Asia Cup Glory: Indian Captains Who Lifted the Trophy Across Decades
The Asia Cup has witnessed India’s cricketing dominance for decades, with legendary captains guiding the Men in Blue to multiple titles. From Sunil Gavaskar in 1984 to Rohit Sharma in 2023, here’s a look at the Indian skippers who lifted the Asia Cup trophy.
Sunil Gavaskar lifts the inaugural Asia Cup trophy in 1984
Sunil Gavaskar, regarded as one of India’s finest Test batsmen, created history in 1984 by leading India to victory in the first-ever Asia Cup in Sharjah. Under his leadership, India defeated Pakistan by 54 runs, emerging as the tournament’s first champions. This win remains a defining moment in Indian cricket’s ODI journey. (Photo: ICC)
Dilip Vengsarkar leads India to Asia Cup glory in 1988
In 1988, Dilip Vengsarkar guided India to their second Asia Cup title. Although his overall captaincy period was full of challenges, this victory in Dhaka was a proud moment for him and the team. The win cemented India’s growing dominance in the continental championship, adding another golden chapter to the cricketing archives. (Photo: IMDB)
Mohammad Azharuddin celebrates Asia Cup wins in 1991 and 1995
Mohammad Azharuddin led India to back-to-back Asia Cup victories in 1991 and 1995, becoming one of only three Indian captains to win multiple titles. His unbeaten 90 in the 1995 final against Sri Lanka, alongside Navjot Sidhu, sealed a memorable chase in Sharjah. Azhar’s leadership helped India dominate Asia in the 1990s. (Photo: X/Bharat Army)
MS Dhoni with Asia Cup trophies in 2010 and 2016
MS Dhoni remains India’s only captain to win the Asia Cup in both ODI and T20 formats. He lifted the trophy in 2010 by defeating Sri Lanka in Dambulla, and again in 2016 in Mirpur after beating Bangladesh in a rain-hit T20 final. Known for his calm leadership, Dhoni’s Asia Cup triumphs added to his legendary captaincy record. (Photo: AFP)
Rohit Sharma celebrates Asia Cup wins in 2018 and 2023
Rohit Sharma has emerged as one of India’s most successful modern-day captains with two Asia Cup victories. In 2018, he led a young Indian side to an unbeaten run and a thrilling final win against Bangladesh. In 2023, under his leadership, India crushed Sri Lanka in Colombo, bowling them out for just 50 runs — one of the most dominant finals in history. (Photo: X/CricCrazyJohns)
