First started as a wicket keeper in Indian Test series.

Became the 8th captain of Indian team, and won his first match as Test captain Vs South Africa in 2009

India's most successful captain in Test matches, with 27 wins in 60 games.

He is the Second Captain to win at both, home and abroad grounds in his first match after Ganguly.

Did not lose any of his first 11 Tests – longest unbeaten streak for any player since making captaincy debut

He has hit most sixes (51) as captain in Test cricket

He holds the record for not losing even one test match in the home ground.