The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team, which is playing in the ICC T20 World Cup series, has canceled its scheduled Diwali party in Sydney.
The ICC T20 World Cup series is being held in Australia. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team, which has directly participated in the Super 12 round, faced the Pakistan team in its first match two days ago (Oct 23). Set a target of 160 runs in this sensational match, the Indian team won the last ball with a thrilling victory and defeated Pakistan.
Former captain Virat Kohli, who came in for the 3rd wicket, scored 82 runs off 53 balls with 6 fours and 4 sixes to lead the team to victory. At the same time, it has been reported that head coach Rahul Dravida and captain Rohit Sharma have asked the team players not to celebrate this victory in a big way despite the big win against Pakistan.
On Thursday (Oct 27), the match between India and Netherlands is going to be held at the Sydney Stadium. Ahead of the match, India had planned a grand Diwali party for the players. The event is planned to celebrate India’s victory over Pakistan and the festival of Diwali.
It was said that the wives and children of the players should attend the event. But now the coach and captain have said no to the party, instead arranging for the players to go out for dinner with their families after they arrive in Sydney. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are clearly the veteran players in this.
In the post-match meeting, players are advised to step up and keep the team’s long-term goal in mind. And this win is a good start and the team should continue it from here. A team support staff told Indian Express that the match is not yet over and they have been advised to be ready to go.
The Indian Consulate in Sydney also organized a grand Diwali party for the Indian team. Even the city of Sydney has geared up for Diwali to mark the occasion, with the iconic Sydney Opera House lit up in red. But after consultation with seniors, the Indian cricket team has decided to cancel the grand party and will stay with the family after reaching Sydney, according to reports.
How did the Indian team celebrate their win against Pakistan?
The players received congratulations from their loved ones after the amazing win. No cutting the cake, no going out to enjoy the victory. Instead, the stars of the pageant immediately went to their rooms upon reaching their hotel in Melbourne. Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya finally reached their rooms after meeting the media.
The following Indian players reached Sydney this morning. As it was a day off, some people decided to go to their gym. Some soldiers went out to dinner with their wives and children. Most decided to celebrate Diwali on their own.
What did Virat Kohli say after the India Pakistan match?
To this day I have always said that Mohali was my best innings against Australia. But today I have shown in this match what is the size and condition of the game. This match was one of my best innings. Hardik encouraged me. There were a lot of fans. You have always supported me and I am grateful for your support,” Virat Kohli said.
Rohit Sharma on Virat Kohli?
Definitely his best. But from the situation we were in – I think it has to be one of India’s best innings to come out with a win, not his best. Because till the 13th over we were way behind in the game and the required run rate kept climbing. But Chasing that score was Virat’s best effort in which Hardik Pandya also played his part well.
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