5 players with most runs as Indian captain in Test cricket

#1 Virat Kohli, 4410 runs and counting

Kohli has not let the captaincy affect his batting

Kohli has been a great batsman for India who is taking the world by storm with his exceptional batting display in almost every condition across the world. His intensity and hunger for runs make him stand out amongst other mortals. Though Kohli has struggled as a captain in the overseas conditions, it takes nothing away from his performance as a batsman.

Kohli has performed exceptionally well as a batsman during his tenure as an Indian captain. He has scored runs in South Africa, England, and Australia in the year 2018, which says a lot about his ability as a batsman. Kohli's conversion rate is excellent which is indicated by the fact that he has scored 25 centuries and just 19 fifties.

Kohli has captained India in 44 Test matches, during which he has scored 4410 runs at an exceptional average of 63.91 with 18 centuries and nine fifties.