A cricket career is often glorious if you can hang in there for long. Many have tried to utilize this stardom in different movie industries as well. Success on celluloid is far other than on the ground. Thus, very few managed to taste a likewise success there.
1. Sunil Gavaskar
By 1980, the little master had gained the reputation of being the most fearless batsman globally. He was perhaps the first Indian to have left a mark with his batting in overseas conditions. However, this was when Gavaskar got offered his first film. In 1980, Sunil Gavaskar made his debut on screen with a Marathi movie named ''Savli Premachi.'' The Datta Keshav directorial did not garner much success for its out product. Still, it attracted much attention due to its unusual casting. At the far end of his career, Gavaskar joined hands with Naseeruddin Shah in ''Malaamal.'' The ensemble included Mandakini, Amjad Khan, Satish Shah, and Poonam Dhillon.
2. Mohsin Khan
The veteran Pakistani opener, who has also served as an opener for the Pakistani chief selector, has had moderate success in movies. Mohsin Khan has starred in Mahesh Bhatt'sBhatt's directorial film, ''Saathi,'' released in 1991. The movie performed well at the box office. Mohsin Khan married an Indian actor Reena Roy in 1983.
3. Ajay Jadeja
The controversial Indian batsman, who fared well during his hay days as a middle-order batsman, is well known as a broadcaster today. After ending his short career in cricket, Jadeja turned towards movies and starred in several Bollywood projects. In 2003, Ajay Jadeja was a part of the Movie ''Khel.'' Even though he had had a full-featured role in the film, it was not a memorable outing as the Movie failed at the box office. In 2009, Jadeja starred in another movie as the lead. The Movie named ''Pal Pal Dil Ke Saath'' also died at the box office.
4. Vinod Kambli
Vinod Kambli was another 90s star who had a rather abrupt end to his career. He had made his way into the Indian team in the early 90s and gained substantial success as an opener. Years after bidding farewell to international cricket, Kambli made his Hindi film debut through a 2002 film called ''Annarth.'' Kambli played a side character in a movie helmed by the stars.
5. Sandeep Patil
The 1983 World Cup Winner would constantly be in the headlines, either for his seamless stroke play or flamboyant lifestyle. The 1983 ICC cricket world cup was a watershed moment for the entire nation. Sandeep Patil, alongside Syed Kirmani, made their Hindi movie debut in 1985. The Movie ''Kabhi Ajnabi The.'' The Movie also has a teenage Sachin Tendulkar making a cameo.
6. Brett Lee
Several International cricketers from foreign countries have received tremendous popularity in India. Although this has been the case for the last three decades, the dynamics changed after introducing the Indian Premier League. The right-arm quick bowler is considered one of the fastest bowlers in the game's history. After playing against India for an extended period and being a part of the IPL franchise, he earned Brett Lee many fans across the nation. Lee made use of this fan following by working in an Indian movie. In ''UNindian'', the Aussie quickly garnered good reviews for his performance.
7. Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev became a household name after the 1983 world cup victory. The young captain who led India to a historic win became a bona fide star post the tournament. After his retirement in the early 90s, Kapil Dev acted in a few movies. Although Kapil Dev never played the lead in any film, his cameos have etched in viewers' memory. The film he has worked on are chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii, Iqbal, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, and Stumped.
8. Yograj Singh
Yograj Singh is a more accomplished actor than most others on the list. Singh represented India in a solitary test match and six One Day internationals. Yograj Singh became a prominent name in Punjabi movies post-retirement. Yograj Singh has worked in 33 films, including Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Singh is Bling.
9. Yuvraj Singh
Legendary Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh had a much longer career in cricket than his father, Yograj. The ''player of the tournament'' in India'sIndia's successful 2011 World Cup campaign, he has been one of the country'scountry's best all-rounders. Not many know that Yuvi has also acted in movies. Before turning to cricket as a full-time professional, Yuvraj had worked in two Punjabi movies. His cameos came in movies called ''Putt Sardaran de'' and ''Mehndi Shagna Di''.
10. Salim Durrani
Afghan-born Durrani, who had represented India in 29 Test matches, turned to movies post-retirement. In his cricketing days, Durrani, famous for his style, made his Bollywood debut opposite the late Parveen Babi in BR Ishara'sIshara's Charitra, which got released in 1973. The Movie did not fare well at the box office and failed to impress the audience.
