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Fun Facts: Indian Cricketer and Their Funny Nicknames

In India cricket is not only a sport but also a passion. Fantasy game players are always curious about the personal life of the Indian cricketers. Starting from the brands they wear to the holidays they’re planning – if you’re a true fan then you ought to know all the details. Similarly knowing the nick names of the favorite cricketers is a kind of hobby for the fans. Since majority of the fans idolize the cricketers and look up to them as their role model, hence a cricketer’s nick name plays an important role as well.  

Calling the cricketers by their loving nick names is a normal affair for fantasy cricket league players. Whether it’s a striking shot or a range of wickets – admiring a cricketer by his nick name is more comfortable for the cricket fans!  

Considering the fact that you might not be knowing all the names, here’s a list of few popular nicknames of the Indian cricketers which are more conversant rather than the proper names of the players.  

Ravindra Jadeja 

Popularly known as Jaddu, Jadeja has mostly being playing in national grounds. Although among the team members he is popularly known as “Jaddu”, his fans lovingly call him “Sir”. Initially although this name started as a sarcasm, later this exceptionally talented player successfully attained the title by performing brilliantly in every match.  

Harbhajan Singh 

Lovingly his parents used to call him “sonu”. However, little did they know that later the little man will become a celebrated cricketer of the Indian cricket team. Harbhajan is now famous with his name among his team mates as well. although Harbhajan is not a part of the fantasy cricket India teams, however he is still a known name among all fantasy game lovers. Apart from this Harbhajan is also commonly known as Bhajji in the cricketing fraternity.  

Virat Kohli 

There’s a long story behind the funny nickname “Cheeku” that Kohli is being called with. According to the dashing Indian team captain, when he was young, he had big ears and a chubby cheek. Hence lovingly his relatives used to call him cheeku. Although he is no more a chubby man right now, however he is still stuck with the same name! No worries Indian team captain – you’re undoubtedly one of the best and loved by almost all online fantasy game lovers.  

Sachin Tendulkar 

Little is known about the proper nickname of Sachin, however professionaly he is popular in names “Master Blaster” and “Little Master”. With the short height that he has and the stunning performance that he has given in his overall career, Little master is an apt name for Tendulkar.  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni 

There’s no fan over the world who calls Dhoni with his full name. Even during a commentary, you’ll hear commentators referring him to as “Mahi” or “Dhoni”. While playing fantasy cricket he has been the most searched player always. The former Indian team captain and the captain cool as he is also known popularly has made it so big that his even his nick name has become more popular than his actual name. 

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