It all started back in 1932 when C. K. Nayudu captained the Indian Cricket Team for their first Test Match Series. Settling for one draw while losing the rest, it wasn't a complete defeat for the Indians as it provided them their maiden step into the world of cricket where they were about to shine. Today we are listing 5 of the most successful Test Match captains of the Indian Cricket team.
1. Mahender Singh Dhoni
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So far, the current skipper of the Indian team is their most successful captain to have guided his team for the Test Series. Till date he has a total of 27 wins under his hat. His best record is on the Indian soil while the worst is on the English land. He has captained the team against South Africa, Australia, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and West Indies.
2. Sourav Ganguly
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Following Dhoni is Sourav Ganguly with a total of 21 wins. He is the most successful oversees Test Series captain. He has guided his Blue army against Bangladesh, Zimbawe, Australia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, England, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa.
3. Mohammad Azharuddin
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With 14 wins, Mohammad Azharuddin in Third best Captain in the list. He has captained the Indian Cricket team against New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, Australia, Zimbawe, South Africa, West Indies and Pakistan. He has captained the team for a short term on various occasions as well.
4. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
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With 9 wins each at their hands, this place had three claimers: Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar and MAK Pataudi. We chose the very famous Pataudi for his infamoius New Zealand's series. He lead his team against West Indies, England, Australia and New Zealand.
5. Rahul Dravid
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Occupying the 5th position with 8 wins is the GQ Man, Rahul Dravid. A land mark in the list of captains, Dravid lead his men against New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia, Sri Lanka, England, West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh.
According to our tally these five men have been the most successful Indian Cricket Team captains when it comes to the Test Match Series.
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