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MS Dhoni, Shikhar Dhawan, Chris Gayle: Cricketers and loving fathers

Updated On: 05 December, 2022 10:40 AM IST |

Cricketers have not only been great players for their nation but also great fathers to their little ones. From Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, to Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard - on Father`s Day - we bring you the doting fathers of the cricketing world

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Cricketers have not only been great players for their nation but also great fathers to their little ones. From Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, to Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard - on Father`s Day - we bring you the doting fathers of the cricketing world

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Cricketers have not only been great players for their nation but also great fathers to their little ones. From Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, to Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard - on Father`s Day - we bring you the doting fathers of the cricketing world

India`s star wicket-keeper and former captain MS Dhoni with his wife Sakshi and their daughter Ziva

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India`s star wicket-keeper and former captain MS Dhoni with his wife Sakshi and their daughter Ziva

India`s star wicket-keeper and former captain MS Dhoni with his wife Sakshi and their daughter Ziva

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India`s star wicket-keeper and former captain MS Dhoni with his wife Sakshi and their daughter Ziva

MS Dhoni and Sakshi were married in July 2010. Their daughter Ziva was born in February 2015

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MS Dhoni and Sakshi were married in July 2010. Their daughter Ziva was born in February 2015

MS Dhoni and Sakshi were married in July 2010. Their daughter Ziva was born in February 2015

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MS Dhoni and Sakshi were married in July 2010. Their daughter Ziva was born in February 2015

MS Dhoni clicks a selfie with daughter Ziva

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MS Dhoni clicks a selfie with daughter Ziva

MS Dhoni clicks a selfie with daughter Ziva

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MS Dhoni clicks a selfie with daughter Ziva

Shikhar Dhawan with his kids Rhea and Zoraver

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Shikhar Dhawan with his kids Rhea and Zoraver

Shikhar Dhawan with his kids Rhea and Zoraver

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Shikhar Dhawan with his kids Rhea and Zoraver

Bundle of joy: Mohammed Shami with his newly-born baby girl in July 2015. Pic/ Facebook fan page

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Bundle of joy: Mohammed Shami with his newly-born baby girl in July 2015. Pic/ Facebook fan page

Bundle of joy: Mohammed Shami with his newly-born baby girl in July 2015. Pic/ Facebook fan page

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Bundle of joy: Mohammed Shami with his newly-born baby girl in July 2015. Pic/ Facebook fan page

Sachin Tendulkar (L) pose with his daughter Sara (C) and wife Anjali (R) following the IPL match on April 24, 2011. Pic/ AFP

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Sachin Tendulkar (L) pose with his daughter Sara (C) and wife Anjali (R) following the IPL match on April 24, 2011. Pic/ AFP

Sachin Tendulkar (L) pose with his daughter Sara (C) and wife Anjali (R) following the IPL match on April 24, 2011. Pic/ AFP

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Sachin Tendulkar (L) pose with his daughter Sara (C) and wife Anjali (R) following the IPL match on April 24, 2011. Pic/ AFP

Sachin Tendulkar with his daughter Sara Tendulkar during the launch of his autobiography in Mumbai last year. Pic/Nimesh Dave

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Sachin Tendulkar with his daughter Sara Tendulkar during the launch of his autobiography in Mumbai last year. Pic/Nimesh Dave

Sachin Tendulkar with his daughter Sara Tendulkar during the launch of his autobiography in Mumbai last year. Pic/Nimesh Dave

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Sachin Tendulkar with his daughter Sara Tendulkar during the launch of his autobiography in Mumbai last year. Pic/Nimesh Dave

Sachin Tendulkar (C) walks with his children Arjun (R) and daughter Sara (L) after India defeated Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 final played at The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2, 2011. Pic/ AFP

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Sachin Tendulkar (C) walks with his children Arjun (R) and daughter Sara (L) after India defeated Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 final played at The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2, 2011. Pic/ AFP

Sachin Tendulkar (C) walks with his children Arjun (R) and daughter Sara (L) after India defeated Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 final played at The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2, 2011. Pic/ AFP

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Sachin Tendulkar (C) walks with his children Arjun (R) and daughter Sara (L) after India defeated Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 final played at The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2, 2011. Pic/ AFP

Sachin Tendulkar with his son Arjun during IPL. Pic/Nimesh Dave

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Sachin Tendulkar with his son Arjun during IPL. Pic/Nimesh Dave

Sachin Tendulkar with his son Arjun during IPL. Pic/Nimesh Dave

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Sachin Tendulkar with his son Arjun during IPL. Pic/Nimesh Dave

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar at the nets along with his son Arjun at MIG club, Bandra on October 28, 2012 Pic / Satyajit Desai

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Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar at the nets along with his son Arjun at MIG club, Bandra on October 28, 2012 Pic / Satyajit Desai

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar at the nets along with his son Arjun at MIG club, Bandra on October 28, 2012 Pic / Satyajit Desai

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Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar at the nets along with his son Arjun at MIG club, Bandra on October 28, 2012 Pic / Satyajit Desai

S Sreesanth and his wife Bhuvaneshwari Kumari with their daughter

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S Sreesanth and his wife Bhuvaneshwari Kumari with their daughter

S Sreesanth and his wife Bhuvaneshwari Kumari with their daughter

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S Sreesanth and his wife Bhuvaneshwari Kumari with their daughter

West Indian all-rounder Chris Gayle with his baby girl Blush

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West Indian all-rounder Chris Gayle with his baby girl Blush

West Indian all-rounder Chris Gayle with his baby girl Blush

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West Indian all-rounder Chris Gayle with his baby girl Blush

Chris Gayle and his partner welcomed their little daughter in April 2016

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Chris Gayle and his partner welcomed their little daughter in April 2016

Chris Gayle and his partner welcomed their little daughter in April 2016

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Chris Gayle and his partner welcomed their little daughter in April 2016

Sreesanth and Bhuvaneshwari were married in December 2013

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Sreesanth and Bhuvaneshwari were married in December 2013

Sreesanth and Bhuvaneshwari were married in December 2013

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Sreesanth and Bhuvaneshwari were married in December 2013

AB`s Baby: South African cricketer AB de Villiers with his baby boy Abraham and wife Danielle. (Pic courtesy/ Cricket South Africa`s official Twitter account)

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AB`s Baby: South African cricketer AB de Villiers with his baby boy Abraham and wife Danielle. (Pic courtesy/ Cricket South Africa`s official Twitter account)

AB`s Baby: South African cricketer AB de Villiers with his baby boy Abraham and wife Danielle. (Pic courtesy/ Cricket South Africa`s official Twitter account)

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AB`s Baby: South African cricketer AB de Villiers with his baby boy Abraham and wife Danielle. (Pic courtesy/ Cricket South Africa`s official Twitter account)

South African cricketer AB de Villiers with his baby boy Abraham and wife Danielle.

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South African cricketer AB de Villiers with his baby boy Abraham and wife Danielle.

South African cricketer AB de Villiers with his baby boy Abraham and wife Danielle.

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South African cricketer AB de Villiers with his baby boy Abraham and wife Danielle.

S Sreesanth and his wife Bhuvaneshwari Kumari were blessed with a daughter in May 2015

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S Sreesanth and his wife Bhuvaneshwari Kumari were blessed with a daughter in May 2015

S Sreesanth and his wife Bhuvaneshwari Kumari were blessed with a daughter in May 2015

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S Sreesanth and his wife Bhuvaneshwari Kumari were blessed with a daughter in May 2015

`King` David`s new lil princess: The fiery Aussie batsman and his wife Candice welcomed their second daughter Indi Rae, in January 2016

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`King` David`s new lil princess: The fiery Aussie batsman and his wife Candice welcomed their second daughter Indi Rae, in January 2016

`King` David`s new lil princess: The fiery Aussie batsman and his wife Candice welcomed their second daughter Indi Rae, in January 2016

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`King` David`s new lil princess: The fiery Aussie batsman and his wife Candice welcomed their second daughter Indi Rae, in January 2016

Warner was awarded the 2016 Philips Sports Dad of the Year on Sunday for being a doting father of two -- Ivy Mae and Indi Rae

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Warner was awarded the 2016 Philips Sports Dad of the Year on Sunday for being a doting father of two -- Ivy Mae and Indi Rae

Warner was awarded the 2016 Philips Sports Dad of the Year on Sunday for being a doting father of two -- Ivy Mae and Indi Rae

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Warner was awarded the 2016 Philips Sports Dad of the Year on Sunday for being a doting father of two -- Ivy Mae and Indi Rae

Mumbai Indians and West Indies batsman Kieron Pollard carries his son Kaiden as he arrives for a press conference after an IPL Twenty20 cricket match in April 11, 2012. Pic/ AFP

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Mumbai Indians and West Indies batsman Kieron Pollard carries his son Kaiden as he arrives for a press conference after an IPL Twenty20 cricket match in April 11, 2012. Pic/ AFP

Mumbai Indians and West Indies batsman Kieron Pollard carries his son Kaiden as he arrives for a press conference after an IPL Twenty20 cricket match in April 11, 2012. Pic/ AFP

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Mumbai Indians and West Indies batsman Kieron Pollard carries his son Kaiden as he arrives for a press conference after an IPL Twenty20 cricket match in April 11, 2012. Pic/ AFP

Former Australian cricket player Shane Warne (R rear) and Liz Hurley (L rear) stand with Warne`s children Summer (L), Jackson (2/L), Brooke (R) and Hurley`s son Damien (2/R) at the unveiling of a statue of Warne outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), in Melbourne on December 22, 2011. Pic/ AFP

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Former Australian cricket player Shane Warne (R rear) and Liz Hurley (L rear) stand with Warne`s children Summer (L), Jackson (2/L), Brooke (R) and Hurley`s son Damien (2/R) at the unveiling of a statue of Warne outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), in Melbourne on December 22, 2011. Pic/ AFP

Former Australian cricket player Shane Warne (R rear) and Liz Hurley (L rear) stand with Warne`s children Summer (L), Jackson (2/L), Brooke (R) and Hurley`s son Damien (2/R) at the unveiling of a statue of Warne outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), in Melbourne on December 22, 2011. Pic/ AFP

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Former Australian cricket player Shane Warne (R rear) and Liz Hurley (L rear) stand with Warne`s children Summer (L), Jackson (2/L), Brooke (R) and Hurley`s son Damien (2/R) at the unveiling of a statue of Warne outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), in Melbourne on December 22, 2011. Pic/ AFP

Former South African cricketer and Mumbai Indians` fielding coach Jonty Rhodes is much admired in India. He must have surely won over more fans after naming his daughter India. (Photo/ Jonty Rhodes Twitter)

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Former South African cricketer and Mumbai Indians` fielding coach Jonty Rhodes is much admired in India. He must have surely won over more fans after naming his daughter India. (Photo/ Jonty Rhodes Twitter)

Former South African cricketer and Mumbai Indians` fielding coach Jonty Rhodes is much admired in India. He must have surely won over more fans after naming his daughter India. (Photo/ Jonty Rhodes Twitter)

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Former South African cricketer and Mumbai Indians` fielding coach Jonty Rhodes is much admired in India. He must have surely won over more fans after naming his daughter India. (Photo/ Jonty Rhodes Twitter)

Sleeping beauty: Australia all-rounder Shane Watson posted this picture of his newborn daughter Matilda Victoria Watson, wife Lee and son Will on Twitter. He captioned it: `There are no words to describe the love we have for our gorgeous little girl. Meet Matilda Victoria Watson.`

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Sleeping beauty: Australia all-rounder Shane Watson posted this picture of his newborn daughter Matilda Victoria Watson, wife Lee and son Will on Twitter. He captioned it: `There are no words to describe the love we have for our gorgeous little girl. Meet Matilda Victoria Watson.`

Sleeping beauty: Australia all-rounder Shane Watson posted this picture of his newborn daughter Matilda Victoria Watson, wife Lee and son Will on Twitter. He captioned it: `There are no words to describe the love we have for our gorgeous little girl. Meet Matilda Victoria Watson.`

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Sleeping beauty: Australia all-rounder Shane Watson posted this picture of his newborn daughter Matilda Victoria Watson, wife Lee and son Will on Twitter. He captioned it: `There are no words to describe the love we have for our gorgeous little girl. Meet Matilda Victoria Watson.`

Here is `Sports Dad of the year` David Warner with his two daughters.Pic courtesy: David Warner Instagram

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Here is `Sports Dad of the year` David Warner with his two daughters.Pic courtesy: David Warner Instagram

Here is `Sports Dad of the year` David Warner with his two daughters.Pic courtesy: David Warner Instagram

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Here is `Sports Dad of the year` David Warner with his two daughters.Pic courtesy: David Warner Instagram

Shane Watson with Matilda Victoria and Will

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Shane Watson with Matilda Victoria and Will

Shane Watson with Matilda Victoria and Will

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Shane Watson with Matilda Victoria and Will

Former South African captain Graeme Smith with his daughter Cadence and ex-wife Morgan Deane, who is holding their son Carter. Unfortunately, Graeme and Morgan split earlier this year

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Former South African captain Graeme Smith with his daughter Cadence and ex-wife Morgan Deane, who is holding their son Carter. Unfortunately, Graeme and Morgan split earlier this year

Former South African captain Graeme Smith with his daughter Cadence and ex-wife Morgan Deane, who is holding their son Carter. Unfortunately, Graeme and Morgan split earlier this year

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Former South African captain Graeme Smith with his daughter Cadence and ex-wife Morgan Deane, who is holding their son Carter. Unfortunately, Graeme and Morgan split earlier this year

Sri Lankan bowler Rangana Herath (L) with his son during a practice session at Galle. Pic/ AFP

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Sri Lankan bowler Rangana Herath (L) with his son during a practice session at Galle. Pic/ AFP

Sri Lankan bowler Rangana Herath (L) with his son during a practice session at Galle. Pic/ AFP

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Sri Lankan bowler Rangana Herath (L) with his son during a practice session at Galle. Pic/ AFP

Mahela Jayawardene holds his daughter Sansana after victory in the second Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo in August 2014. Pic/ AFP

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Mahela Jayawardene holds his daughter Sansana after victory in the second Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo in August 2014. Pic/ AFP

Mahela Jayawardene holds his daughter Sansana after victory in the second Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo in August 2014. Pic/ AFP

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Mahela Jayawardene holds his daughter Sansana after victory in the second Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo in August 2014. Pic/ AFP

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya and daughter Yalindi attend a Sports Ministry event in Colombo in January 2, 2010. Pic/ AFP

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Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya and daughter Yalindi attend a Sports Ministry event in Colombo in January 2, 2010. Pic/ AFP

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya and daughter Yalindi attend a Sports Ministry event in Colombo in January 2, 2010. Pic/ AFP

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Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya and daughter Yalindi attend a Sports Ministry event in Colombo in January 2, 2010. Pic/ AFP

Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting holds his daughter Emmy at Sydney International Airport, after arriving back from South Africa in November 2011. Pic/ AFP

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Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting holds his daughter Emmy at Sydney International Airport, after arriving back from South Africa in November 2011. Pic/ AFP

Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting holds his daughter Emmy at Sydney International Airport, after arriving back from South Africa in November 2011. Pic/ AFP

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Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting holds his daughter Emmy at Sydney International Airport, after arriving back from South Africa in November 2011. Pic/ AFP

Australia`s Ricky Ponting holds daughter Matisse (L), as his wife Riannna holds daughter Emmy (R), following the third Test match (Ponting&acirc,&Acirc,&Acirc,u00c2u0080&Acirc,&Acirc,u00c2u0099s last) between South Africa and Australia at the WACA ground in Perth on December 3, 2012. Pic/ AFP

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Australia`s Ricky Ponting holds daughter Matisse (L), as his wife Riannna holds daughter Emmy (R), following the third Test match (Ponting&acirc,&Acirc,&Acirc,u00c2u0080&Acirc,&Acirc,u00c2u0099s last) between South Africa and Australia at the WACA ground in Perth on December 3, 2012. Pic/ AFP

Australia`s Ricky Ponting holds daughter Matisse (L), as his wife Riannna holds daughter Emmy (R), following the third Test match (Ponting&acirc,&Acirc,&Acirc,u00c2u0080&Acirc,&Acirc,u00c2u0099s last) between South Africa and Australia at the WACA ground in Perth on December 3, 2012. Pic/ AFP

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Australia`s Ricky Ponting holds daughter Matisse (L), as his wife Riannna holds daughter Emmy (R), following the third Test match (Ponting&acirc,&Acirc,&Acirc,u00c2u0080&Acirc,&Acirc,u00c2u0099s last) between South Africa and Australia at the WACA ground in Perth on December 3, 2012. Pic/ AFP

Former Aussie pacer Mitchell Johnson with his daughter Rubika Anne Johnson. Pic courtsey Mitchell Johnson Twitter

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Former Aussie pacer Mitchell Johnson with his daughter Rubika Anne Johnson. Pic courtsey Mitchell Johnson Twitter

Former Aussie pacer Mitchell Johnson with his daughter Rubika Anne Johnson. Pic courtsey Mitchell Johnson Twitter

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Former Aussie pacer Mitchell Johnson with his daughter Rubika Anne Johnson. Pic courtsey Mitchell Johnson Twitter

Rubika Anne Johnson with her brother

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Rubika Anne Johnson with her brother

Rubika Anne Johnson with her brother

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Rubika Anne Johnson with her brother

Rahul Dravid with his wife and kids during BCCI`s felicitation of the former cricketer at Taj Lands End in Bandra in Mumbai on March 27, 2012. Pic/ Atul Kamble

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Rahul Dravid with his wife and kids during BCCI`s felicitation of the former cricketer at Taj Lands End in Bandra in Mumbai on March 27, 2012. Pic/ Atul Kamble

Rahul Dravid with his wife and kids during BCCI`s felicitation of the former cricketer at Taj Lands End in Bandra in Mumbai on March 27, 2012. Pic/ Atul Kamble

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Rahul Dravid with his wife and kids during BCCI`s felicitation of the former cricketer at Taj Lands End in Bandra in Mumbai on March 27, 2012. Pic/ Atul Kamble

Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey poses with his children Molly, Jasmin and William after defeating Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the third cricket Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 6, 2013. Pic/ AFP

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Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey poses with his children Molly, Jasmin and William after defeating Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the third cricket Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 6, 2013. Pic/ AFP

Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey poses with his children Molly, Jasmin and William after defeating Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the third cricket Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 6, 2013. Pic/ AFP

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Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey poses with his children Molly, Jasmin and William after defeating Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the third cricket Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 6, 2013. Pic/ AFP

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman, wife Sailaja with children Sarvajith and Achinthya, pose for a photograph before a press conference held to announce his retirement from Test Cricket at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 18, 2012. Pic/ AFP

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Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman, wife Sailaja with children Sarvajith and Achinthya, pose for a photograph before a press conference held to announce his retirement from Test Cricket at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 18, 2012. Pic/ AFP

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman, wife Sailaja with children Sarvajith and Achinthya, pose for a photograph before a press conference held to announce his retirement from Test Cricket at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 18, 2012. Pic/ AFP

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Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman, wife Sailaja with children Sarvajith and Achinthya, pose for a photograph before a press conference held to announce his retirement from Test Cricket at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 18, 2012. Pic/ AFP

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