draw during their home matches.
These successes paved the way for India to win its first-ever World Cup in 1983.
They then went on to dominate One Day Cricket, winning the Asia Cup four years in a row from 1984 to 1990. The present, the Indian Cricket Team under the leadership of Rohit Sharma is a force to be reckoned with and is a popular choice for fans across the nation.
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Who is the First Captain in India Cricket Team
You should also know who is the first captain in India Cricket Team! Well he is CK Nayudu.
Cottari Kankaiya Nayudu, the first cricketer to score a century in each of India’s first seven Test matches (before the Second World War) was born in Nagpur on 31 October 1895.
He grew up in a family that patronized cricket and sponsored young students who wished to play the game provided they exhibited the desire to do so. He started playing for Hislop Collegiate High School, Nagpur, where he captained.
While still at school he also appeared for Modi, of which club he became captain.
His batting was of the finest and most attacking type, and his sixes were legendary.
One of his best innings was against the Europeans in 1916 when he hit a blistering 153 in 116 minutes. Nayudu was an excellent bowler, with a fine touch, especially with his medium-paced delivery.
His best wickets were eight for 23 in England against Gloucestershire in 1932 and five for 21 in the same county against Leicestershire in 1933-34. He was a strong leader and a good administrator.
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List of Most Successful Captain in India [Updated]
The list of the top 10 Most Successful Captain in India is below:
| CAPTAIN | CAPTAINCY SPAN | WINS | WIN PERCENTAGE |
| Rohit Sharma | 2017-2022 | 37 | 86.04% |
| Virat Kohli | 2013-2022 | 135 | 63.38% |
| MS Dhoni | 2007-2018 | 178 | 53.61% |
| Saurav Ganguly | 1999-2005 | 97 | 49.74% |
| Rahul Dravid | 2000-2007 | 50 | 48.07% |
| Mohd Azharuddin | 1990-1999 | 104 | 47.05% |
| Kapil Dev | 1982-1987 | 43 | 39.81% |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 1996-2000 | 27 | 27.55% |
| Sunil Gavaskar | 1976-1985 | 23 | 27.38% |
| Nawab of Pataudi | 1962-1975 | 9 | 22.05% |
Rohit Sharma
One of the best opening batsmen of all time, Rohit is known for his timing, elegance, six-hitting abilities, and leadership skills. He has led India in international and domestic cricket.
He is also the captain of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians. And, He has led the team to five titles, the most by any IPL franchise.
- Match won: 37
- Captaincy span: 2017-2022
Virat Kohli
Born on November 5 1988 in Delhi, Virat Kohli, the young and talented right-handed batsman, is now the Captain of the India cricket team for Test matches as well as a
Vice-captain for limited overs matches (ODIs and T20s).
He took over as captain in December 2014 after MS Dhoni was ruled out of the Adelaide Test. He made an impressive debut and scored 115 runs in the first inning.
- Match won: 135
- Captaincy span: 2013-2022
MS Dhoni
The son of a pump operator, Dhoni made his international debut in the 1999 50-over World Cup, after which he became a fixture on Indian television. Then came the 2007 T20 World Cup, and a slew of ICC trophies as India’s ODI and Test captain.
- Match won: 178
- Captaincy span: 2007-2015
Sachin Tendulkar
For three and a half decades, Sachin Tendulkar has seen Sourav Ganguly in many avatars, as a precocious teenager, a talented India contender, a stylish batter, a leader, and a busy administrator.
What has stood the test of time is their friendship which is still intact and solid, long after they have both stopped playing international cricket. As Tendulkar’s “opening partner” turns 50 on Friday, he opened up with PTI about their relationship.
How he looked at Ganguly as a future captain when he himself was leading India.
- Match won: 27
- Captaincy span: 1996-2000
Kapil Dev
India’s first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev led his team to glory by winning the 1983 cricket world cup. The victory was a momentous event that changed the face of sports in India. After retiring as a cricketer, he coached the Indian national team for a short period.
He was accused of match-fixing during this period but the charges were later dismissed.
- Match won: 43
- Captaincy span: 1982-1987
FAQ- Most Successful Captain in India
Former Australian cricket team captain Ricky Ponting is statistically the best captain in the world, winning 220 out of 324 matches, which is a whopping 67.9 per cent.
Virat Kohli has surpassed Dhoni in Dhoni vs Kohli Captaincy Record win % for team India. On 15th January 2022 Kohli announced that he is stepping down as test captain of team India.
In ODI’s Virat’s win percentage is more, but Dhoni has led India in more matches & hence more number of wins. Virat still has a lot left to do there since he is still playing. Also, winning two ICC trophies makes Dhoni a better leader.
MS Dhoni.
53.61 win percentage in 332 matches.
Conclusion
This was our guide on the most successful captain in India.
No doubt we will find many more prosperous captains in our Indian Cricket Team. Hope they glorify our national team in the world and make us proud. Our wishes will always be there not only with the most successful captain in India but also with other team players.
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