Playing cricket for India is no easy feat. The pressure and expectation can take a toll on each player who dons the Team India jersey. Let’s take a look at 12 Indian cricketers when they started their international career and how they’ve aged over the years:
1. Sachin’s transformation from boy to man to God happened on the cricket field.
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2. Look at Ganguly as he went from rookie to Dada!
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3. Over the years, Viru lost a lot of hair.
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4. Dravid’s boyhood face was intact till the end of his career.
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5. Laxman’s hairline receded with every ton he scored.
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6. Captaincy is taking a toll on MS Dhoni!
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7. Bhajji became the Turbantor while playing for India.
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8. Very early into Jumbo’s career, the moustache disappeared.
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9. Yuvi added the kilos as the years passed…
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10. Except for the hairstyle, Zak still looks the same!
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11. Kohli’s form and boyhood charm from his Under 19 days are still intact!
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12. Since going from India U-19 to Team India, Jaddu’s style quotient has increased.
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