5. Sourav Ganguly
One of the most loved cricketers across the nation till date, Sourav Ganguly has taken Team India after the match-fixing scandal in 2000 and made them one of the most feared sides in his 5-year tenure as India were an elite team by the end of his reign.
Ganguly has led the team as a unit and has earned many historic overseas wins over the years with a formidable team. He has brought the next generation legends into the team which has also earned India two world cups later after his retirement.