Cricketers to play most matches as Captain for India in ODI

The Indian cricket team has seen immense growth over the years and has established itself as one of the best teams in the world. Different players have been a part of the Indian team, while a few got an opportunity to captain the Indian cricket team at the international level. There have been different captains of the Indian cricket team and every captain has his style of team. Sometimes, a player couldn’t continue long enough as a captain while some players turn out to be among the best in this job and continue to lead the Indian cricket team for more years. In the following listicle, we will have a look at the top 10 cricketers in most matches as captain of the Indian team in ODI cricket. Most Matches as ODI Captain for India 10. Dilip Vengsarkar - 18 Matches Dilip Vengsarkar has played for the Indian cricket team from 1976 to 1992. He was also a part of the Indian team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup. He has been a captain for India in ODI cricket for two years in just 18 matches, out of which India came out victorious on eight occasions losing 10 ODIs under his captaincy. #PAGE_BREAK# 9. Sunil Gavaskar - 37 Matches Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is known as the first superstar of India who showed his cricketing prowess for India from 1971 to 1987. He also led India in 37 ODI matches from 1980 to 1985. However, Gavaskar couldn’t enjoy much success as a skipper as India won just 14 ODIs in his captaincy and ended up losing 21 matches. #PAGE_BREAK# 8. Rohit Sharma - 48 Matches Rohit Sharma is the current captain of the Indian cricket team who led India in 48 ODI matches so far. In his captaincy, India have won 34 ODI matches and ended up losing 12 games. However, Rohit has the highest winning percentage as an ODI captain for India. He has won 70.83% per cent matches in ODIs as captain. #PAGE_BREAK# 7. Sachin Tendulkar - 73 Matches Sachin Tendulkar has enjoyed immense success and achieved several milestones in his cricketing career. His captaincy records are not impressive like his batting records in ODI cricket. Tendulkar led India to 73 ODI matches, out of which India only won 23 matches. #PAGE_BREAK# 6. Kapil Dev - 74 Matches Kapil Dev is regarded as one of the greatest captains of India who played a monumental role in the rise of team India in cricket. He led India to their maiden Cricket World Cup title in 1983. Apart from that, Kapil Dev has been a captain of India in 74 ODIs from 1982 to 1987 leading India to 39 victories. #PAGE_BREAK# 5. Rahul Dravid - 79 Matches Former Indian batting great Rahul Dravid is the sixth player in the list to play most matches as a captain of India in ODI cricket. Dravid has led India in 79 ODI matches from 2000 to 2007. In his captaincy, India won 42 ODI matches, while ending up losing 33 games. #PAGE_BREAK# 4. Virat Kohli - 95 Matches Virat Kohli has been one of the most fiercest and aggressive captains of the Indian cricket team. In his captaincy, India dominated the opponent at their home ground and became a powerhouse overseas. Kohli has led India in 95 ODI matches from 2013 to 2021. Out of which, India came out victorious on 65 occasions and ended up losing 27 matches. #PAGE_BREAK# 3. Sourav Ganguly - 146 Matches Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly is the third player in the list to play most ODI matches as an Indian captain. He is known as one of the revolutionary captains who made India one of the toughest opponents to compete against. He led India to the final of the 2003 Cricket World Cup and many other memorable victories overseas. Ganguly has played 146 ODI matches as an Indian captain and led India to 76 victories. #PAGE_BREAK# 2. Mohammad Azharuddin - 176 Matches Mohammad Azharuddin has been one of the longest-serving captains of India in ODI cricket. The former cricketer has led India in 176 ODI matches from 1990 to 1999. Under his captaincy, India won 90 ODI matches and ended up losing 76 times. #PAGE_BREAK# 1. MS Dhoni - 200 Matches MS Dhoni is regarded as the greatest-ever captain of the Indian cricket team and played most ODI matches as captain. In his captaincy, India ended up winning the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy. Dhoni has captained India in 200 ODI matches, out of which came out victorious on 110 occasions and ended up losing 74 times.

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Cricketers to play most matches as Captain for India in ODI