Cricketers have gained much popularity in the last few decades. The sport has grown enormously in India after the nation’s incredible success at the global level. In the last 15 years, India has won a T20 World Cup, an ICC World Cup, an ICC Champions Trophy, and currently, the team is at the number one position in the ICC World Test Championship Points Table.
Most of the cricketers have achieved celebrity status now and the individuals having the same face complexion as they gain popularity as well. In this article, we will look at the 8 famous cricketers and their famous lookalikes.
8.Virat Kohli and his fan
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli was once believed to have the same face complexion as Pakistani batsman Ahmad Shehzad. However, a few years later, Kohli changed his look by growing a classy beard.
A local Indian cricket team fan having the same look as Virat Kohli attended one of India’s home matches, and the cameraman focused on him, turning him into a well-known lookalike of Virat.
7.Jasprit Bumrah and a Pakistani fan
Jasprit Bumrah has become the backbone of the Indian cricket team’s pace bowling attack in the last few years. The Mumbai Indians star has become one of the best bowlers in the entire world.
A few years ago, a fan from Pakistan went viral on the internet because he looked same like Jasprit Bumrah. Some fans even made funny memes upon taking note of this development.
6.Yuvraj Singh and Herry Tangiri
Yuvraj Singh starred in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup, with his big shots and fielding. Four years later, he did an excellent job in all three departments and guided the nation to its first World Cup win at home.
Singh has been close to India’s legendary wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni since their junior days. In Dhoni’s biopic, the makers cast Herry Tangiri, a lookalike of Yuvraj, as the Indian all-rounder.
5.Herschelle Gibbs and Pitbull
Former South African opening batsman Herschelle Gibbs is the only batsman in cricket history to slam six sixes off an over in an ODI World Cup match. Gibbs also played for Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians in the IPL.
His bald look made him one of the most handsome players in the cricket world and fans often compared his looks with that of the music industry celebrity Pitbull.
4.Heinrich Klaasen and Martin Guptill
Heinrich Klaasen is the wicket-keeper batsman of South Africa. His brilliant performances in an ODI series against India had helped him earn IPL deals from Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. His fair face and brown beard drew a comparison with Martin Guptill, the right-handed opening batsman from New Zealand. Both had the same hairstyle and beard style.
3.Shikhar Dhawan and Ram Bahadur
Shikhar Dhawan has earned the nickname ‘Gabbar’ because of his unique look and mustache. After his magnificent performances at the international level, many fans tried to copy his mustache style.
However, a fan named Ram Bahadur went viral in the netizens’ group because of his resemblance with the Delhi Capitals. Both have the same hairstyle and mustache.
2.Ishant Sharma and Bryan Ruiz
Ishant Sharma has changed his look now, but there was a time when his look with the long hair and no beard matched with that of famous celebrity Bryan Ruiz.
In case you did not know, Bryan Ruiz is a former captain of the Costa Rica football team, sharing the same hairstyle and look as the Indian pacer.
1.Ian Butler and Ben Affleck
The last entry on this list is of the former New Zealand quick bowler Ian Butler. Shane Bond’s success did not allow Butler to play much cricket for his country. However, his resemblance with Hollywood star Ben Affleck drew everyone’s attention towards him whenever he played cricket. Affleck has also achieved success as a director.
