It's now known by all that Rani Mukerji plays the role of a male cricketer in Dil Bole Hadippa. But not many are aware about Rani's aim for perfecting the art of playing the game of cricket. It is learnt that she trained really hard for the game before beginning work on the film.

Our unit source revealed, "Rani actually started practicing the game a good six months before the film even went on the floors.

The person who trained Rani to master the game is a well-known Indian cricket player, but her name is being kept under wraps since she doesn't want people to know about her involvement in the film. The coach monitored Rani throughout her practice, and made sure that she perfected her shots well.

Rani has been practicing the game wherever she traveled and has practiced on the grounds in Delhi and Punjab too."

Well, whether Rani mastered her fours and sixes will be known only after the film releases. But for now, Rani's current svelte figure is testimony enough that she has run across the pitch!

The film also stars Shahid Kapoor and Anupam Kher, with special appearances by Rakhi Sawant and Sherlyn Chopra.