We usually come across some fantastic friendship relationships when playing cricket. Regardless of whether they are from the same state, country, or language, the passion for the game unites people and can ultimately result in unique partnerships. Because they spend so much time together, the players form some of the most lovely friendships. Here are a few of the cricketer best friends that cricket fans really adore. Read on to see the popular cricketer best friends.
Cricketer best friends:
Suresh Raina & MS Dhoni:
The two Indian cricketers that are closest to one another are MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina. These two players have been a part of CSK since the start and have formed some incredible combinations. Both Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni made announcements about their departures from international cricket on the same day. Suresh has stated that he will not be interested in playing if Dhoni decides to end his IPL career. Only after Dhoni had retired did Suresh Raina decide to leave international cricket. No other cricketing team has a bond like theirs.
MS Dhoni & Virat Kohli:
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has got countless words of love and admiration from Virat Kohli. He described his relationship with his former Indian skipper as one of “trust and respect.” Under MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli made his India debut in 2008 against Sri Lanka. Since that time, he has always credited Dhoni as being a source of inspiration in his life. In the early years, the former captain of India supported Virat Kohli through thick and thin.
KL Rahul & Hardik Pandya:
Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, two players from the new generation of cricketers, are currently best friends. The pair got their start in the IPL and are now long-term contributors to the Indian team. Rahul and Pandya are both fantastic athletes that get along well with one another. These two athletes are frequently spotted hanging with one another off the pitch. They also made an appearance on the iconic Koffee with Karan episode, where their strong friendship was visible. During interviews, they also had extremely kind things to say about one another.
Yuvraj Singh & Virat Kohli:
Yuvraj Singh and Virat Kohli have a long-standing relationship. For the Indian squad, they both have played some outstanding innings. Yuvraj Singh has received many compliments from Virat Kohli in interviews. Off the pitch, they get along quite well and have been spotted having fun together numerous times. Virat Kohli also played a significant role in Yuvraj’s wedding and danced passionately with Yuvraj there.
Ab De Villers & Virat Kohli:
One of the most recognisable relationships in India is that between Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. Despite representing separate countries, there was a connection between the two of them when they started playing together for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011. Since that time, ten years have gone, and the two have not looked back. When batting together, Kohli and ABD forged some magnificent partnerships and had some unforgettable moments in the locker room. They respect one other’s games, which makes their friendship all the more unusual and special.
Sachin Tendulkar & Sourav Ganguly:
Another group of batsmen on this list includes Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar, former openers for the Indian cricket team. They are close buddies off the pitch. Tendulkar and Ganguly are two of the greatest cricketers who have ever represented India. Their relationship and partnership are backed by millions of people.
Yuzendra Chahal & Rohit Sharma:
The leg-spinner for Team India, Yuzvendra Chahal, is said to be close with Rohit Sharma. Chahal claims that he and Rohit have always had a special bond. He regards Rohit as his older sibling. Chahal and Rohit frequently leave comments on each other’s Instagram postings, and they have a wonderful friendship.
Kl Rahul – Mayank Agarwal:
In order to succeed at the top level, Rahul and Mayank had to travel a long way. They competed together at the U-19 World Cup and started for India in Test matches. Mayank made his T20 debut in 2010, three years before making his first-class debut, and at the time (2013) was still thought of as a white-ball specialist. Together, they make fantastic friends.
Yuvraj Singh – Harbhajan Singh:
Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh were the closest of friends for a very long time. They have triumphed in a great deal of matches, series, and international competitions together. Yuvraj bowls left-arm spin and bats left-handed, whereas Harbhajan bowls right-arm off-spin and bats right-handed. They are both IPL legends. Despite having remarkable success in the league, Yuvraj and Harbhajan were never able to play together in the IPL. They won the T20 World Cup in 2007 and the ICC World Cup in 2011, both times with Team India.
Ishan Kishan – Hardik Pandya:
A lovely bond unites Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan. Both of these athletes have spent a significant amount of time playing for the Mumbai Indians. They have developed into close friends and have helped Mumbai Indians win numerous games. Ishan receives frequent online support from Hardik Pandya as well.
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