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Former UK PM Rishi Sunak Plays Cricket in Mumbai Before Attending India-England T20I

Rishi Sunak embraced Mumbai's cricketing culture with a game at Parsee Gymkhana before witnessing India's dominant win over England at Wankhede Stadium.

  • Rishi Sunak, former UK Prime Minister, played tennis ball cricket at Mumbai's historic Parsee Gymkhana during his visit to the city.
  • Sunak highlighted the cultural significance of cricket in Mumbai, calling the Oval Maidan a global hub for grassroots cricket.
  • He attended the fifth T20I match between India and England at Wankhede Stadium alongside Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, his father-in-law.
  • India secured a commanding 150-run victory in the match, led by Abhishek Sharma's 37-ball century and all-round performance.
  • The series concluded with India winning 4-1, and both teams are set to begin their ODI series in Nagpur on February 6.
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