Indian cricket has been blessed with some exceptional leaders, and in the modern era, two names stand out—Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both have captained India across formats, achieving remarkable success. But who is India’s greatest modern-day captain? Let’s break it down.
1. Captaincy Records
Virat Kohli: Led India in 213 matches across formats, winning 135 games, with an overall win percentage of around 63%. He transformed India into a dominant Test side, winning 40 out of 68 matches—the most by an Indian Test captain.
Rohit Sharma: Took over the full-time captaincy in 2022 and has led India to significant success, including an unbeaten run in the 2023 ODI World Cup until the final. Rohit boasts a higher win percentage in white-ball cricket and has led India to major ICC tournament finals.
2. ICC Tournament Success
Kohli: Despite his dominance in bilateral series, Kohli struggled in ICC tournaments, failing to win a major ICC trophy as captain.
Rohit: Known for his composure in crunch situations, he led India to the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup and has a strong track record in knockout matches.
3. IPL Success as Captain
Kohli: Led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for nearly a decade but never won an IPL title.
Rohit: The most successful IPL captain, winning five IPL trophies with Mumbai Indians (MI), showcasing his tactical brilliance in franchise cricket.
Kohli: Known for his aggressive and passionate leadership, he built a dominant Indian Test team with a focus on fitness and pace bowling.
Rohit: A calm and composed leader who backs players and emphasizes teamwork, allowing youngsters to thrive under his captaincy.
5. Tactical Brilliance
Kohli: Excelled in Test cricket, revolutionizing India’s overseas performances with bold team selections and attacking gameplay.
Rohit: A master tactician in limited-overs cricket, often making smart bowling changes and utilizing resources efficiently under pressure.
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