There are so many players in cricket with bodies full of ink. Today we have compiled a list of the 10 most tattooed cricket players. It will be very difficult because some player is probably getting inked at this very moment.
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10 Famous Cricketers Tattoo Fans
Many cricket players prefer to get a variety of tattoos that are sacred to them. Now we will learn about 10 cricketers tattoos owners. Let’s see these most tattooed cricketers.
Ben Stokes (New Zealand)
Date of Birth: 4 June 1991
Place of Birth: Christchurch, New Zealand
Age: 31
Nationality: England
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Team: Pune Supergiant and Rajasthan Royals.
Role: Batting All-rounder
Benjamin Andrew Stokes, an English international cricketer, is known for his batting and versatility. Stokes has many tattoos on his body, he will have about 13 different tattoos in total. For now, Ben has:
- huge lions inked on his back. Three lions are the representation of Ben’s own family
- left arm tattoos that signify the heritage of his family from the Māori side
- a large Maori design covering major portion of his bicep (signifies his heritage i.e Maori Culture and his belongingness with it)
- phrases to keep him motivated for any failure, he faces either in his personal or career front (for example a tattoo whose lines are taken from Drake’s famous song, ‘Shot For Me…’ on his right arm)
- Silver Fern Symbol inked near his left shoulder — the symbol of New Zealand’s nationality
- right bicep tattooed with a lady which shows the Maori Goddess, which is the symbolism of his connection with Maori Culture
- rose inked on the slight outer side of his right upper arm as a symbol of his strong love for England and its Cricket team of which he is part
- cricket test series numbers tattoos
- name “Layton” (it`s his son) on the right bicep
- huge tattoo Phoenix which can be seen rising from ashes on the forearm (symbolizes the strength which a person gains immediately as he faces failure and thus, rises back to fight)
- unknown design inked on the inner bicep which is known to represent some motivational aspect
- two light-shaded feathers inked on the right hand’s wrist
- a big tribal kind of tattoo inked covering the inner side of his right arm and includes a star sign and leaves.
Virat Kohli (India)
Date of Birth: 5 November 1988
Place of Birth: New Delhi, India
Age: 34
Nationality: India
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Role: Batsman
Virat Kohli is one of the most famous batsmen of the Indian national team, playing an aggressive style, he also has about 11 tattoos on his body. And each tattoo has a profoundly meaningful thought:
- God’s eye tattoo on his left shoulder. That everything that’s happening is being watched and there’s someone always keeping a count of everything that he does
- Japanese samurai warrior with a raised sword on his upper arm. He believes he gets his strength from this sword. And it also tells the story of a Samurai warrior’s loyalty, self-discipline and ethical behavior
- ODI – “175” and test “269” cap numbers on the same arm. These numbers will always remain with him because when he looks back at the charts 200 years from now, in front of these numbers, there will be his name
- parents’ names inked: his mother’s name “Saroj” and his father’s name “Prem” on his left hand
- tattoo of Lord Shiva on the same side (Kohli is his worshipper)
- the image of a monastery is inscribed on the left side of his shoulder. It signifies Kohli’s yearning for peace and power
- zodiac sign on his upper right arm – Scorpio
- ‘Om’ – letters of sacred sound and a spiritual symbol is inscribed on his shoulder.
- tattoo depicting tribalism on his right forearm. It signifies loyalty to his tribe, the team, and of course, his fighting spirit, the aggro.
Dale Steyn (South Africa)
Date of Birth: 27 June 1983
Place of Birth: Phalaborwa, Transvaal Province, South Africa
Age: 39
Nationality: South Africa
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Team: Quetta Gladiators, World Giants
Role: Bowler
Dale Steyn, a professional cricketer from South Africa who plays for his country, is considered one of the best fast bowlers of his generation. And he is known for his love of tattoos, he has covered his entire left arm with tattoos — Proteas and Koi fish on his left shoulder.
Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)
Date of Birth: 28 August 1983
Place of Birth: Galle, Sri Lanka
Age: 39
Nationality: Sri Lanka
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Team: Dhaka Gladiators
Role: Bowler
Lasith Malinga is a fast bowler from Sri Lanka. His first tattoo is that he tattooed two dates on his left arm: the first when he started playing for his country and the second when he took four wickets in consecutive four balls. Above these dates, he has a stylized side view of a lion. Yes, another lions tattooed. On the other hand, he also has the line “I Believe in myself, I have got speed” inked. On his forearm, he has the line “Destiny says it all.” Also, his left arm tattoo sleeve is officially completed with the inclusion of his beloved wife and two kids’ images and is dedicated to them.
Hardik Pandya (India)
Date of Birth: 11 October 1993
Place of Birth: Choryasi, Surat district, Gujarat, India
Age: 29
Nationality: India
Zodiac sign: Libra
Team: Gujarat Titans
Role: All-rounder
Hardik Pandya is an international cricketer who plays for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He is an all-rounder who does everything he can. Hardik Pandya also likes to get tattoos. He has a total of 8 different tattoos:
- “Believe” tattoo inked on his left arm
- tiger tattoo, which represents the strength and courage to win
- fighter carrying a sword on the inner side of his right arm. Along with this, a phrase saying “never give up” — what gives him constant motivation to fight and not quit
- “Live to succeed or die trying” on his left arm biceps
- four paws in the tattoo, two of them have the initials (A, B) of his 2 dogs:Aston Pandya and Bentley Pandya inked on his neck
- peace symbol on the neck (left side)
- clock inked on his left forearm which also locks his birth time in it.
Mitchell Johnson (Australia)
Date of Birth: 2 November 1981
Place of Birth: Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Age: 41
Nationality: Australia
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Team: India Capitals
Role: Bowling and All-rounder
Mitchell Johnson of Australia, who played all formats of games before retirement. He’s quick with his left hand and plays with a left-handed bat. He is also obsessed with tattoos and has almost three or four tattoos. On his arm, we can find a Japanese koi and a few cherry blossoms. When asked, he elaborates, “That has a meaning of luck.” His sexy carcass bears a cat, actually an unfriendly-mouthed cat facing south.
Kevin Pietersen (South Africa)
Date of Birth: 27 June 1980
Place of Birth: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Age: 42
Nationality: South Africa
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Team: World Giants, England Legends
Role: Bastman
Kevin Pietersen a cricket commentator and former England international player, who is born in South Africa, is a right-handed batsman. Shortly after starting his international career with England, Kevin Pietersen had the three lions inked on his arm to supposedly show his loyalty to his new home. Covering much of KP’s back, the latest addition is a map of the world complete with stars representing the places where he’s scored a century for England (etched 36 red stars, one to represent every international century he’s scored). He recently paid another visit to the tattooist’s chair for a new “love it or hate it” ink.
KL Rahul (India)
Date of Birth: 18 April 1992
Place of Birth: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Age: 30
Nationality: India
Zodiac sign: Aries
Team: Lucknow Super Giants
Role: Wicket-keeper Batsman
KL Rahul, a cricketer from India and a right-handed bat player, Rahul is very passionate about his tattoo and his personality. He also has many tattoos on his body, some small and some large. Such as:
- lighthouse on the left forearm reminds him of home (he grew up by the beach in Mangaluru)
- key with ram horns, which goes around his forearm, signifies being open to learning new things and unlocking his mind with new experiences
- clock tattoo on the inside of his left bicep has the hands inked at 11 o’clock (the time when he was born). The phrase “Veni, Vidi, Vici”, which is Latin for “come, see, conquer,” is tattooed around the clock to signify that his time as an Indian cricketer has begun. He intends to conquer the world with his bat
- all-seeing eye on his left bicep as a reminder that his grandparents are always watching over him and are protecting him
- expression Deshi Basara – which means “to rise up” (is from the 2012 Batman film The Dark Knight Rises) on right forearm
- number in roman numerals “284” runs across the right side of his torso — he was the 284th cricketer to play for the Indian national cricket team
- parents names tattooed on his wrists
- some more tattoos like the image of his dog Simba tattooed on his back, number XI on his bicep, which was his number when he first started playing for India, etc.
Faf Du Plessis (South Africa)
Date of Birth: 13 July 1984
Place of Birth: Pretoria, Transvaal Province, South Africa
Age: 38
Nationality: South Africa
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Team: Chennai Super Kings
Role: Batsman
Faf du Plessis is one of the famous players who plays for South African international cricket. He has many tattoos, all of which he dedicates to the different stories of his life. The quarter sleeve on his arm gives an insight into all important life events. “Dies a Domino XVII I MMXI”; symbolizes his international debut for the Proteas at Lord’s in England. On the side, he has a compass directed towards the Adelaide Oval, the venue of his Test debut for his team. The same one also has the dates of his marriage and the day he was baptized. Right above that one is “Agape”, meaning unconditional love. “Fazal” in Urdu translates to “grace”, and a believer of the Almighty, du Plessis dedicates this one to the change in his life by the grace of God.
Brendon McCullum (New Zealand)
Date of Birth: 27th Sep 1981
Place of Birth: Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Age: 41
Nationality: New Zealand
Zodiac sign: Libra
Team: Brisbane Heat, Otago cricket team
Role: Opening Batsman, Wicketkeeper
Brandon McCallum, a New Zealand cricketer, coach, and commentator who has played in all formats, is one of the most popular players in his country. He has inked several tattoos on his body. The first tattoo on his upper arm reads ‘CXXVI’, which is the symbol for his ODI Cap No. 126 while playing for the national team. The next one reads ‘XLII’, which was the jersey number 42 of the former Kiwi cricketer. Another tattoo is ‘CCXXIV’, which characters his maiden Test Cap number 224. He has also inked a Silver Fern on his chest, which symbolizes the mark of Kiwi Pride. He has also got a special wedding ring inked on his left ring finger, as he cannot wear his original wedding ring while playing the game.
Indian Cricketers Without Tattoos
And now we will tell you about cricket players who do not have tattoos at all.
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Shubman Gill
- Mayank Agarwal
- Mohammed Siraj
- Mohammed Shami
- Cheteshwar Pujara
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Rohit Sharma
- Jasprit Bumrah
- MS Dhoni
FAQ
Which cricketer has the best tattoo?
Ben Stokes has 13 beautiful tattoos on his body.
Which Indian cricketer has a tattoo?
Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Faf Du Plessis, and many other cricketers have tattoos. If you want to know about cricket players with tattoos, you can read our article on the Parimatch website.
Why do cricketers get tattoos?
Cricketers get tattoos because they want to express their individuality and own style.
How many Indian cricketers have tattoos? Is there a tattoo freak?
Virat Kohli, Dale Steyn, Mitchell Johnson, and Ben Stokes are just 3 cricketers who have tattoos. Many cricketers get tattoos, it’s quite difficult to count them all.
Conclusion
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