Friendship is a rarity in cricket, but these best friends have proven it wrong with their iconic bonds. MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, and many more BFFs have shown that cricket’s competitive spirit can coexist with genuine camaraderie. Their friendships, forged through triumphs and challenges, highlight a unique blend of mutual respect and unwavering support both on and off the field. Scroll down to discover the iconic friendships in world cricket.

Indian Cricketers MS Dhoni & Suresh Raina

MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina share one of the most enduring bonds in Indian cricket. Both have been integral to CSK since its inception and have formed some memorable partnerships. On the same day, Dhoni and Raina both announced their retirement from international cricket.

Indian Cricketers Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers

Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers share one of the most celebrated friendships in Indian cricket. Since they started playing together for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011, their bond has transcended national boundaries

Indian Cricketers Sachin Tendulkar & Sourav Ganguly

Former Indian cricket openers Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly are also notable on this list. Beyond the cricket field, they share a strong friendship. Both are among India’s greatest cricketers ever to have played the game.

Indian Cricketers Kumar Sangakkara & Mahela Jayawardene

Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene are very close friends off the field and share certain mutual interests. Their bond is as legendary as their contributions to cricket.

Indian Cricketers Ricky Ponting & Shane Warne

Warne and Ponting first met in 1992 at the Cricket Academy in Adelaide and ‘hit it off from our very first introduction’, becoming close friends. He was left broken after Shane Warne’s demise.

Indian Cricketers AB De Villiers & Dale Steyn

The two South African legends have proudly represented their country at the highest level for many years, often side by side. Despite appearing to be in decline, their enduring friendship only grows stronger. De Villiers and Steyn debuted for the national team around the same time and share an intimate understanding of each other’s game.