Actresses who can play WAGs in cricketers’ biopics

Cricket is a religion in India and World Cup is a festival. While cricketers rule on the field, their wives and girlfriends keep the paparazzi busy at the stands. Talking about cricket’s Bollywood connection, Sushant Singh Rajput is all set to step into the shoes of Captain Cool MS Dhoni for a biopic and Emraan Hashmi is gearing up to play the role of former Indian skipper, Mohd. Azharuddin. Even as India prepares to celebrate cricket over the next few months, we list out Bollywood heroines who can fit into the shoes of cricketers' better halves in their biopics.

Anushka Sharma: There has been much noise over cricketer Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s alleged love affair. So when it comes to Virat's biopic, we are sure Anushka would happily play the female lead. The talented actress who was last seen in the blockbuster, PK, can effortlessly play herself in the film. Moreover, Fawad Khan of Khoobsurat fame can fit into the shoes of Virat Kohli on-screen and we are sure Fawad and Anushka will look good together.

Jacqueline Fernandez: Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan who is part of the Indian World Cup squad is married to Ayesha Mukherjee. The mother of two daughters and a son, Ayesha is a Melbourne-based amateur boxer. With such an impressive personality, the lady can be portrayed on-screen by Jacqueline Fernandez. The two have a similar features and going my Jacqueline's charisma we are sure, she will pull off the role.

Former Indian skipper, Mohd. Azharuddin's life is also being made into a biopic. While Emraan Hashmi has already been finalised for the title role, no one has been zeroed in on to play Sangeeta Bijlani just yet. After Kareena Kapoor refused to take up the role of his second wife, Badlapur actress Yami Gautam can be an apt choice for the role. Meanwhile, Prachi Desai will be seen as his first wife, Naureen in the biopic.

Madhuri Dixit: The biopic of master-blaster Sachin Tendulkar is in the offing and it would be incomplete without the character of his wife, Anjali Tendulkar. No one can play Anjali better than the dhak dhak girl, Madhuri Dixit. With calmness writ large on her face, the beautiful Madhuri can effortlessly play the part. And with an interesting love story to tell, Madhuri might find the offer too irresistible to deny.

Alia Bhatt: Sushant Singh Rajput is all set to be seen as Captain Cool, Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the upcoming biopic on Indian skipper's life. Just like MSD is popular among his fans, his wife, Sakshi Dhoni too makes her presence felt on the social networking websites. Who can play the cool and outgoing Sakshi better than Highway girl, Alia Bhatt. Alia is confident and glamorous just like the newly minted mom, Sakshi Dhoni

Shruti Haasan: Cricketer Suresh Raina who is known for being a fantastic all-rounder is yet to tie the knot. Once rumoured to be dating actress Shruti Haasan, Suresh Raina has a lot on the field to be highlighted in his biopic. We think Shruti won't mind extending her reported real life role to the reel. The diva was last seen as a homely girl in Ramaiya Vastavaiya and can easily fit into the role of Suresh Raina's love interest with ease.

Vidya Balan: One of the most popular and successful captains in the history of Indian cricket, Sourav Ganguly has a very interesting love story in real life. Married to Odissi dancer Dona Ganguly, Sourav also has a long innings worthy of being told in a biopic. Who can be better than Vidya Balan to play the sari-clad Bengali beauty on-screen.