The opening ODI between India and England at Edgbaston on Tuesday had plenty of star power off the field as the former India captain. MS Dhoni and Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon they were spotted in the stands watching the match.
Kriti Sanon appearance in India vs England ODI
Kriti Sanon appearance in India vs England ODI
The celebrity duo caught the attention of fans and broadcasters during England’s innings, with visuals of Dhoni and Kriti was quickly doing the rounds on social media. His appearance added to the buzz surrounding the series opener, which marked the return of several senior Indian players including Virat Kohli, Rohit SharmaKL Rahul is Jasprit Bumrah. While the cameras often panned to the VIP stands, the action on the field also kept the spectators entertained. England, who elected to bat first after winning the toss, looked set for a total below par after crashing from 61 for no loss to 107 for six under relentless pressure from the Indian bowlers. Jasprit Bumrah, returning after a six-week work-management break, produced a superb spell despite finishing with figures of 1 for 31. The pace spearhead bowled 36 dot balls and consistently troubled England’s top order with his movement and bounce. Young left-arm spinner Gurnoor Brar claimed two wickets in the space of three deliveries, dismissing Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett, while Prasidh Krishna chipped away. joss butler and Sam Curran to leave the hosts reeling. However, Joe Root and Liam Dawson mounted a spirited recovery with a 121-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Root made a composed 76, while Dawson recorded a career-high 68 to guide England to a competitive total. India eventually cleared the stand through Axar Patel, who ran through the lower order to finish with career-best ODI figures of 4 for 62. His late burst ensured England were bowled out for 258 after threatening to post a much bigger score. Even as the contest unfolded on the field, the presence of Dhoni and Kriti Sanon in the stands remained one of the biggest talking points among fans, adding a touch of glamor to the series opener at Edgbaston.