Comparison between Indian cricket superstars and their Bollywood counterparts

#2. The Overhyped

Sourav Ganguly of India

Sourav Ganguly has to be the most over-hyped cricket player to have played for India. He was an average batsman who scored 7212 Test runs at an average of 42.12 which is just about okay. As a captain, he led the best team comprising legends like Tendulkar, Sehwag, Dravid, and Laxman which makes his captaincy record good. Sourav was more a popular face than a strategist.

Shammi acting in a movie

Shammi Kapoor is the most overhyped actor. He was an average actor with decent looks. Shammi featured in 50 movies as a lead actor, and they considered him a superstar of his time. His acting was superficial and lacked nuanced expressions. Shammi was more of a gimmickry artist than an accomplished actor.

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#3. Most Versatile

Australia v India - Game 3

Virat Kohli is the most versatile player of Indian cricket. He plays in all the forms of cricket. Kohli scores run at will and quickly adapts to any condition. Virat has become a living legend and an admired player.

61st Berlin Film Festival - Grand Opening

Amir Khan is the most gifted and versatile actor ever. He pioneered the concept of one movie at one time. Amir also started the trend of changing his physical looks to suit the character he was playing. He has played a cop, a criminal, a con artist, a college boy and even a Mangal Pandey.