Was Mohammad Azharuddin a good captain?
Captaincy. Azharuddin became the captain of the Indian team succeeding Krishnamachari Srikkanth in 1989. He led the Indian team in 47 Test matches and 174 One Day Internationals. He led the team to victory in 90 ODIs, the highest until surpassed by M.S.
How many ODI matches did Mohammad Azharuddin win as a captain?
103 ODI matches
He went on to lead India in ODIs and Tests for the the major part of the 90s and till date, is statistically India’s most successful captain. He won 103 ODI matches and 14 Tests as captain, with Ganguly being the only Indian skipper to better the latter’s record.
Who is most successful cricket captain?
| Player | Span | Won |
|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni (INDIA) | 2007-2018 | 178 |
| RT Ponting (AUS/ICC) | 2002-2012 | 220 |
| SP Fleming (NZ) | 1997-2007 | 128 |
| GC Smith (Afr/ICC/SA) | 2003-2014 | 163 |
What happened to Mohammad Azharuddin?
Mohammad Azharuddin was renowned as one of the greatest batsman of the country, until the match fixing issue erupted and caused mayhem in his career and personal life. Here is a replug of our story from the April 2000 issue about the rise and fall of India’s former captain.
How many catches did Zaheer Azharuddin take in his career?
As a fielder, he took 156 catches in ODI cricket. He played 99 test matches with a highest score of 199, scored against Sri Lanka. He was also the first player to play in 300 ODIs. Till date, Azharuddin is the only cricketer with the distinction of scoring a century in each of his first three Tests.
What is the batting style of Dhyan Azharuddin?
Predominantly a middle-order batsman, Azharuddin was known for his attacking brand of cricket and strong slip catching, though continuously struggled against the short ball. Azharuddin played 99 test matches for India and scored 6,215 runs at an average of 45.03, including 22 centuries and 21 half-centuries.
Why was Babar Azharuddin banned from cricket for life?
Azharuddin was convicted of match-fixing in 2000, and banned for life by the BCCI. During India’s 2000 tour of South Africa, a series that was won by India 3–2, Azharuddin scored 112 runs at an average of 28. Other key Indian cricketers whom Azharuddin groomed and also brought into the match-fixing fold displayed similarly dismal performances.