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Aamir Khan in a video shared by BCCI© BCCI
In a video posted by the BCCI on Monday, Bollywood celebrity Aamir Khan revealed ‘Grasp Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar as his “number one” favorite cricketer and the 2011 World Cup remaining his most “memorable match.” Aamir wasa current on the Wankhede Stadium through the fifth T20I between India and England. It was utter dominance from India, with Abhishek Sharma taking centerstage along with his swashbuckling efficiency. Along with his record-breaking century, Abhishek lifted the hosts to a mammoth complete of 247/9, India’s fourth-highest within the T20I format. After Abhishek’s blitz, the Indian bowlers took the limelight with a medical efficiency to seal a snug 150-run victory, leaving England bamboozled with a 4-1 collection win.
“Whenever the Indian team is on the field, the feeling is different. If I was a part of the Indian team in any manner, it would have been a big thing for me. It doesn’t matter what position I would be in. It would be a matter of pride for me if it ever happened,” Aamir mentioned in a video posted by the BCCI on X.
Aamir took a visit down reminiscence lane after he walked across the Wankhede Stadium, re-living the visuals that he witnessed the final time he was current on the stadium.
The Bollywood celebrity was current at Wankhede to witness a number of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket’s historical past. He was current within the 2011 remaining when MS Dhoni completed it off in type to safe India’s first ODI World Cup win since 1983. Aamir was additionally current within the stands when Sachin performed his final Check for India on the similar venue in 2013.
“I think my most memorable match would be the 2011 World Cup final. It was a special day for us. Nobody will forget it. The second most memorable match for me was when Sachin retired. I was there for that game. Sachin is someone I have been a huge fan of. I think the one person I look up to is Sachin. He is my number one favourite cricketer and always will be,” Aamir mentioned.
He went on to congratulate the Indian crew, which efficiently defended its crown within the Ladies’s Below-19 T20 World Cup with an emphatic 9-wicket win over South Africa.
“I would like to congratulate the girls U19 team. What an amazing thing we are so proud of you. Well done, and thank you so much,” he concluded.
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