Watch: Hugh Jackman brands Rohit Sharma as a 'beast', delighted by India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph

Hollywood star Hugh Jackman has expressed his admiration for Indian Cricket Team captain Rohit Sharma while promoting his upcoming Marvel film, Deadpool & Wolverine. The Australian actor, known for his roles in films like Wolverine and The Greatest Showman, is an avid cricket fan and has named Rohit as his favorite cricketer from the current Indian team.

Jackman, who is set to reprise his iconic role as Wolverine alongside Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool in the highly anticipated film "Deadpool and Wolverine," praised Rohit's exceptional talent and described him as a beast. He also mentioned Rohit and Team India’s triumph in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Hugh Jackman names Rohit Sharma as favorite Indian cricketer

In a video posted by Marvel India, Jackman expressed his happiness at India being crowned the T20 World Cup 2024 champions. The ace actor was also asked about his favorite cricketer from the Indian team, and without hesitation, he replied, "Right now? Rohit."

Jackman’s instant response even surprised his co-star and friend, Ryan Reynolds, who called the Australian actor’s cricket knowledge amazing. Later, Jackman said, “Honestly, he was a beast,” referring to Rohit, who made history by becoming the third captain to win the World Cup for India.

His comments came in the wake of Team India electrifying Mumbai with a victory parade from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium on July 4. A massive crowd turned out to celebrate the homecoming of the newly crowned T20 World Cup 2024 champions, and they enjoyed and appreciated the love given by the fans during their grand open-bus show in Mumbai.

Watch Here Hugh Jackman's Reaction:

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Meanwhile, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of "Deadpool & Wolverine," directed by Shawn Levy. This Marvel Studios' project is set to premiere in India on July 26 in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

The film "Deadpool & Wolverine" features a star-studded cast, including Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Brianna Hildebrand, Jennifer Garner, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen.

Rohit Sharma retired from T20I cricket; pulls Suryakumar Yadav's leg at the facilitation ceremony

Notably, the Men in Blue crushed South Africa by seven runs in the 2024 T20 World Cup final to lift the ICC Cup after 11 years. It was India’s second T20 World Cup title in 17 years after their triumph in the inaugural edition of the tournament under MS Dhoni’s captaincy in 2007.

However, Rohit, along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, have announced their retirement from T20I cricket after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 last week. Recently, the Indian skipper hilariously reacted to Suryakumar Yadav’s iconic catch of David Miller to turn the match in India’s favor.

Rohit said at the facilitation ceremony arranged by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde: “Jaise ki Surya ne bola ki uske haath mei ball baitha. Accha hua ball Surya ke haath main baitha, warna aage jakar main usko bitha deta (like Surya mentioned, the ball sat in his hand; good that it did; otherwise, I would have made him sit later.”

Recently, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde felicitated T20 World Cup 2024 champions Rohit, Suryakumar, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who all represent Mumbai in domestic cricket.