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VOTE: Hottest cricketer in the IPL!

Last updated on: April 12, 2011 18:51 IST
Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Who do you think is the hottest cricketer participating in the Indian Premier League? Take this poll and vote for your favourite!

The World Cup is hardly behind us and we're already well into IPL season.

We've compiled a list of the most appealing males on the green, who have women sighing over their every move!

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

It's only fitting that we start off with our World Cup-winning captain, who also happens to be head honcho of the Chennai Super Kings -- he's the toast of the hour!

Do you like the bald look? Let us know if it throws you for a six!

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Dale Willem Steyn

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Dale Willem Steyn

The South African spiky-haired bowler, 27, is signed up with the Deccan Chargers -- do you get a charge out of him?

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Manpreet Singh Gony

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Manpreet Singh Gony

Another player from the Deccan Chargers who could bowl you over is 27-year-old Manpreet Singh Gony. He's tall, tanned and wears a earring!

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Kevin Peter Pietersen

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Kevin Peter Pietersen

With his bushy eyebrows, great build and sweet smile, this British batsman and occasional bowler from the Chargers, 29, is deemed quite a catch. Too bad he's taken!

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Jean-Paul Duminy

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Jean-Paul Duminy

Who says bald isn't beautiful? Just ask the gaga fans of this hot 26-year-old South African batsman who's starring with the Chargers!

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Michael Lumb

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Michael Lumb

The Deccan Chargers certainly have the lion's share of hunks! Add to the ever-increasing list all-rounder Englishman Lumb. With his sun-kissed hair and great smile, he's sure to charm the ladies!

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Kumar Sangakkara

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Kumar Sangakkara

Rounding off the charge of the Chargers, we have former Sri Lankan skipper Sangakkara. Good-natured, well-spoken, good looking, a fantastic sportsman -- what more could one possibly want?

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David Andrew Warner

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David Andrew Warner

The butch Aussie batsman is only 24 and with the Delhi Daredevils. Do his broad shoulders and boyish appeal sit well with you?

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Irfan Pathan

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Irfan Pathan

We have another Daredevil here! Pathan is 26 and while his career in recent years has seen a lot of ups and downs, the same can't be said of his popularity -- he's a hit!

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David Miller

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David Miller

From the Kings XI Punjab we have this dynamic South African batting all-rounder. He's pretty easy on the eyes and oh, yeah, he's only 21!

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Sreesanth

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Sreesanth

Let's hope his new team, Kochi Tuskers, gives this bowler a new start. He's had it a tad rough career-wise lately, but Sreesanth is undoubtedly among the hotties of the IPL!

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Brendon McCullum

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Brendon McCullum

Also in the Tuskers' corner is New Zealand wicketkeeper McCullum. At 29, he's a father of two, but the tattooed blonde dude has quite a fan following!

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Brett Lee

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Brett Lee

The golden boy of cricket, Aussie bowler Brett Lee is with the Kolkata Knight Riders and in all likelihood has the biggest personal female following in the game!

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Eoin Morgan

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Eoin Morgan

If fresh-faced chocolate boys are your weak point, Irish Knight Rider batsman Morgan, 24, should be right up your alley!

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Ryan ten Doeschate

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Ryan ten Doeschate

KKR's Ryan ten Doeschate was born in South Africa, but plays the Netherlands due to his Dutch ancestry. This is his first IPL and by the looks of it (his looks!), nobody is going to complain about seeing too much of him!

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S L Malinga

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S L Malinga

Moving to the Mumbai Indians, we have ace bowler Malinga, whose bleached-blonde curls, tattoos and piercings saw him dubbed the World Cup's sexiest player back in 2007. Think he should still hold the title?

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Kieron Adrian Pollard

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Kieron Adrian Pollard

Tall (really tall at 6'5"!), dark and handsome -- that's West Indies' allrounder Kieron Adrian Pollard, who'll also be proving his prowess for the Mumbai Indians this season.

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Dwayne Bravo

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Dwayne Bravo

Pollard's fellow West Indian Dwayne Bravo is also set to bowl his best for the Mumbai Indians. And judging by his popularity, it looks like he already has!

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Yuvraj Singh

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Yuvraj Singh

We now come to the Pune Warriors India and one of India's most eligible bachelors, Yuvraj Singh. After his spectacular World Cup performance, IPL fans are going ape over him!

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Mitchell Marsh

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Mitchell Marsh

They may be on the same team, but Yuvi can expect competition from Australian PWI teammate Mitchell Marsh when it comes to hotness quotients. At 19, he's very likely the youngest player in the series and the girls are sure to sigh at the very sight of him!

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Graeme Smith

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Graeme Smith

The South African skipper is also with the Pune Warriors India for this season. While he's not conventionally good-looking, he's brawny and aggressive -- something a lot of women find attractive in a man!

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Tim Paine

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Tim Paine

Baby-faced Aussie batsman and wicketkeeper Tim Paine, 26, rounds off the good lookers from the Pune Warriors India.

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Shaun Tait

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Shaun Tait

The Australian bowler, who's been dubbed 'The Wild Thing' for his fiery playing style, is signed up with the Rajasthan Royals. Affable and handsome, Tait is definitely worth ogling at!

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Shane Watson

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Shane Watson

Blonde hunk Shane Watson joins Aussie countryman Tait in the Rajasthan Royals squad. His brooding look and blonde locks certainly seem to charm the ladies!

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Ross Taylor

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Ross Taylor

Kiwi RR batsman Taylor, 27, is blessed with boyish good looks -- curly brunette hair and twinkling eyes. Is he your type?

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Virat Kohli

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Virat Kohli

The new kid on the block and batsman for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kohli is an Indian heartthrob at 22. We have one word for him -- dashing!

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Daniel Vettori

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Daniel Vettori

The current captain of New Zealand, RCB's Vettori is one of few international sports personalities to wear glasses while playing and he's pretty good looking -- let's hear it for nerdy appeal!

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Zaheer Khan

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Zaheer Khan

Also from the Challengers, we have fast bowler Khan -- it doesn't take long to fall under his spell, does it?

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AB de Villiers

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AB de Villiers

And finally, we have RCB's South African stunner de Villiers. When he steps up to bat at the pitch, a lot of women get hot under the collar!

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