Cricket is a punny game!

Punny how the mind works in creative ways, especially when it is seemingly idle. Mind is a monkey, and in the ensuing space let us look at how it concocts tales of cricketers invading the world of entertainment.

Statutory Warning: The following is a light-hearted take on films named after cricketers. No guinea pig committed suicide while spell-checking this. Also, yours truly is not to be held responsible for anyone losing his/her mind after going through the following list:

Ummm…Govinda-esque flamboyance!

ANKHIYON SE KOHLI MARE: When India’s current vice-captain makes the women go weak on their knees with his flamboyance.

YOU’VE GOT BAIL: The tragedy that ended Mark Boucher’s career.

GANGS OF HUSSEYPUR: A double assault by the brothers from Mount Lawley, Western Australia.

RAGING GUL: There’s no stopping this pathan from Peshawar when he Guldozes over the rival batting line-up.

EK KALLIS KI LAST LOCAL: His last century at home, 224 vs Sri Lanka, which is also a career-best.

SAVING WG GRACE: The legend who also saved many a life as a medical practitioner.

KAPPU CAN’T GLANCE SALA: Kapugedera’s presumable weakness on the leg side .

CLEAN AND SOBERS: This knighted Caribbean could sure hit the ball as clean as a whistle. Just ask Malcolm Nash.

KAPIL’S RETREAT: The World Cup-winning captain’s resignation from the post of India’s coach under a cloud of controversy.

ABOUT A BOYCOTT: The legend of the English opener and ‘Prince of Calcutta’ aficionado.

TRAINSPONTING: The rise of the Punter.

ALONG CAME POLLOCK: This all-rounder had turned many a match around for the Proteas when all hope seemed lost.

GOOCH GOOCH HOTA HAI: When the former England captain stamps his authority with another masterclass knock.

LONG JOHN SILVA: Lankan bat Chamara Silva in and as..

RAJA HARRIS CHANDRA: Australian pacer Ryan Harris being lauded in Punjab after his 4-34 against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 5.

RAINA HAI TERE DIL MEIN: This Super Kings star is a joy to watch when he goes on a rampage.

STAR WAUGHS:The Revenge of the Six: Asif Mujtaba’s famous last-ball six off Steve to tie an ODI.

STAR WAUGHS:The Umpire Strikes Back: Mark was controversially given not out after hitting the wicket in the Adelaide Test of Proteas’ 1998 tour.

DHONI DARKO: The man who had visions that Joginder Sharma would win him the T20 World Cup.

COWAN BANEGA CROREPATI: Aspirations of a family in Paddington, Sydney, after Ed earned his Baggy Green against India.

A GAYLE OF TWO CITIES: When every six hit by the Caribbean for RCB makes KKR regret letting him go after IPL 3.

GIVE KIES A CHANCE: Calls for Craig Kieswetter to be included ahead of Matt Prior in the English scheme of things.

GOBLET OF PRIOR: Holding onto his Test spot and in some style with valuable knocks, Matt Prior raises a toast to England’s latest success.

THE PASSION OF GILCHRIST: The man who walked (Ref: Sem-Final, 2003 WC).

YELLOW SUBNARINE: When the wily West Indian was smacked around by Kevin Pietersen and was reduced to a shadow of the bowler who shined for KKR.

THE BROADFATHER: Match Referee and Stuart Broad’s father, who was caught in the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan squad in Karachi.

GLOVE ACTUALLY: The heroic tales of Bengal’s Probir ‘Khokon’ Sen, the only wicketkeeper to have stumped the great Don Bradman.

THE DARK KNIGHT: What Pietersen thinks of Nick Knight’s batting credentials.

JENNIFER’S BODI: South African batsman Gulam Bodi and KP’s ‘best mate’, should he date someone named Jennifer.

DOULL RUNNINGS: Tales of a lanky Kiwi pacer who ran through the Indian batting on the Boxing Day of 1998 at the Basin Reserve, Wellington.

THE NEVILL WEARS PRADA: This young New South Wales keeper-batsman, Peter, sure exudes class.

NOTE: Bouquets and brickbats are welcome. Especially, the ones that come with more such puns. Do share them with us.