Tuesday, March 17, 2026
ADVT 
Hollywood

Sachin Tendulkar Could Play Doctor Strange: Benedict Cumberbatch

IANS, 20 Apr, 2018 12:50 PM
  • Sachin Tendulkar Could Play Doctor Strange: Benedict Cumberbatch
British star Benedict Cumberbatch says Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar will fit the role as superhero Doctor Strange quite well.
 
 
The actor, who is seen as the superhero, spoke about it when he met former Australian cricket sensation Brett Lee during the "Avengers: Infinity War" press tour in Singapore. It will be aired on the Star Sports Network as part of Kent Cricket Live, read a statement to IANS. 
 
 
Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War" is set to release in India on April 27. 
 
 
When quizzed on cricket, Cumberbatch said: "Graham Gooch was my hero when growing up. I loved playing cricket and because I was a wicket keeper, I had my eye on Jack Russell."
 
 
 
 
Lee asked Cumberbatch for his views on who would best fit the role of Doctor Strange.
 
 
He said: "Sachin Tendulkar would do quite well in fitting the role as Doctor Strange as he is quite extraordinary." 
 
 
The interview will be aired on April 22.

MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

John Travolta, Wife Have 'Good Fun At Each Other'

Actor John Travolta believes the key to his happy marriage to actress Kelly Preston is being able to laugh at one another.

John Travolta, Wife Have 'Good Fun At Each Other'

Watch Baywatch Trailer: Priyanka Chopra Wants To Break Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron’s Bromance

Watch Baywatch Trailer: Priyanka Chopra Wants To Break Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron’s Bromance
Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra is wanting to break the entertaining compatibility aka bromance of Dwayne and Zac Efron. 

Watch Baywatch Trailer: Priyanka Chopra Wants To Break Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron’s Bromance

Brad Pitt Refuses To Pay Jolie $100,000 In Child Support

Brad Pitt Refuses To Pay Jolie $100,000 In Child Support
Actor Brad Pitt has reportedly refused to pay his estranged wife Angelina Jolie $100,000 in child support.

Brad Pitt Refuses To Pay Jolie $100,000 In Child Support

Amal Clooney Spotted With 'Rounder Tummy'

Oscar winning actor-filmmaker George Clooneys wife Amal Clooney reportedly flaunted a 'rounder tummy' while arriving here with George and his parents, Nick and Nina.

Amal Clooney Spotted With 'Rounder Tummy'

I Don't Believe In Having Any Regrets: Priyanka Chopra

Whether her choices end in success or failure, actress Priyanka Chopra -- whose visibility in the US is on the rise -- says she is always on the lookout for new ways to challenge herself, because she believes in living without regrets.

I Don't Believe In Having Any Regrets: Priyanka Chopra

'Kaabil' Mints Over Rs 100 Crore

'Kaabil' Mints Over Rs 100 Crore
Actor Hrithik Roshan starrer "Kaabil", produced by his father Rakesh Roshan, has entered the Rs 100 crore club by minting Rs 106.2 crore at the domestic box office.

'Kaabil' Mints Over Rs 100 Crore