Top 10 Indian Cricketers who are famous for their nicknames

Indian Cricketers are very famous for their nicknames. Usually when they enter the cricket ground the audience use to shout their name to cheer them on. Some of the name given by audience or by their native and childhood friends 

In this blog, we will see the top 10 Indian Cricketers who are famous for their nicknames. Let's see!!!!

Indian Cricketers and their Nicknames

The list of top 10 Indian Cricketers who are famous for their nicknames are given below.

Mahendra singh Dhoni (Mahi) 

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is popularly known as "Captain Cool" for his calm and composed captaincy, especially in pressure situations. He has led India to victory in multiple major tournaments, including the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2010 and 2016 Asia Cup, and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. The nickname "Mahi" is a shorter version of his first name and was given to him by his childhood friends in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Virat Kohli (Chiku)

Virat Kohli is often referred to as "King Kohli" by his fans and teammates due to his exceptional batting skills and his consistent performances on the field. His Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Chris Gayle gave him this nickname during the IPL. The nickname "Chiku" was given to him by his Delhi coach, Ajit Chaudhary, when he was a teenager, as he had chubby cheeks that resembled a cartoon character named Chiku. Kohli has since embraced this nickname and even has a logo that features a cartoon version of himself as Chiku.

Sachin Tendulkar (little master) 

Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has two popular nicknames. The nickname "Little Master" was given to him by Sunil Gavaskar, another legendary Indian cricketer who was also known for his batting skills. As Tendulkar was a young prodigy, Gavaskar referred to him as the "Little Master" and the name has stuck with him throughout his career.

The second nickname "Master Blaster" was given to him by a journalist who was impressed by his aggressive and attacking batting style. Tendulkar was known for his ability to hit the ball hard and score runs quickly, and the nickname "Master Blaster" perfectly captured his style of play.

Virender Sehwag (viru)

Virender Sehwag, a former Indian cricketer known for his aggressive batting style, has two popular nicknames. The nickname "Viru" is a shorter version of his first name and was given to him by his family and friends.

The second nickname "Nawab of Najafgarh" was given to him by the media, particularly by Australian commentator Tony Greig, during India's tour of Australia in 2003-04. The nickname is a nod to Sehwag's hometown of Najafgarh in Delhi, and his style of play, which was characterized by his fearless and aggressive approach to batting. Sehwag went on to have a successful career for India, and his nickname "Nawab of Najafgarh" became synonymous with his style of play.

Sourav Ganguly (Dada)

Sourav Ganguly, former captain of the Indian cricket team, has two popular nicknames. The nickname "Dada" is a Bengali term of endearment for elder brother and was given to him by his teammates. Ganguly was often seen as a mentor and guide to his teammates, hence the nickname "Dada" stuck with him throughout his career.

The second nickname "Prince of Calcutta" was given to him by the media as a tribute to his association with the city of Kolkata. Ganguly was born and raised in Kolkata and played most of his domestic and international cricket matches in the city. He also led the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, further strengthening his connection with the city. Ganguly's popularity in Kolkata earned him the nickname "Prince of Calcutta", which is still widely used to refer to him.

Yuvraj Singh (Yuvi)

Yuvraj Singh, a former Indian cricketer, has two popular nicknames. The nickname "Yuvi" is a shorter version of his first name and was given to him by his family and friends.

The second nickname "Six Sixes Man" was given to him by the media and fans for his remarkable feat of hitting six sixes in an over during the T20 World Cup in 2007. The incident occurred during a match against England, where Yuvraj smashed six consecutive sixes off Stuart Broad's bowling. The feat made Yuvraj an instant hero, and the nickname "Six Sixes Man" perfectly captured his achievement.

Harbhajan Singh (bhajji)

Harbhajan Singh, former Indian cricketer, has two popular nicknames. The nickname "Bhajji" is a shorter version of his first name and was given to him by his teammates.

The second nickname "The Turbanator" was given to him by former Australian cricketer, Matthew Hayden, during a test match in 2001. Harbhajan Singh, who is known for his exceptional spin bowling skills, had a particularly successful match against the Australian team, where he took 13 wickets, including a hat-trick. Hayden, who was struggling to play Harbhajan's spin, came up with the nickname "The Turbanator" as a tribute to his skills. The nickname quickly caught on and became synonymous with Harbhajan's spin bowling abilities.

Shikhar Dawan (gabbar)

Shikhar Dhawan is an Indian cricketer who is known for his aggressive and flamboyant batting style. He is a left-handed opening batsman who has represented India in all three formats of the game - Test, ODI, and T20. Dhawan has been given several nicknames throughout his career, reflecting his personality and his style of play. Here is the popular one 

Gabbar - This is Dhawan's most famous nickname, inspired by the character of Gabbar Singh from the Bollywood movie Sholay. Dhawan's aggressive style of batting and his handlebar mustache make him resemble the iconic villain played by actor Amjad Khan.

Rahul Dravid (jammy)

Rahul Dravid, former Indian cricketer, is known by two popular nicknames. The nickname "The Wall" was given to him by his former captain, Saurav Ganguly, for his solid defense and impeccable technique, which made it difficult for bowlers to take his wicket.

The nickname "Jammy" is a shorter version of his middle name "Jamshed" and was given to him by his friends during his school days. The nickname "Jammy" is still used affectionately by his close friends and family.

Ravindra Jadeja (jaddu)

The nickname "Jaddu" is a shorter version of his name and was given to him by his teammates. It is a popular nickname used by fans as well. The nickname "Sir Jadeja" was given to him by commentator and former cricketer, Ravi Shastri, during the 2013 Champions Trophy tournament. Shastri was impressed by Jadeja's excellent performance in the tournament, and his commentary praising Jadeja as "Sir Jadeja" quickly became viral on social media. Since then, the nickname has become very popular among fans and is often used as a term of endearment for the all-rounder.