Top 3 cricketers who moved to a new city

Hardik Pandya has been making waves in public media after his shift to Bangalore to remain closer to the BCCI's Centre for Excellence (CoE) in order to manage injuries.

Throughout the history of cricket, players have moved cities, towns, states or even countries for different reasons. Be they players who are settling themselves after a gruelling playing career, or players who are moving across towns to search for better opportunities for the success of their careers, or even players switching countries for better international opportunities, multiple instances have been seen where players have changed their localities and settings for better prospects.

Here are the top three cricketers who moved to a new city: 

3. Virat Kohli (New Delhi to Mumbai to London)

The Indian talisman's move to London with his family has been the subject of much public discourse, drawing substantial amounts of praise, criticism and trolls. Virat Kohli has wanted to maintain a life outside the public eye, which is a significant reason for the player's move to the English shores. The celebrity culture in India can be quite imposing, and with the way Kohli has managed to keep his children and private life out of the public eye, his decision feels warranted.

Despite the distance, Kohli has remained focused on Indian cricket, shifting across the countries for ODI series and the IPL. He also has been active figure in domestic cricket, appearing for his local team Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy last season. He has been spotted practising while in London as well, reaffirming his commitment to the sport and the teams he represents, despite the distance.