Top 10 Cricketers and their hilarious quirks

Cricketers are also humans and are subject to having their own personalities. Of course, much of it is subdued because they in the limelight all the time and the focus of people’s attention. However, there have been multiple cricketers who not only made a name for themselves on the cricket field due to their batting or bowling, but some cricketers, even big names were known for their quirky mannerisms on the field. Be it having a hilarious tick or knowing how to keep the mood light of the team even in the tensest of situations on the field. This is also one of the methods to keep away the pressure and the stress that the game brings. Such quirks and mannerisms also help the players keep themselves away from the noises outside and be themselves within limits. Here are the Top 10 Cricketers and their Hilarious Quirks: 10. Chris Gayle Chris Gayle. (Photo Source: Twitter) The universe boss Chris Gayle left an unforgettable imprint on fans during his time with the West Indies cricket and in the Indian Premier League. The Jamaican cricketer was larger than life and the first to embrace the T20 format as his own. Known to be flashy, Gayle was also funny on the field and along with Virat Kohli and others in RCB, left many must-watch moments. Be it him dancing, or trolling other players. Even his celebrations on the field after a century were a spectacle. His mannerisms and antics are thoroughly missed by his fans. 9. Javed Miandad Javed Miandad 1992. (Photo Source: Patrick Eagar/Patrick Eagar via Getty Images) Another player who was a character of the field was Pakistan legend Javed Miandad. Miandad was a master batter and remains the youngest to score a double century in Test cricket. He pioneered quick running between the wickets in ODIs and was a street-smart cricketer to the limit. But he was also hilarious on the field. He once copied the bowling actions of Australian bowlers during a Test down under. No one can forget him jumping mockingly during the India-Pakistan 1992 World Cup match. There are numerous stories of Miandad sledging opposition batters while fielding in close, especially with the lisp he had, which made it even funnier. 8. Ishan Kishan Ishan Kishan. (Photo Source: Twitter) Ishan Kishan might be new in international cricket, but he has won over the hearts of the fans with his antics on the field. Be it for India, or for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, Kishan keeping wickets means gold on the stump mic. Especially if he has Shubman Gill fielding nearby him. Kishan is a very laid-back guy but with a lot of restlessness in him. He feels it important to chirp from behind the stumps. He is also one of the funniest people to have around as attested by many of his teammates. The Behind-the-scenes videos by the Indian team showcase the complete hilarity of Ishan Kishan. Be it dancing, making jokes, or practical pranks, he is the one always in focus. 7. Sreesanth Former India bowler Sreesanth was also a character that always entertained the fans and fellow cricketers. One of the most intense cricketers ever, the Kerala pacer was always seen talking to himself and often sledged the opposition batters as well. One of his most humorous moments came in a Test match between India and South Africa. He was bounced and sledged by Andre Nel who was bowling at a fast pace. However, the next ball, Sreesanth backed away and slammed Nel over his head for a huge six. Sreesanth completed the run and as he got near Nel, he broke out into a funny dance, which left even the commentators breathless. 6. Yuzvendra Chahal Yuzi Chahal. (Photo Source: IPL) Master of mockery, Yuzvendra Chahal is one of the funniest people on the field. He is so funny that the BCCI even gave him his show, the Chahal TV, where he took hilarious interviews of his fellow cricketers. He is also a huge meme-worthy cricketer. Chahal keeps everyone laughing, be it teaching Martin Guptill some swear words or his relaxed pose near the boundary. His bromance with Rohit Sharma is well known and more often than not, Chahal can be seen either pulling the legs of his teammate or even the opposition players as well, often in funny ways. 5. Rishabh Pant David Warner and Rishabh Pant. (Photo Source: Instagram/davidwarner31) Currently out of action, Rishabh Pant is by far the most interesting player in the Indian cricket team. The keeper-batter is known for his hilarious antics on the field. His natural charisma makes him funnier and his banter on the stump mic is the stuff of legend. Who can forget jibes like ‘temporary captain’ to Tim Paine? Even with the bat, his style of playing shots and doing things is more or less funny. He interrupts interviews in funny ways and teases other cricketers as well. The anticipation of his return is very high and he and his antics on the field have been severely missed by Indian cricket fans. 4. Steve Smith Steve Smith. (Photo Source: Twitter) Steve Smith might be the most serious cricketer on the field, but even his OCD habits get players laughing around him. And Smith is a good sport to take everything funnily. His ways of leaving the ball, playing defensive shots and even praising himself for performing well, make him special. No one can forget his response to Ishant Sharma mocking him after leaving a ball during an intense India v Australia Test in the 2016-17 series in India. Ishant mocked him by making funny faces and Smith being a sport, returned the gesture with some funny faces of his own. 3. Dwayne Bravo Dwayne Bravo is considered to be a brilliant cricketer on the field, who excels in both the batting and the bowling. He was a terrific leader as well and captained the West Indies team. However, what made him a fan favorite was his banter on the field with other players, especially Kieron Pollard. Pollard and Dwayne Bravo spent years in the IPL mocking one another after hitting sixes or when Bravo got Pollard out. Everything was done in good gesture and Bravo also took the jokes on him sportingly. The all-rounder loved to make people happy and the vibe and jokes were only one part of his talent. 2. Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) India captain Rohit Sharma is one of the most hilarious cricketers in the world today. Despite his Inzamam-Ul-Haq habits of being laidback and taking things easy, Rohit Sharma is a master of keeping things funny on the field. His best have mostly come in press conferences where he is extremely hilarious even when answering serious questions. Be it his stump mic comments, his antics with his teammates in the Indian team or Mumbai Indians, or his social media presence, everything reeks of comedy. To add to this, his habit of forgetting things, made great comical stories, and Rohit Sharma, in interviews, has taken all the fun on him with a smile. 1. Virat Kohli Kohli (Photo Source: Twitter) Former India captain Virat Kohli is the most expressive cricketer India has ever seen. He wears his emotion on his sleeve and is not afraid to take the opposition on. But he is equally funny, as he is intense. And his antics on the field and off the field have his fans love him more. Be it his way of mocking the opposition players, dancing on the field to songs, and enjoying his time with junior cricketers, Virat Kohli is living his life to the max. A huge change has been seen in Kohli since he returned to form after a long drought. Virat is more relaxed and gives the fans their worth of money, be it with the bat, or with his quirks and funny mannerisms on the field.

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