Watch: Suniel Shetty Roars From Stands As KL Rahul, Team India Seal Oval Win
The veteran film actor and the Indian opener's father-in-law couldn't hold back his emotions after watching Team India emerge victorious at The Oval on August 4.
Bollywood's veteran actor Sunil Shetty stood out as the most jubilant figure from the stands at The Oval on Monday, August 4, as his son-in-law KL Rahul and Team India defeated England to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2 after a riveting Test match.
Shetty couldn't hold back his excitement and joy for Rahul and the rest of the Indian players after they overcame the hosts in a breathtaking six-run win in the final Test.
As the spirited Mohammed Siraj dismissed England's Gus Atkinson in the 86th over of play, cricket fever once again engulfed the nation with the sensational win. At the venue, Shetty stood up and roared from the stands, roaring, 'Let's Go!!!' to join the celebrations for the defining moment it the hard-fought trip.
Having earlier waved the Indian flag with pride, Shetty poured his heart out while cheering for Team India from the stands in a beautiful moment recorded by his son and young actor, Ahan Shetty. The amusing clip has since gone viral on social media.
The junior Shetty echoed the father's delight, stating in a wonderful caption: '2 incredible days at The Oval! What a game and what a win! Come on, India, always my India!"
Both Sunil and Ahan would've felt a sense of great pride about Rahul's resurgence in England. After a difficult tour of Australia last winter, the elegant opener had been under pressure to deliver the goods, with his inconsistency and mid-30s average heavily criticised.
Rahul showcased his class amidst such discourse by producing masterful hundreds in Headingley and Lord's, and finished the five-match series with 532 runs in 10 innings.
His solidity at the top against the new ball allowed India's free-flowing middle-order batters to play at their preferred tempo. Rahul played his most instrumental role yet in India's drawn series result against the mighty Bazball brigade in their den. It would be a cause of vindication to Rahul's biggest supporters – the team management and selectors, who could always see the value he brought to the table.
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