Cricketers Who Quit the Game to Become Bollywood Stars

Some cricketers left the game to pursue a career in Bollywood, transitioning from the cricket field to the silver screen. While some found success in acting, others had brief stints before moving on to different careers.

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Published Feb 3, 2025, 7:42 pm IST

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1. Salil Ankola (India)
Represented India as a fast bowler in the late 1980s.
Quit cricket due to injuries and entered the film world.
Acted in Bollywood films such as Kurukshetra (2000) and Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne (2003).
He also had a good career in television with shows like Karam Apnaa Apnaa and CID.

2. Yograj Singh (India)
Ex-Indian fast bowler and father of Yuvraj Singh.
Quit cricket after a short international career.
Became a well-known actor, mostly in Punjabi films.
Featured in Bollywood movies like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) and Singh is Bling (2015).

3. Sandeep Patil (India)
Hero of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team.
Quit cricket and acted in Kabhi Ajnabi The (1985), a Bollywood film.
The movie bombed, and he turned to coaching and cricket administration.
4. Syed Kirmani (India)
India's 1983 World Cup-winning wicketkeeper.

Acted in Kabhi Ajnabi The (1985) along with Sandeep Patil.
Left acting and pursued cricket administration only.
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5.Salim Durani
A dashing Indian all-rounder known for his ability to hit sixes.
Featured in India's historic Test match victory against England in 1971.

He quit cricketing and acted in "Charitra" (1973) opposite Parveen Babi
Did not carry on his film career actively
6. Ajay Jadeja
Former Indian cricketer who was quite a batsman and fielder.
Involved in a spot-fixing case, which landed him a suspended cricket ban.

Made his Bollywood debut in "Khel" (2003) along with Sunny Deol and Suniel Shetty.
He also featured in "Pal Pal Dil Ke Ssaat" (2009), but acting did not continue.
7. S. Sreesanth
Indian fast bowler known for his aggression and swing bowling.

A life ban was served for IPL spot-fixing, although reduced later.
Created a career for himself in Bollywood with films such as "Aksar 2" (2017) and "Cabaret" (2019).
Featured in South Indian film fraternity and took part in reality shows like Bigg Boss 12.
8. Kirti Azad
He was a member of the squad that won India the 1983 World Cup.
Featured in "Kabhie Ajnabi The" (1985).
Did not continue acting and later became a politician.

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