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Cricket is often referred to as a religion in India and has a unique magic that brings the nation together, especially when the stage is set for an epic battle between India and Pakistan. The world pauses, and emotions run high as these two cricketing giants clash. The most recent chapter of this historic rivalry unfolded at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium during the ODI World Cup 2023.
What made this encounter even more special was the outpouring of support from people across various walks of life, including some of our beloved Bollywood celebrities. Among the notable names who rallied behind the Men in Blue were Anushka Sharma, Varun Dhawan and Tiger Shroff. Their support for the Indian cricket team added an extra layer of enthusiasm to the already charged atmosphere.
Anushka Sharma’s show of support
Anushka Sharma is not just a talented actress but also the wife of India’s batting maestro Virat Kohli. She never fails to support her husband and continued the trend by making a grand entrance in Ahmedabad to back Virat and the Indian cricket team. A video of her arrival at the Ahmedabad airport quickly went viral, showcasing the love and dedication that celebrities, just like any other cricket fan, have for the game. This gesture from Anushka not only warmed hearts but also emphasized the unifying power of cricket.
Dinesh Karthik, who is part of the World Cup 2023 commentary panel further delighted fans by sharing a picture on social media alongside Anushka and legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
“Royalty at 35,000 ft Wishing #TeamIndia all the very best for today! @sachintendulkar @anushkasharma #INDvPAK #InFlight #Ahmedabad,” Karthik captioned the picture.
Royalty at 35,000 ft ✈️
Wishing #TeamIndia all the very best for today! 🇮🇳#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/beqYIcuvcy
— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 14, 2023
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Varun Dhawan’s patriotic spirit
Varun, another Bollywood superstar and cricket aficionado, showed his unwavering support for Team India by posting a picture of him donning Team India jersey on his official Instagram account with immense pride. His caption read, “India India India khelenge hum dil se khelenge hum shaan se (we will play with all our heart and pride)…”
Tiger Shroff joins the chorus
Known for his dynamic action sequences on screen, Tiger also didn’t hold back when it came to expressing his support for the Indian cricket team. He shared a video in which he was seen wearing the Indian cricket jersey, with a bat in hand, exuding the passion and energy that cricket fans are known for. In his caption, he wrote, “Koi pooche toh batana…ki hum 🇮🇳aye hai letsss goooo team INDIA.” His enthusiastic message resonated with the fervour of fans who eagerly awaited the India versus Pakistan clash.
As the clash of cricketing titans unfolded on the field, the support from these Bollywood stars echoed the sentiments of millions of cricket fans across the country.
