Most Handsome Cricketers 2015
Cricket has a viewership that counts in millions all over the world as it also has own place in the heart of its million fans. Cricket is widely played as a main sport in continents like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh but also has its fans on many European and pacific countries also. Starting from the time when Don Bradman dominated the ground till the modern time having young players such as Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, cricketers are always a person to be followed by millions of cricket fanatics. Cricketers has their own income from various of their endorsements besides their static income from national and club teams to prove them as the most eligible bachelors in the planet. The world has seen many magazines that featured a cricketer on their cover sold millions of copies. They have well build body, sharp features besides their cash on the bank. So let us look at the Top 10 Most Handsome Cricketers 2015.
Top 10 Most Handsome Cricketers 2015
1. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is an Indian national cricket team member and also plays for his regional team Delhi and for Royal Challengers Bangalore in Indian Premier League. The 26-years cricketer was born in Delhi, India on 5 November 1988. He was known for his Right-handed Batting and occasional Right arm medium pace bowling but mainly plays his role as a Batsman in his national and club teams. Virat Kohli made his Test debut on 20 June 2011 against West Indies and made his ODI debut on 18 August 2008 against Sri Lanka. Now he is The Captain of Indian Test Team, After Retirement of M.S Dhoni from Test Cricket.
2. Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen is an England national cricket team member and also plays for his regional team St Lucia Zouks and for Delhi Daredevils in Indian Premier League. The 34-years cricketer was born in Pietermaritzburg, Natal Province, South Africa on 27 June 1980. He was known for his Right-handed Batting and occasional Right-arm off break bowling but mainly plays his role as a Batsman in his national and club teams. Kevin Pietersen made his Test debut on 21 July 2005 against Australia and made his ODI debut on 28 November 2004 against Zimbabwe. He made 8,181 runs with a batting average of 47.28 in just 104 international Test matches for England Cricket team. Kevin Pietersen also made 4,440 runs in 136 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a batting average of 40.73.
3. Shahid Afridi
Shahid Afridi is a Pakistan national cricket team member and also plays for Dhaka Gladiators and Ruhuna Royals. The 34-years cricketer was born in Khyber Agency, FATA, Pakistan on 1 March 1980. He was known for his Right-handed Batting and occasional Right arm leg spin bowling and mainly plays his role as an All-rounder in his national and club teams. Shahid Afridi made his Test debut on 22 October 1998 against Australia and made his ODI debut on 2 October 1996 against Kenya. He made 1,716 runs with a batting average of 36.51 in just 27 international Test matches for Pakistan Cricket team. Shahid Afridi also made 7,516 runs in 373 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a batting average of 23.34.
4. AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers is a South Africa national cricket team member and also plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils. The 30-years cricketer was born in Pretoria, Transvaal Province, South Africa on 17 February 1984. He was known for his Right-handed Batting and mainly plays his role as a Wicket-keeper Batsman in his national and club teams. AB de Villiers made his Test debut on 17 December 2004 against England and made his ODI debut on 2 February 2005 against England. He made 7,168 runs with a batting average of 51.94 in just 92 international Test matches for South Africa Cricket team. AB de Villiers also made 6,543 runs in 162 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a batting average of 49.94.
5. Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke is a Australia national cricket team member and also plays for Pune Warriors India and Sydney Thunder. The 34-years cricketer was born in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia on 2 April 1981. He was known for his Right-handed Batting and occasional slow left-arm orthodox bowling and mainly plays his role as a batsman in his national and club teams. Michael Clarke made his Test debut on 6 October 2004 against India and made his ODI debut on 19 January 2003 against England. He made 8,297 runs with a batting average of 50.59 in just 107 international Test matches for Australia Cricket team. Michael Clarke also made 7,751 runs in 237 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a batting average of 45.06.
6. Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum is a New Zealand national cricket team member and also plays for Brisbane Heat and Chennai Super Kings. The 33-years cricketer was born in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand on 27 September 1981. He was known for his Right-handed Batting and mainly plays his role as a Wicket-keeper Batsman in his national and club teams. Brendon McCullum made his Test debut on 10 March 2004 against South Africa and made his ODI debut on 17 February 2002 against Australia. He made 5,349 runs with a batting average of 37.10 in just 88 international Test matches for New Zealand Cricket team. Brendon McCullum also made 5,200 runs in 231 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a batting average of 30.05.
7. Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Johnson is a Australia national cricket team member and also plays for Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab India. The 33-years cricketer was born in Townsville, Queensland, Australia on 8 November 2007. He was known for his Left-arm fast bowling and Left-handed Batting and mainly plays his role as a fast bowler in his national and club teams. Mitchell Johnson made his Test debut on 10 March 2004 against Sri Lanka and made his ODI debut on 10 December 2005 against New Zealand. He achieved 270 wickets with a bowling average of 27.47 in just 61 international Test matches for Australia Cricket team. Mitchell Johnson also achieved 221 wickets in 144 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a bowling average of 25.72.
8. Faf Du Plessis
Faf Du Plessis is a South Africa national cricket team member and also plays for Melbourne Renegades and Chennai Super Kings. The 30-years cricketer was born in Pretoria, Transvaal Province, South Africa on 13 July 1984. He was known for his Right-handed Batting and occasional Right-arm leg-break bowling and mainly plays his role as a Middle-order batsman in his national and club teams. Faf Du Plessis made his Test debut on 2 November 2012 against Australia and made his ODI debut on 18 January 2011 against India. He made 1,262 runs with a batting average of 52.58 in just 17 international Test matches for South Africa Cricket team. Faf Du Plessis also made 1,503 runs in 53 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a batting average of 32.67.
9. Alastair Cook
Faf Du Plessis is an England national cricket team member and also plays for regional team Essex (squad no. 26) and MCC. The 29-years cricketer was born in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England on 25 December 1984. He was known for his Left-handed Batting and occasional Right-arm medium bowling and mainly plays his role as an Opening batsman in his national and club teams. Faf Du Plessis made his Test debut on 1 March 2006 against Sri Lanka and made his ODI debut on 28 June 2006 against India. He made 8,423 runs with a batting average of 46.02 in just 109 international Test matches for England Cricket team. Faf Du Plessis also made 3,085 runs in 86 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a batting average of 37.62.
10. Dale Steyn
Dale Steyn is a South Africa national cricket team member and also plays for Brisbane Heat and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 31-years cricketer was born in Phalaborwa, Transvaal Province, South Africa on 27 June 1983. He was known for his Right -arm fast bowling and Right -handed Batting and mainly plays his role as a fast bowler in his national and club teams. Dale Steyn made his Test debut on 17 December 2004 against England and made his ODI debut on 17 August 2005 against Asia XI. He achieved 383 wickets with a bowling average of 22.56 in just 75 international Test matches for South Africa Cricket team. Dale Steyn also achieved 125 wickets in 82 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a bowling average of 25.98.
The increase in earnings of the famous cricket players besides the built up of great fan basses are also due to regional and twenty20 championships all over the world such as Indian Premier League and Australian Big Bash league. The sports world expect to see more number of handsome cricketers in the future as the tournaments provides great platform for young players to rise into stardom.
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