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MS Dhoni has handed over the CSK captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja ahead of IPL 2022

MS Dhoni stunned everyone after he decided to hand over the captaincy of CSK to Ravindra Jadeja just a day before IPL 2022.

Mar 24, 2022, 9:28 AM1 min read

MS Dhoni has handed over the CSK captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja ahead of IPL 2022

MS Dhoni stunned everyone after he decided to hand over the captaincy of CSK to Ravindra Jadeja just a day before IPL 2022. There were some rumors and speculations about this and today the news is official.

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Thala has handed over the leadership role of the Chennai Super Kings franchise to Ravindra Jadeja on Thursday. CSK said in their statement, "MS Dhoni has decided to hand over the leadership of Chennai Super Kings and picked Ravindra Jadeja to lead the team. Jadeja, who has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings since 2012, will only be the third player to lead CSK. Dhoni will continue to represent Chennai Super Kings this season and beyond."

Dhoni as a captain in IPL history:

  • Captain Cool is one of the most successful captains in IPL history and won the trophy 4 times; 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021 respectively.
  • He is associated with the team since the inaugural year.
  • He played 204 matches in IPL as the captain.
  • With 121 wins and 82 losses, he has a been percentage of 59.60.
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Most Sixes for India in Tests

Discover the players with most sixes for India in tests. Explore how Rishabh Pant surpassed Dhoni's record and recently equaled Rohit Sharma. Can he claim the top spot? Find out.

Jul 13, 2025, 11:37 AM4 min read

Most Sixes for India in Tests | sportzpoint.com

Indian batters have showcased an impressive six-hitting record in the history of test cricket, etching their names among the big hitters around the world. It represents not just power, but a fearless approach in the longest format.

Some of India's most celebrated cricketers have taken this record for most sixes in tests to another level, having smashed an unparalleled number of sixes. Focusing on the current standings, Rishabh Pant is the one name growing rapidly to the top, surpassing Dhoni's record.

Find out who hit the most sixes for India in tests, and how close Pant is to claiming the top spot.

Read Also: Most sixes in a Test innings

Most sixes for India in Tests

1. Virender Sehwag | 90 sixes

Virender Sehwag is 1st in the list of Most Sixes for India in Tests | sportzpoint.com
Virender Sehwag hitting a six for India in a test match. Image | ESPNcricinfo

The former Indian cricketer, Virender Sehwag, has hit the most sixes for India in tests. His six-hitting approach was defined by a dominant mindset, where he would take on a bowler in the very first over if he wanted.

Sehwag smashed 90 sixes for India in test format, spanning from 2001 to 2013. This came across 103 test matches (178 innings) and has been unmatched over a decade.

2. Rishabh Pant | 88 sixes

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Rishabh Pant hitting his iconic one-handed sixes for India in a test match. Image | NDTV

Rishabh Pant has rapidly climbed up in the elite list of six-hitters, recently levelling up Rohit Sharma's numbers with 88 sixes in tests. He also became the player with most sixes (36 sixes) against England in tests, surpassing Viv Richards' record.

Pant's immense power and confidence in the format is really exciting to watch. He is only 3 big hits away from surpassing Sehwag and becoming the player with most sixes for India in tests.

He reached to this spot in just 46 matches (80 innings), which shows how he is capable of taking this record to the highest level with his one-handed flicks, aggressive sweeps, and powerful pulls.

Read Also: Indian players to record two hundreds in a Test match

3. Rohit Sharma | 88 sixes

Rohit Sharma is 3rd in the list of Most Sixes for India in Tests | sportzpoint.com
Rohit Sharma smashing a six for India in test. Image | X

Rohit Sharma put an end to his test career with an astounding 88 sixes for India in 67 matches (116 innings). From his test debut as a middle-order batsman to transitioning into one of the best test openers for India, he kept his big-hitting prowess alive throughout.

Sharma's ability to read lengths early and deliver the ball effortlessly to the stands was phenomenal. Given that he holds the record for the most international sixes across all formats, his position within his nation's top 5 in Test cricket is certainly not a surprise.

Read Also: Who can break Rohit’s six-hitting record?

4. MS Dhoni | 78 sixes

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MS Dhoni hitting a flat six ina a test match for India. Image | TOI

MS Dhoni holds the 4th spot for most sixes for India in tests, having 78 sixes across 90 matches (144 innings). Renowned for his "helicopter shot," which delivered the ball soaring over long-on or mid-wicket, his strength lay in his powerful forearms and lower body.

Dhoni often converted decent deliveries into maximums, in order to shift the pressure at crucial times for India.

5. Ravindra Jadeja | 73 sixes

Ravindra Jadeja is 5th in the list of Most Sixes for India in Tests | sportzpoint.com
Ravindra Jadeja going big against England in a test match. Image | Facebook

Being the only all-rounder in the list of most sixes for India in tests, Ravindra Jadeja, with 73 sixes to his name, needs to be given the appreciation he truly deserves. He achieved those numbers in only 83 matches (123 innings).

Jadeja is the second player, after Pant, to have an ongoing test career among the Top 5, which indicates his potential to surpass Dhoni's record. Considering his current pace, the day he breaks records and climbs higher on the list doesn't seem far off.

Read Also: Latest ICC Test player rankings update: Featuring new No.1 and Shubman Gill's historic Top 10 debut

Most Sixes for India in Tests (Top 20)

Rank Player Sixes
1 Virender Sehwag 90
2 Rishabh Pant 88
3 Rohit Sharma 88
4 MS Dhoni 78
5 Ravindra Jadeja 73
6 Sachin Tendulkar 69
7 Kapil Dev 61
8 Sourav Ganguly 57
9 Shubman Gill 43
10 Harbhajan Singh 42
11 Yashasvi Jaiswal 40
12 Navjot Singh Sidhu 38
13 Ajinkya Rahane 35
14 Murali Vijay 33
15 Virat Kohli 30
16 Mayank Agarwal 28
17 Zaheer Khan 28
18 KL Rahul 26
19 Sunil Gavaskar 26
20 Mohammed Shami 25

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India vs England 3rd Test, Day 1: Even Gill's "boring test match" taunt could not bring out the BazBall

England scored 251, at just 3.02 runs per over, on Day 1 of India vs England 3rd Test at Lord's. Joe Root remained unbeaten, one short of his 37th test ton.

Jul 10, 2025, 9:11 PM5 min read

India vs England 3rd Test, Day 1: Even Gill's "boring test match" taunt could not bring out the BazBall | sportzpoint.com

At just 3.02 runs per over, an unlikely England under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brandon McCullum were seen on Day 1 of India vs England 3rd Test at Lord's. Even Shubman Gill's taunting "boring Test cricket" comment could not bring the BazBall of the England cricket team.

England finished Day 1 with 251/4 as Joe Root remained on 99 along with a struggling yet effective Ben Stokes on 39 from 102 balls at the other end. 

Indian bowlers did pretty well to restrict English batters and bowled with discipline, except for Akash Deep, who went for 4.41 runs per over on Day 1.

Key Moments and Highlights of Day 1 of India vs England 3rd Test

India vs England 3rd Test, Day 1: Joe Root equaled Jacques Kalli's record of 103 fifty plus scores in test cricket | sportzpoint.com
Joe Root equaled Jacques Kalli's record of 103 fifty plus scores in test cricket. Image | sportzpoint.com

After the defeat at Edgbaston, England wanted a pitch that had "something in it." However, it did not look like that on Day 1. The pitch looked dry and slow, which might favour India as every day progresses. 

Ben Stokes won the toss and decided to bat first, which is very unlikely of them as they always want to chase scores in the fourth innings. But, with the dry and slow pitch in action, it might be good to bat in the third inning, rather than batting in the last inning. 

Indian opening bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep did well, and it did not look like Akash Deep, who was coming from a historical 10-wicket haul, had any issues with the slope of Lord's. Oh, did I forget to mention that India had one change from Edgbaston - Jasprit Bumrah in place of Prasidh Krishna. 

Read Also | Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar – Test Stats Compared: Can Root break Sachin's record

Nitish Kumar Reddy provided the early wickets for India

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Reddy dismissed Duckett and Crawley in the same over. Image | BCCI on X

Despite a good start and a long spell from Bumrah, India had to wait till Nitish Kumar Reddy came into the bowling and struck twice in his first over to remove both the English openers. Ben Duckett (23) would consider himself unlucky to be caught down the leg side, while Zack Crawley (18) got a "spitting cobra" delivery from Reddy. 

Ollie Pope would have been out first ball if Shubman Gill had caught a tough chance in the gully. But, from then on, the signals were in. The edges were not reaching the slips, and Gill once had to come so close that he wore a helmet. 

The first session ended with England being on 83/2 after 25 overs.

England won the second session

India vs England 3rd Test, Day 1: Ollie Pope and Joe Root had an 109-run partnership for third wicket - sportzpoint.com
Pope and Root had a 109-run partnership for the third wicket. Image | Getty Images

Though Pope struggled to get going, on the other end, Joe Root was Joe Root - buying runs ball by ball, playing the way he does. Gill tried to break the partnership between Pope and Root with Bumrah in action, but that did not happen.

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Rishabh Pant recieving a treatment after getting injured in the fingers. Image | Cricbuzz on X

Meanwhile, India suffered a setback as Rishabh Pant got injured while grabbing a ball from Bumrah and had to be replaced by substitute keeper Dhruv Jurel. 

The second session saw 70 runs without losing any wickets. 

Read Also | Most Hundreds in Test cricket among active players

Bumrah and Jadeja provided breakthroughs for India

India vs England 3rd Test, Day 1: Dhruv Jurel took a good catch to dismiss Ollie Pope | sportzpoint.com
Dhruv Jurel took a good catch to dismiss Ollie Pope. Image | Getty Images

For India, the breakthrough finally came in the first over of the third season as Ravindra Jadeja produced an outside of Pope (44) and Jurel caught it beautifully to get England's third. Pope and Root had a 109-run partnership, which balanced the first session of the day.

Soon, Bumrah was called into action, and he rattled the stumps of Harry Brook, and everyone thought that Gill and company would have the doors open for a collapse. 

Stokes plays through pain; Root closer to another ton

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Nitish Kumar Reddy thought he had Ben Stokes out LBW, but DRS went in favour of England. Image | Getty Images

However, captain Ben Stokes, who has not scored a test century in the last two years, played an uncharacteristic inning to build an unbeaten 79-run partnership with Root. 

Nitish Kumar Reddy nearly had Stokes out, but the DRS showed that India had to be satisfied with the Umpire's call, which was not out. Root meantime looked flawless against pace and spin.

In the final hour of the day, Stokes struggled with a groin injury and could not run, which stopped the flow of the run as well. With Joe Root on 99, and looking for his 37th test ton and 8th at Lord's, we are set for a big day tomorrow. 

Day 1 score summary

India vs England 3rd Test - Day 1 Scorecard Summary (Lord's)
Batsman Runs Balls 4s 6s Status
Zak Crawley 12 30 1 0 c & b Nitish Kumar Reddy
Ben Duckett 8 25 0 0 lbw b Nitish Kumar Reddy
Ollie Pope 53 110 5 0 c Ravindra Jadeja b Jasprit Bumrah
Joe Root 99* 191 10 1 not out
Harry Brook 11 35 1 0 b Jasprit Bumrah
Ben Stokes 39* 80 4 1 not out
Total 251/4 83 overs

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Latest ICC Test player rankings update: Featuring new No.1 and Shubman Gill's historic Top 10 debut

The latest ICC Test player rankings update is here, featuring a new no. 1 and Shubman Gill's historic Top 10 debut. Check out the full articles for details.

Jul 9, 2025, 2:44 PM6 min read

Latest ICC Test player rankings update: Featuring new no.1 and Shubman Gill's historic Top 10 debut | sportzpoint.com

The world of Test cricket rankings has recently witnessed a drastic shift. As per the ICC's latest Test player rankings update on July 6, 2025, a fresh wave of change is brought out to us, along with new names at the top.

The biggest headline undoubtedly belongs to England's fiery batter, Harry Brook, who has roared up to claim his place as the new No. 1 test batter, overtaking his teammate, Joe Root.

This is closely linked with the ongoing test series between India and England, which is nothing short of a run-scoring carnival. Nearly 1,700 runs were scored in the 2nd test at Edgbaston, which resulted in batters from both sides making big moves in the rankings.

Adding to the excitement, there's the sensational Indian star Shubman Gill, who has made a historic Top 10 debut, following his record-breaking, consistent performances.

From the gains of Wiaan Mulder and Akash Deep to NK Reddy's fall from batters and all-rounders' ranking, check out who is on fire in the longest format of the game right now.

ICC Test player rankings update: Top 10 Batters

Here's the latest ICC Test player rankings update on Men's Test Batting, featuring new no. 1 and Shubman Gill's historic debut.

Rank Player Team Rating
1 Harry Brook England 886
2 Joe Root England 868
3 Kane Williamson New Zealand 867
4 Yashasvi Jaiswal India 858
5 Steve Smith Australia 813
6 Shubman Gill India 807
7 Temba Bavuma South Africa 790
8 Rishabh Pant India 790
9 Kamindu Mendis Sri Lanka 781
10 Jamie Smith England 753

Read Also: Every record Shubman Gill broke during the ENG vs IND, 2nd test at Edgbaston

Ranking rises and falls: A closer look at the gains and setbacks

Latest ICC Test player rankings update: Featuring new no.1 and Shubman Gill's historic Top 10 debut | sportzpoint.com
Shubman Gill celebrates his double century against England at Edgbaston in July'2025. Image | Mint

After the updated ICC rankings have been released, we have seen many ups and downs in the numbers, based on the recent test performances. Let's take a closer look at them:

Harry Brook overtakes Joe Root to claim No. 1 spot (+1)

Harry Brook's performance in the 2nd test against India at Edgbaston, scoring 158 and 23, was enough to give him a boost in the rankings. He climbed from the second spot to the top (no. 1), overtaking his teammate, Joe Root.

This boost gave us a new ICC No. 1 test batter.

Wiaan Mulder's 367* earns him a massive rise (+34)

South Africa's Wiaan Mulder has made a monumental leap in the ICC test player rankings, climbing to No. 22 after his phenomenal 367* against Zimbabwe in the 2nd test at Bulawayo. Captaining for the first time, Mulder struck 49 fours and 4 sixes during his remarkable knock.

He made a decision to declare the innings and opt not to chase Brian Lara's 400*, out of respect for the legend, as well as to prioritise team victory.

Shubman Gill's historic Top 10 debut (+15)

Shubman Gill delivered a record-breaking performance at Edgbaston, scoring 269 in the first innings and following it up with 161 runs in the next one. He not only secured India's first test victory at the venue but also made a historic Top 10 debut in the ICC test player rankings.

Gill's batting has given him a 15-place push, into the 6th position.

Jamie Smith's fixates in the 10th spot (+16)

England's wicket-keeper batter, Jamie Smith, got a 16-place raise after his 184 and 88 scores at Edgbaston. His dedication to stand up for his team and deliver consistently has earned him the 10th spot.

Read Also: Test Record: Highest individual score by any batter in an innings in Test

Nitish Kumar Reddy down to no. 75 (-11)

In the latest ICC test player rankings update, India's Nitish Kumar Reddy was seen having a hard to with the bat, unable to contribute much for the team. He got dismissed for just 1 run in both innings at the Edgbaston test, resulting in an 11-place downgrade in the rankings.

ICC Test player rankings update: Top 10 Bowlers 

Here's the latest ICC Test player rankings update on Men's Test Bowling:

Rank Player Team Rating
1  Jasprit Bumrah India 898
2  Kagiso Rabada South Africa 851
3  Pat Cummins Australia 840
4  Josh Hazlewood Australia 817
5  Noman Ali Pakistan 806
6  Matt Henry New Zealand 782
7  Nathan Lyon Australia 777
8  Marco Jansen South Africa 767
9  Jayden Seales West Indies 755
10  Mitchell Starc Australia 735

Ranking rises and falls: A closer look at the gains and setbacks

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Akash Deep after the victory of India over England at Edgbaston in July'25. Image | X

Take a look at the ups and downs in the rankings of individual players that are worth noting:

Akash Deep jumps to 45th in the World (+39)

The rising Indian fast bowler, Akash Deep has earned the no. 45 spot (gaining a 39-place push), following his 10-wicket haul against England at Edgbaston. He finished with figures of 10/187, and made history by becoming the only second non-english fast bowler to get ten wickets at this venue.

Read Also: Best test bowling figure in an inning by any Indian bowler at Lord's

South Africa's Codi Yusuf climbs to No. 55 (+32)

Following the performance of the South African pacer Codi Yusuf against Zimbabwe, he gained 32 places up in the latest ICC test player rankings update.

Yusuf has consistently proved to be a wicket-taking option for the team, grabbing 10 wickets across the 2 test matches.

Prasidh Krishna's fall to No. 82 (-13)

The lastest ICC test player rankings update also saw a 13-place downgrade for the India's Prasidh Krishna. He struggled to be economical in the English conditions, giving out too much during his spells, resulting in this fall.

Read Also: Most 5-wicket hauls by a captain in Tests

ICC Test player rankings update: Top 10 All-rounders

Here's the latest ICC Test player rankings update on Men's Test All-rounders:

Rank Player Team Rating
1 Ravindra Jadeja India 391
2 Mehidy Hasan Miraz Bangladesh

305

3 Wiaan Mulder South Africa 284
4 Marco Jansen South Africa 269
5 Pat Cummins Australia 262
6 Ben Stokes England 245
7 Joe Root England 240
8 Jason Holder West Indies 240
9 Gus Atkinson England 236
10 Mitchell Starc Australia 230

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ENG vs IND Test at Lord's: Every result from India vs England test at Lord's

The historic battles fought at the 'Home of Cricket' are always special when it comes to ENG vs IND test at Lord's. See how this iconic rivalry unfolded as we bring you every result from India vs England test at Lord's.

Jul 8, 2025, 4:12 PM6 min read

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The rivalry between England and India in Test cricket at Lord's is not just a series of matches; it's a chapter of cricketing history. From India's first Test match at Lord's in 1932 to their more recent historic victories, each game has contributed a new and evolved Indian side.

While England has historically held the upper hand at Lord's, the battles have been extremely thrilling and hard-fought. Get ready to delve into every result from India vs England test at Lord's.

ENG vs IND Test at Lord's: Who holds the edge?

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Ben Stokes and Shubman Gill shaking hands at the beginning of 5-test series in June 2025. Image | Rediff

India has played 19 test matches against England at the iconic Lord's, spanning from 1932 to 2021.

Team Matches Won Lost Draw
India 19 3 12 4
England 19 12 3 4

Read Also: Most Test Wickets Taken by Indian Bowlers at Lord's

Every result from India vs England test at Lord's

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India celebrates the fall of last wicket in the 2021 Lord's test. Image | BBC 

Let's take a look at the detailed summary of the games played by different eras of both teams.

1932-1967: England dominated the early stages

The Indian team, led by C.K. Nayudu, faced a loss by 158 runs in their first match at Lord's against England. The English captain, Douglas Jardine, played a key role in securing this one, along with good team efforts.

Following the 1932 defeat, India lost 5 consecutive matches in the years: 1936, 1946, 1952, 1952, 1959, and 1957. They lacked consistency as a team and were unable to make things right again.

On the other hand, England dominantly made their mark at the iconic venue, winning matches by huge margins.

Read Also: Most Test Wins by a Team since 2010

1971: A much-needed draw for India

After being defeated multiple times, and England acquiring the undefeatable title, India finally saw a ray of hope in 1971. This was the first time a match was drawn in the 39 years of defeats faced by India at Lord's.

Ajit Wadekar was captaining the Indian side during the tour, and he was also the highest-scoring batsman in the first innings. Bowlers like Srinivas Venkataraghavan, Bishan Singh Bedi, and Bhagwat Chandrasekhar brilliantly tackled the English line-up to secure this much-needed draw.

1974-1982: India's struggle to get a hold of momentum

After the draw in 1971, England shattered all the hopes of Indian fans with a huge victory in 1974. Batting first, ENG set a massive total of 629 runs, with the help of 3 centurions and 96 runs from John Edrich.

They bowled out India for 302 and 42 in the first and second innings (respectively) and sealed the win by an innings and 258 runs.

The year 1979 saw another draw between both teams. India's star player, Dilip Vengsarkar, smashed a century which saved India from the face of another defeat and also earned him the POTM title.

However, England kept coming back stronger after the drawn matches. Despite great efforts from Kapil Dev, who scored 41 & 89 runs in the match, and picked 8 wickets overall, India could not save the match in 1982.

Read Also: Most runs vs England in England for India in tests

1986: India's first historic win against England at Lord's

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Fans rushing to congratulate Vengsarkar on his century. Image | Hindustan Times

India finally broke off their streak of defeat against England at Lord's in 1986, with their 5-wicket victory. Under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, India showcased a passionate gameplay and their desire to win. It was the first time in decades that they seemed to play as a team with extraordinary efforts.

A hundred from Vengsarkar, a half-century from Mohinder Amarnath, along wicket-taking spells of Chetan Sharma and the skipper were some vital performances that made a huge difference in the end.

1990-2011: England gains the upper hand once again

Between 1990 and 2011, England consistently avoided defeat against India. In the 5 matches played during this period, they secured 3 wins and 2 draws, ensuring India did not record a single victory.

2014: India shines for the second time

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Ishant Sharma during his match-winning 7-wicket haul for India in 2014 Lord's test. Image | X

In 2014, India achieved a 95-run victory over England at Lord's, marking their second win in the history of test rivalry against England at this venue. Led by MS Dhoni, the modern Indian side put up a compelling fight against the English giants.

Key performances included Ajinkya Rahane's 103 in the first innings (India 295, England 319), Murali Vijay's 95 in India's second innings (India 342), and Ishant Sharma's match-winning 7/74 that bowled England out for 223, clinching the win.

Read Also: Best test bowling figure in an inning by any Indian bowler at Lord's

2018: A tough tour for India

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England celebrates their victory over India in 2018. Image | Facebook

The 2018 Lord's test between India and England was a one-sided affair. After the rain-affected first day, India collapsed for just 107 in their first innings, largely due to James Anderson's 5/20.

England then posted a commanding 396/7 declared, with Chris Woakes scoring an unbeaten 137. In their second innings, Anderson continued his wicket-taking spells, picking up another 4. As a result, the struggling Indian side was bowled out for 130.

England secured a decisive victory by an innings and 159 runs.

2021: India's heroic comeback

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Siraj celebrating a wicket that helped India conquer Lord's. Image | Cricfit

The 2021 Lord's Test marked a historic triumph for India, under the phenomenal leadership of Virat Kohli. His passion and consistently backing his team up proved to be vital in turning the tide of a match that seemed to be slipping away.

The match was a rollercoaster of emotions. India's first innings saw a brilliant partnership between Rohit Sharma (scored 83 runs) and KL Rahul (scored 129 runs) that helped them reach a total of 364 runs. 

After England took a first-innings lead of 27 runs, India soared higher in the second innings, declaring at 298/8. The final day witnessed an extraordinary display of Indian fast bowling.

After a fiery spell from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, it was Mohammed Siraj, whose precise line and length ripped through England's batting line-up.

Read Also: Ranking all Indian captains in ICC events

England were bowled out for just 120, handing India a memorable 151-run victory. With this victory, Kohli became the third Indian captain to achieve a Test win against England at Lord's, following the footsteps of Kapil Dev (1986) and MS Dhoni (2014).

England vs India head-to-head in tests at Lord's

Team Span Mat Won Lost Tied Draw W/L
India 1932-2021 19 3 12 0 4 0.250

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Ranking all Indian captains in ICC events

Explore the legacies of successful captains who carried the leadership role for India brilliantly. Ranking all Indian captains in ICC events for a better understanding of their journeys. Check them out.

Jul 8, 2025, 9:16 AM5 min read

Ranking all Indian captains in ICC events | sportzpoint.com

Everyone has an opinion on who the best Indian captain is, especially when it comes to ICC tournaments. The leadership role has been carried forward by many legendary cricketers who gave us moments to cherish forever. They carried the hopes of the nation in events like World Cup and Champions Trophy.

Keeping aside the biasness and individual preferences, it is now time to look at the numbers and check facts. Who truly performed best when it mattered most and led the team to history wins?

Here we are, ranking all Indian captains in ICC events to give you a clear picture.

1. MS Dhoni (2007-2017) | 3 ICC Trophies

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MS Dhoni carrying 3 ICC Trophies won as the captain of India. Image | TOI
  • ICC T20 World Cup: 2007
  • ICC Cricket World Cup: 2011
  • ICC Champions Trophy: 2013

MS Dhoni is the most successful Indian captain, who led them to win all the 3 major ICC titles during his tenure. From using his tactical brilliance under pressure to stepping up when the team needed him the most, this man has done it all!

The begining of Dhoni's captaincy era occured with a historic win in the inaugural season of T20 World Cup in 2007, where he stepped into the leadership role for the first time. And guess what, there was no looking back from that point.

Under his captaincy, India brought the ODI World Cup home after 28 long years in 2011, defeating Sri Lanka in a sensational final. He went on to win the 3rd trophy to fill his shining cabinet, with the 2013 Champions Trophy win.

Dhoni's time as the captain was a remarkable journey, filled with joyous wins and celebrations. He truly proved there is only one 'Captain Cool,' and shall forever be!

Dhoni's captaincy stats in ICC events:

Span Matches Won Lost Win%
2007-2017 58 40 18 68.97%

Read Also: MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals

2. Rohit Sharma (2022-present) | 2 ICC Trophies

Rohit Sharma is 2nd when it comes to Ranking all Indian captains in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Rohit Sharma poses with 2 ICC silverwares won as the Indian captain. Image | X
  • ICC T20 World Cup: 2024
  • ICC Champions Trophy: 2025

Rohit Sharma, with his incredible captaincy skills, not only joined this elite list, but also climbed to the top in a very short period. He took over the charge in 2022 and started moving forward at a good pace.

In 2023, Rohit led India to the World Test Championship Final, as well as the ODI World Cup Final, but the results didn't go in their favour. However, the team bounced back the following year and won the T20 World Cup after dominating throughout the tournament.

India got back-to-back reasons to celebrate, as the team brought the 2025 Champions Trophy home as well! With this feat, Rohit became the first and the only captain to lead a team to all ICC tournament finals.

Rohit announced his retirement from T20Is (in 2024, after the WC win) and Test cricket (in 2025). He will continue to lead India in the ODI format, with his eyes fixated on the 2027 World Cup.

Sharma's captain stats in ICC events:

Span Matches Won Lost Win%
2022-present 54 39 12 72.22%

3. Kapil Dev (1982-1987) | 1 ICC Trophy

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Kapil Dev lifting the World Cup in 1983. Image | India TV News
  • ICC Cricket World Cup: 1983

Kapil Dev is the first World Cup winning captain for India, who lifted the trophy at the iconic Lord's, after a phenomenal victory over West Indies in 1983. At just 24 years of age, he became the youngest captain to win the WC for any team.

Although his captaincy stint was relatively short, but it was a time to remember as Indian cricket team saw a rise competing at the grandest stage. Dev led the nation to their first-ever ICC trophy, which is truly unforgettable.

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Dev's captaincy stats in ICC events:

Span Matches Won Lost Win%
1982-1987 15 11 4 73.33%

4. Sourav Ganguly (2000-2005) | 1 ICC Trophy

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Sourav Ganguly sharing the 2002 Champions Trophy with the Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya. Image | Facebook
  • ICC Champions Trophy: 2002

Sourav Ganguly's captaincy is widely regarded as a transformational period for Indian Cricket. He took over the team during a difficult period and instilled new sense of belief and competitiveness.

As the captain, he led India to reach the final of 2003 World Cup and 2000 Champions Trophy. The heroic moment arrived in 2002 Champions Trophy, when India performed excellently throughout and reached the finals to meet the host Sri Lanka.

The final match was washed out in Colombo, which led to the declaration of joint winners. However, this title marked India's first in the Champions Trophy, led elegantly by Ganguly.

Ganguly's captaincy stats in ICC events:

Span Matches Won Lost Win%
2000-2005 22 16 5 72.72%

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5. Virat Kohli (2014-2022)

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Virat Kohli during his captaincy stint for India. Image | CNN
  • ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup: 2008

While Virat Kohli may not have secured a major ICC trophy as the senior Indian team captain, his leadership journey includes a significant triumph: captaining the U-19 team to a World Cup victory.

So, when the discussion is about greatest Indian captains, this legendary player shall always get a mention. He is one of those players who redefined Indian cricket.

His record as India's most successful Test captain, with an impressive 40 wins, solidifies his standing as one of the game's absolute best, consistently boosting team spirits and driving high standards.

Some things cannot be just measured by trophies, and King Kohli's tale is one of those that the future generations will hear and admire.

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