Indian Cricketers: Cricketers don’t just follow their own game but passionately follow other games as well. With the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and MSD, they are big-time fans of football.
When we talk about a sport that is popular globally- It undoubtedly Football. It is very popular among Indian Cricketers. Let’s know about these cricketers and their favorites clubs:
Rohit Sharma – Juventus
One may have seen several times how cricketers play football during their warm-up sessions. Team India’s opener Rohit Sharma is also a big football lover. He is also the first brand ambassador in India for Spanish League, La Liga. He is a die-hard fan of Ronaldo and supports the teams he plays in. Recently, Real Madrid and now Juventus as he changed into this club.
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Virat Kohli – Juventus
“I support Juventus now because of Cristiano,” Kohli told FIFA.com. “Simple. I support every club at which he plays, He inspires me. Virat Kohli is one of the co-owners of Indian Super League side FC Goa, having purchased a stake upon their foundation in 2014. In 2020, they became the first Indian club to reach the Asian Champions League group stage.
Sourav Ganguly- Manchester United
Sourav Ganguly was pictured at Stamford Bridge when Chelsea took on Manchester United in 2017. The former Indian Skipper and current BCCI President shared that he became a Manchester United fan when he was playing cricket with Lancashire in England county.
MS Dhoni- Manchester United
Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an avid fan of Manchester United. The wicketkeeper has always been promoting football in India for the Premier League on Star Sports.“MS Dhoni is the current owner of the Indian Super League club Chennaiyin FC.
Rahul Dravid- Arsenal
Rahul Dravid – The Wall, like the fellow Arsenal fans, hates Manchester United with passion. Dravid publicly stated that Arsene Wenger’s intellectual and professional style made him an Arsenal fan and added ‘Anybody but Manchester United’.
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