One of the most well-known sports in the world, cricket has a large following. Legendary athletes who raised the calibre of the game include Sachin Tendulkar, Shane Warne, Sanath Jayasuriya, Shaun Pollock, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and many more. We bring 5 famous sports players who love cricket.
The Indian Premier League (IPL), which helped cricket become one of the most-watched sports in the world, along with these players, also made a significant contribution. In the process, some famous athletes from all around the world have been affected by cricket’s unmatched charm. In 2009, Roger Federer, a former Swiss tennis star, declared his love for cricket, claiming he enjoys playing it in his free time. There are some other athletes who enjoy cricket in addition to Federer.
5 sports players who love cricket:
5. Jamie Dwyer:
Australian hockey player Jamie Dwyer is well-known in the industry. He played for his country’s team from 2001 to 2016, and during the course of his lengthy career, he participated in over 350 games and scored over 220 goals. He his goodbye to hockey following the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
He currently competes in Perth’s Melville Toyota League with the YMCC Coastal City Hockey Club. Stuart MacGill, a former Australian Test player, is the manager of the former Australian hockey player. Cricket piqued Dwyer’s interest as a child, and he participated in it frequently. The Australian used to be a batter in cricket.
Dwyer was granted a cricket scholarship at the age of 15 as a result of his outstanding batting displays in two A-grade finals in Rockhampton. He decided to pursue his Olympic goal, nevertheless, and made hockey his job. Dwyer is an enthusiastic cricket fan, and there are photos of him playing the game with his kids.
4. Yohan Blake:
The Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake is well-known to those who follow the sport. Blake has a long list of accomplishments under his belt from his extensive career. Usain Bolt once praised the Jamaican sprinter for his diligence. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris could be the last time the 100-meter champion puts on his shoes.
Blake hails from a nation that has given the sport of cricket notable players like Chris Gayle and Courtney Walsh. Blake enjoys cricket dearly and participates in it frequently. The 33-year-old athlete also participates in Kingston Cricket Club’s club cricket league. He tweeted about his passion for cricket in April 2021.
In the 13th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by one run in a super over, which happened in September 2020. After that, Blake published a video to show how exciting it is when a Super Over creates a cliffhanger in a game.
3. Ian Thorpe:
One of the most admired athletes in the world is the former Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe. His impact on the sports world is unparalleled. Ian was successful in several prestigious contests over the course of his lengthy swimming career. He was the most successful competitor at the Summer Olympics in 2000, taking home three gold and two silver medals.
The Olympic gold medalist stated in January 2019 that his parents had intended for him to play cricket. Ian played cricket for the first few years of high school but eventually quit to focus on his swimming career. His decision to choose swimming over cricket paid off, as he made impressive strides in the swimming world.
It’s interesting to note that Ken Thorpe, Ian’s father, played first-grade cricket for Bankstown in his adolescence. In the season’s batting averages for Sydney’s district squad, Ken outperformed former captain of the Australia cricket team Bob Simpson.
2. Harry Kane:
Harry Kane’s outstanding play in competitive football has won him a lot of admirers. Kane has led the national football team of England since 2018. With 58 goals, he currently holds the record for his country’s national team. With 280 goals, Kane is also the top goal scorer at Tottenham Hotspur, a well-known English football team.
Ben Stokes, an all-around player for England, was asked by Kane to see a Tottenham match in the Premier League in August 2019. Kane shared the admiration of many cricket fans for the legendary unbroken 135 against Australia in the third Ashes Test, which was scored by the England cricket legend.
In August 2022, Kane was spotted at London Spirit vs. Manchester Originals in The Hundred competition, which he attended and enjoyed. The legendary footballer appeared on television alongside England bowler Stuart Board and captain Eoin Morgan, who led his team to the 2019 World Cup victory. With Ravi Shastri, he was also seen providing commentary.
1. Usain Bolt:
Usain Bolt is regarded as the best sprinter of all time due to the fact that he is the only athlete to have won the 100-meter and 200-meter titles at three consecutive Olympic Games (2008, 2012, and 2016). He has won the global championship eleven times in addition to that. He was given the moniker “Lightning Bolt” by the media because of his lightning-quick speed on racetracks.
In 2017, after the World Championships, he finished his sprinting career in the pros. The Jamaican athlete enjoys dancing, music, and cricket in addition to sprinting. In 2009, Bolt admitted that cricket is his first love and that as a youngster, he admired Waqar Younis’s pace bowling and Sachin Tendulkar’s hitting.
Additionally, Bolt is a major fan of Jamaican Chris Gayle, who is the West Indies’ opening batsman. Gayle and Bolt participated in a charity match in Kingston in October 2009, and Bolt defeated Gayle. On the veteran Windies bowler’s delivery in the same game, Bolt also smashed a maximum.
So, this was all about the top five sports players who love cricket. Also read, Power of sports decoded by actress Sneha Jain.
