Cricket is one game where players feel the need for divine intervention at times. A lot of players have had crazy superstitions before entering the field of play. Here are 7 of the most superstitious cricketers:
Sachin Tendulkar
The greatest batsman of all time always had a little superstition before entering the cricket field. Sachin would always make sure to wear his left pad first before going out to bat. Another interesting fact is he always wore pads that had hooks instead of Velcro straps.
Sanath Jayasuriya
Jayasuriya is one player who used to belt bowlers all around the park for fun. He also has a peculiar superstition of checking all his equipment – gloves, pads, pockets etc. before going out to face every single ball.
Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke, who was a successful captain during his time at Australia had a funny superstition before going out to bat. He would listen to loud music before going out to take the field because he felt it helped him concentrate better.
Mahela Jayawardene
The Sri Lankan legend was one of the best middle-order batsmen of all time and on multiple occasions reached the triple figures. He was obsessed with his bat and would always kiss the bat after every milestone he reached.
Steve Waugh
Steve Waugh was another batsman who had a very open superstition. On multiple occasions, his red handkerchief would stick out while he played. He believed it bought him luck and it was gifted to him by his grandmother.
Virender Sehwag
The explosive Indian opener had the superstition of not having any number on his back while he played. He believed in numerology and every time he stepped out on to the field, he would walk with only his name on the back.
Zaheer Khan
Former Indian fast bowler made it a point to carry a lucky yellow handkerchief during every crucial match.
Neil Mckenzie
Former South African cricketer Neil McKenzie used to decree his toilet seats be closed before leaving for the dressing room. McKenzie then struck the bat to the ceiling and taped the bat in the dressing room before every innings. Similarly, he would look to square leg, to fine leg, and the bowler as he regards these things as lucky tricks.
By Rohit Nair
