Hollywood star Hugh Jackman, best known for immortalising Marvel superhero Wolverine and monster-hunter Van Helsing, has named Indian captain Rohit Sharma to be his favorite cricketer to represent the country. 

Australian Hugh Jackman, 55, made the revelation during an interaction with Marvel India alongside fellow star Ryan Reynolds. The duo was participating in a promotion event for their upcoming movie "Deadpool & Wolverine."

In a YouTube short released on their official channel, Jackman was seen asked who his favorite Indian cricketer is. Before he answered Ryan Reynolds was seen saying that his colleague "is obsessed" by the game. 

On his part, Jackman didn't hesitate to name Rohit Sharma as his favorite.  “Right now? Rohit [Sharma]. You took the (World) Cup home! I'm glad. But honestly, he was a beast!” he said.

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