In this quiz, you have to name the 38 Indians who have led their team in men’s Test matches. You have six minutes.
The Indian men's Test team played their first match in 1932, against England at Lord's. Their first-ever captain led in only four Tests, but holds the world record for the longest first-class career of any cricketer at 47 years, from 1916 to 1963.
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Two captains have led in over 50 matches, and another four in more than 40. The vast majority of these players are batters, but bowlers do find their spots here and there. Four Indian men have led in a solitary Test.
In this quiz, you have to name all 38 men to lead India in Test cricket. You have six minutes. Good luck!
Correct as of November 22, 2025.
Can you name every Indian men's Test captain?
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