by Cricket is favourite to one and all in the entire world. It has been successfully fascinating its fans and followers for centuries. The British inaugurated Cricket in India many years ago and today there are thousands of efficient and successful Indian players who have left a glorious mark on the field of cricket. Cricket enthusiasts believe that this game is a way to unite nations in the form of healthy competition. The popularity of cricket has created a landmark in such a way that anything happening in the cricket world becomes a top headline like breaking news cricket today and attracts viewers. Becoming a captain of a cricket team is highly respectable. A captain has certain responsibilities and duties for the betterment of his team. A good, experienced captain assists his coach in selecting the team and the batting order. Once the game starts, the captain plays the role of a coach to guide his teammates on the field. There are many successful captains in the Indian cricket team whose contribution and hard work to bring perfection have taken the popularity of this sport in India to a high level.
The top 5 successful captains of the Indian cricket team who have offered top-notch performances over the years are as follows:
- Sunil Gavaskar: The famous Indian cricketer, Sunil Gavaskar is considered to be one of the most successful captains of the Indian cricket team. He is recognized worldwide as one of the finest opening batsmen. In the period between 1970 to 1980, Gavaskar was selected as the captain for different matches and under his captaincy, the Indian National team came victorious against Pakistan from 1979-1980. He led the Indian cricket team as a captain in 47 tests. He was given the responsibility of ODI captaincy in December 1980. His success as a captain in the World Championship of Cricket in Australia in 1985 remained the most cherished and glorious achievement in his career. In 1980, Gavaskar was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan for his successful International cricket career as the captain of Team India. Besides, he was selected as the Wisden cricketer of the year in the year 1980.
- Kapil Dev: Kapil Dev, the great Indian cricketer is one of the best pace bowlers in the world. He is the only player who successfully scored more than 5,000 runs and has taken over 400 wickets in International Cricket matches. Kapil Dev is considered to be the most successful captain of Team India under whose captaincy India won the 1983 Cricket World Cup. He was the first Indian captain to bring success in the cricket world cup with his excellent leadership skills only at the age of 24. Dev received the highly prestigious Arjuna Award and also the Padma Shri in 1982. He was selected as the Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century in 2002 for his brilliance.
- Saurav Ganguly: Sourav Ganguly is the pride of India who has established himself as one of the greatest batsmen in the world and also one of the most successful captains of the Indian cricket team during his cricket career. He has given some remarkable performances over the years and has been India’s most successful Test Captain. As an Indian Captain, Saurav Ganguly proved to be a game changer for Indian Cricket. He is the first batsman who scored 3 centuries in the history of the ICC champions trophy. He successfully captained India in 49 test matches in which he won 21 and lost 13. He was awarded the esteemed Padma Shree in 2004 and the Banga Bibhusan Award in 2013 by the government of West Bengal for his outstanding performances in the Indian cricket team. In 2019, Ganguly was elected as the President of BCCI for his incredible leadership skills and abilities. He is affectionately called “Dada” by his teammates. He is an inspiration for many.
- M.S.Dhoni: M. S. Dhoni or Mahendra Singh Dhoni is undoubtedly one of the finest Indian cricketers and the most admired captain of the Indian Cricket team. He was an efficient right-handed wicket-keeper batsman. Under his captaincy scenario, India won, the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, and in addition to that- the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. He was an exceptional captain and his leadership skills made India win many matches, for example, the ACC Asia Cup two times, in 2010 and 2016 respectively. He is considered to be one of the best Captains of the Indian National Cricket team by many. Under Dhoni’s captainship, India also achieved success in the Test cricket rankings for the first time in 2009. He is regarded as the ‘Captain Cool’ for his calm and cool attitude which made India successful in numerous matches. In 2009, Dhoni was honoured with the Padma Shri award and in 2018, he received the prestigious Padma Bhushan.
- Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli, the famous Indian batsman has proven his potential with consistent extraordinary performances over the years. He is a fitness freak whose perfectionist mentality has brought the winning trophies to him. Kohli has the record for a maximum number of Test matches as the captain of India. Under his captaincy, India was selected as the No.1 Test team in the ICC Rankings for 42 months, from October 2016 to early March 2020. At the young age of 22 only, Kohli became the youngest player to captain an IPL team. He established himself as one of the greatest test skippers in the world and during his period of captainship, India achieved an enormous amount of success. He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2013, Padma Shree in 2017, and many more prestigious awards to prove himself as one of the top batsmen in India. He has a large fan following and his brilliance inspires many young aspirants of today’s generation.
The achievements of these successful captains inspire many people for ages. They have played some key roles in bringing success to the Indian cricket team. Without their patience, dedication and determination, the Indian team could not have been so popular and efficient. These extraordinary captains would always be remembered for ages.
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