Cricketers And Their Football Equivalents

Football is a global sport while cricket is yet to make its mark globally. Athletes in both the sport possess very different fitness level, skills but their mentality, personality and way to pursue a game remains similar.

As the corononavirus pandemic has brought life to a standstill and stalled the live matches until further notice, we have a look at few cricketers and their footballing equivalents.

Equivalents here, by no means, refers to both the players having similar abilities. While it might partially hold true, it is more about how the players pursue a situation from the onset, their mentality, and personality on the field and off it.

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Kane Williamson and N’Golo Kante

Kane Williamson and N’Golo Kante are probably the perfect equivalent of each other. Both are the nicest guy you will see in their respective sport. Chelsea midfielder Kante likes to smile whether his team wins, loses or draws while New Zealand captain also does not loses his composure if his team ends up on the losing side.

Jasprit Bumrah and Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Premier India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has plenty of years left in him but Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is plying his trade for AC Milan, is an icon of the game. The remarkable similarity between both the players comes in their struggle story. Nobody believed in Ibrahimovic’s potential. Nobody believed he can make this far. He believed in his own skills and made way for himself. Bumrah shares a similar life story. Though he is the finest fast bowler on the international circuit he has to prove his consistency of plenty more years to come.

Virat Kohli and Cristiano Ronaldo

Virat Kohli looks up to Cristiano Ronaldo. He has similar mindset to the Portuguese talisman. He likes to stay fit, maintain strict diet and give it his all on the field. Both are passionate individuals and have leadership qualities. They are also the marquee players for their respective sides and can win you a match own their own.

MS Dhoni and Andrea Pirlo

Former Juventus playmaker Andrea Pirlo draws incredible similarities with 2011 World Cup winning captain MS Dhoni. Both are matured, can take match-winning decision for their teams, and can also inspire their teammates and youngsters. Moreover, being an elderly figure in the side, they have always guided the prodigies with their experience.

Don Bradman and Diego Maradona

If Diego Maradona was a magician with the football at his feet, Sir Donald Bradman was no less with the bat in his hand. Maradona would run past the defenders and make it look like a one-man show similar to how Bradman would open the attack on the bowlers and make their lives miserable. For players like these, their records does most of the talking and would always be regarded as the greatest of the game.

Shoaib Akhtar and Sergio Ramos

Like Shoaib Akhtar was a key in the fast bowling department, Spanish central defender Sergio Ramos leads his troops for Real Madrid. Ramos has been red carded a number of times for his defensive antics and unnecessary tackles while Akhtar has received flak for ball-tampering a number of times. Their temperament on the field is also similar as they are fierce in approach and proven match-winners.

Sachin Tendulkar and Pele

Arguably the greatest player to have taken on their respective fields, Sachin Tendulkar and Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele), were a joy to watch. Both the players had the ability to make a mockery of any opposition. They had composure, were heart of the team and went on to become the legends of their respective sport.

Rohit Sharma and Lionel Messi

Rohit Sharma and Lionel Messi are natural talents. The Indian batsman makes shot-making looks effortless while the Argentine talisman dribbles past the defenders like he could do it all day long. Moreover, both Rohit Sharma and Lionel Messi do not have the hard-working skills in them, they are instinctive and like to take prompt decisions on the field.