From a scintillating lineup of talented cricketers, I believe a biopic made on the life of Proteas cricketer AB de Villiers would be delightful. His ability to smash unconventional shots around the stadium with ease alongside his exemplary fielding makes him everyone’s favourite player. During his decade-long association with Royal Challengers Bangalore, he has delivered some of his most memorable performances for his IPL side. In spite of being in a highly competitive profession, his calm demeanour on the field is commendable and inspiring. The fact that he had proposed to his girlfriend in front of the Taj Mahal brings out his romantic side as well as expresses his fascination towards Indian culture. (On which other cricketer would you want a biopic to be made?... October 2)

Aayman Anwar Ali

I want a biopic made on tragic hero Wriddhiman Saha who had been cruelly denied his entitled due and ruthlessly relegated to oblivion despite reigning as the best of the world in his chosen trade, that is, wicketkeeping.

After saving India from imminent defeat against New Zealand in the Kanpur Test in November 2021, the Indian team management publicly conveyed that Saha wouldn’t be considered in the team in future. Even after a superlative performance by Saha in the 2023 version of IPL (both in front of the wicket and behind), he was ignored by the team management for the final of the World Test Championship against Australia.

The “contribution” of Indian coach Rahul Dravid must also be highlighted in this context! By his own admission in November 2021, Dravid said he holds “deep respect” for Saha and his achievements/ contribution to the team! Yet the most consistent performer Saha got thrown out from the national team forever in the most barbaric brutal fashion possible!
Shouldn’t the utmost hypocrisy by the BCCI and Indian team management be exposed and put on record so that the future generations can view what a naked display of bias and prejudice was registered against Wriddhiman Saha by consigning all norms of neutrality to oblivion? Only a well-made biopic can succeed in placing the genius and contribution of the gallant-hearted epitome of perseverance Wriddhiman Saha in a true light.

Kajal Chatterjee

Among the modern greats, I feel Virat Kohli deserves a biopic for his exceptional talent and commitment. It would be a treat to watch his struggling days, coping with his father’s death and coming out stronger than ever. His transformation from a talented cricketer with bad temper to a more mature person, a leader and a global icon. Everyone would be excited to watch Virushka’s journey from strangers to soulmates.

Etisha Banerjee

The cricketer on whom I would want a biopic to be made is the batting maestro of our country Sunil Gavaskar, who is surely one of the greatest cricketers to have graced the sport. The ‘Little Master’ — the name by which Gavaskar sir is fondly known — is my all-time favourite player. I will be very happy if any filmmaker makes a movie on the life of that living legend.

Sourish Misra