5 current Indian cricketers and reasons behind there nicknames

Kohli's nickname is Chikoo

Cricket is a religion in India and cricketers receive immense love and affection from fans all over the country. They not only cherish the performance of their most-loved sports persons but are also curious about developments in their personal life.

There are many stories inside the dressing room that shape our Indian cricketers but are never known to the outside world. One of them is about how the cricketers earn their nicknames with which they are popularly called both on the field and off the field. There are surprising stories and incidents behind some of these allotments which remain a mystery to the followers of the game. Here are five such Indian cricketers with amazing nicknames and interesting stories behind them:

#1 Virat Kohli- Chikoo

Virat Kohli is on cloud nine after having a stupendous series against England. He has not only been fantastic with the bat but also has received praises for his captaincy. There is no doubt that Kohli has become a household name after playing scintillating cricket for India across all formats over the years.

The 27- year-old is a motivation to young cricketers and has become quite popular for his all-round cricketing display. But not many people are aware that he is nicknamed ‘Chikoo’ and is called by that in cricket circles including the Indian team.

The story behind this nickname is as fascinating as the name. It was during a Ranji match between Delhi and Mumbai that Kohli got this name.

The Delhi-lad had just started playing first class cricket and was quite excited regarding his new hair look which he got while coming back to the hotel after the match. The new spiked hairstyle combined with long ears and chubby face reminded the then assistant coach Ajit Chaudhary of Chikoo rabbit from the Champak comics, and he called him by it. The name got stuck with Kohli since.