New Delhi: Social media is flooded with wishes and heartwarming messages as Friendship Day 2024 is being observed on Sunday, August 4. From the cricketing point of view, this day holds importance for the cricketers who spend most of their time away from the family, on tours and hence their teammates in a way become their extended family. A lot of friendships are highly spoken about and truly deserve recognition today.
Take a look at the five most popular friendships
5) Hardik Pandya-Dinesh Karthik
The cricketing world isn’t aware of how close the allrounder and wicketkeeper duo is. Both cricketers share a great bond off the field and Karthik even called Hardik ‘Brother from another mother’.
Why one word, I’ll give you a line
Brother from another mother! ❤️ @hardikpandya7 https://t.co/zw9HKL2aZC
— DK (@DineshKarthik) January 6, 2021
4) Yuzvendra Chahal-Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma and Chahal share a special bond off the field. (Photo-Getty)
Indian Captain Rohit Sharma and Yuzvendra Chahal also share a close bond. Both cricketers are often seen pulling each other’s legs during the practice session or in the team hotel. Chahal in an interview said that their bond is beyond cricket.
“I have always had a special bond with Rohit. We are like family. Be it him or Ritika Bhabhi (Rohit’s wife), they have always treated me like a younger brother. We always went out together for dinner. Our relationship is beyond our cricket. That helps on the field too when you trust someone so much” Chahal said.
3) Stuart Broad-James Anderson
James Anderson of England interacts with Stuart Broad. (Photo-Getty)
England’s fast bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad’s friendship is well known among the fans. The duo picked up 537 wickets together in 138 matches since 2008. Both cricketers have recently announced their retirement from cricket. Anderson opened up about his bond with Broad and said that he has been his ‘partner in crime’ for so many years and neither of them could have achieved what they did without having each other’s back.
2) Suresh Raina-MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina of India celebrate after winning the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Zimbabwe. (Photo-Getty)
Suresh Raina and former captain MS Dhoni are very close to each other. Both cricketers shared the Indian and Chennai Super Kings’ dressing room for many years. From unforgettable on-field moments to unwavering off-field companionship, Dhoni and Raina’s friendship is very popular and highly spoken among the fans. When Dhoni bid adieu to international cricket, Raina chose to walk the same path on the same day.
1) Virat Kohli-MS Dhoni
Virat Kohli interatcs with MS Dhoni during 2021 T20 World Cup. (Photo-Getty)
The former Indian captain MS Dhoni and star batter Virat Kohli also share a close bond. Virat Kohli is a big admirer of MS Dhoni and lauded him so many times for his contribution to Indian cricket. Both cricketers have stitched many match-winning partnerships for Indian cricket.
From MS Dhoni-Virat Kohli to Hardik Pandya-Dinesh Karthik: Take a look at the five most popular friendships of world cricket. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
