Cricket is not only a game, it is an emotion for the people. T20 cricket is the fastest format of Cricket. It quickly became the most beloved form of cricket. This format witnesses most of the incredible innings. It is loved by the fans all around the world. Australia is the most successful team in world cricket history regarding ICC trophies. Here we are introducing "Top 10 successful T20 captains of the Australian Cricket Team".
1. Adam Gilchrist
Adam Gilchrist is an attacking batsman from Australia. He is one of the greatest wicketkeeper batsman. But he was not as successful as a captain. He did not get many chances to lead the team. He led the Australian team merely in 2 international games. But he is known for attacking Cricket.
2. Brad Haddin
Brad Haddin was an International Australian cricket player in T20s. He got an opportunity to lead the team in 2009 after Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, and Clarke were rested, but he was not as successful as a captain. He is an effortless hitter.
3. Matthew Wade
Mathew Wade is an Australian wicketkeeper batsman. He captained the team in T20 matches in Aaron Finch absence. He is an active player on the field. He often plays the role of a hitter for Australia in T20 Internationals. He smashed three sixes in the World Cup semi-final to seal a magnificent victory over Pakistan.
4. Cameron White
Cameron White became the T20 captain after the retirement of Michael Clarke in 2011. His tenure as a captain was not up to mark. He was dropped from captaincy in 2012 because of his poor form. He did not get so many opportunities. He failed to prove himself as a captain. But he was a powerful middle-order batsman for Australia.
5. Steve Smith
Steve Smith is one of the mature batters in this generation of Cricket. He played numerous match-winning knocks for Australia. Apart from this, he was also the captain of the Australian cricket team. The Aussies team registered innumerable wins under his captaincy. After being part of a shameful ball-tampering incident, he lost his captaincy, but his contribution to Australian Cricket is significant. He is a complete player. Whenever the team needs him, he always delivers with his bat.
6. David Warner
David Warner is an incredible player in the Australian cricket team. He did not get the chance to lead the team in a lot of matches, but whenever he got the opportunity, he proved himself as a captain. He was part of that controversial ball-tampering incident. After this scandal, he did not get the captaincy. If you are looking for a consistent player, David Warner is the name you are looking for.
7. Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting was the first T20 International captain of the Australian cricket team. He is one of the most successful skippers in Australia across all formats. He is an outstanding player as well as a captain. The Kangaroo team registered remarkable victories under his captaincy. He will always be remembered as a great captain and player as well. He left no stone unturned to reach the team to zenith. He always shares his views on world cricket.
8. Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke will be remembered as one of the classic skippers of Team Australia. He had aggressive leadership skills, and the team registered many victories under his captaincy. He is a great player. Australia is the most successful team and has a handful of great players. Even now, he is connected to Cricket as a commentator.
9. George Bailey
George Bailey was one of the most mature and respected skippers in Australia. He became the second player to make his international debut as a captain in 2012. He did not play a single international match before being captain. He captained the team in a lot of games with an equal number of wins and losses. He played in IPL for the KingsXIPunjab team.
10. Aaron Finch
Aaron Finch is the most successful skipper of Australia in T20 Internationals. Australia claimed their first T20 World Cup winner title under his captaincy. He has exceptional leadership skills. The Kangaroo team registered epic victories under his captaincy. Apart from this, he is an aggressive batter and loves to dominate the opposition team. It can be the reason for the exceptional success of Australian Cricket under his captaincy.
