Do you know the nicknames of your favourite cricketers? Some of these are too cute!
Cricket resides in the veins of every Indian and we are definitely a cricket crazy nation. Not only do we love the game , we simply worship the cricketers too. Everything about their life touches us and makes us happy. Nicknames are a common way of addressing people, and cricketers are no exception. Some Indian cricketers have nicknames that are well-known to fans all over the world, while others are more obscure and funny. Here are a few of the most famous nicknames of Indian cricketers:

1 Rahul Dravid (Jammy)
The former Indian batsman was known as “The Wall” for his solid defense. During his playing years, he was one of the most technically sound batsmen in the world and was known for his ability to bat for long periods of time. But do you know that he had another nickname – Jammy? Well, Dravid’s father worked with Kissan jam and whenever he used to come to practice, his mother would give him a jar of jam. So he was named ‘Jammy’ in a playful way by his teammates.

2 Virat Kohli (Chiku)
Virat’s name was popularised by none other than Captain Dhoni. He was a wicketkeeper and whatever he spoke, the stump mics caught those. It was through these mics that people came to know Virat’s nick name ‘Chiku’. THis is a cute one right?

3 MS Dhoni (Mahi)
He is most popularly known as ‘Mahi’ which is short for ‘Mahendra’ . But the former captain of India is also known by many names, including “Captain Cool,” and “Thala”. His nickname “Captain Cool” comes from his calm and collected demeanor under pressure.

4 Shikhar Dhawan (Gabbar)
The left-handed opener is known as “Gabbar” after the character of the same name in the Bollywood movie Sholay. He is known for his aggressive batting and his ability to hit sixes.

5 Rohit Sharma (Shaana)
The opening batsman is known as the “Hitman” for his ability to score centuries quickly. He is also known as “Shaana” by his teammates, which means “stylish” in Hindi.

6 KL Rahul (The Iceman)
KL Rahul is known as or called as The Iceman because of his calm demeanor.

7 Anil Kumble (Jumbo)
Anil Kumble was fondly called ‘Jumbo’ by his team mates because of his height.

So, which one did you find the cutest?