5 Indian cricketers you don't know who worked in movies

India played their first international match on the 25th of June 1932. It has been over 90 years since the historic moment and the popularity of cricket in the country has reached a different level altogether. Cricket in India today is not just a game but a religion. Cricketers are loved, admired, and worshipped by fans all over the nation.

Generally one associates the players with their exploits on the field. But some stars of the game have also showcased their acting abilities on the big screen. Fans might be knowing many such personalities like Kapil Dev, Ajay Jadeja, and Sachin Tendulkar, however, people might not be aware of all the names.

Let us look at the cricketers whom you might not know worked in movies

5. Sadagoppan Ramesh 

Sadagoppan Ramesh made his international debut in 1999 against Pakistan. He was a designated opener and played sensational knocks for the Men in Blue across formats. The veteran batter played 19 Tests and 24 ODIs aggregating 1397 runs and 646 runs respectively. He also used to bowl part-time off-spin and interestingly was the first Indian cricketer to take a wicket off his first ball in ODI cricket.

Besides his exploits on the cricket field, Ramesh has shown his mettle in the acting landscape. His first movie was ‘Santosh Subramaniam’ in 2008. The former cricketer played the role of the main lead’s brother in the Tamil romantic comedy.

The veteran batter’s next on-screen appearance came in Potta Potti directed by Yuvaraj Dhayalan. Ramesh played a lead role in the movie. The sports comedy was released in 2011 and gained good popularity among the fans. The cricketer-turned-actor played himself in the movie.