# Why Cricket Captains Are Called Skippers

URL: https://technosports.co.in/why-cricket-captains-are-called-skippers/  
Published: 2026-09-09  
Updated: 2026-09-09  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Ever wonder why your cricket hero is called a “skipper”? It’s not about the pitch; it’s about the high seas! The term hails from the Dutch *schipper*, the master of a vessel. By the 19th century, this maritime title sailed into British sports. Cricket embraced this nautical slang, cementing it as the ultimate, tradition-rich nickname for every team leader.