Cricket is a gentleman’s game and is loved by millions of people around the globe, and so are these cricketers.

They are not just exceptional players but are also blessed with looks that just make you drool over them.

Today we look at some of these Handsome Cricketers who have not just won our heart with their game but also killed us with their looks.

So now you can start drooling over them again!

Here they are….

Brett Lee

He isn’t just blessed with good looks but is one of the most loved cricketer thanks to his humble nature. He is surely missed! Well he tops my list and am sure yours too!

Alastair Cook

One of the most good looking English player, Captain Cook surely make you his fan with not just his batting but a personality to die for.

Kevin Pietersen 

You may call him a rebel, but Kevin is blessed with an attitude and style that surely make heads turn.

Andrew Flintoff

Not just a cricketer, Andrew also competed as a professional boxer, and well he can give any Hollywood actor a run for his money. What do you think?

Brendon McCullum

This New Zealand cricketer is blessed not just with cricketing skills but also looks and a body that make you skip a heart beat.

James Anderson

Not just a fierce bowler, this Englishman has got the looks worth drooling.. How many of you had crush on him? Well I am one of you 😉

Shahid Afridi

Lala as he is famously called has fans all over the world. Not just famous for hitting those sixes, this Pakistani player is also one of the most handsome player in the world ever.

Virat Kohli

This Indian player is not just known for his attitude on field, but is also famous for making girls go crazy for his looks off field. Young girls ship him, and well looking at this picture, I now believe why.

Michael Clarke

The test captain of Australia, and the man under whose captaincy Australia lifted the world cup trophy this year, is one of the most respected and good looking player today. Look at his smile and you will fall for him…

Mitchell Johnson

This Australian fast bowler is not just good looking but has a body that will make you drool. Isn’t this a million dollar picture? And that dimple gosh!

Graeme Smith

The former South African captain surely deserves to be in this list. A well built body and a face that can give competition to any actor, don’t you think so?

AB De Villiers

No one can hate this guy! Not just a handsome player, he is one of the legend cricket has ever produced. If you have seen him on field you will surely love him off field too!

So which one out of these made you drool?

Don’t forget to share your list too!

Let me continue drooling over these hotties 😉

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Tomorrow the 2015 World Cup bout features South Africa vs New Zealand at Auckland– the first semi-final – and it is anticipated to be a scorcher of a match.

The first semi-final match will be played between South Africa and New Zealand at Auckland

All the cricketing nations would be watching this match closely (especially India and Australia) to know which team would make its debut as the finalist.

Yes, neither South Africa nor New Zealand has ever reached the final of a cricket World Cup before.

Where New Zealand has successfully maintained the unbeaten record in this tournament, South Africa made their way into the semi-final for the first time ever.

Though New Zealand appear as the clear favourites, South Africa would try their level best to not ‘choke’ under what appears to be a pressure situation for them.

Team Form

The Proteas faced Sri Lanka in their quarter-final match eventually gaining a comfortable win as their bowlers bowled out the Asian team for a measly 133. The Africans won that match big with not only 9 wickets to spare, but also 18 overs.

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets in the quarter-final

The Black Caps, on the other hand, dominated the West Indies. It is officially time for the likes of Brendon McCullum and Trent Boult to step aside and pave way for Martin Guptill, who the highest score by a New Zealander ever (237*) against their opponents to set them a target of 393.

Trent Boult has performed consistently in this edition of the World Cup

The Players

South Africa’s bowling seemed to have been enjoying the party from the back till the Pool games, but it really came to the party against Sri Lanka in the quarter-finals. The spinners decimated the Sri Lankan batting line-up with Imran Tahir claiming four-for and JP Duminy claiming his hat-trick and ending up with the figures of 3-29.

JP Duminy’s hat-trick proved fatal in Sri Lanka’s defeat in the quarter-final

New Zealand, on the other hand, has been in spectacular form, with the bat and the ball. Though initially Brendon McCullum took charge in regards with scoring runs, the last two matches have seen Martin Guptill step up to the occasion scoring a century and a double-century, respectively. Even Trent Boult and Tim Southee have troubled the batsmen with their in-wing and out-swinging deliveries.

Martin Guptill will have to play a big innings to ensure New Zealand’s win

Face-to-Face

In the World Cups, the two teams have faced each other on six occasions. New Zealand holds an edge over its opponents with four wins as compared to South Africa’s two. The Proteas would definitely want to get the win tomorrow and enter the finals for the first time.

New Zealand are 4-2 ahead against South Africa in World Cups

Prediction

We hope the match to go till the last over, making the bout a lot more interesting than it already is. Both teams have never reached World Cup finals before which would only elevate their hunger to outdo their opponent.

Looking at the line-up, the form and history concerning both teams, New Zealand should enter the finals.

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New Zealand is the only other unbeaten team in this edition of the cricket World Cup.

The Kiwis won all their six matches in order to acquire their spot to play the quarter-finals.

New Zealand are unbeaten in this edition of the World Cup

West Indies, on the other hand, struggled earlier in the competition and was made to fight in its last Pool match against UAE.

West Indies vs. New Zealand will be played at the WestpacTrust Stadium in Wellington. West Indies has always begun its war of words with former ODI captain Darren Sammy claiming that the pressure would be on their opponents. He also justified his claim by putting forth West Indies’ record in the knock-outs, which is not actually bad.

Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy

Nevertheless, the truth is evident. Where New Zealand earned quick wins (except the one against Australia), the Caribbean players faced their share of struggle with the possibility of being sent home looming over them.

West Indies faced defeat in their opening match against Ireland despite posting a target of over 300 runs. However, they won back-to-back matches against Pakistan and Zimbabwe, which was followed by two defeats – against India and South Africa – putting them in a spot of bother.

New Zealand would be a confident side entering the match tomorrow. They have had a week long rest with their last match played on 13^th March against Bangladesh that they won by 3 wickets.

Unfortunately for the West Indies, opening batsman Chris Gayle has fired only once when he scored 215 against Zimbabwe. Besides that, his performance in this tournament has been pedestrian, which is also one of the reasons for his team’s poor show. Judging by the way the Kiwis are playing, the swashbuckling southpaw will have to rise up to the occasion.

Chris Gayle will have to perform for West Indies to win

New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum, especially, has been in terrific form with the bat. Their last Pool game also saw Martin Guptill score 105 making him an accountable player in the squad. Even their bowling has not been a disappointment with their spearhead Trent Boult being the third successful bowler in the tournament with 15 wickets.

Martin Guptill scored a match-winning century in New Zealand’s last Pool match

Even though the Kiwis appear as a much superior side than the team from the Caribbean, they would be wary of the consequence that lies ahead because of one mistake. If West Indies players such as Gayle, Samuels, Sammy and even Russell fire, that would mean trouble for the co-hosts.

New Zealand will face West Indies at Wellington tomorrow

As far as team centuries are concerned for this tournament, West Indies edge New Zealand by 3-1. Jason Holder has already emphasised on how important it will be for his bowlers to dismiss New Zealand’s middle-order.

New Zealand cricketing legend Richard Hadlee had words of inspiration for his team. “This is four years of planning and preparation to get to seven hours of cricket and if you’re good enough, you’ll get another seven hours”, he was quoted as saying.

Both teams have also been troubled by unwanted injuries with Darren Bravo of West Indies and Adam Milne suffering the effect.

Nevertheless, though New Zealand look like the team that would win this bout, West Indies would enter the field with all guns blazing. It, indeed, will keep the audience hooked to the edge of their seats.

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