It’s an emotional affair
From fans getting upset over IIT Baba’s predictions about India-Pakistan match to Dhoni and Sunny Deol bonding over it, cricket was the flavour of the day
IIT Baba ji match par majak nahi pls…read one of the memes as India met Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium for the ongoing Champions Trophy on Sunday. The newly famous baba from the Maha Kumbh, in an interview, reportedly predicted loss for India that had cricket fans get upset over X.
Cricket was the flavour of the day, as millions took to TV screens to witness the action live. Some lucky one like actors Chiranjeevi and Sonam A Kapoor Ahuja with partner Anand S Ahuja from the entertainment industry, made it to Dubai to watch the match.
The India-Pakistan cricket rivallry is legendary but the empty stands at the starting of the match raised questions if the cricket fever was on the wane. The speculations were soon put to rest as spectators trickled in during the match. “Electric atmosphere here at the Dubai stadium. Come on Indiaaaaaa,” Indian cricket commentator and former player Irfan Pathan posted along with a short video on social media.
Cricket and film world share a blended bonhomie in India, and cheering on Team India were celebs like Baby John actor Varun Dhawan. “I used to watch with my dad, now she’s cheering for #teamindia with me,” posted Dhawan, sharing an adorable picture of his daughter Lara in his lap (face not shown), and his pet Joey in the frame.
Bringing the stars of both the worlds, former India cricket captain MS Dhoni and Bollywood actor Sunny Deol were seen watching the match together at a special screening in Mumbai on Sunday. Dhoni was seen wearing a yellow t-shirt and trouser while Deol was donning a light green jacket over rounded grey t-shirt with dark brown pants. The duo was present at JioHotstar Studio to witness the blockbuster encounter being played at Dubai International Stadium. Dhoni and Deol shared hugs and also had a brief interaction during the match as seen in the video shared by broadcaster Star Sports on Instagram.
