From Cheeku to Pigeon, 5 bizarre nicknames of international cricket stars - Virat Kohli is on the list
From Virat Kohli to Herschelle Gibbs, let's have a look at five cricket legends who have a most strange nickname. The list features iconic names as they made their name on the international circuit.
1. Virat Kohli (India) – Cheeku
Virat Kohli’s nickname "Cheeku" was given by his Delhi state coach Ajit Chaudhary due to his spiky hair style. It stuck with him throughout his career and has become one of the most recognised names in Indian cricket.
2. Glenn McGrath (Australia) – Pigeon
Glenn McGrath, known for his pace bowling, earned the nickname “Pigeon” because of his small legs and quiet approach to bowling. The nickname was humorously used to describe his deadly pace attack.
3. Herschelle Gibbs (South Africa) – Scooter
Herschelle Gibbs was called ‘Scooter’ after his Western Province teammates joked about buying him a scooter when he was 16 and couldn't drive a car. The playful nickname stuck throughout his cricketing career.
4. Michael Holding (West Indies) – Whispering Death
Michael Holding’s nickname "Whispering Death" was coined due to his silent run-up before bowling. Despite his quiet approach, his deliveries were lethal.
5. Anil Kumble (India) – Jumbo
Anil Kumble’s nickname "Jumbo" came from the way his deliveries would bounce high off the pitch. The resemblance to a jumbo jet’s takeoff led to this nickname.
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