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n. - The post of a person having authority over and responsibility for a group or unit

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  • India has lost six of the last eight ODI matches played under his captainship.
  • Dravid's astute captainship and handling of the bowlers during the Pakistan innings.
  • Some great new players and the captainship of Catty lifting the team no end, thank heavens.
  • Give Dravid an extended spell of captainship, put confidence in him and make him the captain of India for a season and see the results.
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