8 wackiest hairstyles sported by cricketers

Ishant Sharma’s new ‘samurai’ ponytail lookCricketers have grabbed many eyeballs for their unique styles, be it their hairstyle or off-field attires. Recently Team Indiaâs pacer Ishant Sharma was seen with his new hairstyle, a 'Samurai’ ponytail on day one of the Bengaluru Test.The bowlerâs father Vinay Sharma has confirmed that this is not a result of any superstition. Ishantâs coach Shravan Kumar said cricketers follow Bollywood stars in terms of style and this can be a result of that. According to a report in Deccan Chronicle, Kumar said, “He came to me with the new hairstyle a few days ago and so I was not surprised. Todayâ’s youngsters follow Bollywood stars and Ishant may have felt the ponytail would suit him more.”As everyone is talking about Ishant’s latest hairdo, we take you through 8 wacky hairstyles of cricketers.

#1 Curtly Ambrose

Curtly Ambrose showed off his new hairstyle at Cricket All Stars tournament

The 52-year-old Caribbean Curtly Ambrose can be said to be the first cricketer with a weird hairstyle. His recent hairdo amused the audiences of Cricket All Stars. The former West Indies cricketer has a shoulder length strand of braided hair from the centre with beads stuck on them and no hair on the sides. Previously he had a small bunch of hair, cut in such a way that it resembled a giant spider sitting on his head. This was his spider hairstyle.

#2 Colin Miller

Courtney Walsh could not resist laughing at Colin Miller’s blue hair

Colin Miller who made a very late debut at the age of 34 is remembered more for of his weird hairstyles than his achievements in the game. . In 2001 during a test match against West Indies, he had dyed his hair blue. This former Australian cricketer who was nicknamed ‘Funky’ appeared so funny that even opponent captain Courtney Walsh could not stop laughing. Talking about the incident to The Guardian, Miller had said “The reaction was massive, far greater than I’d expected, and there was nothing negative.

#3 Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga’s signature hairstyle has caught the attention of many

Like his bowling, Lasith Malinga’s curly blonde hair has also been much talked about. While talking about his hair, the cricketer had told NDTV that if anyone else had done this style, it would not have been appreciated. He said, “I just apply colour to my hair. If anyone else would have done it, people would have made fun of them. Just because I am a cricketer, it becomes stylish.” During 2007 Cricket World Cup, a Srilankan hairstylist took two days to create this style.

#4 Henry Olonga

Henry Olonga’s dreadlocked hairstyle seemed like a live tarantula to a journalist

Zimbabwean Henry Olonga’s dreadlocked hairstyle was very distinct, much like his bowling. An English journalist had once said that when Olonga came to bowl it seemed as if a live tarantula was on his head. The 39-year-old has always said that there is no religious meaning attached with this style. He had said, "There is no significance at all really, its just me. I wanted a hairstyle which makes me unique. There is no religious connotation, it is just a hairstyle. It does not mean I am a rastafarian or smoke dagga."

#5 Mahendra Singh Dhoni

MS Dhoni has never shyed away from trying new hairstyles

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has experimented quite a lot with his mane- keeping it long, going bald or sporting the Mohawk style. MSD showed off his Mohawk style during a Champions League 2013 match at Ranchi and it immediately garnered a lot of attention. The cricketer may have his signature shots but when it comes to Mohawk, ace boxer Shiva Thapa thinks Dhoni copied it from him. In an October 2013 interview to Headlines Today Thapa had said on a lighter note, “Dhoni has done it only in September... four months later than me. I think, he has copied my style.”

#6 Darren Sammy

Darren Sammy sported this hairstyle to support his team in the Caribbean Premiere League

Caribbeans are known for their unique and colourful styles. This year cricketer Darren Sammy donned a new hairstyle during Caribbean Premiere League (CPL). This hairstyle became famous as the ‘zoukerized’ was in support of his CPL team. Captain of St. Lucia Zouks, Sammy unveiled his new style before a match between St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots. Mostly fans have such hairstyles to support their favourite teams. This was definitely one of those rare times when a cricketer did something like that.

#7 Andrew Symonds

The locks made Andrew Symonds look more fierce

Aussie cricketer Andrew Symonds sported the dreadlocks hairstyle for a long time. Those blonde locks dancing on his head as he bowled was probably a scary sight for the batsman facing him. However in 2009 he shaved his head on live TV for and raised 10, 000 dollars to help Leukaemia Foundation of Australia. His agent Matt Fearon had said that all-rounder was quite ok about his new look."He's looking fresh; I think he looks more responsible. Certainly, he's more streamlined,” Fearon added.

#8 Andre Russell

Position of Andre Russell’s sunglass added more funk to his hairstyle

The West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell sported a new hairstyle right before the Cricket World Cup 2015. His style of hair only in the middle of the head, resembled that of former WWE star, Laurence Tureaud (aka Mr. T). Tureaud has starred in a couple of Hollywood films including Rocky 3 and is known for his trademark African Mandinka Warrior hairstyle. The picture of Russell with his new hairstyle and sunglass positioned differently during a World Cup 2015 warm-up match against England had earned the attention of many.