It's not easy to be an international cricketer, and it's even tougher to play the role of one in a biopic, as Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, who has been cast to play the role of former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin in his biopic titled Azhar, recently found out.


Emraan Hashmi in Azhar 

"There are many challenges like (Azhar's) cricketing style, which is very unconventional. We have to get it perfect before we start shooting (next month). I've been practising for nearly 50 overs in the nets daily ever since we finalised the script, perfecting things like his stance and the famous wrist movement.