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Who is the best captain in Test?
Most successful Test captains: Know them all
Player | Matches | Won |
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Graeme Smith | 109 | 53 |
Ricky Ponting | 77 | 48 |
Steve Waugh | 57 | 41 |
Virat Kohli | 66 | 39 |
Who is better captain Ajinkya Rahane or Virat Kohli?
The veteran Indian spinner further said there is not much difference in the duo’s captaincy style. Ashwin said that while Kohli is more expressive and communicative, Rahane is much quieter than him. “Rahane has led India in about five Tests and Kohli much more and that’s the first difference.
Who is the most successful Test captain of all time?
Kohli is the most successful captain in India’s Test history with a 59.09 winning percentage, while MS Dhoni is second on the list with 45. With the home series win, India climbed to number one position in the ICC Test rankings. Now India have 124 points and are ahead of New Zealand who have 121 rating points.
Which captain lost the most toss?
In ODIs, Kohli has captained India in 95 matches and called it right at the toss on 40 occasions. He has lost the toss in ODIs 55 times.
How many tests has Ajinkya Rahane won as India captain?
Of the five Tests that Rahane has captained, India has remained unbeaten – with four wins and a draw. Ajinkya Rahane making a point to R. Ashwin during the Sydney Test. – AP Photo
What has Ajay Rahane done for India in Test cricket?
In 2017, when Australia visited India for a Test series, Rahane led the team in the final Test – in the absence of an injured Kohli – and won the series. A year later, it was under Rahane that India won the lone Test against Afghanistan in Bengaluru.
Who is the 33rd cricketer to captain India in tests?
The Maharashtra based cricketer is the 33rd cricketer to captain India in Tests, 22nd in ODI, & 4th in T20 Internationals. Kevin Pietersen opens up about his playing days in Oval!