Recalling Indian cricketers speak about their nicknames

Karen Noronha

 June 03, 2023

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A video where players themselves revealed the stories behind their nicknames is going viral

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

"My nickname is Maahi, it used to be Mahii but it was half of my full name but everybody started calling me Maahi," Dhoni said

Suresh Raina

"My nickname is Sonu, when I was young then somebody call me Sonu," Raina said

Virat Kohli

"My nickname is Chiku. I got it because I have big ears and back in the day when I was chubby," Kohli said

Ravindra Jadeja

"My nickname is Jaddu since my debut for India because my surname is Jadeja" he said

Ajinkya Rahane

"My nickname is Ajju. Simple reason, my mother, my father everyone, likes to call me Ajju," Rahane said

Shikhar Dhawan

"People call me Gabbar and Jay and I like both of them," the batter stated

Rohit Sharma

"My nickname Shaana and was given by Yuvraj, and because he feels I am the Shaan of the team," Rohit said

Ravichandran Ashwin

"My nickname is Ash and I like the name because of the Bollywood connection" the spinner said

Yuvraj Singh

"My nickname is Yuvi because it’s easy for everyone to pronounce than Yuvraj," the southpaw said

Harbhajan Singh

"My nickname is Sonu but I got this name Bhajji and get called more than Harbhajan Singh," the spinner added