Known for his incredible batting and inspirational leadership, Bradman led Australia to multiple Ashes victories and is considered one of the greatest cricketers ever.
2. Clive Lloyd (West Indies)
Captain of the dominant West Indies team in the 1970s and 1980s, leading them to two World Cup victories in 1975 and 1979 and maintaining an unbeaten streak in Test series.
3. Steve Waugh (Australia)
Under his leadership, Australia won the 1999 World Cup and held a record 16 consecutive Test victories, creating one of the most dominant teams in history.
4. Ricky Ponting (Australia)
Led Australia to two World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007, and oversaw a highly successful period in both Test and ODI cricket.
5. Imran Khan (Pakistan)
Inspirational leader who led Pakistan to their first-ever World Cup victory in 1992 and significantly improved the team's performance and unity.
6. Mahendra Singh Dhoni (India)
Known for his calm demeanor, Dhoni led India to victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy, and took India to the top of the Test rankings.
7. Graeme Smith (South Africa)
Appointed captain at the young age of 22, Smith led South Africa to become the No. 1 Test team in the world and achieved notable series wins abroad.
8. Sir Vivian Richards (West Indies)
Led the West Indies to an undefeated streak in Test series and was known for his aggressive captaincy and dynamic batting.
9. Sourav Ganguly (India)
Transformed the Indian team with his aggressive captaincy and laid the foundation for future successes, including making India a formidable opponent overseas.
10. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand)
Known for his innovative and aggressive captaincy, McCullum led New Zealand to the final of the 2015 World Cup and revitalized the team's approach to the game.