Friends, in the history of Indian cricket, the team has been led by many captains, with many captains achieving great successes, but leadership in cricket comes with challenges – including defeats. While many captains got immense success, some captains have suffered the most defeats, let us know about these captains-

Mohammad Azharuddin

Matches as captain: 174

Lost matches: 76

Matches won: 90

Win Percentage: 51% (approx)

Azharuddin holds the record for losing the most ODI matches as an Indian captain. Despite the defeat, he remains one of India’s most stylish batsmen and successful captains of his era.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Matches as captain: 200

Lost matches: 74

Matches won: 110

Win Percentage: 55%

Under his leadership, India won the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy, demonstrating his extraordinary composure and strategic thinking even in the face of tough defeats.

Sourav Ganguly

Matches as captain: 146

Lost matches: 65

Matches won: 76

Sourav Ganguly, who infused aggression and confidence into Indian cricket, is at the third position. His leadership in the early 2000s laid the foundation for India’s future dominance.

Sachin Tendulkar

Matches as captain: 73

Lost matches: 43

Matches won: 23

The “Master Blaster” had a challenging time as captain. His captaincy record was not as impressive as his batting, yet Tendulkar’s impact on Indian cricket is unmatched.

Kapil Dev

Matches as captain: 74

Lost matches: 33

Matches won: 39

India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev, is ranked fifth. His fearless leadership and all-round performances inspired generations and changed Indian cricket forever.

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