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From Virat Kohli To Kapil Dev: Most Matches Won By An Indian Captain In England

Anurag Dasgupta

Most successful captains on England shores [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com] Most successful captains on England shores [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]

The riveting Test series between India and England is just around the corner as the two sides will collide in a 5-match Test series, beginning on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. The upcoming series will be the start of a fresh WTC cycle for both India and England as they aim to begin the tour with a win.

India will have a new leader in Shubman Gill as the youngster embarks on a new journey as the leader of the team. In the past, India has had several great captains who have led the team in England and in this article, we will list down 5 of the best Indian skippers who have marshaled the Indian team on English soil.

5) Sourav Ganguly - 1 win

The former India Test captain, Sourav Ganguly occupies the 5th spot with just a solitary win in 3 Test matches. He led India during the 2002 tour of England and the side played 4 Test matches on the tour.

India lost the first Test and had a drawn affair in the second. However, they clinched the third Test in Headingley before the 4th Test was once again a draw at the Kennington Oval. His overall England record looks like - 1 win, 1 loss and 2 draws.

4) Rahul Dravid - 1 win

Dravid won series in 2007Dravid won series in 2007

The last time India won a Test series was back in 2007 when Rahul Dravid was in charge of the side. They toured England for a 3-match series and the first match at Lord's was a draw. India then clinched the victory at Trent Bridge and the third Test was also a draw as India captured the series, 1:0. His Test record in England - 1 win, 2 draws.

3) Ajit Wadekar - 1 win

The man who put Team India on the roadmap, Ajit Wadekar was a visionary leader as he utilised his resources to perfection in the 1971 series. Two matches were drawn on the tour but the defining moment came at the Oval as the visitors decimated England to win their first-ever Test match on English soil. His overall England record - 1 win, 2 draws.

2) Kapil Dev - 2 wins

Kapil Dev won the series in 1986Kapil Dev won the series in 1986

Perhaps India's most dominant victory on English soil came during the 1986 tour. Led by an inspirational captain, Kapil Dev, the team dominated the England team as they defeated them in Headingley and Lord's to capture the series. The likes of Kapil Dev and Dilip Vengsarkar led from the front as India created history.

1) Virat Kohli - 3 wins

Virat Kohli won in 2021 Virat Kohli won in 2021

He may not have won a Test series in England but Virat Kohli was the one who defeated England thrice on their shores. The team lost the Test series in 2018 but India won the match at Trent Bridge. However, his most successful period came in 2021 when India won at Lord's and Oval before the series was suspended due to Covid. His England record - 4 losses, 3 wins, 1 draw.