Top 10 Highest individual scores by Indian Test captains

Leading the Indian team in any format isn’t an easy job. The burden of expectation is really high and many often crumble under the pressure, especially if you are a batsman. Underperforming while leading the side can be fatal careerwise.

But, for some, the added responsibility is just an opportunity to grow into a much better and dominant player. They lead by setting examples themselves. And, perhaps the best way to lead the side as a batter and a skipper at the same time is to hit massive scores and set up easy roads to victories for your team.

There has been no lack of such leaders for India who have smashed big centuries as skippers and helped India dominate the opposition. Here are the top 10 Highest individual scores by Indian Test captains.

10. Rahul Dravid – 146 v West Indies, 2006:

Dravid led a fairly experienced Indian team to the West Indies and registered a historic 1-0 series win. One of the most memorable games of the 4-match series was the drawn 2nd Test at Gros Islet. The Indians had a run fest in the game. Batting first the visitors piled on 588 with the help of Virender Sehwag’s 180, Mohammad Kaif’s 148 and skipper Dravid’s 146.

Sehwag gave a stellar start and put up 159 for the first wicket with Wasim Jaffer. Dravid joined him in the middle after Jaffer and No.3 VVS Laxman fell in quick successions. Both played in contrasting style with Sehwag hitting almost everything which came to his sight and Dravid maintaining his defensive approach.

No bowler could worry Dravid or Sehwag as the duo went on to put up 139 for the 3rd wicket. The skipper continued with the same flair after losing Sehwag and went on to complete his century batting with Kaif for company. His marathon 234-ball knock came to an unusual end as he lost his wicket to part-timer Ramnaresh Sarwan.