The purest form of cricket has produced some great characters across the world who became most successful test captains of all time and define the word leadership! This is an elite list of leaders who inspired a whole generation.
Top five greatest test captains of all time
5. Clive Lloyd – 36 Test wins
Leading the West Indies team from 1974 to 1985, The Caribbean legend Clive Lloyd transformed them into an unbeatable force. Under his captaincy, the West Indies dominated world cricket. He has an incredible record of 36 victories out of 74 Test matches. During his era, West Indies had a milestone of a 27-match unbeaten streak between 1982 and 1984.
4. Virat Kohli – 40 Test wins
The greatest test captain of India known for his fierce passion, aggressive approach, and never-say-die attitude. Virat Kohli becomes the first test captain of India to win their first-ever Test series victory in Australia in 2018-2019. Overall he has a stunning record of 40 wins out of 67 matches.
3. Steve Waugh – 41 Test wins
The Australian great initiated a winning culture in the Australian dressing room and never looked back. His record of 41 Test victories out of 57 matches as captain with an unmatched win percentage of 71.92 speak volumes about his leadership prowess.
2. Ricky Ponting – 48 Test wins
Arguably the best captain Australia has ever produced. Leading the Australian national team from 2004 to 2010, Ponting established himself as an attacking
captain and dominated the Test cricket by winning 48 out of 77 matches.
1. Graeme Smith – 53 Test wins
As the leader of the South African national team, Smith displayed exceptional skills and qualities that set him apart as one of the greatest captains of his era. Known for his tactical brilliance, and ability to lead from the front, Smith guided his team to a record 53 wins out of 109 Tests.
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