IN PHOTOS | From Kapil Dev to Rohit Sharma: India’s World Cup-winning captains

Updated On: 09 March, 2026 01:34 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win the T20 World Cup. The `Men in Blue` became the first team ever to successfully defend their T20 crown. With this win, Surya has joined a list of legendary names as captains to win a World Cup with India. Here is the full list (Pics: ICC/BCCI)

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<p>Kapil Dev delivered India its first ever world cup in 1983. The charismatic all-rounder guided his team to victory over the mighty West Indies at Lord`s Cricket Ground in England to hand India its first piece of silverware (Pic: File pic)</p>

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Kapil Dev delivered India its first ever world cup in 1983. The charismatic all-rounder guided his team to victory over the mighty West Indies at Lord`s Cricket Ground in England to hand India its first piece of silverware (Pic: File pic)

<p>MS Dhoni guided a young Indian team to T20 glory in South Africa in 2007. India defeated Pakistan in a thrilling final to win the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup. (Pic: ICC)</p>

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MS Dhoni guided a young Indian team to T20 glory in South Africa in 2007. India defeated Pakistan in a thrilling final to win the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup. (Pic: ICC)

<p>MS Dhoni became only the second Indian captain to win the 50-over World Cup for India. Hosts India faced co-hosts Sri Lanka in the final at the Wankhede Stadium, when Gautam Gambhir`s 97 runs and MS Dhoni`s unbeaten 91 guided India to victory. (Pic: ICC)</p>

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MS Dhoni became only the second Indian captain to win the 50-over World Cup for India. Hosts India faced co-hosts Sri Lanka in the final at the Wankhede Stadium, when Gautam Gambhir`s 97 runs and MS Dhoni`s unbeaten 91 guided India to victory. (Pic: ICC)

<p>After the heartbreak against Australia in Ahmedabad 2023, Rohit Sharma and Team India finally got their hands on the World Cup trophy in the West Indies in 2024. Virat Kohli`s half-century and disciplined bowling performances by Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah helped India end their 13-year World cup draught. (Pic: ICC)</p>

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After the heartbreak against Australia in Ahmedabad 2023, Rohit Sharma and Team India finally got their hands on the World Cup trophy in the West Indies in 2024. Virat Kohli`s half-century and disciplined bowling performances by Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah helped India end their 13-year World cup draught. (Pic: ICC)

<p>Surya Kumar Yadav becomes the latest captain to win a World Cup title for India. The 35-year-old guided the hosts to a historic title win against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, as India became the first team to successfully defend their T20 World Cup title. (Pic: BCCI)</p>

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Surya Kumar Yadav becomes the latest captain to win a World Cup title for India. The 35-year-old guided the hosts to a historic title win against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, as India became the first team to successfully defend their T20 World Cup title. (Pic: BCCI)

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