Three Indian Captains Who Struggled to Find Their Groove

Being the captain of Team India is like trying to ride a rollercoaster blindfolded! Shreyas Iyer, Mohammad Azharuddin, and KL Rahul all faced a bumpy start, losing their first three matches. Iyer's debut was a rain-soaked disaster, Azharuddin had a rocky journey with losses and draws, and Rahul just couldn't catch a break. But hey, every captain gets their moment to shine eventually!

Quick rundown

1.Shreyas Iyer's captaincy debut faced early challenges.

2.Mohammad Azharuddin had a rocky start as India's captain.

3.KL Rahul struggled initially but found success later.

4.Rain played spoilsport in Shreyas Iyer's T20I against England.

5.Early setbacks don't define a captain's tenure.

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