Very few know that the hunky Jackky Bhagnani is as passionate about sports as he is about acting.. Talking about his favorite sport Jackky says, "Cricket is in every Indian's blood. I have never come across an Indian who doesn't like cricket".

While Jackky Bhagnani was at Colombo for the IIFA awards, he became great friends with Sri Lankan cricketer Malinga as they bonded over cricket and other sports."Malinga is a dear friend now, he gave me some great tips on mastering the nuances of the game" adds Jackky.

Onlookers reveal that Jackky threw himself into the cricket match held by the IIFA Foundation and was very excited to be in Colombo which has the distinction of being the only city in the world to have 4 cricket Test venues in the past.