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Childhood Pics of Cricketers: How Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni & other IPL stars looked as kids!

We take a look at the rare photographs of the cricketers enjoying the tension-free days of childhood before they became insanely famous.

Updated: April 27, 2015 8:12 PM IST

By Rashmi Mishra

Childhood Pics of Cricketers: How Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni & other IPL stars looked as kids!

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If watching Sachin Tendulkar bat is nothing but pure joy for his crazy fans, then seeing an old picture of a baby-faced, curly haired Sachin will make you go aww! And have you ever wondered looking at the aggressive Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli, how he would have been in his childhood days? Or, the ever-smiling Kings XI Punjab fiery batsman Glenn Maxwell’s toddler times?

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These international star cricketers who have floored their fans with their supreme talent continue to be the object of curiosity. With the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) or IPL 8, the keenness to know more about your favourite cricketer is back. We take a look at rare photographs of some of these cricketers enjoying the tension-free days of childhood before they became insanely famous.

With pics of Chennai Super Kings skipper M S Dhoni taking his bundle of joy Ziva to dressing room, we thought we should have a look at the cricketers before they became the stars they are today. Check them out! Also Read: 5 doting dads of IPL 2015 with their adorable kids.

1. Sachin Tendulkar, Chief Mentor of Mumbai Indians

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Regarded by many as the greatest cricketing icon across generations, Sachin Tendulkar is currently seen as the Chief Mentor of Mumbai Indians. His achievements, accolades, praises, records, success stories has been summarized in just one phrase by his fans across the globe – GOD OF CRICKET. And before becoming the God, he was definitely the epitome of innocence as curly-haired toddler.

2. Virat Kohli, Captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore

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The  captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) side has always come across as the angry, young man who is busy picking on fights. But looking at the smiling photograph of baby Virat Kohli, one can be rest assured that the Delhi-boy knows how to smile. Virat’s no-nonsense attitude personality gets taken over by his cheerful childhood picture.

3. Glenn Maxwell, Kings XI Punjab player 

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Australian batsman who is a smiling assassin for any bowler is Kings XI Punjab’s main weapon in IPL 2015. Going by his childhood picture, it looks like the ‘Big Show’ as he is fondly called by the fans was always meant to the crowd entertainer. Maxwell who has not fired  in the IPL 8 so far for the side should be thinking of big one in coming matches.

4. MS Dhoni, Captain of Chennai Super Kings

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Cool, calm, patient, collective. These are not the traits of defining the CSK skipper but synonyms of MS Dhoni. Dhoni who has led Super Kings to champions title twice in 2010 and 2011 looks to be a disciplined lad always. While, Dhoni may be an obedient child, he is definitely enjoying his fatherhood days with daughter Ziva. Also: Cute pictures of CSK skipper’s family time!

5. Ravindra Jadeja, Chennai Super Kings all-rounder

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Who would have thought that the Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Sir Ravindra Jadeja was once an innocent looking child. Well, that is with childhood photographs. Do not miss those curious big eyes of Sir Jadeja.

6. Brett Lee, Former Kings XI Punjab cricketer

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There is no doubt about the former Australian pacer’s popularity in India. Brett Lee, who last played for Kings XI Punjab has always been a star attraction among the female fans and looking at his childhood picture, Lee appears destined to enjoy the female attention. Wink, Wink.

7. Sourav Ganguly, played for Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors

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Before the Dadagiri, Sourav Ganguly was also little, young boy who loved posing with telephone just like all of us did. Dada has been a part of Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors and he continues to be one of the inspiring cricketers of all time.

8. Ricky Ponting, Mentor of Mumbai Indians

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Definitely the biggest transition seen among the cricketers as the most successful Australian captain is currently the mentor of Mumbai Indians side. Take a look at those dreadlocks and you would know why..

9. Rahul Dravid, Chief Mentor of Rajasthan Royals

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Known as Mr. Dependable, The Wall but his childhood pictures tell you why Rahul Dravid would have been nicknamed Jammy. The Rajasthan Royals chief mentor who has made girls swoon over him with his gentleman personality was definitely one of the cutest looking cricketer in his during his baby days.

10. Adam Gilchrist, former Kings XI Punjab captain

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One of the legendary wicket-keeper batsman of Australia who had won the IPL title in Deccan Chargers outfit and later led Kings XI Punjab side looked like an ambitious cricketer right from his teens. Don’t believe us, take a look at the determination on teenaged Adam of 1989.

11. Yuvraj Singh, Delhi Daredevils all-rounder

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The ultimate swagger of Indian Cricket Team, Yuvraj Singh has been a hit since his back old days. Yuvi who became the most expensive player in the history of Indian Premier League represents Delhi Daredevils side. As this Punjabi munda continues to set new milestones, one could not help noticing the antics of young, carefree Yuvraj. 

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