Suniel Shetty To Kareena Kapoor, Celebs Cheers As India Clinches Thrilling Win Against England At Oval
What a game! What a win! This is what every Indian is saying as our cricket team secured a dramatic victory in the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval, winning by just six runs. While each player gave an exceptionally good performance, it was Mohammed Siraj who capped a stellar match-winning spell with a five-wicket haul. As India secured the victory, Bollywood celebs also took to their social media to celebrate the win. From Arjun Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor to Suniel Shetty, who watched the match at the stadium, many shared sweet messages online.
Arjun Kapoor, soon after the match, took to his Instagram and praised Mohammed Siraj. He wrote, '@mohammedsirajofficial Miyaan kya baat hai !!! Dil khol ke celebrate ki jeeye aap… Catch jo hokar na hua uske bawajood to come and bowl like this on day 5 to draw the series !!! Amongst the many well-deserved winners of the player of the match and series, mere liye aap ho for the spirit u showed !!! Desh ke liye ladke jeete ho aap aaj !!! Jai Hind @indiancricketteam"
'What a fight. What a finish. Team India doesn't play safe—they play like legends!" Anil Kapoor wrote as he shared a video of the Indian flag flying high in the sky at the stadium.
Ahan Shetty, who watched the match live at the stadium with his father, shared a series of pictures with Suniel Shetty and wrote a humorous caption that read, '2 incredible days at The Oval! What a game and what a win! Come on India, always my India!"
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Meanwhile, taking to his Instagram story, he shared Suniel Shetty's reaction as he screamed at the top of his voice to celebrate the big win. Suniel Shetty also took to his Instagram to share several videos as they celebrated the victory of our players.
Angad Bedi took to Instagram and shared a series of videos to celebrate the day. In his first story, he penned a note for Siraj and wrote, '@mohammedsirajofficial giving everything you got in you… you are a CHAMPION bowler." 'Well Done @indiancricketteam Whattttt a win!!!!! Miyaan…," he wrote in his next story and then finally added, 'Test cricket you beauty!!! Yeh naya Hindustan hai… yeh ghusega bhi… aur marega bhi!!!"
Athiya Shetty and Kareena Kapoor also reacted to today's Test result. While Kareena reshared a news piece and wrote 'Jai Hind!!!", Athiya Shetty shared a picture and wrote, 'Unreal."
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