Cricket is not just a game in India; it's an emotion of millions of cricket fans. Along with that, Indian cricketers have, with time, also completed their tally of great success on the field and have also managed to gather a wide range of interesting and unique nicknames. The nicknames related to Indian cricketers have formed an indispensable part of their identity, which basically signifies their personality, style of playing, or even some memorable incidents. Let us take ourselves back in time to understand the history behind the nicknames of cricketers. The Cricket Nicknames not just showcase the skills and achievements of the cricketer but also add a friendly and affectionate flavor with expressions of appreciation among fans towards the game. As the nicknames form part of the history of the cricketer, cricket lovers remember them lovingly all over the country. Not only do Indian cricketer nicknames reflect the distinctive features of a player and his playing style but also their influence on the game. Each one is dearly loved by cricket fans as people celebrate the incredible talent and achievements of cricketers. Nicknames Of Cricketers Sno Players Nick Name 1 Virat Kohli King Kohli 2 Sachin Tendulkar God of Cricket 3 Rohit Sharma Hitman 4 MS Dhoni Captain Cool 5 Rahul Dravid The Wall 6 Ravindra Jadeja Sir Jadeja 7 Sourav Ganguly Dada 8 Shikhar Dhawan Gabbar 9 Virender Sehwag Viru 10 Harbhajan Singh Bhaji 11 Yuvraj Singh Yuvi 12 Jasprit Bumrah Jassi 13 Bhuvneshwar Kumar Bhuvi 14 R Ashwin Ash 15 Washington Sundar Washi 16 Michael Beer Froth 17 Ian Bell Belly 18 Richie Benaud Diamonds 19 Travis Birt Edgar 20 Allan Border AB 21 Ian Botham Beefy 22 Geoffrey Boycott Fiery 23 Don Bradman The Don 24 Dwayne Bravo DJ 25 Mike Brearley Brears 26 Stuart Broad Westlife 27 Katherine Brunt Brunty 28 Shahid Afridi Lala 29 Mushtaq Ahmed Mushie 30 Saeed Ajmal The Magician 31 Shoaib Akhtar Rawalpindi Express 32 Wasim Akram Sultan of Swing 33 James Anderson The Burnley Lara 34 Warwick Armstrong Big Ship 35 Mohammad Ashraful Matin 36 Yuzvendra Chahal Yuzi 37 Shivnarine Chanderpaul The Chanderwal 38 Ian Chappell Chappelli 39 Roston Chase Youngross 40 Dan Christian Dan the Man 41 Michael Clarke Pup, Clarkey 42 Alastair Cook Chef, Captain Cook 43 Learie Constantine Electric Heels 44 Mark Cosgrove Cossy, Baby-Boof 45 John Crawley Creepy 46 Colin Croft Bomber 47 Kate Cross Crossy 48 Martin Crowe Hogan 49 Pat Cummins Patto, Cummo 50 A. B. de Villiers ABD, Mr. 360° Virat Kohli (King Kohli) Image Source: ESPN Arguably the best of modern-day batters, Virat Kohli, has been given quite some interesting nicknames in his cricketing career. Among these nicknames are "King Kohli" and Chiku. The term "King Kohli" explains the dominance Virat Kohli has maintained with wonderful consistency across all formats of the game. Kohli's batting skill, hunger for runs, and composing the team to chase targets efficiently have guaranteed that he has been granted the royal title. The man was sometimes given the tag of the king of modern cricket as he would take his team from the front and make new records with his batting feats. Another very interesting nickname given to Kohli is "Chiku." This epithet had actually been popularized during his domestic cricket days when, at an early juncture, his teammates used to describe him in the resemblance of a popular comic character named Chiku. The term hung around and eventually found wide acceptance from his fans and supporters. The tag defines him as an endearing and friendly bloke who possesses the lighter side to his personality. Also Read | Cricket Fielding Positions Explained: A Complete Guide to All Fielding Positions Sachin Tendulkar (God of Cricket) Image Source: ESPN Sachin Tendulkar is one of the greatest cricket players ever to have played the game, and one is often so described. He earns multiple nicknames over the long run of his career; each captures different elements of his playing style and personality and influence he wielded in the game. But the "God of Cricket" is one that speaks of his magnanimity. The word says it all about his phenomenal ability, long-standing cricket career, and the number of records he created and broke in his career. Achieving the maximum runs in international cricket and being the first to score 100 international tons forged his status to almost an ambrosial stature for his fans, but his humility and the passion he brought to millions of cricketing enthusiasts furthered him as a cricketing god. Nicknames for Sachin Tendulkar show phenomenality through which he created a difference in the cricket game. He was beyond a cricket player, but an icon for generations. Even after his retirement, nicknames are coming alive to pay his tribute to his unparalleled contributions and remind one of this extraordinary talent and the indelible mark that has left on Indian and world cricket. Rohit Sharma (Hitman) Image Source: ESPN Rohit Sharma, India's explosive opening batsman and the skipper of the Indian team, is popularly known as the "hitman." His name stems from the ability he has to score big hundreds and hit massive sixes, which also garners him the nickname "Ro-Hit" in wordplay. The term "The Hitman" captures Rohit's scintillating strokeplay and his showmanship in sending the ball out of the park. It, therefore, describes the environment and the excitement built around his innings as he unleashes a range of strikes that dominate the bowling. "Sharma Ji Ka Beta,"is sometimes a way of referring to Rohit in a humorous manner. The name refers to the stereotype that comes with being the son of a respected and successful person: big expectations. It brings a playful twist in his personality, reflecting how performances have boosted him into an arena of admiration and expectation. MS Dhoni (Captain Cool) Image Source: ESPN Mahendra Singh Dhoni was an iconic wicketkeeper batsman and the ex-captain of the Indian cricket team. He was considered so cool that he was named "Captain Cool" because his calm and composed confidence even in the most tense games gave him an edge. Great decision-making skills would be added to this nickname by his ingenuity, especially when the match would turn around with his contribution to the side under extreme pressure when the team required victory. His other nicknames are also heartwarming. He is called "Mahi" by the team members and well-wishers. Apart from the famous nicknames "Captain Cool" and the cute sobriquet "Mahi," Mahendra Singh Dhoni has also been identified with some other interesting nicknames. Also Read | What is Slow Over Rate in Cricket? Rules and Penalty Explained Rahul Dravid (The Wall) Image Source: ESPN Rahul Dravid, commonly known as "The Wall," was always reflective of this rarity of being able to withstand the bowling of the opposition and holding on to the crease for his team. Resolute batting styles and reliability made him a dependable batsman in Rahul Dravid. Rahul Dravid was always referred to as "Mr. Dependable" because of his consistent performances and rescuing his team in almost all issues of tough play or saving a long match with extended innings. He fought out there for long innings, turning adversity into success. This is the reason behind the nickname; he was dependable for the team as well as a batsman. Ravindra Jadeja (Sir Jadeja) Image Source: ESPN It is due to his great fielding as well as steady inputs with bat and ball that the all-rounder has been earned the sobriquet "Sir Jadeja". The name has been popular, not in the mouth of commentators but on social media. The players also hail him by the shorter and endearing version of his last name, "Jaddu". Sourav Ganguly (Dada) Image Source: ESPN Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly is popular with many nicknames such as "Dada," "Bengal Tiger," "Prince of Calcutta," "Maharaja," and even the "God of Off-Side". He was the captain to his teammates who followed him blindly. He remained the captain of the Indian Cricket Team at various times during his career. It was his leadership influence that his teammates adored him to be called affectionately as "Dada". The parents had nick-named him as "Maharaja", the title eventually warranted itself as he journeyed through his cricketing career as the "Maharaja of Indian Cricket". Shikhar Dhawan (Gabbar) Image Source: ESPN The former Indian batter is famous for his name as Gabbar in the Indian dressing room. He is also known as Mr. ICC because of his consistency in the multi nation tournaments. He has performed really well for the Indian team. His opening pair with Rohit Sharma was best in the business. He is now retired from International cricket but his legacy in ODI cricket will always be remembered Virender Sehwag (Viru) Image Source: ESPN Popularly known as "Viru" because of his aggressive playing style, Virender Sehwag was one of those cricketers who didn't care much for the opposition bowlers and dominated them fearlessly. It is no surprise then that he enjoys a huge following among cricket fans and his teammates alike. He is also popularly known as the "Nawab of Najafgarh," which refers to the place of his hometown in Delhi. This nickname stresses his roots and to what extent he is proud to have been born there. Harbhajan Singh (Bhaji) Image Source: BCCI Commonly referred to as "Bhajji" by his teammates and fans, the turban-wearing off-spinner, Harbhajan Singh, is not bad for a jovial and friendly fellow either. Apart from that, Harbhajan is also called the "Turbanator" since he has excellent spinning skills and bamboozles batsmen with his variations.