Captains Of Cricket World Cups Quiz

Captains Of Cricket World Cups Quiz takes a look at the figures who led their teams on cricket’s biggest stage. One unforgettable moment in captaincy history came during the 1992 World Cup, when Pakistan’s Imran Khan, wearing that now-iconic “cornered tigers” shirt, led his team to a stunning comeback after a shaky start. That campaign became a symbol of grit and calm leadership under pressure. Captains are more than just decision makers, they shape the story of a tournament. This cricket world cup quiz is a quiet nod to those key figures whose choices, good or bad, shaped the outcomes. If you’re into stories of leadership and odd cricket trivia, this one brings together fun facts and a light mental workout.

Captains Of Cricket World Cups

Which Zimbabwean captain led his team to the Super Six in the 1999 World Cup?

Andy Flower

Heath Streak

Alistair Campbell

Tatenda Taibu

Who led India as captain in their first-ever Cricket World Cup appearance?

Srinivas Venkataraghavan

Ajit Wadekar

Bishan Singh Bedi

Sunil Gavaskar

Who led South Africa in their first-ever World Cup appearance in 1992?

Hansie Cronje

Clive Rice

Allan Donald

Kepler Wessels

Who captained England in the 1992 Cricket World Cup?

David Gower

Graham Gooch

Mike Gatting

Ian Botham

Who captained Australia to back-to-back World Cup wins in 2003 and 2007?

Adam Gilchrist

Michael Clarke

Shane Warne

Ricky Ponting

Who led Afghanistan in their debut World Cup in 2015?

Asghar Afghan

Mohammad Nabi

Rashid Khan

Gulbadin Naib

Who is the oldest player to captain his country to a Cricket World Cup victory?

Ricky Ponting

MS Dhoni

Arjuna Ranatunga

Imran Khan

Who among the following Australian players never won the Cricket World Cup as captain?

Mark Taylor

Allan Border

Steve Waugh

Michael Clarke

Who is the youngest player to captain his country to a Cricket World Cup victory?

MS Dhoni

Ricky Ponting

Kapil Dev

Graeme Smith

Who has captained his country in the most number of Cricket World Cup matches?

Ricky Ponting

MS Dhoni

Stephen Fleming

Graeme Smith

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The average score is 36%

Sample Questions from This Quiz

Which Zimbabwean captain led his team to the Super Six in the 1999 World Cup?
Who led India as captain in their first-ever Cricket World Cup appearance?
Who led South Africa in their first-ever World Cup appearance in 1992?
Who captained England in the 1992 Cricket World Cup?
Who captained Australia to back-to-back World Cup wins in 2003 and 2007?

Try the full quiz and see how many of these you can answer!

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