New Delhi: Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was spotted attending the fifth T20I between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. He was in the stands with his father-in-law and Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. Sunak is currently on a visit to India.
Sunak also met the captains of both teams, Jos Buttler and Suryakumar Yadav. Visuals on social media platforms showed the former PM engaging in a friendly conversation with both players just after the toss. Known for his deep passion for the sport, Sunak took time from his official tour to visit Mumbai.
No trip to Mumbai would be complete without a game of tennis ball cricket. pic.twitter.com/UNe6d96AFE
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) February 2, 2025
Sunak played game of tennis ball cricket in Mumbai
Earlier in the day, Sunak played game of tennis ball cricket at the renowned Parsee Gymkhana club in south Mumbai. The club, established in 1885, is an iconic location for cricket lovers. Sunak, sharing his experience on social media, wrote, “No trip to Mumbai would be complete without a game of tennis ball cricket.”
The former PM enjoyed playing with a tennis ball at the club’s anniversary celebrations and remarked that he was glad not to get out too many times. He expressed his happiness at being a part of such an important venue with so much history and exciting moments ahead.
A dead rubber game
Parsee Gymkhana, located along the picturesque Marine Drive, has been a hub for cricket in Mumbai for over a century. Founded by Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy and chaired by Jamsetjee Tata, the club moved to its present location in 1887.
Team India, which is leading the series 3-1, would love to win the fifth match too and finish strongly before the upcoming ODI series against the same opposition and ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
