5 most successful Test captains of the Indian team

By Akshay
May 08, 2025

Rohit was captaining the Indian Test cricket team since the year 2022. He is the fifth most successful captain of India.

Under Rohit's captaincy, the team has won 12 out of 24 matches.

The team has faced defeat in 9 matches, while 3 matches were drawn.

Whereas Virat Kohli is the most successful captain of India.

Under Kohli, India has won 40 out of 68 matches and lost 17. While 11 matches have been drawn.

MS Dhoni is the second most successful captain in Test cricket.

Under Dhoni, India won 27 out of 60 matches and lost 18. While 15 matches were drawn.

As captain, Sourav Ganguly has won 21 out of 49 matches and lost 13. While 15 matches were drawn.

As a captain, Mohammad Azharuddin had to face victory in 14 out of 47 matches and defeat in 14. While 19 matches were drawn.

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