Kohli equals Ganguly's captaincy record of most overseas Test wins

NEW DELHI: Indian captain Virat Kohli, who is on the verge of turning into India's first ever captain to win a Test series towards Australia in Australia, added some other feather to his illustrious cap when he guided India to a magnificent 137-run win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

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Kohli has equalled Sourav Ganguly's report of most wins in in another country Tests as India captain.

Kohli has captained India in 24 in another country Tests thus far and guided the staff to victory on 11 occasions. Ganguly has identical collection of in another country wins as captain in 28 Tests.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is third within the tally. He has captained India in 30 Tests in another country and has 6 wins to his title.

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With 5 wins in 17 Tests, Rahul Dravid is fourth most a hit Indian skipper in another country.

CAPTAIN MATCHES WINS
Virat Kohli 24 11
Sourav Ganguly 28 11
MS Dhoni 30 6
Rahul Dravid 17 5


Interestingly, some other standout characteristic of Kohli's captaincy is the staff's track report after successful the toss.


Kohli has gained the toss in 21 Tests with India rising victorious 18 occasions whilst 3 matches ended in attracts.


In nine away Tests Kohli gained the toss, India went on to win eight and drew one.



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