5 Most successful captains in Test history
These five players uplifted the standard of their teams in the Test format with their extraordinary leadership skills.
4. Clive Lloyd- 48.64 win%
Clive Lloyd led the West Indies from 1974-85 and during this period, the Caribbean team emerged as the most dangerous side in Test cricket. During his tenure, the West Indies created history by clinching Test series in India, Australia, and England.
In November 1974, the West Indies toured India for a five-match Test series, and for the first time, Lloyd was seen as a full-time captain of the Caribbean side. Leading the team for the first time, he looked confident with his captaincy and batting. Notching up 636 runs in nine innings of five Tests, he steered his side to a 3-2 triumph against the Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi-led Indian team.
At home, the Windies were unbeatable as every side that toured the West Indies during Lloyd's captaincy period, failed to win any Test series. In overseas conditions as well, the Caribbean team lost only three series in 11 years of Lloyd’s leadership. Talking about his overall numbers as Test captain, the Guyana-born former player won 36 Tests for his team while leading in 74 matches, with a victory percentage of 48.64.
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