Ranking the current captains in Test cricket

Leading a team in a Test match is a task which many skilled cricketers fear doing because of several reasons. Firstly, the stress of managing a team for five consecutive days in the field. Add to that, the pressure from the media and cricket experts. On top of that, their own performances. All of this can take a toll on any cricketer’s mind. 

But, there have been men in the past and now, who have successfully done that. While we speak there are a number of captains who have been leading their international teams in Test matches, with the burden of expectations and responsibility on their shoulders. 

In sports, often it’s fun to throw a little debate around. Questions like who is your favourite Test batsman or who is your favourite captain always spark a little feeling of joy in all our minds. It is questions such as this that keep all fans interested in the sports.

Here are the top 10 Test captains at the moment:

10. Mominul Haque

Mominul Haque was entrusted with the role of Bangladesh’s Test captain after being a prolific performer for them. He has been a key batter for them and someone who brings in a lot of stability to the side in red-ball cricket. Even though he didn’t get off to a great start to his captaincy career, he turned it around quickly. 

After losing two back-to-back Test matches in India, his side managed to beat Zimbabwe in early 2020. The win also was his first as a captain and he also played a huge part in that as he scored a century. Mominul Haque has faced some criticism for his laid back attitude as a captain but he can soon turn into a captain with a lot of guns in his armour.

He has a cool head, which is something crucial as a Bangladesh captain. In addition, he plays one format for the country which allows him to stay focussed. Format specialist players are something that Bangladesh are starting to have now, and it can soon bring really good results for them.