Cricket is the most loved sport in India and captaining the Indian cricket team is considered one of the most prestigious positions in Indian sports. India has had many great captains who have led the team to many victories and left their mark in the history of Indian cricket. We will take a look at the best Indian cricket captains in this article.
MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni is one of the greatest captains in Indian cricket history. Under his leadership India won the ICC World Twenty20 2007, ACC Asia Cups 2010 and 2016, ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, and ICC Champions Trophy 2013.
Kapil Dev
In 1983, India won the ICC World Cup 1983 under the leadership of Kapil Dev, the first trophy in the history of Indian cricket.
Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly is credited with transforming the Indian cricket team into a competitive force on the international stage. Under Ganguly's leadership, India reached the final of the ICC World Cup 2003.
Ajit Wadekar
Ajit Wadekar was the captain of the Indian cricket team in the early 1970s, and is considered one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket history.
Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar was considered the greatest batsman in Indian cricket history and was also a successful captain during his career.