New Delhi, August 9: The two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka is set to begin on August 15. Indian captain Shubman Gill will bear the significant responsibility of maintaining India’s impressive record against Sri Lanka. Here are the five players who have played the most matches as captains in the India-Sri Lanka Test series.
Arjuna Ranatunga holds the record for the most matches played as captain in Test encounters between India and Sri Lanka. He led Sri Lanka in a total of 13 Test matches against India, but unfortunately, Sri Lanka did not secure a single victory in these matches. Out of the 13, Sri Lanka faced defeat in 5, while 8 ended in draws.
Virat Kohli has the record for the most matches captained by an Indian against Sri Lanka. He led the Indian team in 9 Test matches against Sri Lanka, achieving 6 victories while suffering only one defeat.
Mohammad Azharuddin ranks third on the list of players with the most matches as captain in India-Sri Lanka Test matches. He captained India in 8 encounters against Sri Lanka, winning 5 and drawing 3.
MS Dhoni is fourth in terms of matches played as captain in the India-Sri Lanka Test series. He led India in 6 matches against Sri Lanka, securing 3 wins, facing one defeat, and drawing 2.
Kapil Dev, who led India to its first World Cup victory, also captained the team in 6 matches against Sri Lanka. Under his leadership, India won 2 Test matches and lost 1. Former Sri Lankan cricketer Duleep Mendis also captained his team in 6 matches against India. Kumar Sangakkara took charge in 6 matches, but his record was disappointing, with only 1 win and 3 losses against India.
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