Cricket has a massive fan following in India, and Bollywood celebrities are no exception. Many actors and actresses follow the sport, attend matches, and cheer for Team India.
However, not all of them have in-depth knowledge about the game. Some simply admire cricketers for their charisma, achievements, or personal preferences rather than their performances on the field.
Recently, Bollywood actress Sanya Malhotra made headlines for her response to a cricket-related question. During a podcast appearance, the talented actress was asked to pick between two of India’s greatest cricketers—Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Her answer quickly grabbed attention, not because of her choice, but because of the reason behind it.
Sanya, known for her brilliant performances in movies like Dangal, Badhaai Ho, Shakuntala Devi, Ludo, and Jawan, is currently promoting her upcoming film Mrs, set to release on February 7. As part of the promotions, she appeared on The Unplugged Podcast with Shubhankar Mishra. During the conversation, she was asked to choose between Kohli and Rohit.
Without much thought, Sanya picked Virat Kohli. However, she immediately admitted that her choice had nothing to do with cricket.
“Virat Kohli… I don’t know. To be honest, I hardly watch cricket and have very limited knowledge about it,” she said with a laugh. Her honest and lighthearted response quickly went viral, sparking reactions from fans of both cricketers.
While some fans found her reply amusing, others debated whether celebrities should comment on cricket without knowing much about it. Despite the chatter, Sanya Malhotra’s innocent response proved once again how cricket remains a topic of discussion, even among those who don’t actively follow the sport.
With her film Mrs gearing up for release, this unexpected moment has only added to the buzz surrounding her. Whether a cricket fan or not, Sanya surely knows how to keep the audience entertained!