Over the previous several years, the Indian side has had a lot of success in ODI cricket. After India’s historic World Cup victory in 1983, ODI cricket became extremely popular in the country. Soon after, the World Cup arrived in India, giving Indian fans the opportunity to see some of the finest players participate in the world’s most prestigious cricket competition. The addition of colored jerseys piqued interest in the game even more.
A captaincy is an art form that necessitates a high level of skill, bravery, and tactical knowledge. A captain’s role in cricket is enormous. He is the one who leads from the front and orchestrates triumphs, who takes the blame for failures and encourages his squad with a desire to succeed.
Here are the captains of the Indian Cricket Team with the most number of wins in ODIs:
1.MS Dhoni – 110
Dhoni is without a doubt India’s greatest captain. Looking at the way he delivered victories, he was a successful captain. Dhoni’s composure and dedication propelled him to heights never before seen in Indian cricket. Dhoni led the Indian team to victory in the first 2007 World T20, which was held in South Africa.
Dhoni was named test captain and won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in his maiden series. In fact, under his leadership, India moved to the top of the ICC test rankings. India even managed to win the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, ending a long drought that dated back to 1983, with the captain leading from the front with a match-winning 91 in the final against Sri Lanka.
2.Mohammad Azharuddin – 90
Mohammad Azharuddin was also known as the Nawab of Hyderabad and was regarded as one of the country’s most powerful captains. His career and life as a member of the Indian squad were nothing short of a soap opera, with many ups and downs. On January 20, 1985, he made his One-Day International debut against England.
After Krishnamachari Srikkanth’s retirement in 1989, Azharuddin was named captain of the Indian team. He was a batsman who was noted for his powerful batting style no matter what the circumstances were. From 1990 until 1999, he was the captain of Team India. His 14 test match victories as captain was also a record that Ganguly aimed to surpass. In 1986, he won the Arjuna Award, and in 1991, he was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year.
3.Sourav Ganguly – 76
Sourav Ganguly was the driving force for the Indian team’s unification. He was also crucial, according to many, in discovering valuable new talents, some of whom have gone on to become match-winners today. He guided India to the 2003 World Cup finals when they were beaten by Australia. He was dismissed from the team the following year due to a drop in his performance.
In 2006, he returned to the squad and became embroiled in a quarrel with coach Greg Chappell after some misconceptions. In 2008, he announced his retirement from cricket. No one can deny that he is credited for developing the careers of many young players and transforming the Indian cricket team into what it is now.
4.Virat Kohli – 65
Virat Kohli is one of the Indian cricket team’s most productive and excellent players. He is now the captain of India’s cricket team. He is one of the world’s highest-paid athletes. In 2008, Kohli made his international debut in an ODI series against Sri Lanka. Kohli is a naturally aggressive batsman with excellent technique. He is known as the fittest cricketer and one of India’s greatest fielders, and he is a fitness hero for the young. In 2013, he was named captain of an Indian cricket team. He is India’s most popular cricketer, having a large fan base.
5.Rahul Dravid – 42
When it came to captaincy, Dravid was the one who stepped in when Indian cricket was experiencing unprecedented instability. The ensuing feud between Sourav Ganguly and Greg Chappell is well-known. Ganguly’s removal as the captain put the squad in jeopardy. What is often overlooked, though, is the fact that Dravid assumed the role of team leader at the moment and reestablished trust.
Rahul Dravid led India to victory in 79 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), winning 42 and losing 33, for a win rate of 53.2 percent. This is greater than Saurav Ganguly’s, despite the fact that the left-hander captained India in nearly twice as many one-day games as Rahul Dravid.
