Did You Know? These cricketers have acted in films

All-rounder Yuvraj Singh is also seen in the film. But he was only 11 at the time. He had played the role of a child actor in a Punjabi film.

Salil Ankola, who has played one Test and 20 ODIs for India, has acted in a number of films. He made his Test debut against Pakistan in 1989 along with Sachin Tendulkar.

Anil Kumble, one of India's greatest spin bowlers, has also appeared in a Hindi film. Former India coaches Kumble Anupam Kher and Mandira Bedi appeared in the 2008 film Mirabai Not Out.

One of India's veteran cricketers and former coach Sandeep Patil has also tried his luck in Hindi films. He has worked with famous actress Poonam Dhillon in the film 'Kabhi Ajnabi

Veteran batsman Sunil Gavaskar has also acted in a Marathi film. The name of the film was 'Saavi Premachi'. Apart from this, he was also seen in the role of guest actor in Naseeruddin Shah starrer 'Malamal'.

Veteran Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has played 103 Tests, 236 ODIs and 28 Twenty20 Internationals for India. Harbhajan has also acted in the Tamil film "Friendship".

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has also turned his attention to the film industry after retiring from international cricket. Irrfan has acted in the Tamil film 'Cobra'. The film, directed by Ajay Gyanmuthu, has not been released yet.

Vinod Kambli, a close friend of veteran Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar and a former player, has also acted in the film. He starred in the 2002 film Anartha. He was accompanied by Sanjay Dutt and Sunil Shetty in the film.

Veteran all-rounder Kapil Dev, who led the Indian team to its first World Cup victory in 1983, is also seen in the film. He has had small roles in some films like 'Iqbal' and 'Aryan'. He has a cameo role in his own biopic 83.

Former captain and coach, late cricketer Ajit Wadekar left his mark on the field. But not many know that he also has a connection with the silver screen. He played special role in the upcoming Marathi film Bala.