Ricky Ponting, without a doubt, is the best Australian captain of all time, surpassing the likes of Alan Border and Steve Waugh. The reason being his tactful style of play which opened the gates to a golden era for Australian cricket. Having won two consecutive World Cups and leading the side in the most number of ODI matches ever, with a formidable winning ratio, is what makes Ponting an ideal captain. However, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a better captain than Ponting, not only because he won all the major trophies for his side but also because he built a team from scratch and made it a force to be reckoned with.