Top 5 captains with highest winning percentage in Tests

#4 Sir Vivian Richards

Sir Vivian Richards

Few sides have dominated Test cricket the way the mighty West Indies did in the mid-70s and early 80s. The Caribbean Kings were the undisputed Numero Uno of Test cricket courtesy their sheer dominance. A power-packed Windies side boasting of some of their greatest cricketers were led brilliantly by the greatest of them all, Sir Vivian Richards. The charismatic Richards did brilliantly to harness the talent of those gifted cricketers and make them play to their fullest potential at the very highest level. Richards was spoilt for choices be it batting or bowling.

The power-packed batting unit comprising of Gordan Greenidge, Desmond Haynes, Larry Gomes, Sir Vivian Richards and Clive Lloyd were a nightmare for any bowling unit. The fearsome pace battery of Andy Roberts, Michael Holding, Joel Garner and Malcolm Marshall tormented the best batting line-ups. Richards was one of the most imposing batsmen of his era with his belligerent stroke play.

Under Richards’ captaincy, the Windies remained unbeaten in all their Test series for most of the 80s. Moreover, promising youngsters like Richie Richardson, Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh and Patrick Patterson were all groomed during Richards captaincy stint to reach lofty heights later in their careers.

Vivian Richards Captaincy Record

Played 53 Won 27 Lost 8 Drawn 15 Win % - 54