20 November,2023 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shah Rukh Khan with Asha Bhosle
While our men in blue lost the world cup to Australia, off the field saw some heartwarming moments. Among them was Shah Rukh Khan's simple gesture for veteran singer Asha Bhosle. The superstar along with his family including his wife Gauri Khan and kids Aryan, Suhana and AbRam attended the final match between India and Australia in Ahmedabad.
During the match at one point, Shah Rukh Khan was seen seated between BCCI President Jay Shah and veteran singer Asha Bhosle. After noticing that Bhosle was holding an empty tea cup, Khan asked her to hand it to him. Initially reluctant, Bhosle gave it to him on his insistence. As Khan stood up to go and keep the cup back, a staff member arrived and took it from him. This small gesture of kindness and respect for his elders won the hearts of Indian audience watching the match. The clip soon went vial with fans lauding SRK's humble nature.
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Post the match, Shah Rukh Khan took to his X handle and wrote, "The way the Indian team has played this whole tournament is a matter of honour and they showed great spirit and tenacity. It's a sport and there are always a bad day or two. Unfortunately it happened today....but thank u Team India for making us so proud of our sporting legacy in cricket...u bring too much cheer to the whole of India. Love and respect. You make us one proud Nation."
During the match, King Khan was seen cheering and clapping for Team India. For the event, SRK wore a white T-shirt and blue denim pants. He completed the look with a pair of black sunglasses. Coming to the match, Australia opted to bowl first and bundled out India for 240 in 50 overs. On a tough batting surface, skipper Rohit Sharma (47 in 31 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes), Virat Kohli (54 in 63 balls, with four boundaries) and KL Rahul (66 in 107 balls, with one four) posted important knocks.
Mitchell Starc (3/55) was the pick of the bowlers for Australia. Skipper Pat Cummins (2/34) and Josh Hazlewood (2/60) also bowled well. Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell got a wicket each. In the chase of 241, India started off really well and had Aussies down at 47/3. Knocks from Travis Head (137 in 120 balls, with 15 fours and four sixes) and Marnus Labuschagne (58 in 110 balls, with four boundaries) left the Indian team without answers and guided them to six-wicket win. Mohammed Shami took one wicket while Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets as well. Travis was given the 'Player of the Match' for his century.
