Team India’s Captains and their keywords

Captain – M.S. Dhoni, Keyword – Process

Ganguly and John Wright’s captain-coach combination was Fire and Ice because of the former’s aggression and the latter’s calmness. MS Dhoni and Gary Kirsten’s combination was a lesson in monkhood. This combination, built on the stable foundation laid by Dravid. A fitter, ambitious team, and Dhoni’s ability to make game-changing decisions played a huge role in the team winning all three ICC Trophies (T20 and ODI World Cups plus the Champions Trophy).

He often spoke about focusing on the ‘process’ and not worrying about results. ‘Karma kar phal ki chinta mat kar’, concentrate on your task and do not worry about the outcome, this is what ancient Indian texts say. From the 2007 T20 World Cup to the 2011 World Cup, Dhoni’s philosophy as a captain focused on the process and enjoying the game without taking pressure. This attitude is evident in the Kohli Era as well, the change being King Kohli’s intent along with the process.