Shubman Gill: A Crush on the 'National Crush'
Young batting sensation Shubman Gill has often been in the headlines for his rumoured associations with actresses. However, in a media interaction, Gill put the speculation to rest by revealing his own celebrity crush. When pressed, he named actress Rashmika
Mandanna, who is popularly known as the 'national crush' following her pan-India success with the film 'Pushpa: The Rise'. Gill initially tried to dodge the question with a laugh but eventually admitted his admiration for the actress. This revelation quickly went viral, adding another fun chapter to the endless crossover between the worlds of cricket and cinema.
Rohit Sharma: A Long-Standing Admiration for Kareena Kapoor
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has been quite open about his fondness for Bollywood stars. In a Filmfare interview, he revealed that while he appreciates the acting skills of Vidya Balan and Deepika Padukone, his biggest celebrity crush is Kareena Kapoor Khan. He admitted to being 'crazy about her' and having watched all her films. Sharma even once joked that if he ever considered a career in acting, he would want Kareena Kapoor as his co-star, calling her his favourite.
Virat Kohli: From Genelia's 'Cuteness' to Anushka's Best Work
While Virat Kohli is now happily married to Bollywood star Anushka Sharma, a throwback video once revealed his earlier crush. In an old interview, a young Kohli admitted he found actress Genelia D'Souza 'cute' and would love to see her play cricket. Since his marriage, however, his admiration is firmly focused on his wife. Kohli has often praised Anushka's work, stating that her role as Alizeh in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' is his all-time favourite. He has said that her performance in the film made him fall in love with her even more.
Yuvraj Singh: An Enduring Fan of Kajol
World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh, who is married to actress Hazel Keech, once made a surprising revelation about his favourite actress. It wasn't his wife or a contemporary star, but the iconic Kajol. He shared this on social media after a chance meeting with her at an airport when his flight was delayed. Yuvraj posted a picture with her, captioning it, "When your flight is delayed and then u bump into your favourite actor! Day is made." This confirmed that his admiration for the 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' star remains strong.
KL Rahul: A Crush on Malaika Arora
Stylish batsman KL Rahul, who is now married to actress Athiya Shetty, once confessed to having a huge crush on another Bollywood diva. During an appearance on Karan Johar's popular chat show, Rahul revealed his admiration for Malaika Arora. However, he humorously added that his crush on her ended after rumours of her relationship with actor Arjun Kapoor began to circulate. The revelation provided a candid and light-hearted glimpse into the cricketer's celebrity preferences before he settled down.
