5 Test captains that fans may have forgotten
Let us look at five Test captains whose leadership and achievements deserve to be remembered.
3. Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi
Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi took charge of the Indian Test team at the age of 21. Despite being young, Pataudi brought courage and a fresh vision to Indian cricket. He captained in 40 of the 46 Tests he played, securing nine victories. While that tally may seem average by today’s standards, his influence extended far. Pataudi’s leadership was instrumental in giving self-belief to the Indian team by proving they could win not just at home, but overseas. His defining moment came in 1967, when he led India to their first-ever overseas Test match victory by triumphing over New Zealand.
The modern generations may not speak of him as highly because the statistics are not great but his legacy lies in how he redefined India's cricketing identity. He transformed a team that played with hesitation into one that believed in its potential.
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