Cricket fever on Monday gripped fans across the world after India’s sensational six-run victory over England at The Oval in the fifth and final Test of the series. But what truly stole hearts online was a viral video capturing actor
Suniel Shetty, father-in-law of Indian batter
KL Rahul, celebrating the triumph with unfiltered joy in the stands.
The Bollywood star was earlier seen waving the Indian flag with pride and cheering with all his heart, a moment recorded by his son
Ahan Shetty that quickly set the internet ablaze.
And as India sealed the game,
Sunil Shetty expressed his joy with a wild roar.
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The thrilling match saw India clinch a 2-2 series draw in one of the most dramatic finishes in recent Test history.
Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj emerged as the hero, delivering a phenomenal five-wicket haul to derail England’s chase of 374. His fiery performance saw England bowled out for 367, just seven runs short of the target.
The Shetty family’s celebration was a wholesome highlight amid the intensity of the game.
Ahan Shetty shared photos and videos from the stadium, captioning them: “2 incredible days at The Oval! What a game and what a win! Come on India, always my India!”
Athiya Shetty, Rahul’s wife, also expressed her excitement with a one-word Instagram story: “Unreal!!!”
Several other Bollywood celebrities joined the celebration. Kareena Kapoor Khan posted a triumphant image from the field, simply writing, “Jai Hind!” Meanwhile, Anil Kapoor added his signature energy with, “What a fight. What a finish. Team India doesn’t play safe – they play like legends!”
With stars cheering from the stands and online, this victory was not just a sporting moment; it was a national celebration. And thanks to Suniel Shetty’s passionate reaction, it became a viral snapshot of pride, passion, and patriotism.
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