• WWE superstar Drew McIntyre was seen donning India's ODI jersey during a wrestling event.

  • Cricket enthusiasts couldn't contain their excitement after Drew's picture surfaced on the internet.

Fans go wild after WWE superstar Drew McIntyre sports India’s jersey to show his support for Rohit and Co. ahead of ODI World Cup 2023
WWE superstar Drew McIntyre sports India's ODI jersey (Image Source: Twitter)

The ODI World Cup 2023 fever is spreading like wildfire, and it’s not just cricket enthusiasts who are eagerly awaiting the grand event. Recently, the world witnessed an unexpected and heartwarming gesture from WWE superstar Drew McIntyre as he proudly donned India’s ODI jersey during a wrestling event. The internet went into a frenzy, and Twitter erupted with excitement as fans and cricket lovers joined hands to celebrate this remarkable show of support for Team India from the wrestling world.

India’s ODI World Cup 2023 journey

With the ODI World Cup 2023 slated to take place in India after a decade, the anticipation surrounding the event is at an all-time high, and so are people’s expectations from the home team.

Led by the dynamic Rohit Sharma and backed by cricketing giants like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian cricket team boasts an impressive lineup of talent and is among the top favourites to lift the coveted trophy. The historical trend of host nations winning the tournament in the last three editions even further fuels India’s prospects.

Apart from this, India’s recent triumph against Australia in a three-match series and their remarkable achievement of holding the top position across all three formats have also left cricket enthusiasts worldwide in awe of their dominance.

Also READ: Rahul Dravid spills beans on the possibility of Ravichandran Ashwin’s inclusion in India’s squad for ODI World Cup 2023

WWE superstar Drew McIntyre joins the bandwagon

In the build-up to the ODI World Cup 2023, India has garnered support from the world of professional wrestling as well. WWE superstar Drew McIntyre, known for his intensity and charisma in the wrestling ring, decided to showcase his solidarity with Team India in a unique and touching manner. During a wrestling event, McIntyre was spotted wearing the Indian ODI jersey, and the image of this powerful gesture quickly spread across the internet.

Drew McIntyre wearing India's ODI jersey
Drew McIntyre wearing India’s ODI jersey (Image Source: Twitter)

Twitter’s explosive reaction

Twitter was abuzz with excitement and admiration as McIntyre’s image sporting India’s jersey went viral. Cricket enthusiasts and WWE fans came together to celebrate this extraordinary moment.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Also READ: South Africa’s Quinton de Kock unveils his ambition for the ODI World Cup 2023

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