Who Would Play What If Mahabharata Cast Includes Cricketers?

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Have you ever imagined a scenario if Mahabharata cast includes famous cricketers. Who would play what according to you guys?

We have tried to match various important characters of Mahabharata with famous cricketers based on their attitudes, philosophies and perceptions. Though it is not possible to replace characters of this Epic with anyone. Still we took this opportunity to do a match. Hope you would like it.

Let us know your suggestions in the comment section.

1. Sir Don Bradman as Bhishma Pitamah

Qualities: Both are unparalleled warriors and respected by all. Pitamah & Bradman are considered as the greatest players in their respective fields and are beyond comparison.

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2. Sachin Tendulkar as Arjuna

Qualities: Both are hardworking, skillful and equally talented in their respective fields. While Arjuna is considered the greatest archer of his time, Sachin is considered the greatest batsman of his time.

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3. Virat Kohli as Abhimanyu

Qualities: Both of them are known for their courage and fighting abilities. While Abhimanyu participated in Mahabharata was when he was just 16 years old, Kohli played for Delhi Under-15 team.

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4. Rahul Dravid as Yudhisthira

Qualities: Both have a steady mind and stable temperament.

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5. Brian Lara as Karna

Qualities: Karna fought Arjuna for the coveted crown of the best archer. In cricket, Brian Lara matched Sachin in terms of batsmanship. Many regarded Lara (Karna) to be better than Sachin(Arjuna).

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6. Ricky Ponting as Duryodhana

Qualities: Ricky Ponting led Australia which is considered to be the evil side. Similarly, Duryodhana was the head of Kauravas.Ponting was often seen hurling abuses and arguing with the umpires just like Duryodhana who paid no heed to Dharma and often disrespected his elders.

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7. M S Dhoni as Lord Krishna

Qualities:  Both are calm and cool irrespective of the difficulties and are known for their excellent war/ game strategies.

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8. Sunil Gavaskar as Dronacharya

Qualities: Both were experts in their respective fields and loved Sachin & Arjuna respectively.

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9. Chris Gayle as Bheema

Qualities:  Both symbolize great strength & courage. Bhima killed all hundred Kaurava brothers in the war. Gayle is capable of slaughtering every bowler in the field single-handedly.

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10. Mark Waugh & Steve Waugh as Nakul & Sahadeva

Qualities: Both were handsome and on the winning side. 

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11. Shane Warne as Shakuni

Qualities: Shakuni was the shrewdest and the cleverest of all. Similarly, Warne too had one of the best cricketing brains and bamboozled the batsmen with the ball by his turn and guile.

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