On the basis of Extraordinary leadership skill here are the top 5 successful captain of Test history.
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Highest level of cricket among all three format(Test,ODI,T20I) is still considered Test cricket.As it tests players patient, Patience and character.For becoming ideal test player extreme level of determination is required.For Cricket fans it is very hard to forget the achievement of players who played in longest format of cricket with their extraordinary skills.
In the cricket of Test wins red ball(Since test match are playing in red ball) captain plays the significant role in their teams for team management.
Most successful Test captains in history of the cricket
Graeme Smith – 53 Test wins
Ricky Ponting – 48 Test wins
Steve Waugh – 41 Test wins
Virat Kohli – 40 Test wins
Clive Lloyd – 36 Test wins
1. Graeme Smith -53 Test wins
South Africa’s Smith has records of 53 wins and is on top of the list for captains with the most Test wins.Graeme Smith led the team in 109 Tests, the most by any captain till 2024.
Graeme smith led South Africa in famous 2008-09 series win in Australia where his side handed the Aussies their 1st series loss at home in 16 years.
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2.Ricky Ponting -48 Test wins
In the list of most successful Test captains list Australia’s Ricky Ponting is on second place.The Aussie’s win percentage of 62.33 as Ricky Ponting captain is the second best among players who have led their team in 25 or more Tests.
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3.Steve Waugh- 41 Test wins
Australian captain Steve Waugh led Australia in 41 Tests win between 1999-2004. He has an amazing win percentage of 71.92 across 57 Tests. Steve Waugh scores 3714 runs at an average of 52.31 as captain.
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4. Virat Kohli- 40 Test wins
Indian captain Virat Kohli is at 4th place in the list of most successful Test captains.Under Virat Kohli captaincy from 2014 to 2022 Indian cricket team played quality cricket in Tests.
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5.Clive Lloyd – 48.64 win %
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Lloyd’s final record as captain was amazing including a run of 26 Tests without defeat and 11 successive wins. He was also became the first West indian to win 100 Test caps.Lloyd lead the West Indies from 1974 to 1985 and during this period the West Indies faced most dangerous time in Test cricket.