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India star Shubman Gill was recently announced as the brand ambassador by Indian tyre-manufacturing company MRF.

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On that note, let's take a look at seven cricketers who have used the iconic MRF bats.

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Sachin Tendulkar

Tendulkar and MRF's association can be regarded as one of the most iconic and memorable in cricket history.

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Virat Kohli

like Sachin, India's next batting stalwart Kohli also took up MRF bats, using them since 2014.

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Gautam Gambhir

India's current head coach also used MRF bats. His iconic 97 in the 2011 World Cup final was with one.

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Rohit Sharma

India's ODI captain also used MRF for a short while, most notably during the 2010 T20 World Cup.

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AB de Villiers

South African legend AB de Villiers also used MRF bats, signing a deal with them in 2017.

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Brian Lara

Lara followed in Sachin's footsteps by signing with MRF, and used one to slam the Test record innings of 400.

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Steve Waugh

Australia's 1999 World Cup-winning captain Waugh was also a notable overseas star using MRF bats.

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7 Cricketers Who Used Iconic 'MRF' Bats

India star Shubman Gill was recently announced as the brand ambassador by Indian tyre-manufacturing company MRF.

On that note, let's take a look at seven cricketers who have used the iconic MRF bats.

Sachin TendulkarTendulkar and MRF's association can be regarded as one of the most iconic and memorable in cricket history.

Virat Kohlilike Sachin, India's next batting stalwart Kohli also took up MRF bats, using them since 2014.

Gautam GambhirIndia's current head coach also used MRF bats. His iconic 97 in the 2011 World Cup final was with one.

Rohit SharmaIndia's ODI captain also used MRF for a short while, most notably during the 2010 T20 World Cup.

AB de VilliersSouth African legend AB de Villiers also used MRF bats, signing a deal with them in 2017.

Brian LaraLara followed in Sachin's footsteps by signing with MRF, and used one to slam the Test record innings of 400.

Steve WaughAustralia's 1999 World Cup-winning captain Waugh was also a notable overseas star using MRF bats.