The Indian cricket team, currently in Dublin for a T20I series against Ireland, witnessed a historic moment as Chandrayaan-3, the latest lunar exploration mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), successfully executed a soft landing on the Moon’s south pole. Ahead of the start of the 3rd T20I, the cricket stars erupted in applause at The Village cricket ground as they watched the momentous event unfold on television screens.
The Indian cricket team, led by captain Jasprit Bumrah and their support staff celebrated the achievement. Bumrah and his teammates were captured on video clapping and cheering as the spacecraft safely touched down on the lunar surface. The video, shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on their official Twitter account, showcased the players’ genuine excitement and pride in the remarkable accomplishment.
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Here is the video:
🎥 Witnessing History from Dublin! 🙌
The moment India's Vikram Lander touched down successfully on the Moon's South Pole 🚀 | |
— BCCI (@BCCI)
Cricket Fraternity’s Resounding Praises
The cricket fraternity wasn’t limited to on-field celebrations; several Indian cricketers took to social media to express their admiration for ISRO’s achievement. Indian captain Rohit Sharma tweeted, “The first nation to reach the lunar south pole. That’s got a nice ring to it. A proud moment for each one of us & a big congratulations to @isro for all their efforts.”
🇮🇳 – The 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 to reach the lunar south pole.
That's got a nice ring to it 👏A proud moment for༺ each one of us & a big congratulations to for all their efforts.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45)
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared an emotional message on his Twitter account, extolling the virtues of ISRO’s hardworking team. His tweet read, “विजयी विश्व तिरंगा प्यारा, झंडा ऊँचा रहे हमारा @ISRO represents the best of India. Humble, hardworking women & men, coming together, overcoming challenges, and making our tricolour fly high.”
विजयी विश्व तिरंगा प्यारा, झंडा ऊँचा रहे हमारा
represents the 𓃲best of India. Humble, hardworking women & men, coming 🦄together, overcoming challenges, and making our tricolour fly high.I𒊎ndia must celebrate and congratulate the Chandrayaan-2 team, which was led by Shri K༒…
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli also used his Twitter platform to congratulate the Chandrayaan-3 team. He tweeted, “Many congratulations to the #Chandrayaan3 team. You have made the nation proud. Jai Hind!”
Many congratulations to the team. You have made the nation proud 🇮🇳
Jai Hind!— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)
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Here is how others reacted:
A landmark day in our country's history! Congratulations to everyone involved in the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 🇮🇳 So proud 👏
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7)
Hats off to the exceptional team at . Your perseverance and🍷 brilliance൲ make our nation proud. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳🚀
— K L Rahul (@klrahul)
Kudos to the brilliant⛄ minds at for their extraordinary achievement!
Congratulations to the team for their outstanding achievemeཧnt! 🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill)
Historic! We are now on the moon! 🛰️
Congratulations to my fellow Indians on the successful landing of Chandryaan-3! So proud of our nation and its continuous progress and success. 🇮🇳
We will keep going 💪— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar)
CHANDRAYAAN MISSION SUCCESSFULLY
Co♌ngratulations to entire nation specially 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️❤️❤️❤ꦿ️❤️❤️❤️❤️
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11)
Well done India! 🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir)
As we were approaching Sunset, Moon ke South Pole par hum set.
What a glorious moment.
Just proves, after every setback is a stronger comeback .
Some naysayers who want Bharat to fail, 💝some of them living in India as well will have some sleepless nights.— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
We are on the moon! 🇮🇳
Kudos to and the scientists that have worked tirelessly to achieve this dream 🙌
Jai Hind!— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18)
What a sight, The Indian flag on the moon👏😍
Proud moment for our nation🫡🇮🇳— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24)
India is there! 🇮🇳
Immense proud moment! Team ISRO🫡
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket)
Heartiest congratulations to our dedicated scientists and the entire team behind 's successful Moon landing.
A proud moment for our nation🇮🇳— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88)
History👏👏
🀅Congratulations for this extr𒀰aordinary accomplishment.— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
Proud moment for India! Congratulations on the successful landing o🐓f Chandrayaan 3.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074)
A dream nurtured for years has finally blossomed into reality! India's lands gracefully on the moon, swelling our hearts with pride. A hearty salute to ISRO’s exceptional team for crafting this historic moment! Congratulations to all. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳🙏
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
Wishing -3 a safe and successful landing on the lunar surface! Go ISRO, go! This mission marks a monumental achievement for India and a giant stride in space exploration. Fingers crossed for a ಞhistoric touchdown. ꦅ
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
Huge milesto⭕ne for India 🇮🇳 congratulations to t🌌he team and our entire country for a successful touchdown and for creating history 🚀 🌝 Proud moment!
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
