<P> Bolt is a well - known fan of Manchester United, after having been initially attracted to the club by player Ruud van Nistelrooy . </P> <P> The first sport to interest Bolt was cricket, and he said if he was not a sprinter, he would be a fast bowler instead . As a child, he was a supporter of the Pakistani cricket team and admired the bowling of Waqar Younis . He is also a fan of Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar, West Indian opener Chris Gayle, and Australian opener Matthew Hayden . During a charity cricket match, Bolt clean - bowled Gayle who was complimentary of Bolt's pace and swing . Bolt also struck a six off Gayle's bowling . Another bowler complimentary of Bolt's pace was former West Indies fast - bowling great Curtly Ambrose . </P> <P> After talking with Australian cricketer Shane Warne, Bolt suggested that if he were able to get time off he would be interested in playing in the cricket Big Bash League . Melbourne Stars chief executive Clint Cooper said there were free spots on his team should be available . Bolt stated that he enjoyed the Twenty20 version of the game, admiring the aggressive and constant nature of the batting . On his own ability, he said "I don't know how good I am . I will probably have to get a lot of practice in ." </P> <P> Bolt is also a fan of Premier League football team Manchester United . He has declared he is a fan of Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy . Bolt was a special guest of Manchester United at the 2011 UEFA Champions League Final in London, where he stated that he would like to play for them after his retirement . </P>

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