As Hugh Jackman gears up for the release of the highly-anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine, the actor recently shared his passion for cricket in an interview posted on Marvel India’s YouTube Shorts channel. When asked about his favourite Indian cricketer, Jackman didn’t hesitate for a moment, immediately naming Rohit Sharma.
“Right now? Rohit [Sharma]. You took the [World] Cup home! I’m glad. But honestly, he was a beast!” Jackman enthusiastically responded. His co-star Ryan Reynolds, seated beside him, nodded in agreement, adding, “This is amazing!”
Team India Victory In The T20 World Cup
Rohit Sharma recently led Team India to victory in the T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa in a thrilling finale in Barbados. The Indian cricket team celebrated their win with a victory parade in Mumbai, which began at Marine Drive and concluded at Wankhede Stadium. Despite starting late, the open-bus show drew lakhs of fans who turned up to celebrate the homecoming of the newly-crowned world champions.
To commemorate the moment of victory, Rohit shared a picture of himself lying down at Kensington Oval. “This picture epitomises how I’m feeling right now. So many words but can’t find the right ones to express what yesterday meant to me but I will, and I will share them, but right now I’m basking in a dream come true for a billion of us,” he wrote.
Meanwhile, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Deadpool & Wolverine. Directed by Shawn Levy, the Marvel Studios project is set to hit theatres in India on July 26 in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Brianna Hildebrand, Jennifer Garner, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen.
As excitement builds for both cricket and cinema, Jackman’s admiration for Rohit Sharma adds another layer of connection between the worlds of sports and entertainment. The actor’s praise for the Indian cricket star highlights the global appeal and impact of cricket, especially in the context of significant victories like the T20 World Cup.
