MS Dhoni
No matter how much Virat Kohli does for India as a skipper in the Test format, the absence of MS Dhoni will always hurt Indian fans. When it comes to leadership, MSD is the first man that comes to our mind. He has always served the team with his calm and composed nature even during the pressure situations. His batting ability, especially in the limited overs format, is still better than any other finisher.
Dhoni’s stats in Test might not amaze an outsider, but every fan is aware of his captaincy skills in the Test format. He had made Team India the best Test team in the world when he received the Test Mace in December 2009. His contribution in the 90 Tests he played for his country cannot be ignored, and that is why he would always be a first choice for the fans in terms of Test captaincy.