5 greatest Australia captains ever

Published - 17 Aug 2025, 10:40 IST | Updated - 17 Aug 2025, 10:47 IST

Australia is one team that has consistently dominated across all formats of cricket. Australia have set numerous records, winning multiple trophies and establishing themselves as a powerhouse in world cricket. Alongside the team’s achievements, the nation’s captains from different eras have also left an indelible mark on the sport.

The middle-order batter Steve Waugh is widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest captains. He succeeded Mark Taylor as Test captain in 1999 and, despite a challenging start with a 2-2 draw in the Caribbean, went on to lead Australia in 15 of their world-record 16 consecutive Test victories.

Waugh played a pivotal role in the 1999 World Cup, leading Australia to triumph alongside Tom Moody, becoming the first Australians to win the trophy twice. As Test captain, he played 57 matches, scoring 3,714 runs at an average of 52.30, and set the tone for Australia’s era of dominance.