Former India captain MS Dhoni made a grand comeback to the cricket scene at Edgbaston, drawing cheers from the crowd as he watched the India-England opening ODI. Accompanied by his wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva, the 45-year-old cricketer was warmly welcomed by fans, showcasing his enduring popularity.
During the match, Dhoni, who recently celebrated his 45th birthday at Trent Bridge, interacted with former teammate Dinesh Karthik, sparking a social media frenzy. Meanwhile, Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon’s presence added to the star-studded affair, capturing attention alongside London-based businessman Kabir Bahia.
On the field, all-rounder Axar Patel shone with a career-best performance of 4-62, restricting England to 258 all out in 47.5 overs in the first ODI. Despite a middle-order collapse, England rallied with Joe Root and Liam Dawson’s impressive 121-run partnership, setting up a competitive total.
England’s strong start, led by Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell, posed a challenge for India, with Jasprit Bumrah making a notable return after 968 days in his first ODI appearance.
