During the first ODI between India and Australia at Wankhade Stadium on March 17, superstar Rajinikanth was seen in attendance, and several photos of him watching the game surfaced online. After the match, Indian cricketers Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav met with the legendary actor, with Yadav sharing a photo of their meeting on social media. Yadav is just one of many Indian cricketers who have openly expressed their admiration for Rajinikanth, and here are five others who are huge fans of the actor.
1. Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson, an Indian cricketer, is another fervent admirer of Rajinikanth. Since the age of seven, Samson has cherished the desire to meet the superstar, and his dream was finally fulfilled recently. Samson shared his immense joy and excitement at meeting the legendary actor on social media.
2. Javagal Srinath
Javagal Srinath, who played 296 games for India, is also a fan of Rajinikanth. In a conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin, Srinath praised the actor, saying that his movies bring tremendous energy and screen presence, which can uplift even those feeling down. Srinath also mentioned his deep admiration for Rajinikanth’s ability to add that “little extra bit” to his movies.
3. Hemang Badani
Hemang Badani, a former Indian cricketer, is also a great admirer of Rajinikanth. Badani had an unexpected encounter with the superstar while waiting for a lift at a hotel. After the meeting, Badani shared his experience on Twitter, expressing his surprise and admiration for Rajinikanth’s humility and down-to-earth nature. He also referred to the actor as a “Boss” for his impressive demeanour.
4. Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer, an all-rounder who has played 11 games for India, is another passionate Rajinikanth admirer. During the 2021-22 Vijay Hazare Trophy, Iyer demonstrated his love for the legendary actor by dedicating his century against Chandigarh to him.
5. Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh, a former Indian off-spinner, is an ardent fan of Rajinikanth. In 2021, to mark the actor’s 71st birthday, Singh went to great lengths to express his affection for the superstar. He had Rajinikanth’s face tattooed on his chest as a tribute to the occasion.
