Captains in Champions Trophy 2017: The evolution in pictures

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson (2008 and 2017)

Baby-faced Williamson made his debut for New Zealand in 2010, and was straightaway earmarked for greater things, because of his solid technique and unflappable temperament. A calm and unassuming cricketer, Williamson, already a veteran of 61 Tests at the age of 26, captained the New Zealand side in the 2008 U-19 World Cup, where it lost to eventual winners India in the semi-finals. Watch: Kane Williamson’s early career batting highlights (2010-2014)

Mashrafe Mortaza

Mashrafe Mortaza (2003 and 2017)

One of the longest serving cricketers of the current era, Mashrafe Mortaza never let injuries hamper his indomitable spirit, even as he enters his sixteenth year in international cricket. One of the fastest bowlers from his country when he first entered the scene, Mashrafe dropped pace considerably, but never let go of the guile, or his perseverance.

He now leads the Bangladeshi team for their first Champions Trophy in 11 years, hoping to work on their improved form in the last few years as they aim to become more than mere giant-slayers in ICC events.