10 Strange Nicknames In International Cricket

Zee Media Bureau
Sep 21, 2023

Lance Klusener

Lance Klusener was called as 'Zulu'.

Adam Gilchrist

Adam Gilchrist was known as 'The Churchy'.

Glenn McGrath

Glenn McGrath was known as 'The Pigeon'.

Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke was popularly known as 'The Pup'.

Babar Azam

Babar Azam's nickname is 'Bobby'.

Virat Kohli

Fit and fine Virat Kohli's nickname is based on a fruit. He is called as 'Chikoo'.

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble was known as 'The Jumbo' because of his run-up to deliver the ball.

Aravinda da Silva

Aravinda da Silva, Sri Lanka captain, was nicknamed as 'Mad Max'.

Graeme Smith

Ex-South Africa captain Graeme Smith was popularly known as 'The Buffalo'.

Herschelle Gibbs

Herschelle Gibbs's nickname was strangely 'Scooter'.

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