He recovers and comes around, as do other players in a fix. Following a misunderstanding with Kapil, Sunny (Tahir Raj Bhasin) drops out of a match. Gradually, though, a more complex dynamic emerges.

We begin to see them as types: Srikkanth (Jiiva), the chain-smoking charmer Yashpal Sharma (Jatin Sarna), the resident hothead Roger Binny (Nishant Dahiya), the brood. They're an odd, funny bunch-giggling around the Queen, pulling pranks on each other. The fun kicks in with the Indian side struggling in the group matches.

The film could have gone with either: master strategist or a nervous lad. His faltering English-initially just a comic track-becomes an important plot point in the story. Told to address his team for the first time, Kapil hesitates, saying seven of them are his seniors. But we also see the other side to this captain. Outwardly, his Kapil is great fun, both on-field and in the jolly downtime between matches. Yet, more than the physical resemblance-which is fine-it's his mix of energy and introspection that ultimately anchors this film. Excluding the Santa Claus voice ('Shorry, Shorry'), the actor gets a lot right, from decisive bowling action to post-wicket celebratory run. The Kapil in this film is played by Ranveer Singh.

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