Rating top 10 best captains of all time
Many of these leaders played a crucial role in helping some budding stars become world-beaters of the cricketing world.
4. Graeme Smith
With Shaun Pollock stepping down as the captain in 2004, South Africa needed a new captain but no one saw the youngster Graeme Smith taking charge. It proved to be a masterstroke in the long run as Smith’s astute knowledge and calm head while leading the unit helped the Proteas develop into a powerhouse.
The only captain in history to have led an International side in over 100 Test matches, Smith is the most capped captain in the longest format and also holds the record for most wins (53). During his tenure, many talents like Dale Steyn, AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis, Vernon Philander and others turned out to be superstars for the country.
He was the undisputed leader for South Africa in the other formats as well. In 150 ODIs, the Safaris won 92 matches and had a win percentage of 64.23. The only disappointment for him in his tenure was not winning an ICC trophy.
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