The cricket has been entertaining; the batting's been explosive, the bowling magnificent and the fielding...well...let's just say some of those catches were bordering on supernatural - motivated by the Karbonn Kamaal prizemoney no doubt! Then there have been the "dancing girls"...scantily clad cheerleaders who provide a source of eye-candy to the legions of male fans watching across the world.
Another highlight of this edition of the IPL has been the plethora of Bollywood stars pledging their allegiance to specific franchises and turning up at matches to show their support (we're sure this is purely driven by a passion for the game, with the thought of publicity implications not even once having crossed their minds...).
Harsha Bhogle and Danny Morrison's rapport has been a great source of comic relief for many, and of the countless quotes that have made me laugh so hard that I cried, I have to say my favourite has been:
Harsha: "Danny, why do you use one eye when you can use two?"
Speaking of hilarious quotes, who nearly experienced heart failure when Chennai & Team India Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni told of his biking escapades in the still of the night, around Chennai's "Red Light Areas"??? Ok so we all know he meant red light (as in traffic light), but that doesn't make it any less funny! Hmmm...honest mistake or Freudian Slip? You decide...
But of all the enjoyment IPL 3 has provided, one of my favourite things to see was the metamorphosis of previously ordinary looking players into serious HOTTIES (sorry, there's no better word to describe them).
So here are my Top 10 Hotties of IPL 3, counting down from 10 to 1:
10. Shikar Dhawan - This guy has performed relatively well with the bat, and his muscle definition has improved drastically between IPL 2 & 3, but he needs to know that sunglasses are for when the sun is out. Wearing sunnies at 9pm leads to one thing and one thing only - dropped catches!
9. Ravi Bopara - Boy has this lad's look changed! Formerly known as "Puppy", teammates now refer to him as "Pitbull" for sure. Just a word of advice though, if you want to keep that physique...go easy on Preity's Parathas;-)
8. Saurabh Tiwary - Commonly referred to as the new Mahi (huge shoes to fill), I must admit only the hair and the massive shots with the willow resemble MSD. A tall and strapping youngster with one of the prettiest faces in the tournament, his chiseled features will ensure that even if cricket doesn't work out for him (which I do believe it will as he is quite a talent), he can always venture into the glitz and glamour of the modelling world.
7. Dmitri Mascarenhas- Ok, so we know his involvement in IPL 3 ground to a halt fairly early on in the competition - when he sustained an Achilles injury - but Dimi has definitely transformed into something of a hottie this season. It seems he just gets better with age!
6. Robin Uthappa - With a name change to suit the newfound coolness, Robbie's strength training has done wonders for him in more ways than one. Robbie has increased his strength by 70%, completely transformed his physique and is hitting the ball out the park every match! It has to be said...this guy's got game!
5. Irfan Pathan - So we always knew he had potential in the looks department (well, I did), but this season he has us clean BOWLED! That strapping form running in to bowl a length delivery, and then taking a wicket, is certainly a sight to behold. What have the Indians been eating?
4. Dwayne Bravo - For those of you who thought Ackee was the tastiest island delight the Carribbean had to offer, think again! Dwayne Bravo, with those diamond studs, gold chain that looks heavier than Dinesh Karthik, and that Rap Star Swagger, is enough to make any girl weak at the knees...yeah maaan! And did I mention...he packs a punch with bat and ball?
3. Manpreet Gony - Well this guy's been a hottie for a while, but this season he's unleashed a whole new can of hotness on the world of cricket. He may not be performing with the ball, but his bedroom eyes, 6.4 frame and inked arms have left many a broken heart in their wake!
2. Zaheer Khan - Age really is nothing but a number, and in Zak's case, it's a lucky number! This fast bowler is 1.85 metres of hotness personified! Having a great run with the ball in IPL 3, he's taking wickets faster than we can say "Bowl me over!" What makes him even better is the genuine nice guy persona. We hope to see Zak for many more IPL editions to come!
And now...in Pole Position...the number one hottie of IPL 3...
1. ANGELO MATHEWS - One of Sri Lanka's finest. 6 feet of pure, dark chocolate indulgence. Angelo Mathews has been in fine form with the bat and has even taken a few wickets for the Knight Riders this season. His cool and composed nature on the field, along with his superb stroke play and 100% dedication to every single game make him this IPL's hottest property.
Hope you've enjoyed this highlights package! Please let me know who made the grade for your IPL 3 Hotties list.
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