On October 29, 2023, during the India-England World Cup 2023 match, Rohit Sharma became the latest cricketer to captain his side in 100 international matches. Here’s the list of players with the most games as captains across formats.
Rohit Sharma took over management duties at the end of 2021. Since then, he has played 99 games, won 73 games, and has an incredible winning percentage of 73.37. His outstanding performances were essential to India’s success in all his three formats of the game.
Rohit led India to Asia Cup wins in 2018 and 2023. Reach the semi-finals of the 2022 T20 World Cup. And the 2023 World Test is his final destination for the championship. Mumbai His five IPL trophies won with his Indians further cemented his confidence as a captain.
All hopes rest on Rohit’s shoulders as India look to end their 10-year losing streak without winning a trophy in the ICC tournament. Rohit comfortably leads his 2023 World Cup as India are the only unbeaten team with his five wins in as many matches.
For the most part, his impressive batting performance set the tone of the innings.
List of captains with most men’s international matches
- MS Dhoni (India), 2007-2018, Matches: 332
- Ricky Ponting (Australia/ICC World XI), 2002-2012, Matches: 324
- Stephen Fleming (New Zealand), 1997-2007, Matches: 303
- Graeme Smith (Africa XI/ICC World XI/South Africa), 2003-2014, Matches: 286
- Allan Border (Australia), 1984-1994, Matches: 271
- Arjuna Ranatunga (Sri Lanka), 1988-1999, Matches: 249
- Mohammad Azharuddin (India), 1990-1999, Matches: 221
- Virat Kohli (India), 2013-2022, Matches: 213
- Eoin Morgan (England), 2011-2022, Matches: 198
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand), 2012-2023, Matches: 197
- Sourav Ganguly (Asia XI/India), 1999-2005, Matches: 196
- Hansie Cronje (South Africa), 1994-2000, Matches: 191
- Imran Khan (Pakistam), 1982-1992, Matches: 187
- Mahela Jayawardene (Asia XI/Sri Lanka), 2004-2013, Matches: 186
- Brian Lara (West Indies), 1994-2007, Matches: 172
- William Porterfield (Ireland), 2008-2019, Matches: 172
- Steve Waugh (Australia), 1997-2004, Matches 163
- Clive Lloyd (West Indies), 1974-1985, Matches: 158
- Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), 1998-2003, Matches: 156
- Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka), 2012-2021, Matches: 156
- Viv Richards (West Indies), 1980-1991, Matches: 155
- Misbah-ul-Haq (Pakistan), 2008-2017, Matches: 151
- Daniel Vettori (New Zealand), 2004-2011, Matches: 142
- Michael Clarke (Australia), 2007-2015, Matches: 139
- Wasim Akram (Pakistan), 1993-2000, Matches: 134
- Babar Azam (Pakistan), 2019-2023, Matches: 131
- Aaron Finch (Australia), 2014-2022, Matches: 131
- Alastair Cook (England), 2009-2016, Matches: 129
- Daren Sammy (West Indies), 2010-2016, Matches: 128
- Jason Holder (West Indies), 2015-2020, Matches: 126
- AB de Villiers (South Africa), 2012-2017, Matches: 124
- Shaun Pollock (Africa XI/ICC World XI/South Africa). 2000-2007. Matches: 124
- Inzamam-ul-Haq (Asia XI/Pakistan), 2001-2007, Matches: 122
- Brendon McCullum (New Zealand), 2008-2016, Matches: 121
- Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh), 2009-2023, Matches: 118
- Mashrafe Mortaza (Bangladesh), 2009-2020, Matches: 117
- Mark Taylor (Australia), 1992-1999, Matches: 117
- Asghar Afghan (Afghanistan), 2015-2021, Matches: 115
- Faf du Plessis (South Africa/World XI), 2012-2020, Matches: 115
- Andrew Strauss (England), 2006-2012, Matches: 115
- Michael Vaughan (England), 2003-2008, Matches: 113
- Assad Vala (Papua New Guinea), 2016-2023, Matches: 112
- Richie Richardson (West Indies), 1991-1996, Matches: 111
- Kapil Dev (India), 1982-1987, Matches: 108
- Alistair Campbell (Zimbabwe), 1996-2002, Matches: 107
- Rahul Dravid (India), 2000-2007, Matches: 104
- Nasser Hussain (England), 1997-2003, Matches: 101
- Steve Smith (Australia), 2014-2023, Matches: 101
- Sarfaraz Ahmed (Pakistan), 2015-2019, Matches: 100
- Rohit Sharma (India), 2017-2023, Matches: 100
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