6 Cricketers Who Smoke
You Wouldn’t Believe These 6 Cricketers Smoke
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco kills around 8 million people annually. One million of those deaths are a result of secondhand smoke while the larger portion of 7 million is from direct consumption. But unlike other diseases, smoking-related casualties are generally preventable.
Why do people like to smoke in the first place? There are many reasons why a person will decide to start smoking. The most common of all is peer pressure. A lot of today’s smokers took their first puffs on a cigarette during their teen years. Those who got into it as adults pick up the habit at work or from their friends. Social situations, stress relief, and even association to pleasure are some of the other factors why a person will develop a smoking habit.
Even though smoking has no benefits on a person’s health or appearance, this hasn’t stopped countless individuals from enjoying their daily smoke. Interestingly enough, the habit is not restricted to unhealthy individuals, even the fittest athletes have been spotted enjoying ciggies. Sportsmen from golfers, basketball stars, tennis players, UFC fighters, and even cricketers have at some point or another enjoyed nicotine and tobacco.
Surprised to find out that even the most active sportsmen are into smoking? Whether they do it habitually or as a social activity, here are six popular cricketers who have been known to enjoy a good smoke.
1. Sir Ian Botham
Legendary all-rounder Sir Ian Botham began his professional career as a cricket player in 1973 at age 18. While still considerably young, he actually showed interest in the sport at a very early age. As the story goes, he showed an eagerness to play the sport from watching his parents who both enjoyed playing it recreationally, as well as seeing older children participating in the sport.
By age 16 he even left school to pursue a professional cricketing career. And the rest as they say his history. Well known in several circles as a staunch smoker, he has never disclosed when or how he got started on the habit. He did, however, admit in a 1986 interview that his 63-day suspension was the result of getting caught smoking some cannabis. Now long retired from cricket, he is still visible in matches as a commentator and has been seen enjoying cigars on several occasions.
2. Tom Curran
Twenty six year old Tom Curran is a standard fixture in many cricket formats. Aside from playing Test matches, T20s, and ODI games, he also actively plays domestic cricket for Surrey County Cricket Club. This right-arm bowler known for his fast-medium bowling style can also bat with the same hand. Having debuted in the cricket scene in 2017, he has since proven his abilities in many matches. Though he is not often caught smoking in public, Tom has been captured on multiple occasions enjoying a celebratory smoke and some beers.
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3. Aaron Finch
Currently enjoying his spot as one of the highest-paid cricket players, Aaron is the Australian team captain for limited-overs cricket. An active sportsman who holds the title for having two of the three top individual scores in T20I cricket matches. Aaron, an active domestic player for the Melbourne Renegades and Victoria Surrey is an amazing order batsman and the occasional traditional spinner. Despite his active lifestyle, busy training schedule, and health regimens, this top Indian Premier League cricketer has been spotted many times vaping inside locker rooms and in public.
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