Friends, in Indian cricket history, the team has been led by numerous captains, many of whom have achieved great success. However, leadership in cricket comes with challenges—including defeats. While many captains have achieved immense success, some have suffered the most defeats. Let's learn about these captains:

Mohammad Azharuddin

Matches as captain: 174

Matches lost: 76

Matches won: 90

Win percentage: 51% (approximately)

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

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Matches as captain: 200

Matches lost: 74

Matches won: 110

Win percentage: 55%

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

Sourav Ganguly

Matches as captain: 146

Matches lost: 65

Matches won: 76

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

Sachin Tendulkar

Matches as captain: 73

Matches lost: 43

Matches won: 23

The "Master Blaster" had a challenging time as captain. While his captaincy record wasn't as impressive as his batting, Tendulkar's influence on Indian cricket remains unmatched.

Kapil Dev

Matches as captain: 74

Matches lost: 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.