5 Test captains that fans may have forgotten

Throughout the history of Test cricket, several captains have etched their names into the record books by leading their nations with distinction and leaving a mark through their leadership styles and on-field brilliance. These individuals guided their teams to remarkable heights, earning admiration during their playing days. But, over time their contributions as captains have faded from the memory of fans.

Here let us look at five Test captains whose leadership and achievements deserve to be remembered.

5 Test captains that fans may have forgotten

1. Clive Lloyd

West Indies legend Clive Lloyd was not just a powerful batter but also one of the most dominant captains in Test cricket history. Under his leadership, the West Indies reached the pinnacle of world cricket while maintaining their supremacy for nearly two decades. Lloyd’s first stint as captain on tour came during the 1974–75 tour of India, where he registered his authority with a career-best unbeaten 242 in the fifth Test at Mumbai.

His tenure was marked by a string of remarkable achievements, including a record of 26 consecutive Tests without defeat and 11 successive victories. He scored over 5,000 runs in 111 innings at an average of 51.30 during his leadership tenure. Despite these numbers and an era-defining influence on the West Indies team, Lloyd’s contributions as a captain have slowly faded from people’s memory.