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The ODI World Cup 2023 has been an exhilarating cricketing extravaganza, with teams battling fiercely to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Among all, India and New Zealand are the two cricketing giants that have particularly stood out in the tournament.
India’s victory over New Zealand and cricketer’s excursion in Dharamsala
It is worth mentioning that both India and New Zealand were undefeated in the tournament until they faced each other in a highly anticipated encounter in Dharamsala, and the Men in Blue handed the Blackcaps a defeat to grab the top position in the points table, maintaining their winning streak. Although the match was interesting and thrilling, the post-match events were even more intriguing, where players enjoyed an offtime at the hill station.
Recently, New Zealand cricketers and their families had the honour of meeting the spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in Dharamsala, while Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli embarked on a spiritual journey to the Chinmaya Tapovan Ashram in the Himalayan region.
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New Zealand cricketers meet the Dalai Lama
After the thrilling match, the players from both India and New Zealand decided to explore the serene beauty of Dharamsala. Amidst this, the New Zealand cricket squad, accompanied by their family members, had a unique and spiritually enlightening encounter with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama.
The moment was captured in a photograph that was shared on the official Twitter handle of the Dalai Lama, quickly going viral across the internet. The caption accompanying the picture read, “HHDL meeting with players and their families of the New Zealand cricket team at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 24, 2023. Photo by Tenzin.”
HHDL meeting with players and their families of the New Zealand cricket team at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 24, 2023. Photo by Tenzin pic.twitter.com/laKILNpAqo
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) October 24, 2023
Some more snaps from New Zealand player’s meeting with the Dalai Lama:
Virat Kohli’s visit to the Chinmaya Tapovan Ashram:
The star batter of the Indian cricket team and the hero of their victory against New Zealand, Virat, decided to take some time out from his busy cricket schedule to explore the spiritual side of life. He paid a visit to the Chinmaya Tapovan Ashram, nestled in the heart of the Himalayas. His visit became a hot topic among fans, and they lauded the right-handed batter for showing interest in spiritual enlightenment.
