From Blessing to Justice, Gambhir and Jaaneman: A look at funny names

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.

He is nicknamed the Chef, but Alastair Cook had a massive appetite for runs which made him an England legend. (Image credit: File photo)

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)

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))

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)

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)

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)

Ilikena Lasarusa Talebulamaineiilikenamainavaleniveivakabulaimainakulalakebalau. The name speaks a thousand words. (Image credit: File photo)

He may have been a Rose, but he was a thorn in the flesh of the opposition. (Image credit: File photo)

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)

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)

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)

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)

He blossomed a bit for Zimbabwe but he did not have that much of an impact as his brother.(Image credit: File photo)