NEW DELHI: The excitement building up to the
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
is quite evident as Indian cricket captain
Rohit Sharma
took a heartwarming moment to connect with young fans, setting an inspiring tone before the team's departure to New York.
A touching video capturing Rohit's interaction with a group of youngsters, one of whom reverently touched his feet, quickly went viral, resonating deeply with fans across the nation.
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This touching gesture apparently occurred during an event in Shivpuri, Mumbai, where former cricketer Kapil Yadav is claimed to have extended well-wishes to the Indian skipper for the upcoming tournament.
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As the excitement mounts, the Indian cricket contingent embarked on their journey from Mumbai airport, marking the commencement of their campaign in the T20 World Cup.
In the first batch of Indian players heading to the United States, Rohit Sharma is joined by key players such as
Jasprit Bumrah
and
Suryakumar Yadav
, along with the coaching staff led by
Rahul Dravid
and Vikram Rathour.
Among the notable faces spotted at the airport were Shubman Gill,
Ravindra Jadeja
, and
Mohammed Siraj
, showcasing the formidable strength of the Indian squad across all departments.
With the tournament set to kick off on June 1, India's schedule includes highly anticipated clashes against rivals like Pakistan, USA, and Canada. The team's quest for glory is fueled by a desire to end their ICC trophy drought, spanning back to their last triumph in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
Notably, India aim to clinch their second
T20 World Cup
title since their historic victory in the inaugural edition back in 2007. Despite their consistent performances across formats, including appearances in various ICC finals, securing a major ICC trophy has remained elusive for the Indian team in recent years.
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