Top 5 Cricketers Who Entered The Show – From Vinod Kambli To Andrew Symonds News24 –

Bigg Boss has forever been India’s most controversial and viewed reality show, famous for blending drama, emotion, and unexpected turns. The show has had participants from every strata of life – actors, singers, models, politicians, and even spiritual gurus.

But when cricketers entered the Bigg Boss house, the collision of bat-and-ball vigour with the high-voltage drama of reality TV resulted in some seasons that are forever etched in viewers’ minds.

With Bigg Boss 19 around the corner, and rumors already doing the rounds about if another cricketer could join the house this year, let’s look back at some of the most popular names from the cricket fraternity who became housemates and provided viewers with a lot to discuss.

Vinod Kambli

The first to enter the Bigg Boss house from India was Vinod Kambli, that dashing left-handed cricketer famous for his flamboyant batting as well as on-field behaviour. Kambli walked into Bigg Boss Season 5, and his journey there was as eventful as his own cricketing days. From emotional revelations to plain speaking, he injected crass honesty into the house, and his smirked sessions were talked about long after he left.

Navjot Singh Sidhu

Bigg Boss Season 6 saw the arrival of the always-entertaining Navjot Singh Sidhu. A former cricketer, commentator, and now politician, Sidhu brought his signature “Sidhu-isms” to the show. His witty one-liners, larger-than-life personality, and diplomatic demeanor made him one of the most sensational contestants of that season. It was like live cricket commentary for fans – except for the fact that this time, it was all about house politics, not cricketing strategies.

Salil Ankola

Although Kambli is beloved in memory, Salil Ankola is officially the very first cricketer to have entered Bigg Boss years ago, even before its first edition. However, his time was brief. Ankola had signed a legal deal with Balaji Telefilms, which ensured that he couldn’t work on any other TV show. His unexpected departure, due to a Bombay High Court injunction, had produced one of the first controversies of Bigg Boss history.

S. Sreesanth

No one did “drama” in Bigg Boss like Sreesanth. The hot-headed fast bowler, already infamous for his controversies on the cricket pitch, brought the same passion into the house in Season 12. From tearful breakdowns to fiery arguments, Sreesanth’s rollercoaster ride kept the TRP meters running. For viewers, he was unpredictable, raw, and never hesitant to wear his heart on his sleeve – qualities that made him one of the all-time most memorable contestants.

Andrew Symonds

Bigg Boss got a worldwide twist in 2009 when Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds walked into the house. Famous for his bare-knuckled cricket and larger-than-life attitude, Symonds shocked one and all with his honest and straight-talking attitude. Not only did his presence add some zing to the show, but it also proved how Bigg Boss had evolved as a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon, drawing even global sports heroes.

Bigg Boss 19: Another Cricketer in the Cards?

As viewers prepare to host Bigg Boss Season 19, the million-dollar question is – will another cricketer enter those legendary doors this year? Cricket and Bigg Boss have one thing in common: both are unpredictable, exciting, and can pack high-octane drama. With the show’s history, a crossover again would be no surprise at all – it would be a blockbuster.

One thing is certain: whenever cricket meets Bigg Boss, fans are guaranteed entertainment of the highest order.