Indian Cricketers Who Have Hosted A Reality TV Show

Rohit Sharma & Sourav Ganguly (Source: Instagram/@SonyTV & t2telegraph)What unites billions of people in a country as diverse as India? It’s not politics; it’s not festivals; it’s not even food! It’s cricket and the entertainment industry. And together, they impact Indian culture like nothing else could.When these two universes collide, they form a “multiverse” of business, joy, and digital engagement.Over the years, several Indian cricketers have entered the entertainment industry by hosting and participating in reality TV shows.Yet again, one of cricket’s juggernauts, former Indian captain Rohit Sharma, is about to kick off his television entertainment journey with a new show on Sony Entertainment Television.Along the same lines, in this article, let’s take a look at 5 Indian cricketers who have hosted a reality TV show.5) Ajay Jadeja - Scorpio SpeedsterScorpio Speedster was India's first exclusive cricket reality TV show, held in 2005 and broadcast on Channel7, aimed at discovering the country's fastest pace-bowling talent.The 13-episode reality series and regional events were hosted by former Indian cricket captain Ajay Jadeja, with legendary Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram also serving as a key expert and judge.4) Shikhar Dhawan - Cricket DarbarCricket Darbar is a sports-comedy web series on ZEE5 hosted by former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan alongside royal commentator RJ Kisna.The ZEE5 original, launched on June 7, 2026, aimed to transform cricket discussions into a royal court where players, teams, controversies, and fan opinions are debated, celebrated, and judged with plenty of humour along the way.Also read: List Of Indian Cricketers On Whom Biopics Have Been MadeIn the show, Shikhar Dhawan - The Ruler - held the court, heard hilarious appeals, and gave his final verdict.3) Sourav Ganguly - Dadagiri Unlimited & Bigg Boss BanglaFormer Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly is currently hosting the third season of the Bigg Boss Bangla.Upon being asked why he chose to host the show, he replied, "Bigg Boss is a different kind of show. It's like a religion, and it's a new show in Bengal. It's difficult for me to watch it regularly, but I used to watch it on weekends. I've seen Salman host it, and it's quite exciting."Moreover, Ganguly is no stranger to Bengali television. He previously hosted the Bengali-language quiz show Dadagiri Unlimited, which premiered in 2009. Ganguly hosted the first two seasons of Dadagiri Unlimited. Ganguly’s tenure at the show ended in 2024.2) Virender Sehwag - Power Play with ChampionsPower Play with Champions is an interactive cricket-based quiz show that aired on the Flipkart app on 18 September 2020.It is an original series of Flipkart Video hosted by former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag and television presenter Samir Kochhar, who discuss various aspects of the upcoming matches and present their own perspectives so as to help the viewers predict the correct answers.The show concluded its first season on 16 November 2020 with 60 episodes.1) Rohit Sharma - Family Full HouseAdored for his notorious personality on and off the field, the former Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, after retiring from T20Is and Tests, is set to make a unique debut with a family entertainment show, “Family Full House”.The makers have been teasing fans with interesting promos and teasers over the last few months. The wait was finally over on September 1, 2026, when they announced the show’s title, along with the premiere date, which is September 19th, 2026.Also read: India A Squads For Australia Series Announced- Hardik Pandya Included