The essence of leadership is what often makes or breaks a team. A side, boasting some high profile and sought after names, might not achieve the desired results if it is led by an unproductive leader. On the contrary, a side that has quite a few rookies in the line-up, can go on to achieve the ultimate glory, if it is led by a lion-hearted skipper who backs his team till the very last moment.
The IPL has been a witness to this statement as season after season, it has witnessed the true significance of having a potent leader at the helm of affairs. Chennai Super Kings, the most successful IPL team till date in terms of the trophies won and rankings achieved, had a basic ingredient which made them a T20 powerhouse. It was the presence of a dynamic leader called Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a force within himself.
Keeping leadership in mind, we go through five such teams, who have had the most number of captains: