After being stripped of the Arsenal captaincy in December 2021, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left for nothing just weeks later.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10419182/arsenal-close-allowing-340million-worth-signings-leave-free/

Almost 11 months after leaving the Wallabies on Test match eve in Argentina to head home for a mental health break, Michael Hooper has returned to the team’s captaincy role on Sunday vowing he’s “all in” ahead of the World Cup.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/06/25/powerful-force-for-us-jones-says-twin-skippers-give-wbs-winning-edge-as-hoops-all-in-for-leadership-comeback/

And out on the field his captaincy was notably excellent, with Dravid saying that he couldn’t have asked for any more from his skipper.

Source: https://www.centralchronicle.com/india-retain-pride-in-defeat-after-tournament-to-remember/

And while Scott McGann looks overwhelmingly likely to retain the Thunderbolts captaincy in 2024 having led the side to finals this year, Leehy is excited to be a part of the leadership group within the team.

Source: https://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/8412881/leehys-unfinished-business-i-wanted-to-end-it-on-my-terms/?src=rss

Aside from Halifax it is the only other Calderdale club to have won the Yorkshire Cup, doing so in 1960 under the captaincy of the late Johnny Andrew.

Source: https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/old-crossleyans-will-shout-about-huge-success-in-open-day-event-4104207

Baxter has never been afraid to be brave with the captaincy, handing it to former fly-half Joe Simmonds at just the age of 23 allowing him to become the youngest player to skipper a side to victory in the final of the Champions Cup in 2020.

Source: https://www.devonlive.com/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rob-baxter-explains-handed-new-8770258

Both have a slightly different approach to leadership, both have got a slightly different approach to the way they play the game, and I think together, they can be a really strong captaincy group."

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/hooper-slipper-named-co-captain-jones-announces-wallabies-squad-3585321?cid=cna_flip_070214

But just moments after the interval, Kolisi joined his captaincy counterpart in the dock.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/cane-kolisi-south-africa-new-zealand-red-card-b2437734.html

Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra said Hardik Pandya's elevation to captaincy has raised eyebrows, but he always had the faith in the all-rounder.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/i-told-him-over-the-phone-ashish-nehra-reveals-how-gujarat-titans-appointed-hardik-pandya-as-captain-8543433/

Harry Maguire was stripped of the captaincy on Sunday, July 16 by the coach Erik Ten Hag.

Source: https://www.completesports.com/fernandes-tipped-to-become-man-united-new-substantive-captain/

In comparison to Pandya, Gill has more captaincy experience.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/will-shubman-gill-become-a-gujarat-titan-in-his-new-role-as-captain-in-ipl-9046179/

Jack Stephenson, marketing coordinator at Broughton House, added: “We are truly appreciative of the dedication shown by everyone at Prestwich Golf Club for rallying behind our veterans since Paul’s captaincy began in April.

Source: https://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/24006849.prestwich-golf-club-members-raise-money-veteran-care-home/?ref=rss

James Slipper will share Wallabies captaincy duties with Michael Hooper for the Rugby Championship.

Source: https://canberraweekly.com.au/hooper-slipper-to-share-wallabies-captaincy/

Knives were being sharpened in respect of Pettersen’s captaincy as Europe were trounced, 4-0 in the Friday foursomes.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/sep/23/europe-continue-charge-back-to-level-solheim-cup-ahead-of-final-day

Lara Jones will continue to captain the first team with father Mark serving as vice-captain while James Harrap and Joss Elliott have taken on the second team captaincy.

Source: https://www.countytimes.co.uk/sport/23468456.powys-clubs-set-new-shropshire-cricket-league-season/?ref=rss

Last season, despite being informed in advance about the captaincy switch, that Jadeja struggled in the hot seat is not lost among the franchise.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/will-ms-dhoni-pass-the-baton-to-ben-stokes-in-what-could-be-his-final-season-for-csk-8479771/

Mark Padgett takes over the captaincy for the rest of the campaign and Max Whatmough will start at lock for the first time this season.

Source: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/23230269.title-rivals-wrexham-mold-return-action/?ref=rss

Max Kilman says he is ‘embracing’ the captaincy at Wolves as he looks to take his game to the next level.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2023/12/09/max-kilman-embracing-wolves-captaincy/

Proteas ODI captain Temba Bavuma defends captaincy and playing while not 100% fit and admits to batting challenges.

Source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/local-celebs/breaking-proteas-coach-rob-walter-backs-captain-temba-bavuma-or-tambo-airport-19-november-2023/

“Temba is a star performer in the Test arena, long may that continue and I think captaincy sits well with him.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/temba-good-fit-conrad-test-captaincy-shake-up/