On National Sports Day, August 29, 2024, Sidharth Malhotra delighted his fans with a nostalgic post featuring an epic throwback video of him playing cricket with his Kapoor & Sons co-star, Fawad Khan. The video showcased the duo enjoying a friendly match, with Sidharth playfully boasting that his team was always better, leaving Fawad in fits of laughter.
Along with the video, Sidharth shared his enduring love for cricket and sports in general. In his Instagram caption, he reminisced about how sports have been a significant part of his life, from playing basketball, rugby, and football at the club level to indulging in gully cricket. He emphasized how sports have shaped him, building both his physical and mental strength, and revealed that even during film shoots, he seizes any opportunity for a quick cricket fix.
He captioned, “From Delhi streets to film sets, my love for cricket remains unchanged! Sports were always a big part of my life – basketball, club level rugby, football, and of course, gully cricket. They helped shape me into who I am today and built my physical and mental strength. Now, shoot breaks are just an excuse for a quick cricket fix! ❤️ #NationalSportsDay #Throwback”
Fans responded enthusiastically to Sidharth’s post, flooding the comments with requests and admiration. Many expressed their desire to see him star in the recently announced biopic of cricketer Yuvraj Singh. One fan commented, “I hope that he gets selected for Yuvraj Singh’s biopic,” while others praised him for being an inspiration. Even cricketer Rashid Khan joined in, showing his appreciation with heart-eye emojis.
The excitement around Sidharth potentially playing Yuvraj Singh in a biopic is growing, especially after the official announcement of the film earlier this month. The biopic will be produced by Bhushan Kumar and Ravi Bhagchandka under their banners T-Series and 200 Not Out Cinema, and fans are eagerly waiting to see if Sidharth will take on the role of the iconic cricketer.
