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These 5 Cricketers Could Be the Real Stars of the Music Scene

Cricket players are highly talented in many areas and over the course of their careers, we have seen their passion to be involved in a variety of non-cricket related activities. The profound love that everyone has for music is commonly regarded as one of the most widespread passions among people. Spending time listening to music is their go-to method for unwinding and relaxing whenever they have a spare moment on their hands. Music has always played a crucial role in the life of cricket players, whether they are listening to songs or singing their favourite tunes, while playing the game. Nevertheless, there are a few people who have made additional progress in this field. They are a handful. Cricket players who have pursued music as a serious vocation, actively engaging in bands, and even offering their vocals to playback singing are included in the following compilation of cricket players.

Brett Lee

The rock band Six & Out includes Lee as a member of the band. Former cricketers from New South Wales, such as Brad McNamara, Gavin Robertson, and Richard Chee Quee, are members of the band. His brother Shane is also a member of the band. In addition to being proficient on the bass guitar, Lee is also skilled on the acoustic guitar, and he demonstrates his expertise by performing for the band. As part of his work with Asha Bhosle, an Indian singer, Lee wrote the lyrics to the song "You're the One For Me" and recorded it at the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy, which took place in India. In both India and South Africa, the song reached the top rank on the charts, reaching second place in both countries.

Six & Out includes. Source: Facebook Six & Out official page

AB de Villiers

At the moment, he is the best batsman playing anywhere in the globe across all of the many formats of the game. Within the sphere of international cricket, the captain of South Africa has routinely given outstanding performances for his team in both one-day internationals and tests. In the event that he acquires momentum against any opponent, containing him becomes a challenging undertaking to accomplish. Additionally, he has a deep love for music, in addition to his enthusiasm for cricket. At the same time, AB de Villiers is a talented musician, particularly adept at playing the guitar and displaying his singing abilities. 'Maak Jou Drome Waar' was the title of the multilingual pop album that he released in 2010, and it was a collaboration with his esteemed South African colleague, Ampie du Preez.

AB de Villiers. Source: AB de Villiers facebook page

Dwayne Bravo

It would have been possible for him to become one of the most remarkable vocalists in the world if he had never decided to pursue a career in cricket. Within the field of cricket, Dwayne Bravo stands out as a singer who possesses an extraordinary level of talent. No other individual even comes close to matching his level of performance. The spectacular track "Champion" was played throughout the last edition of the Twenty20 World Cup, being played by the West Indies team. This track went on to become the tournament's official anthem.

Dwayne Bravo. Source: Dwayne Bravo facebook page

Additionally, he has released a track that features Beanniie Man, as well as another solo track titled Go Gyal Go. For the song "Chalo Chalo," which was released in 2015, he worked together with Nisha B. Additionally, Bravo gave a performance of the song "Yenda" for the film Ula, which recently had its world debut in Chennai.

Sanjay Manjrekar

Sanjay Manjrekar. Source: ESPNcricinfo facebook page

Sanjay Manjrekar, an Indian cricketer who has since retired, demonstrated his batsmanship abilities as a right-handed middle-order batsman. With an average of 37.14, his Test cricket record boasts an excellent total of over two thousand runs. His average is also impressive. Because of his exceptional batting style, he would occasionally take on the job of wicket-keeper. This allowed him to demonstrate his skills. Following his retirement from the sport of professional cricket, Manjrekar transitioned into the career of cricket commentator. It is said that a few of his former teammates consider him to be a fantastic singer. He released a one-of-a-kind solo album in the Indipop genre called "Rest Day." During his performance, he played a selection of songs that he especially liked, as well as songs that were popular among Indian cricket players.

Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina. Source: Suresh Raina facebook page

The cricketer Suresh Raina provided his voice for a song that was directed by Zeishan Quadri and titled "Meeruthiyan Gangsters." This song was released in 2015 and was composed by Zeishan Quadri. Raina was encouraged by Zeishan, who co-wrote the screenplay for "Gangs of Wasseypur" and also appeared in the film, to give his singing talents to the movie. Zeishan also appeared in the film. "I have a great fondness for classic Hindi songs, and I was instantly captivated by this enchanting track of Meeruthiyan Gangsters," Raina said during the song's recording process. "It immediately captivated me." Furthermore, he has demonstrated his enthusiasm for music on a number of different television series, which is a testament to his remarkable singing talent.

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