New Delhi, 02 August 2026: Players who have played the most ODI World Cups India won its first One-Day World Cup title in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. After that, the ‘Men in Blue’ (Indian team) won their second One-Day World Cup title in 2011 under the leadership of M.S. Dhoni. So far, India has won two One-Day World Cup titles. Do you know which batsman has played the most One-Day World Cups for India? Legendary player Sachin Tendulkar tops this list.
1- Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar is the player who has played the most World Cups for India. He participated in six One-Day (ODI) World Cups during his career. Their first ODI World Cup was in 1992, while the last World Cup was in 2011, in which India won the tournament for the second time.
2- Kapil Dev
Captain Kapil Dev, who led India to its first ODI World Cup title, participated in four World Cups during his career. His first ODI World Cup was in 1979, while his last World Cup was in 1992.
3- Mohammad Azharuddin
Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin is also among the players who have played four World Cups for India. His first ODI World Cup was in 1987, while his last World Cup was in 1999.
4- Javagal Srinath
Former Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath participated in four ODI World Cups during his career. His first World Cup was in 1992, while his last World Cup was in 2003.
5- M.S. Dhoni
Moving forward in this list, we find the name of M.S. Dhoni, under whose captaincy Team India won the 2011 ODI World Cup title. Dhoni played his first ODI World Cup in 2007 and his last World Cup in 2019.
6- Virat Kohli
The name of Virat Kohli is also included in this list. Like Rohit, Virat is also an active player. He has participated in four ODI World Cups and can probably play for the fifth time. Kohli’s first ODI World Cup was in 2011 and his most recent World Cup was in 2023.
7- Rohit Sharma
The list also includes former India captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit has played three World Cups. However, he is still an active player and could potentially play in a fourth World Cup. The ‘Hitman’ played his first World Cup in 2015 and the most recent World Cup in 2023.