Sport – like any other form of art is an expression of beauty. And when kinetic beauty on the field is matched up by beautiful personality, it’s a home run, with hoardes of fans following your every move. Here are some of the most iconic Indians who mastered the sport they play, that too in style.
The 5 most stylish Indian sportsmen
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Virat Kohli is the cricketer the youth wants to emulate. One of the most stylish batsmen in the world, Kohli has rapidly climbed the stairway to success. He plays his game aggressively and expresses his emotions both on the field and off the field freely. Kohli flamboyance has been leveraged by leading brands like Adidas, Audi, MRF Tyres, Colgate and Swiss watch brand Tissot. Virat Kohli has also been named as one of the top 10 most fashionable people in the world.
We really love the light, sharp stubble to go with his lean yet chiselled physique. He looks particularly good in formal suits or a vest coat. And when he walks out on the field in the team India jersey, he makes the heart of millions of women across India skip a beat.
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At the age of 18, he became India’s first grandmaster. At 47, he is still the torchbearer of Chess for India. Calm, composed and extremely humble, Anand’s smile reflects his intelligence. He personifies the fact that greatness doesn’t need extravagance. He maintains a low-key in his personal life and comes into news only for his achievement in the game of Chess. He refrains from the spotlight and loves to concentrate on his game. Anand was the only sportsman invited to the dinner that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hosted for President Obama in 2010.
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Tennis is a sport which is synonymous with style and Peas does just that beautifully. His charming smile complements his sophistication. He is extremely soft spoken, articulate and holds up a good picture of the young smart India in front of the whole world. With 55 grand slam doubles titles, and 10 grand slam mixed doubles titles, the man has single-handedly taken India into the world of global tennis and has kept the flag flying high, even at 43. Winner of a number of awards including the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Awar, Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, Peas is the most successful Indian tennis player of all times.
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Yuvraj Singh, one of the most popular cricketers of recent times is not only extremely stylish, he is also someone that people across the world look up to for his unbeatable character both on the field and off the field. He is stylish and it is a pleasure to watch the southpaw bat. Extremely handsome, Yuvraj Singh is the heartthrob of millions. He wears his attitude on his sleeve. He looks dashing in whatever he wears – Indian or Western. He has also walked the ramp a number of times for leading designers. His attitude, temperament and sophistication are reflected through his strong persona.
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From his ever-changing hair style to his excellent dressing sense, Dhoni personifies style on and off the field. Dhoni carries his style with no effort and never fails to surprise people every single season. In fact, in his peak, people used to wait to see which style Dhoni will be sporting that season. His game of cricket complimented his style perfectly. He has a very strong camera presence which complements his leadership skills. Extremely witty, he is famous for giving humorous answers to mundane questions asked by reporters. When Dhoni was asked about his retirement plans by a journalist in a press conference, pat came the reply, “File a public interest litigation to know my retirement plans”.
While the list isn’t exhaustive, these are some of the people who have taken India on the global map with style. Their outstanding personalities continue to influence millions of people across the world.
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