Jun 29, 2024, 11:40 AM IST
Yuvraj Singh, known for his playful nature and witty remarks, shared that he considered retiring when Andrew Tye began calling him 'Yuvi pa' during the IPL 2018.
In West Bengal, where Sourav Ganguly hails from, 'Dada' means elder brother. Ganguly's teammates started calling him Dada out of respect for his seniority and contribution to the team.
Ajinkya Rahane's nickname 'Jinx' became popular because an Australian bowler found his name difficult to pronounce and opted for the simpler 'Jinx.'
Rohit Sharma is often called 'Hitman.' This nickname was coined by commentator Ravi Shastri when Sharma completed his double hundred with a six.
Rahul Dravid is widely recognized as 'Jammy.' The nickname originated from Javagal Srinath, who initially called him "Jam," which eventually evolved into 'Jammy.'
Shikhar Dhawan is affectionately called 'Gabbar' by cricket enthusiasts and players. This nickname originated when he mimicked a famous dialogue from the movie Sholay on the field.
Virat Kohli is popularly nicknamed 'Chiku,' a moniker that gained fame thanks to MS Dhoni, who often called him by this name from behind the stumps.
MS Dhoni, fondly known as 'Mahi,' 'Captain Cool,' and 'Thala,' commands a massive fan following. 'Thala,' meaning leader, reflects his leadership qualities, while 'Captain Cool' denotes his calm demeanor during matches.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports