What's with boys and their beards? A lot, apparently, but looks like their obsession is finally dying down. So on cue, we are here to introduce you boys to something called the #BreakTheBeard challenge. Now, before you get all worried, let us clarify - we are all for different facial grooming styles and summer is just the season to experiment! If you aren't motivated yet to give your bread an all-new look, let me remind you that this stylish trend is all that people are going to be talking about throughout the summer.  And it's not just us who are eager to get this new trend going, our favourite cricketers have already hopped on the 2018 summer trend #BreakTheBeard. Yes, they have cleared the extra fuzz off their face to let their face feel the fresh air. 

Well, have a look and decide which cricketer has aced the summer style. Also, don't forget to pass on the challenge like the cricketers did! 

1. Shikhar Dhawan

Here is something new for my fans, from my fans! Time to take it to the #NewLevel. Gabru ni bolda ohda swag bolda. Buraaahhhhðªð½ðªð½ðªð½#newlook #breakthebeard

A post shared by Shikhar Dhawan (@shikhardofficial) on Apr 10, 2018 at 11:45pm PDT

 

Shikhar cleared off that extra fuzz to sport a stylish French beard. His new look is definitely a summer winner and one that is perfect for those who don't want to go all the way by shaving their beard and yet maintain a stylish look.   

2. Hardik Pandya

@krunalpandya_official - Oh! The style game just got interesting brother and if this is the #newlevel then my #BreakTheBeard look is the finishing move. Watch and learn brother, watch and learn.ð Cut it!

A post shared by Hardik Pandya (@hardikpandya93) on Apr 19, 2018 at 4:33am PDT

 

Hardik Pandya just gave a cool new twist to the regular French beard with his experimental style. Very millennial and cool, isn't it? Now, this is a look that you'd want to opt for if a summer makeover is what you're looking for. His fans have already gone crazy about his new look, comments have been pouring in on his Insta-post and it's not just the fans, but fellow teammates are also leaving him a compliment.  

3. Krunal Pandya

I am blessed to have fans who support me and after last night...the game is on and so is my new #BreaktheBeard style. Love you paltan, in particular #BestVBest #summerlook #MIGotStyle

A post shared by Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya_official) on Apr 18, 2018 at 5:11am PDT

 

The Pandya brothers sure know how to do it! Krunal styled his beard by giving himself an edgy new cut that doesn't let go of his entire beard but at the same time, represents his cool persona! 

4. Ravindra Jadeja

Kya Kamaal look hain, Gabru Gabbar. Six ho ya style, taking this season to a #Newlevel. This is for all #csk fans #BreaktheBeard #newlook #rajputboy #whistlepodu

A post shared by Ravindrasinh Jadeja (@royalnavghan) on Apr 11, 2018 at 10:03am PDT

Giving a big shoutout to all his CSk fans, Ravindra Jadeja dedicated his new Break The Beard look to all his fans and let's just say, we are clean bowled! With his new look he went the classic old way with a French beard, however, unlike Shikhar, he opted for a fuller looking mane to give the regular style a new twist.

5. Rishabh Pant

When it comes to hard work,dedication and some little fun, the young guns can't be left behind. My#breakthebeard look ! @shikhardofficial and @royalnavghan

A post shared by Rishabh Pant (@rishabpant) on Apr 13, 2018 at 8:41am PDT

Rishabh Pant went for the Royale beard style by adding a chin strap and goatee to his moustache. Now here's a style that just might be the look of 2018!

6. Kane Williamson

Thoughts on my first dab? ðð My Sunrisers team mate @shikhardofficial slowly teaching me some of the Punjabi swag. Time to munt the beard #BreakTheBeard goes international! #NewLook #dabneedswork#savedbythesong

A post shared by Kane Williamson (@kane_s_w) on Apr 18, 2018 at 7:10am PDT

 

Kane had quite a full grown beard that needed some dramatic new makeover this summer. So he decided to flaunt off his Punjabi swag by joining his teammates in the #BreakTheBeard challenge and decided to opt for the Balbo beard style by letting go off of his sideburns and trimming his moustache to give a more groomed look. And by the looks of it, he sure did take things international. His fan base has been loving his new look and is ready to hop on this new stylish global trend.   

7. Suresh Raina

As the season intensifies, time to hit a new level! #Whistlepodu and #breakthebeard. Some #yellove for all you lovely fans! Keep your support coming. #ipl2018 #newlook #summer

A post shared by Suresh Raina (@sureshraina3) on May 9, 2018 at 4:36am PDT

 

How cool does Suresh look! Retaining his moustache, Suresh went for a fuller yet trimmed goatee on his chin to add to his summer look. 

8. Shakib Al Hassan

First @shikhardofficial, then @kane_s_w and then @manishpandeyinsta …Why should batsmen have all the fun? Time for all-rounders to show their all-round style too! Here is my #breakthebeard look…clean sweep… #OrangeArmy #IPL2018 #summerlook #sunrisershyderabad

A post shared by shakib al hasan (@shaki_b75) on May 19, 2018 at 2:38am PDT

Inspired by fellow cricketers like Shikhar Dhawan and Manish Pandey, this all-rounder international cricketer decided to show his style in a clean-shaven look! After all, he too knows that nothing works its magic like a clean and debonair look. 

9. Manish Pandey

Thinking is such a waste of time...Just do it... #BreakTheBeard and hit a new level. #OrangeArmy #newlook #summer

A post shared by Manish Pandey ð®ð³ (@manishpandeyinsta) on Apr 18, 2018 at 8:48am PDT

 

A look more similar to Rishabh's beard style, Manish decided to shave off the extra and groom his beard to add a stylish chin strip that would compliment his moustache. 

 

10. Nitish Rana

New dab king in town! ðð»ð¤ð» What say @paulpogba? That crucial part of the season, time to take it to a new level. #newlook #breakthebeard #dab #pogboom #pogba #pogdab #amikkr #ipl2018 #onedirection

A post shared by nitishrana_official (@nitishrana_official) on May 11, 2018 at 3:44am PDT

Now, this is what we call experimenting! Trying out a completely fresh look for the summer, Nitish sported a goatee that is growing into a fuller chin strap. This is a style that you just might want to copy this summer!

Well, each of the boys has set their own distinctive style this summer, but that's not all, they are even challenging others to join them in #BreakTheBeard this season. And we couldn't be happier! After all, full-grown beards are so passé. And joining them to Captain the team as their 11th player, MS Dhoni too joined the Break The Beard bandwagon. From a full beard to a clean-shaven look, this Captain Cool is surely setting new trends and styles! 

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