32 Most popular nicknames in Cricket

22. Sachin Tendulkar ‘The little champion’ –

The master blaster or the ‘God’ of cricket got this name from his short stature and an incredible ability to win games single-handedly. He is popularly rated as the World’s best batsman alongside legendary Sir Don Bradman.

23. Rahul Dravid ‘Jammy’ –

Rahul was nicknamed ‘Jammy’ because his father Sharad worked for jam and syrup giants Kissan.

24. Ricky Ponting ‘Punter’ –

Ponting has been called ‘Punter’ for long because he loves to bet. Not on cricket matches though, it must be emphasized. In Tasmania, where he grew up, greyhound racing is a gambling sport which Ponting loved to indulge in.