Alfredo Di Stefano

The captaincy of the national side is a distinction which Messi deserves as he has all the qualities a captain requires - a combative character and immeasurable talent.

Argentinian Footballer

Sourav Ganguly

My captaincy model was characterised by two distinctive pillars. Proper identification of talent and then ensuring the young finds play fearless cricket.

Indian Entertainer

Michael Ballack

A player can't request on what position he wants to play, and it is the same with the captaincy. One should respect this, there are hierarchies.

German Athlete

Prithvi Shaw

I learnt about being physically fit, captaincy, and the things that really matter when it comes to being a leader and a batsman.

Indian Athlete

Shahid Afridi

Respect is the most essential thing about captaincy. Respect between the captain and players is important. It is give and take.

Pakistani Athlete

Marco van Basten

When you accept the captaincy, you accept the responsibilities that come with it.

Dutch Manager

Eoin Morgan

I've enjoyed the captaincy when I've done it at Middlesex and with England.

Irish Athlete

Sarfaraz Ahmed

Test captaincy is a challenge but things will get easier with time.

Pakistani Cricketer

Inzamam-ul-Haq

I'm ready to accept the pressures of captaincy.

Pakistani Coach

Manuel Neuer

Focuses on managing a group, often in sports or organizations.

Team Leadership

Indicates the captain's role to make decisions and take charge.

Authority Responsibility

Used when someone is chosen and agrees to be the captain.

Role Acceptance

Refers to the innate or developed skills necessary for effective leadership.

Leadership Quality

Captaincy is often closely watched and judged by others.

Under Scrutiny

Highlights the importance of a captain's choices, for better or worse.

Decision Making

 for the captaincy of his ship the crew would make the choice amazingly for a band of men with a reputation for violence and brutality pirates elected their captains by democratic vote not