US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, at the moment posted a video with legendary cricketers, wishing Group India all one of the best for Cricket World Cup ultimate towards Australia on November 19. Based on a put up on X (previously Twitter), Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Roger Binny, Jimmy Amarnath, Kirti Azaad and Ravi Shastri attended the particular occasion held on the US Embassy to have a good time 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win. The put up has obtained almost 13,000 views inside just a few hours of being posted.
“Met the OGs of cricket – ’83 legends @therealkapildev, Sunil Gavaskar, @iRogerBinny, @JimmyAmarnath, @KirtiAzaad, and @RaviShastriOfc! They bowled me over with their stories from India’s first cricket World Cup victory! Rooting for #TeamIndia for the World Cup final on Sunday. #MenInBlue, you’re on fire, let’s bring that trophy home once more!” Mr Garcetti stated within the tweet.
Met the OGs of cricket 🏏 – ’83 legends @therealkapildev, Sunil Gavaskar, @iRogerBinny, @JimmyAmarnath, @KirtiAzaad, and @RaviShastriOfc! They bowled me over with their tales from India’s first cricket World Cup victory! Rooting for #TeamIndia for the World Cup ultimate on Sunday.… pic.twitter.com/71aTKDIuax
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) November 17, 2023
He additionally tagged BCCI, the cricket’s authorities physique in India.
Within the video, the previous cricketers are seen posing with a bat autographed by Mr Garcetti. It reads ‘To the best champs ever’.
The clip additionally has some light-hearted moments, together with Mr Garcetti enjoying cricket with the legends, understanding their bowling kinds and reducing a cake.
All of them are additionally seen in informal dialog.
Customers of the micro-blogging platforms appreciated Mr Garcetti’s initiative simply earlier than the World Cup ultimate.
“This is extraordinarily people skills, so much initiative from @ericgarcetti,” stated one consumer. “Thanks Ambassador. Great initiative with cricket diplomacy in strengthening our bonding and relationship with India. All the best. Have a nice day,” commented one other.
The ultimate of the Cricket World Cup 2023 is ready to happen at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. With the Indian group profitable all 10 matches together with the semi-final, the summit conflict guarantees to be an electrifying one because the Australian group can be coming after registering eight consecutive win.
If India win, will probably be their third World Cup title, and second on residence soil.