17 June,2019 02:29 PM IST | | mid-day online desk
From Old Trafford, Manchester, exclusively on the Star Sports Network, superstar Ranveer Singh donned a new avatar as a sports presenter with Jatin Sapru on Philips Hue #CricketLive for the big India-Pakistan clash. Hes seen with cricketing legends Sunil
Ranveer Singh, whose next film is 83, based on India-s 1983 Cricket World Cup victory, is constantly proving his love for cricket. The actor, who was in Manchester for the big India-Pakistan match, took the mic in his hands and commented on the -biggest- clash in World Cup cricket, from the ground of Old Trafford on Sunday, June 16.
Seen at Old Trafford, the actor sent his fans into a frenzy as he turned into a sports presenter/commentator.
"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to cricket-s biggest stage. The World Cup and the biggest cricket match - India vs Pakistan, doesn-t get bigger than this!" he started.
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Ranveer also spoke about the weather conditions and said, "We-re here in Manchester, the weather-s looking alright. The weather is looking promising. It-s not looking too bleak. It looks like, we might just have the humdinger of the game that we-re all here for."
"It-s going to be an amazing match; let-s hope for some amazing cricket, I am sure we-re gonna get some crowd-pleasing moments and an unforgettable match in Manchester, here-s Ranveer Singh until next time!" Ranveer signed off.
Not only that, but he also made on-point commentary, and the actor engaged with the -Men in Blue- prior to the match. Ranveer was seen sharing a laugh with injured batsman Shikhar Dhawan. To cheer up the dashing left-hander, Ranveer was seen entertaining the India opening batsman.
Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh also posed with the Bollywood powerhouse on the grounds of Old Trafford. Sharing the pictures on Instagram, Harbhajan wrote, "Come on. let-s do it today. Kya Bolta Hai Lala Ranveer Singh gully boys India vs Pakistan."
Pakistan, who won the toss, chose to bowl first in the much-awaited World Cup clash at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Ranveer is prepping for his upcoming film based on Kapil Dev who lifted the World Cup in 1983. Kabir Khan-s directorial -83 is slated to hit the theatres next year on April 10.
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Edited by mid-day online desk with inputs from ANI
