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Cricket and cinema are two of India’s biggest emotions. One fills stadiums; the other fills theatres. Both create heroes, fan clubs, drama, pressure, celebration and unforgettable moments. So it is no surprise that several Indian cricketers have tried their luck in films and television after, or sometimes even during, their cricket careers. Some cricketers appeared only in cameos. Some acted in full-length films. A few even built proper second careers in cinema and television. Their journeys show how close cricket and entertainment have always been in India. Here is a look at cricketers who became actors in India. 1. Salil Ankola — From Indian Fast Bowler to TV and Film Actor One of the strongest examples of a cricketer turning actor is Salil Ankola . He made his Test debut for India in 1989, in the same Karachi Test match in which Sachin Tendulkar also debuted. Ankola’s cricket career was affected by injuries, but after cricket, he successfully entered entertainment. He acted in ...