10 Bollywood stars who could captain IPL teams

The Indian Premier League is a tournament which is not just rich in cash, but also in glamour. Bollywood celebrities and even politicians follow the league, which has become a household name in the last 18 years. Some of the Bollywood stars also own IPL franchises, have investments, and generate a lot of income with the same. There are some Bollywood stars who regularly follow the IPL by attending matches. Despite their busy schedules, these stars do not fail in knowing what takes place in the cash-rich league. Many such stars have the calibre of leading IPL teams not just because of their passion, but the ability to lead a team of many players. Today, CricTracker lists 10 Bollywood actors who will be the perfect fit for different teams in the IPL: Sunny Deol - Punjab Kings Sunny-Deol. (Photo source: AI) Sunny Deol has often portrayed an outspoken nature as a character in movies. He is fearless, fiery, and can come as an unpredictable entity, something which is similar to the way the Punjab Kings play. His aggression as a leader might suit the camp of the 2014 runners-up. Akshay Kumar - Gujarat Titans Akshay-Kumar. (Photo source: AI) Akshay Kumar at his age is one of the fittest celebrities and is known for his discipline and consistency. With his ability to consistently deliver, Akshay might match the Gujarat Titans, who have similar traits. He is a fit athlete, highly focused, and can be fierce in the approach, like a young yet powerful side of the 2022 champions. Farhan Akhtar - Lucknow Super Giants Farhan-Akhtar. (Photo source: AI) Farhan Akhtar has the right mix of caution and aggression. Akhtar is an all-rounder, who brings heavy skill sets to the table. He can be crucial for a side like the Lucknow Super Giants with his presence of mind and cool approach. As an individual, Farhan is versatile and strategic, which can help the side win matches from crunchiest of the situations. Ayushmann Khurrana - Delhi Capitals Ayushman-Khurana. (Photo source: AI) Ayushmann Khurrana seems like a proper local Delhi boy - a character he also portrayed in his debut film Vicky Donor, who is tailor-made to lead the Delhi Capitals. He is known for his leadership and flair at the highest level. With his jovial, bold, and cool nature, Khurrana is very-well suited to lead a young side like the Delhi-based franchise. Hrithik Roshan - Sunrisers Hyderabad Hrithik-Roshan. (Photo source: AI) Hrithik Roshan is a calm and composed individual, who is a great athlete himself. Sunrisers Hyderabad needs someone like him, who is highly dependable and is calm under pressure. With his elegance, tactical brilliance, and credibility, the War star is highly suited to lead the Sunrisers. Aamir Khan - Rajasthan Royals Aamir Khan. (Photo source: AI) Aamir Khan is known as Mr. Perfectionist in the industry, who takes care of every minute detail in anything he does. Aamir is known for his street smartness and unconventional approaches, which is needed for a team like Rajasthan Royals. One of the "Three Khans", Aamir might just be perfect to lead an OG team like the Jaipur-based franchise. Ajay Devgn - Chennai Super Kings Ajay-Devgn. (Photo source: AI) Ajay Devgn has qualities that are similar to that of MS Dhoni. Both are calm on nature and are good thinkers. They are known for their great execution with not a lot of failures. His ice-cool nature and tactical brilliance, right just be the like-to-like replacement with Dhoni to lead the 5-time champions. Ranbir Kapoor - Mumbai Indians Ranbir-Kapoor. (Photo source: AI) Ranbir Kapoor has the history of owning sports team. The youngest star of the Kapoor lineage is a passionate sports lover and gives everything in whatever he does. The popular actor has also been born and brought up in Mumbai and is a great supporter of the Mumbai Indians. His calm head and sporting background could suit him as the leader of the five-time champions. Ranveer Singh - Royal Challengers Bengaluru Ranveer-Singh. (Photo source: AI) Ranveer Singh is very similar to Virat Kohli in everything. Be it his fashion sense, aggression, high energy levels, and passion for the game resonates with how RCB play. Ranveer can lead the three-time finalists with his active mind, emotional quotient, and a selfless nature to keep the team ahead of him. Shah Rukh Khan - Kolkata Knight Riders Shah-Rukh-Khan. (Photo source: X) This is the most obvious pick, as Shah Rukh Khan owns the Kolkata Knight Riders. Since the first edition of the league in 2008, the Bollywood Badshah has been heavily invested in the Kolkata-based franchise. The three-time champions would be more than happy to have Shah Rukh as their skipper.

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