Rohit Sharma to MS Dhoni: 5 Indians With Most T20I Wins As A Captain

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

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Rohit Sharma

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MS Dhoni

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Virat Kohli

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Hardik Pandya

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Suryakumar Yadav

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Rohit Sharma to MS Dhoni: 5 Indians With Most T20I Wins As A Captain

Rohit Sharma

(2017-2024)

MS Dhoni

(2007-2016)

Virat Kohli

(2017-2021)

Hardik Pandya

(2022-2023)

Suryakumar Yadav

(2023-2023)

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