5 captains who brought about a dramatic change in fortune for their teams

Great leaders make great teamMany pundits have argued that cricket is the sport where captains enjoy the most amount of on-field influence. The history of cricket truly reveals that the most successful teams have most often than not been led by the most remarkable captains.There have been captains who have resurrected their teams from a slump in form or directionless meandering and guided them to the endless glory.Let us look at five captains who brought about a dramatic change in fortune for their teams. Only international captains have been considered and we have chosen to focus exclusively on the last 15 years for this list.

#5 Brendon McCullum

During his early days, Brendon McCullum was considered a bit of a maverick - a dangerous lower order wicket-keeper batsman who could score freely whenever required. But he went on to become a successful opener in the limited overs format and an aggressive captain who changed the Kiwis' fortunes.

No one gave the Kiwis the ghost of a chance going into the 2015 World Cup but they surprised everyone by the dauntless, aggressive brand of cricket they played. It was clear to see the indomitable and fearless approach that McCullum had instilled in the team. McCullum became the first New Zealand skipper ever to lead his team to the final of the World Cup.

Considered to be free-flowing and easy-going, it is remarkable to think that McCullum has helped the Kiwis dream big and turn around their fortunes dramatically. And the best part of it is that he always wears his heart on his sleeves, playing the game in the best possible spirit.