Larger than life: Cricketers who deserve a biopic on their journey

Having a biopic on one’s journey is one of the greatest tributes cricketers can get for everything they have done for their country. Over the years, the stories of legends like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Mohammad Azharuddin have been showcased on the big screen. Apart from the aforementioned cricketers, the game has produced a plethora of players who have given their everything while donning their jerseys and deserve their story to be told to people.

Here are some legendary cricketers whose life journey can be made into a biopic:

Yuvraj Singh

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is hailed as one of the most inspirational and courageous cricketers of all times. Throughout his career, Yuvraj was a man for the big occasion, scoring plenty of runs at crucial times for India. He was the architect behind India’s victory in two of the most prestigious tournaments; the 2011 ICC World Cup and 2007 T20 World Cup.

However, his life took a horrible turn when he was diagnosed with a life-threatening form of cancer. However, Yuvraj didn’t lose hope and successfully defeated the deadly disease. He became a role-model for many by making a stunning comeback in the game. The story of his brave journey and relentless drive to survive could be an eye-opener for people fighting similar battles in their lives.

Sourav Ganguly

There is no one like Sourav Ganguly in the history of Indian cricket. The former Indian captain is responsible for shaping the Indian cricket team and instilling the fighting spirit in them. Apart from being an excellent leader, Ganguly is hailed as one of the most distinguished batsmen ever produced by India. For everything that Ganguly has done for Indian cricket during and even after his playing days, there can always be a ‘Dada Special’.

Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting’s journey in the world of cricket was laced with a lot of ups and downs. The cricketer was a part of many controversies and was often subjected to criticism for his aggressive outlook. However, Ponting didn’t let anything shift his focus from the game. He rose through ranks to become one of the rare breeds of batsmen who dominated the bowlers for years anywhere in the world. Ponting’s records as a leader too are unmatched as he led Australia to two consecutive World Cup wins in 2003 and 2007.

Kumar Sangakkara

Deemed as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the sport, Kumar Sangakkara was a blessing for Sri Lankan cricket. The man carried Sri Lanka on his shoulders for about 15 years and was an elegant batsman, a reliable keeper and an instrumental captain. He is one of those batsmen who owns the record of amassing 10,000+ runs in both ODIs and Tests.