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Most Successful Cricket Captains of All Time  

Most Successful South African Captain

Hansie Cronje

Right-Handed Batsman / Right-Arm Medium Pace Bowler

1992 To 2000

18th April 1992 vs. West Indies 26th February 1992 vs. Australia

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Hansie Cronje

In the 1990s, Cronje served as captain of the South African national cricket team. Despite being banned from cricket for life for the notorious match-fixing scandal in 2004, he was voted the 11th greatest South African in 2004. Many still dubbed him among the greatest cricketers who retired too early for various reasons. Unfortunately, an airplane crash killed him in 2002. As captain, Cronje led South Africa to 53 Test victories and 138 One Day International triumphs. In his 1992 WC debut, Cronje exhibited all the qualities a captain should be looking for.

Most Successful Indian Captain

Sourav Ganguly

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Left-Handed Batsman / Right-Arm Medium Pace Bowler

1990 To 2012

20th June 1996 vs. England 11th January 1992 vs. West Indies

Sourav Ganguly

His famous nickname is Dada (meaning elder brother), and he was one of the greatest left-handed batsmen in cricket history. Many regard him as one of the most successful cricket captains in Indian cricket of all time. He has experienced it all during his career.

Best Indian Current Captain

Virat Kohli

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Right-Handed Batsman / Right-Arm Medium Pace Bowler

2008 To Now

20th June 2011 vs. West Indies 18th August 2008 vs. Sri Lanka

Best Indian Current Captain

Virat Kohli

The Indian cricketer made his senior national team debut against Sri Lanka in 2008. As a result, he became a regular member of the squad and qualified for the 2011 ICC World Cup. His first Test match took place the same year. Following his appointment as vice-captain of the ODI Indian cricket team, he was named Test captain after Dhoni retired from Tests in 2014.

Best Indian Captain

Mohammad Azharuddin

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Right-Handed Batsman / Right-Arm Medium Pace Bowler

1984 To 2000

31st December 1984 vs. England 20th January 1985 vs. England

Best Indian Captain

Mohammad Azharuddin

His match-fixing scandal made him infamous. The right-handed batsman was born on 8 February 1963. The individuals who recall him for his aggressive hitting style and wrist stroke play in the middle remember him as an aggressive hitter.

Arjuna Ranatunga

Most Successful Sri Lankan Captain

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Left-Handed Batsman / Right-Arm Medium Pace Bowler

1982 To 2001

17th February 1982 vs. England 14th February 1982 vs. England

Arjuna Ranatunga

Most Successful Sri Lankan Captain

In his first Test against England, Arjuna Ranatunga made Ravi Shastri suffer after appearing at Ananda College and scoring the first fifty of Sri Lanka's Test history. In 1989 Arjuna assumed the Sri Lanka team's captaincy and held it until a dispute between the board and himself briefly interrupted him. He now holds the record for most test matches as a captain of the Sri Lankan team.

Allan Border

Most Successful Australian Captain

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Left-Handed Batsman / Slow Left Arm Orthodox Bowler

1978 To 1994

29th December 1978 vs. England 13th January 1979 vs. England

Alan Border

Most Successful Australian Captain

One of the greatest Australian Test batsmen, Allan Border, is still dubbed for his cricketing legacy. Achieving the most consecutive test series wins as the captain made his debut against England in 1978. It was bittersweet for Border to score his first century in Tests.

Graeme Smith

Greatest South African Captain

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Left-Handed Batsman / Right Arm Off Break Bowler

2002 To 2014

8th March 2002 vs. Australia 30th March 2002 vs. Australia

Graeme Smith

Greatest South African Captain

Former South African cricket captain Graeme Smith played for South Africa for many years. However, only after eight tests, he became the captain of the national cricket team. Besides being one of the most successful cricket captains, the left-handed pitcher had a reputation for coming out blazing from the start. Besides, he served in most ODI matches as captain.

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Stephen Fleming

Best Kiwi Cricket Captain

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Left-Handed Batsman / Right-Arm Medium Pace Bowler

1994 To 2008

19th March 1994 vs. India 25th March 1994 vs. India

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Stephen Fleming

Best Kiwi Cricket Captain

Stephen Paul Fleming played cricket in all three formats for New Zealand and captained the team. Throughout New Zealand's Test history, he has been one of the most successful cricket captains. Originally from Christchurch, Fleming was one of the best top-order batsmen on the team.

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Ricky Ponting

Greatest Australian Cricket Captain

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Right-Handed Batsman / Right-Arm Medium Pace Bowler

1995 To 2012

8th December 1995 vs. Sri Lanka 15th February 1995 vs. South Africa

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Ricky Ponting

Greatest Australian Cricket Captain

Known as one of the greatest batsmen in the game and among the best fielders in cricket history, Ricky Ponting served as captain of the Australian cricket team for many years. Australian cricket's top run-scorer in ODIs and tests led his team to two World Cup victories.

MS Dhoni

Greatest Indian Captain Of All Time

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Right-Handed Batsman / Wicketkeeper

2004 To 2019

2nd December 2005 vs. Sri Lanka 23rd December 2004 vs. Bangladesh

MS Dhoni

Greatest Indian Captain Of All Time

One of the most successful Indian captains, Dhoni, achieved the feat of winning as captain. Often batting in the middle order, Dhoni plays as a wicketkeeper-batsman. He is not only dubbed as the best finisher in the cricket world but also as one of the greatest wicketkeepers of all time.