10 cricketers who could have done well in other sports

Being a bat and ball game, cricket has similarities to many sports, especially baseball and golf. There are many cricketers who have excelled in other sports.Among others, Kepler Wessels was a junior Tennis player for South Africa, Jonty Rhodes was chosen to play hockey for his country in the Olympics, and Asif Karim played Davis Cup for Kenya. Here’s a list of ten cricketers who would make an interesting feature in other sports:

#1 MS Dhoni (Football)

Dhoni playing in an exhibition game

India’s limited overs captain, MS Dhoni, was a goalkeeper in his school days, and enjoyed playing as well as watching the game. He still has a passion for football, and is currently the co-owner of Chennayin FC.

If if weren’t for his coach’s intervention, Dhoni would have continued progressing in the goalkeeping ranks. A student of DAV school, his quick reflexes in front of the bar were recognized by Keshav Ranjan Banerjee, the cricket coach of his school, and put into use behind the wicket.

Known for his imposing presence, goalkeeper Dhoni could push and shove away rogue strikers while collecting the ball in his box. Just ask James Anderson and Mustafizur Rahman, who have taken a tumble for coming in front of a running Dhoni.

He was also the keeper during the 2014 Celebrity Charity Challenge, saving all the penalties barring one.