New Delhi. Virat Kohli is India’s most successful Test captain. Under his captaincy, the Indian team has won 40 Test matches while lost 17 and 11 Tests were drawn. Under Kohli’s captaincy, the Indian team achieved success in difficult situations abroad. Kohli has played an important role in bringing about a revolution in Test cricket in India. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting praised Virat and said that now Indian players are not afraid on the big stage and play fearlessly.
Ricky Ponting also praised the contribution of former Team India head coach Rahul Dravid, who left the post after leading India to the T20 World Cup title in June. Ponting told ‘Sky Sports’, ‘Talking about the beginning of Virat Kohli’s captaincy, he played a big role in changing cricket. And Rahul Dravid continued it in the last four years. The impact of a player like Kohli on the team will be great and he has star players.’
India became the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia
The Indian team became the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia under Kohli’s captaincy. Apart from this, the team also registered some memorable victories at other places. Kohli’s aggression in captaincy convinced everyone that the Indian team can win abroad as well and even when he was not in the team, his confidence dominated the team. During the last Test series in Australia in 2020-21, Kohli left for India after the first match due to the birth of his daughter Vamika. But under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, India struggled with injuries and the absence of key players to win the series 2-1.
Dhoni is at number two
Veteran captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni led India to victory in 27 Tests, while under Ganguly’s captaincy, Team India won 21 Test matches. Under Dhoni’s leadership, India lost 18 Tests, while under Ganguly’s captaincy, the number was 13.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 12, 2024, 17:07 IST