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Dhoni becomes 2nd most successful Indian captain

June 24, 2011 11:06 IST

Mahendra Singh Dhoni became India's second most successful Test captain after guiding the side to a 63-run win over the West Indies in the first match in Kingston on Thursday.

The win was Dhoni's 15th triumph from 25 Tests and by the dint of this victory, he went past Mohammed Azahauddin, who had won 14 of the 47 Tests as captain.

Ganguly captained for Team India in 49 Tests and in all won 21 matches for the country.

Dhoni's win percentage of 60.00 is the best of all India's captains.

The 28-year-old Indian captain is yet to lose a Test series in his distinguished career of 54 Tests.

Captain Mts Won Lost Drawn Won%
SC Ganguly 49 21 13 15 42.86
MS Dhoni 25 15 3 7 60.00
M Azharuddin 47 14 14 19 29.79
Nawab Pataudi Jr 40 9 19 12 22.50
SM Gavaskar 47 9 8 30 19.15
R Dravid 25 8 6 11 32.00
BS Bedi 22 6 11 5 27.27

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