The stories behind Australian players and their nicknames

Almost all of our beloved cricketers have nicknames. Whether it is Little Master for Tendulkar or Binga for Brett Lee, there is a special place in our hearts for the names that get associated with our favorite players. The Aussies seem to have taken the game a notch higher, as they come up with the most outlandish names possible. But do you know the secret behind each name?Here is a roundup of our favorite Aussie nicknames and the reasons behind them.

#1 Glenn McGrath - Pigeon

Although Glenn McGrath has answered to many nicknames over the years, like Rhino, Ninger and Nuff Nuff, Pigeon is one which has stuck throughout. McGrath is called Pigeon because of his thin legs. Brad McNamara, his NSW teammate, said to him, “You’ve stolen a pigeon’s legs, McGrath”, and the name stuck.