Beards and Cricket have a long history together. Since last century, cricketers have had their iconic beards in the International Cricket Games. Be it for religious reasons, comfort, Style or fashion, it continues to have a place in the traditional game of cricket over many years.
Growing long beard has become a source of attraction for the player among their fans apart from those who follow this because of their religious belief. For the last many years, several things have changed but beards have stayed just the same.
Beard signifies courage, strength, manliness & of course wisdom! Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 is here again & the fans are sure to follow their favorite bearded cricketers. Here are some modern-day bearded gentlemen in Cricket which sports the bearded look.
• Virat Kohli – India
This Indian batsman is one of the most stylish bearded men. He is not a just star in the field but also off the field. He is also
Virat Kohli is one of the most stylish cricketers of the modern era. He is seen sporting dark stubble beard that looks absolutely perfect on his well-chiseled jawline & also suits his aggressive nature.
• Shikhar Dhawan – India
While Bollywood star Ranveer Singh & Ravindra Jadeja has been started a handlebar mustache, it was Dhawan who made the look iconic. He is the one who still carries the iconic look best.
His famous twirly mustache has earned him the nickname as ‘Gabbar’.
We see him changing his hair and beard style every season and he comes out on the expectations each time. He plays as good as he looks in that stubble beard.
• Martin Guptill – New Zealand
The swashbuckling star cricketer and New Zealand opener Martin Guptill, has followed the way of his teammate Kane Williamson, in growing of a hipster beard. This year he has impressed the paparazzi with his beard style.
• David Warner – Australia
Coming Out of his Cricket ban, David Warner is back this time for his orange army – Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH).
Some men suit beards while others not. But this player is back again coming up with a new beard style ahead this IPL edition where he has been looking spotting a beard. His beard and batting performance is probably worth talking about.
• Moeen Ali – England
England’s bearded cricketer, Moeen Ali carries that huge mass of facial hair & his long beard never seems to appear overgrown or coming out of shape. He is a goddamn stylish guy with the shape & ease with which he wears a thicker & fuller beard.
• Kane Williamson – New Zealand
Kane Williamson decided to show off his swag by joining his team members in #BreakThe Beard challenge & hence decided to opt for Balbo beard style by letting to go off his sideburns & trimming his mustaches to get a more groomed look. His fan following has been loving his new beardish look & is ready to take on this new stylish Beard trend. Williamson had sported a hipster beard last year & is sure to take on his look to a new level.
• Ravindra Jadeja – India
When it comes to the quality of hair he has got, this CSK all-rounder is truly blessed with. This Indian all-rounder cricketer has started with growing a mustache, following the footsteps of his teammate Shikhar Dhawan’s twirlers.
Soon, he went a step ahead and grew a thicker & fuller beard with good- shaped outlines. Giving a big shoutout to his CSK fans, he dedicated his new Beard look to them. With his new beard look, he went up to classic old way with a French beard.
CONCLUSION: Well, each of these boys has their own style statement & has set their different instinctive beard styles. That’s not at all, they’re even challenging for other guys to join them in their list. So, this IPL Season, get inspired with these ultimate cricket legends and spot a beard. Hope, after reading about these iconic bearded cricket superstars, you too might be thinking of setting new style trends this time.
