• Jos Buttler recently revealed his choice for a Bollywood actor to portray him in a biopic.

  • Buttler played a pivotal role in Rajasthan Royals' exhilarating victory against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 31 of IPL 2024.

IPL 2024: England star Jos Buttler names the Bollywood actor he wants to see in his biopic
Jos Buttler picks a Bollywood actor to portray him in a biopic (Image Source: Twitter)

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England cricketer Jos Buttler, fresh off his match-winning century for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, has revealed his dream choice for an actor to portray him in a Bollywood biopic.

Jos Buttler’s magical knock against KKR

Notably, Buttler played a pivotal role in Rajasthan’s exhilarating victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 31 of the ongoing 17th IPL season. He showcased his prowess by scoring an unbeaten century, propelling his team to chase down a daunting target of 224 runs.

Buttler picks the actor he wants to see in his biopic

Recently, Buttler shared his opinion after being asked about a Bollywood actor he wants to see him in his biopic. In a video shared by the Rajasthan Royals team, New Zealand pacer Trent Boult queried Buttler about his choice for the Bollywood actor he desires to depict him on screen. Responding promptly, Buttler unequivocally named the iconic Shah Rukh Khan.

“One Bollywood actor who would play your biopic?” asked Boult.

Buttler responded by saying, “Shah Rukh Khan.”

The camaraderie among the players was evident as Boult promptly echoed Buttler’s sentiment, expressing admiration for the Bollywood superstar.

“Yeah, we love Shah Rukh,” said Boult.

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Shah Rukh Khan’s heartwarming gesture for English star

Notably, after Buttler led RR to victory with a winning run off the last ball, his team celebrated jubilantly. However, what stood out was the KKR team’s respect for Buttler’s achievement, with Shah Rukh at the forefront. The Bollywood superstar not only applauded Buttler but also made his way onto the field to hug both KKR and RR players.

Upon noticing Buttler seated on the ground, Shah Rukh approached him with a smile. While Buttler rose to greet him, Shah Rukh, in a gentlemanly manner, encouraged Buttler to stay seated before giving him a warm embrace. This heartfelt interaction underscored SRK’s gracious demeanor in defeat and his admiration for Buttler’s exceptional performance.

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