5 Most Down To Earth Cricketers Part Of IPL 2023: The riches offered by Cricket to its servants, i.e. the players and coaches and media, can sometimes inflate players with egos and attitudes uncharacteristic of them. It takes immense calmness and gratitude for one to have inside them toward the game and their teammates to keep their foot on the ground amid all the success on the field and the money that follows off it.
In the ongoing IPL 2023, there are a few cricketers and coaches who are known to have their feet firm on the ground, and that they have not been bothered by the success and richness they have achieved.
Here are a few people involved in the IPL 2023 who are known for their humility and down to earth character:
MS Dhoni
Nobody is at par with MS Dhoni when it comes to keeping composure and calmness on the field amidst all the tension and euphoria. Nobody perhaps comes close to MS Dhoni in terms of keeping his sanity off it as well. Even though being one of the richest and highest-earning cricketers on the planet, Dhoni has always stuck to his roots of being humble and modest.
His lack of Instagram activity too tells how he is never bothered about what anyone else thinks of him and perceives him and is more concerned with his being in solitude and content within his family and teammates. The captain of captains, he is also known to have always stuck with his teammates in their difficult times. The respect he garners has all been earned with great deeds on and off the field.
Ajinkya Rahane
Veteran Indian players like Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara (who is not part of IPL 2023) are great examples of being humble and calm and keeping their modesty. One incident about Rahane comes to mind: after he returned from leading India to a miraculous comeback victory in that historic Test series in Australia, Rahane’s society members made a cake with a Kangaroo on top of it, but he refused to cut it as it would be disrespecting the Australians who have Kangaroo as their national animal.
The amount of respect Rahane has for his opposition and what he has earned from them tells you how terrific a human being he is.
He’s also now back in India’s Test team; good things do happen to good people.
Rohit Sharma
A five-time IPL winning captain, Rohit Sharma is well-known for his calm attitude on the field and his relaxed demeanor off it. Despite being the most successful captain in the IPL, Rohit always has time for youngsters and his friends. Rohit is loved by his friends who all have claimed to be supported by Rohit in their tumultuous times. The Mumbai Indians captain is also an adored figure among fans for his, not only for his great batting and captaincy traits, but also for his jolly nature.
Jonty Rhodes
Jonty Rhodes is currently part of the Lucknow Super Giants team as their fielding coach in IPL 2023. There have been many stories about Jonty’s humbleness and generous character, which was shown to the world recently when he helped the ground staff carry the covers to the pitch amid heavy rain in Lucknow. Arguably the greatest fielder of all-time, Jonty is also one of the most simple persons you will ever meet.
You can teach technique.
You can teach stamina.
You can teach field settings.
You can't teach being grounded.
What a legend! @JontyRhodes8#LSGvsCSK #TATAIPL2023 pic.twitter.com/EEIQbCDSC4— Anand 🙏 (@Anand_ac314) May 3, 2023
Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh has been on the minds of everyone ever since his incredible 5 sixes off 5 balls to GT’s Yash Dayal to win an unthinkable match. Rinku has been consistent in his finishing role this season.
His has been an incredible journey: from being offered a sweeping and moping job to the limelight of the IPL. Despite the fame and sky-high success, Rinku has kept his feet on the ground. In his first-ever solo brand advertisement, Rinku dedicated it to his mother. The man keeps on winning hearts.
