5 cricketers and their football equivalents

Football and cricket are 2 games that are completely different from each other. One game requires a medium-sized ball and players running from one corner of the field to the other whereas, the other requires a small-sized ball and a bat, made of wood. Football is a lively game played for 90 minutes whereas, cricket is played for 3 hours or even 5 days.

Cricket requires a lot of mental energy as compared to football, because it is played for a longer period of time and demands a lot of patience. On the other hand, football needs a lot of physical strength as, players have to run wildly for 90 minutes.

They are as different as chalk and cheese in many ways. However, none of this stops fans from comparing the beautiful games and having their say on which is the better one. Both the games are widely followed all over the world and both the games have millions of die-hard fans.

In spite of the enormous differences between the games, there some players in cricket who are compared with footballers due to their similar characteristics.

And, in this article we shall have a look at 5 cricketers and their football equivalents.

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#1 Rashid Khan and Kylian Mbappe

The two have unquestionably been the best youngsters in their respective games. In fact, they have been so consistent that, pundits and fans have labelled them as, superstars at their tender ages. Rashid has been hailed as the best bowler in the world by many and Mbappe is considered as one of the best in the world.

Rashid Khan hardly fails with his leg-spin and always picks up wickets for his team and Mbappe is a threat for oppositions with his tremendous speed and an eye for scoring goals. Mbappe became the 2nd teenager to score a goal in the World Cup Final whereas, Rashid has helped Afghanistan cause some memorable upsets.

19-year-old Mbappe helped France win the World Cup this year and 20-year-old Rashid Khan helped his nation win the World Cup Qualifiers this year. No matter what happens, both these players are going to establish themselves as legends of the game and rewrite history.

#2 Chris Gayle and Zlatan Ibrahimovic

The two players attract fans with relative ease. Chris Gayle is a crowd puller in the cricketing world due to his charisma and big hitting abilities. Zlatan is also a fan favourite and has the charisma Gayle has. He is a stupendous goalscorer and has scored more than 500 goals in his glittering career. Gayle is a six hitting machine and has hit more than 100 sixes.

Both of them have played for many clubs and had great careers with their countries. Currently, they are in the twilight of their successful careers but it doesn't look like their abilities are waning. They are giant men and scare the living daylights out of opposition defenders and bowlers.

Off the field, they are known for speaking their mind out and don't shy away from telling anything. They have often involved themselves in controversies and found themselves in trouble.

Keeping everything aside, we can say one thing for sure- they will go down as legends.

#3 Kane Williamson and Eden Hazard

They captain countries which have never won anything at the International stage; nations which come into tournaments with great expectations and that get knocked out in the semi finals or quarter finals. Kane Williamson captains New Zealand and Hazard is Belgium's captain.

They are the best players for their countries and play a key role for their clubs. Williamson was the main reason for SRH's run to the final in the IPL this season and Hazard's form has played a crucial role in Chelsea's fine start to this season's campaign.

They are often considered as one of the best in their sports and aren't aggressive characters. They let their performances do the talking and don't involve themselves in fights unnecessarily.

#4 AB de Villiers and Lionel Messi

Both these players have been hailed as the greatest players of all time. ABD is considered as a modern magician in the cricketing world and the same goes with Messi in the footballing world.

Both the players are often burdened with the responsibility of carrying their national teams even though, they have some good players around them. They play for nations which haven't had any international glory in recent times and fans pity these players because, these legends deserve international glory. They have quite often faltered in high pressure games.

Negatives aside, they have enjoyed successful careers with both club and country. They are very humble and don't take success for granted. Both, ABD and Messi are very calm and don't involve themselves in controversies, on the field or off it.

#5 Virat Kohli and Cristiano Ronaldo

So similar!

This was very obvious, wasn't it? They are so similar to each other. They captain their countries in their sports and are the best players for their nation. Ronaldo is one of the best in his generation and the same applies to Virat Kohli. They are very fit and score goals and runs for fun.

They are always up for the challenge and never back off in a fight. They even endorse the same companies - Toyota, American Tourister and Nike. They even appeared in an American Tourister Advertisement together.