Melbourne: Rohit Sharma almost choked and had tears in his eyes right at the end of India’s National Anthem before the start of mega India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia on Sunday.
As the teams lined up for their respective national anthems, skipper Rohit Sharma’s expressions were captured on the big screen as the packed Melbourne stadium sang the Indian national anthem along.
Almost overcome by emotions, Sharma had his eyes shut and smiled as the electric energy at the stadium was palpable when the country’s national anthem crescendoed.
We all know that feeling! 🥺🇮🇳💙 #OneFamily #INDvPAK #T20WorldCuppic.twitter.com/rO101nw9aR
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 23, 2022
After both sides met in the last year’s edition, in the UAE, where Babar Azam-led Men in Green thrashed India by ten wickets, Rohit Sharma & Co. will be eager to settle scores versus their arch-rivals in the marquee encounter at the MCG, Melbourne.
Many cricket fans took to Twitter to share what they felt on seeing their captain experiencing a range of emotions on the field.
