Superstition is a common thing in any Field and Cricket is not an Exception for this. Right from God of Cricket Sachin Tendukar to the man who is Considered as the Next Tendulkar, Virat Kohli believes in some or the other Superstition. They might sound silly for us but some of the Cricketers take them Seriously. There are different kinds of Superstitions followed by our Favourite Cricketers like Carrying Handkerchiefs , Playing with the same Jersey Number, Using the same Bat, Gloves etc.
Here we Present you 15 Superstitions of the Cricketing World.
1. Lasith Malinga and Kissing the Ball
Lasith Malinga Starts off his Run Up only after Kissing the Ball. He kisses everyball he Bowls whether it is a T20,Test or an ODI.
2. David Shepherd and his Trademark Gestures
The score of 111 and its Multiples are known as Nelson. ‘Nelson’ is extracted from the legend of Lord Nelson. He was believed to have 1 eye, 1 leg and 1 arm and the number is believed to bring ill fate. whenever any Team scores a ‘Nelson’ David Shepherd would enact his Trademark Style of raising his leg from the Ground.
3. Jayawardane and his Favourite Bat
Mahela Jayawardane Sri Lanka’s Second Leading Run Scorer also is known to have a Superstition. After reaching a Landmark Jayawardane would kiss his Bat, he has done this on many occasions.
4. Jayasuriya and his Helmet Adjustment
Sanath Jayasuriya Famous Srilankan Cricekter used to adjust his Helmet, Pads, Gloves before facing Every Ball.
5. Steve Waugh and his Pink Handkerchief
Steve Waugh one of the Best Captains of Cricket used to carry a Pink/ Red Handkerchief given to him by his Grandmother. He considered it to be Lucky.
6. Mohinder Amarnath and his Lucky Handkerchief
Mohinder Amarnath played a key role in Winning the 1983 World Cup for India. He used to carry a Red Kerchief in his Pocket throught his career when he was Fielding.
7. Azharuddin & his Black tabeez
Mohammad Azharuddin one of the India’s Best Captain used play with his Black Tabeez which used to hung on his Jersey. It was considered to bring him Good Luck.
8. Srikanth and walking on Right Side of the Partner
Krishnamachari Srikanth always pads up his Left leg first and he always walks on the Right side of his Partner while going to Bat.
9. Kumble and Sachin Magic
We all know that Anil Kumble is the second person to claim all 10 Wickets in an Innings. During that match vs Pakistan, Anil Kumble always picked a Wicket whenever he handed his Sweater and Cap to Sachin Tendulkar and then went to Bowling.
10. Rahul Dravid and No New Bat Before a Series
Rahul Dravid one of the Greatest Test Batsman in the World Follows a Rule of not Trying a New Bat before the Start of a Series. He always wears his Right Thigh Pad First before going to Bat.
11. Dada and Photo of his Guriji
Sourav DADA Ganguly, The GOD of Off-side always carried a Photo of his Guriji in his Pocket while Batting.
12. Yuvraj Singh and his 12 Number Jersey
Yuvraj Singh , the Sixer King was born on December 12th Believes 12 as his Lucky and Favourite Number. So he always plays with a Number 12 Jersey. He also black thread o his Wrist.
13. MSD and his Lucky Jersey No.7
Just like Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni who was born on 7th July Believes it as his Lucky Number. MS Dhoni always Plays with the Jersey No.7. He hasn’t changed it in his 10 Year Long Career.
14. Sachin Tendulkar and his Left Pad First Rule
This might be known to a lot of Cricket Fans. Sachin Tendulkar Believes that wearing his Left Pad before Right Pad brings him Luck. He Followed this throughtout his Career.
He also used his Favourite Bat with which he Scored First ODI Double Hundred in 2011 World Cup. He got it Repaired before using it in the World Cup.
15. Virat Kohli and his Lucky Pair of Gloves
Virat Kohli used to play with the same pair of Gloves with which he Started Performing well. After some time he realised that it was a Silly Thing and he stopped it.
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