Former Cricket Stars RP Singh and Anil Kumble Share Humorous Twin Moments with George Clooney and Sunil Gavaskar, According to Recollections
In the world of cricket, it's not just about runs, wickets, and victories. Sometimes, the resemblance between players and famous celebrities can lead to some amusing confusion.
One such example is Rudra Pratap Singh, the former Indian fast bowler. Known for his pivotal role in India's T20 World Cup title in 2007, Pratap has shared humorous experiences of being mistaken for fellow cricketer Rohit Sharma multiple times, which is understandable within cricket circles. More unusually, someone on social media once called him George Clooney, the Hollywood actor, which sparked laughter among fellow cricketers Anil Kumble and Suresh Raina.
Pratap is not the only cricketer who bears a striking resemblance to a famous celebrity. Anil Kumble, India's leading wicket-taker in ODIs and international cricket as a whole, has been mistaken for Sunil Gavaskar in the US. Interestingly, he has also been compared to Azharuddin and even James Bond star Daniel Craig.
Anil Kumble, who pulled the curtains down on his career with 619 Test scalps, the most by an Indian bowler, was also a handy batter in Tests. He has 2,506 runs in 132 Tests at an average of 17.77, with one century and five fifties. Kumble has been associated with former India legends, including Kapil Dev, Javagal Srinath, and Ravi Shastri.
Virat Kohli, the current Indian captain, has also been likened to Bollywood stars. Meanwhile, Dale Steyn, the South African fast bowler, has often been compared to James Bond star Daniel Craig.
The resemblance between Alastair Cook, the former English captain, and Henry Cavill, the Superman actor, has also been noted by fans and media.
These examples illustrate how cricket players are sometimes humorously or surprisingly confused with their celebrity doppelgängers. With social media, these mix-ups have become more prevalent, leading to viral videos and social media content around cricket fans spotting cricket players who look like Ed Sheeran, emphasizing that such lookalikes draw public attention at matches.
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- Despite his notable career in cricket, Rudra Pratap Singh, the former Indian fast bowler, has sometimes been mistaken for Hollywood actor George Clooney, a surprising case of celebrity resemblance. (resemblance, celebrity, George Clooney, Rudra Pratap Singh)
- Likewise, the current Indian captain, Virat Kohli, has been likened to Bollywood stars, highlighting the unexpected similarities between cricket players and famous celebrities in the entertainment industry. (Bollywood stars, Virat Kohli, entertainment industry)
