IND vs ENG: 'Khiladi' in the house! Akshay Kumar cheers Team India with Ravi Shastri at Lord's; pic goes viral
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar was spotted in the stands at Lord's during the intense Day 5 action of the third Test between India and England, and his appearance quickly became a viral moment.
The "Khiladi" actor was seen seated next to former India head coach and commentator Ravi Shastri, along with his wife Twinkle Khanna, as they closely followed the match. The candid photo of Akshay, Twinkle, and Shastri enjoying the game instantly did the rounds on social media, sparking excitement among fans.
While the off-field star presence added some glamour to the day, the on-field situation was concerning for India.
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Chasing a tricky target of 193, the visitors ended the day in deep trouble at 94 for 7 in just 28 overs, still needing 99 runs with only three wickets in hand.
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England's pace attack ripped through the Indian top order, starting with Yashasvi Jaiswal's early dismissal for a duck.
Karun Nair (14), Shubman Gill (6), and Akash Deep (1) all fell cheaply, while Rishabh Pant fought briefly before being bowled by Jofra Archer for 9.
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KL Rahul provided some resistance with a gritty 39, but his dismissal further dented India's hopes.
Earlier, England were bundled out for 192 in their second innings on Day 4, thanks to Washington Sundar's brilliant 4/22.
Bumrah and Siraj also chipped in with two wickets each. However, despite the strong bowling effort, India's batters failed to capitalise.
As fans anxiously await the result of an interesting encounter, Akshay Kumar's viral presence at Lord's has certainly added a pop culture twist to this gripping Test match.
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