From Blessing to Justice, Gambhir and Jaaneman: A look at funny names
Updated On : 04 Feb 2019,06:48 PM
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Here is a list of some of the cricketing names that are funny and give more colour and fun to the lives of the cricketing fans.
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He is nicknamed the Chef, but Alastair Cook had a massive appetite for runs which made him an England legend. (Image credit: File photo)
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Gambhir is the Hindi word for Serious. Gautam Gambhir was serious in his dedication and passion to give his best for India every single time. (Image credit: File photo)
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He was a decent all-rounder who proved to be a Blessing in Disguise for Zimbabwe, that was how Blessing Mahwire is defined. (Image credit: File photo))
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He may have been Dry, but he was a sensational fielder as evidenced by his brilliant fielding during the 2008 Under-19 World Cup. (Image credit: File photo)
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There was not only a Dry in the South Africa set-up, there was also Friedel de Wet. de Wet had some sensational moments and almost won a game for South Africa against England. (Image credit: File photo)
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A friend in need is a friend in deed. That was how Zimbabwe benefited by having a Friend in the side, namely Travis Friend. (Image credit: File photo)
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Ilikena Lasarusa Talebulamaineiilikenamainavaleniveivakabulaimainakulalakebalau. The name speaks a thousand words. (Image credit: File photo)
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He may have been a Rose, but he was a thorn in the flesh of the opposition. (Image credit: File photo)
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His first name in Hindi means a dear one. Here is hoping Jaaneman Malan is dear to plenty of South Africans. (Image credit: File photo)
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Root has been Uprooted. This is a headline writer's pun. Joe Root, you have firmly entrenched yourself as a legend. (Image credit: File photo)
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The Buttler did it. England had a Cook who delivered and so did the Buttler. Jos Buttler remains England's ultimate aggressor. (Image credit: File photo)
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His middle name is Justice but he did not get a long run in the Zimbabwe side. Terrible injustice done to Justice Chibhabha. (Image credit: File photo)
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He blossomed a bit for Zimbabwe but he did not have that much of an impact as his brother.(Image credit: File photo)
