On Sunday, February 2, former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shared photos on social media of himself playing cricket on the Parsee Gymkhana in South Mumbai. His visit got here just before the fifth and final T20I between India and England on the Wankhede Stadium.
The 44-year-old noted on Instagram that a visit to Mumbai wouldn’t be complete with no game of cricket. He also commended the Parsee Gymkhana for its role in developing young talent. Sunak captioned his post:
“No trip to Mumbai can be complete with no game of tennis ball cricket. Oval Maidan stays one in every of the world’s great grassroots cricketing arenas, where people of all ages come together to play.”
“And just nearby, Parsee Gymkhana has been at the center of Mumbai’s cricketing culture for generations, shaping young talent and keeping the spirit of the sport alive. The energy, talent, and love for the game listed below are incredible.”
Rishi Sunak Hails Abhishek Sharma’s Record-Breaking Knock as ‘One among the Best Ever’ in IND vs ENG fifth T20I
England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bowl first, but the choice backfired as India put up an enormous total of 247/9 of their 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma stole the show for the hosts, blasting a sensational century in only 37 balls—making him the second-fastest Indian to achieve the milestone, behind Rohit Sharma (35 balls).
The 24-year-old ended his innings with a shocking 135 off 54 deliveries, smashing seven fours and 13 sixes. In response, England struggled to construct momentum, losing wickets at regular intervals. Phil Salt (55) provided the one notable resistance, however the visitors were bundled out for just 97, suffering a crushing 150-run defeat.
With this win, India clinched the five-match series 4-1. Meanwhile, former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed his admiration for Abhishek’s outstanding performance on X, stating:
“The most effective ever T20 innings. Remarkable to have been there to see it.”
The most effective ever T20 innings.
Remarkable to have been there to see it.
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) February 3, 2025
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