Rating top 10 best captains of all time

7. Imran Khan

One of the cult heroes of Pakistani cricket, Imran Khan is perhaps the finest cricketer their nation has produced in its rich history. A talismanic fast bowler, exuberant striker in the lower middle-order and most importantly, he was a staggering leader who commanded instant respect from the cricketing community for the outstanding service he rendered over the years.

Imran Khan had briefly given up the captaincy responsibility after the 1987 World Cup and called it time for his career, but came back next year before the series against West Indies where he picked up 23 wickets in 3 Tests. The finest chapter of his cricketing career came approximately four years later, where his side went on to win the World Cup in Australia & New Zealand.

Imran Khan is often hailed for developing young talents like Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram, Inzamam-ul-Haq and others, who went on to become great ambassadors of Pakistani cricket. He led the team from 1982 and 1992, where he led the side in 187 games, winning 89 and losing 67.