Top 10 Players Who Made Mustaches Their Trademark

Cricket has changed a lot over the years. The gentleman's game has slowly turned into something cool and stylish. Players have become popular not just for their performance, but also for their unique style and fashion. From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, from Chris Gayle to Jofra Archer – all of them are well known for their unique look and style. Many cricketers are also known for their physical appearance, like those who have special moustaches. The style of their moustaches has even become a reason for their fame.

In this article, we will share 10 cricketers who are very popular for their unique style.

10.  Shikhar Dhawan (India)

The First Indian on this list is Shikhar Dhawan – the man who made the moustache a symbol of pride among modern Indian players. Because of his unique moustache, he was known as 'Gabbar'. He made his debut in 2004 for Delhi and played his first Test match against Australia in 2010. Though he is now retired, he is still considered one of cricket’s top hard hitters. His trademark style is his twirly moustache. Whenever he scored a century, he would put his bat aside and twirl his moustache – a stylish move that fans loved and admired.

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09. Mitchell Johnson (Australia)

Mitchell Johnson is one of the scariest fast bowlers in the world. Among the few bowlers who have dominated the game with their pace and bounce, Johnson is one of them. The Aussie pacer not only scared the English team in the 2013-14 Ashes with his fast bowling but also intimidated them with his drooping moustache, which added to his fierce look. In that series, where he took 27 wickets, he became very popular for his unique moustache style. A supporter of the Movember campaign, Johnson grew the ‘mo’ (moustache) to support men’s health. Although he has said goodbye to international cricket, the moustache has become a part of his signature style.

08.  Allan Border (Australia)

Border's clean and smooth moustache gave him a calm look, but he was a tough player. In 1989, under his captaincy, Australia won the Ashes in England for the first time since 1934. The strong left-handed batsman had an average of more than 56 in 47 Ashes matches.

He scored 3,548 runs in the Ashes out of his total career runs of 11,174. In 1985, he almost fought England alone. He scored 196 runs at Lord's and 146 not out at Old Trafford. But still, Australia lost the series 3-1.

07. Adam Hollioake (England)

Adam Hollioake was a great all-rounder who started playing in 1997. He played for England and was also the captain of Surrey from 1997 to 2003. He was born on 5th September 1971. Adam was not only good at cricket but also a mixed martial artist. 

He is the only cricketer with a moustache who also fought as a martial artist. His moustache made him look different, and he is known as one of the top 10 cricketers with a moustache. Adam showed his talent in both cricket and martial arts, which makes him a special sportsman.

06. Merv Hughes (Australia)

Merv Hughes is a retired Australian cricketer known for his big moustache. He was born on November 23, 1961. Merv was a right-arm fast bowler who played 53 Test matches for Australia between 1985 and 1994. His moustache became his trademark. Fans even wore fake moustaches in the stadium to support him. People could not imagine Merv Hughes without his moustache.

05. Graham Gooch (England)

Graham Gooch was born on July 23, 1953, and is a former cricketer who played for England and Essex. He was one of the best batters of his time. His cricket career lasted from 1973 to 2000. His Zapata-style moustache became his trademark. Fans often wore fake moustaches to show their support for him. In 2009, he was added to the ICC Hall of Fame. People still remember his face with the moustache.

04.  Dennis Lillee (Australia)

Dennis Lillee was born on July 18, 1949. In the early days, he had a beard, but later he kept only a moustache, which became his signature look. He was known not only for his fast bowling but also for his angry attitude and strong will. Fans loved him for his energy and never-give-up spirit.

At the start of his career, Lillee was one of the fastest bowlers in the world. However, back injuries and fractures almost ended his career. Even so, he came back strongly. When he retired from international cricket in 1984, he held the world record for the most Test wickets. His thick moustache gave him a bold look, and it became a part of his fame.

03. Ian Botham (England)

Ian Botham is a former England cricketer, born on November 24, 1955. He is known as one of England’s most successful Test captains. His teammates also consider him one of the best all-rounders in cricket history. Botham had a small moustache that suited his face very well. He also had long, blonde hair that reached his shoulders. His hairstyle and moustache became a part of his unique style and made him stand out.

02. Ravindra Jadeja 

Ravindra Jadeja is the Second Indian on this list. He is one of the Indian cricketers who sees his moustache as a sign of pride. He has become a fashion icon for Indian fans, who don’t want to see him clean-shaven. The experienced all-rounder is now retired from T20I cricket and plays only in Test and One Day matches.

Even legends like Amitabh Bachchan have praised his bold moustache. Though Amitabh usually likes smooth cheeks and neat haircuts, he was impressed by Jadeja’s thick, walrus-style moustache.

01. David Boon (Australia)

David Boon is a former Australian batsman, well known for his thick Australian moustache. His unique look made many people excited to watch him play. He had a great cricket career from 1984 to 1995. His strong batting and good bowling made him one of the top players of his time. He also played first-class cricket for both Tasmania and Durham.