5 Indian cricketers who won the Asia Cup as captain

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1. Sunil Gavaskar

Gavaskar led India to their first Asia Cup win in 1984 by defeating Pakistan, starting India’s dominance in the tournament.

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2. Dilip Vengsarkar

In 1988, Vengsarkar guided India to another Asia Cup title, proving their strength in Asian cricket.

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3. Mohammad Azharuddin

Azharuddin became the first Indian captain to win the Asia Cup twice, lifting the trophy in 1991 and 1995.

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4. MS Dhoni

Dhoni brought back glory in 2010 and also won the 2016 Asia Cup when it was played in T20 format.

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5. Rohit Sharma

Rohit led India to the 2018 Asia Cup title, showing his calm and smart captaincy in the absence of Kohli.

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Indian legacy

From Gavaskar to Rohit, five Indian captains have lifted the Asia Cup, making India the most successful team in the tournament.

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