The West Indies and India multi-format series is already underway, and the visitors achieved a huge victory in the first Test of the series, winning by an innings and 141 runs and establishing their domination. Team India delivered an outstanding performance to launch the series in style, giving the fans exactly what they wanted.
The entire team was photographed mingling and engaging with their fans with the second Test of the series just around the corner. The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) posted a video clip on Twitter showing a number of Indian athletes interacting with fans, signing items, and posing for photos.
The connection with the fans also included Indian captain Rohit Sharma. The seasoned starter is seen having a touching moment with a young admirer in the video. The young admirer handed Rohit a greeting card, which he opened to read the message within.
Additionally, the 36-year-old made sure that only he would read what was put on the card and that he would not reveal what was written on it to anyone. Ah, nice. Without revealing anything to anyone, I’m peering within. You and I will deal with it, Rohit said.
Social media has been flooded with the video of the sweet moment. accompanying the lucky #TeamIndia fans in Trinidad, there were plenty of smiles, photos, and signatures, according to the BCCI’s caption accompanying the photo.
Memories to savour 🤗
Smiles 😃, selfies 🤳, autographs 📝 in plenty for lucky #TeamIndia fans in Trinidad 🙌#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/7kbhb8M66f
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 19, 2023
Rohit Sharma aims to replicate first Test performance
The Indian squad will be eager to duplicate its first-match effort and secure another sizable victory in the upcoming second Test against the West Indies in order to wrap up the two-match series.
The success of India’s top order and Rohit Sharma will be crucial. The 36-year-old scored 103 runs in 221 deliveries during the first Test to finish an outstanding century. His contribution was essential in helping India win by a sizable margin.