Cricketers are among the most-followed sportspersons in the world right now. Former Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli recently completed 200 million followers on Instagram, while the likes of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma also have millions of followers.
Since cricketers are so popular, it is common for fans to notice how some people have a similar look as the cricket players. A few fans even became famous because they looked the same as some of the cricketers, but in this listicle today, we will have a look at five international players having a celebrity lookalike.
1. Yasir Shah and Lionel Messi
Pakistan cricket team leg-spinner Yasir Shah has a similar look as Argentina football team player Lionel Messi. Many fans and commentators have noticed the similarity. When asked about his lookalike, Yasir once said:
“It’s funny when people say I look like Messi. I’m not as good as him but I can play some good football.”
2. Cricketers Prasidh Krishna and Dasun Shanaka
Dasun Shanaka & Prasidh Krishna. Brothers who got separated at Kumbh Mela. Look at those noses & ears. pic.twitter.com/Y9I5hqKYcN
— Jose Puliampatta (@JosePuliampatta) July 29, 2021
Prasidh Krishna is a star fast bowler of Indian team. He played for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022. Fans feel that he looks similar to Sri Lankan cricket team’s white-ball skipper Dasun Shanaka.
3. Cricketers Saud Shakeel and Virat Kohli
Am i the only one who thinks that he (Saud Shakeel) looks like Virat Kohli?? 😅😅#PAKvsENG pic.twitter.com/iMZyIKm8ej
— Lalit Tiwari (@lalitforweb) July 14, 2021
During the series between Pakistan and England last year, Saud Shakeel trended on social media because he looked like Virat Kohli. While batting with a helmet, Shakeel had the same face cut as Kohli.
4. Cricketers Kuldeep Yadav and Binura Fernando
Another pair of India and Sri Lanka to feature on the list is Kuldeep Yadav and Binura Fernando. Fans spotted this similarity while Fernando played against Australia.
5. Ajinkya Rahane and Jaydev Unadkat
Remember the Unadkat, Rahane, Kulkarni, Varun C days? #DCvsRR pic.twitter.com/kOk37re22S
— Manya (@CSKian716) April 15, 2021
Four Indian cricketers once had a similar look. It was tough to pick who was Jaydev Unadkat, Ajinkya Rahane, Dhawal Kulkarni and Varun CV while they were fielding. One more scenario happened in RCB when Mohammad Azharuddeen and Rajat Patidar were a part of the squad.
New Kulkarni and Rahane in the market 😃 pic.twitter.com/25Wk3pldHj
— tauseef🦇 (@pascal_ak_) October 2, 2021
