The popularity of cricket across the globe has allowed cricketers to be treated as gods by their billion fans. But even the gods of the sport are not immune to superstitions. Many of them believe in following these superstitions before taking the field, and especially ahead of a crucial game.

No matter how big the player is or the time he has spent in the nets perfecting his impeccable technique, cricketers have always had certain superstitions. One can surely question their beliefs but as long as it helps them to stay focused and win the games for us, we aren't really complaining.

Here's a look at some of the prominent cricketers who count on their peculiar superstitions to perform well in a match: