Winning a Test against Australia in the Australian conditions is the ultimate challenge. Australia are generally known to perform incredibly well in their den and their results and performances were there for everyone to see.
They have a terrific record of winning matches across all three formats, be it home or away conditions. The opposition teams literally found it tough playing against the Aussies in Australia. Case in point, India were long been criticised for their inability to win a Test series in Australia.
However, the likes of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane pulled off the unthinkable as India defeated Australia in a Test series twice in Australia. Now, in this article, we will get to know about the list of Indian captains who won more Tests in Australia.
1. Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane was named the captain when Virat Kohli was ruled out of the Test series against Australia due to personal reasons. Virat Kohli captained the first Test match before giving the captaincy duties to Rahane for the rest of the series. Notably, Rahane led the team from the front for three matches. Team India have won two matches and the series by 2-1, including the historic win at Australia’s fortress, The Gabba.
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2. Bishan Singh Bedi
Bishan Singh Bedi was one of the Indian captains who led the team to two Test wins in Australia. He was appointed skipper of Team India in 1976, succeeding Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Under his captaincy, India lost to Australia in the five-match Test series (away). However, India did put up a great fight in the series as they managed to win two games and lost the remaining three games.
3. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli etched his name into record books after he became the first Indian captain to lead the team to a Test series win against Australia in Australia. He was one of the Indian captains who won two Tests in Australia. Under his captaincy, India won the Test series by 2-1.
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Updated as of June 7, 2023*
