Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has captured the attention of cricket fans with her heartfelt message to supporters of the Indian women’s cricket team as they gear up for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Alia Bhatt’s heartfelt message

In a promotional video for Star Sports, Bhatt expressed her enthusiasm and encouragement for the players, urging fans to rally behind the Women in Blue as they aim to make history in the tournament. In a video, which has quickly gone viral, Alia showcased her signature charm and passion for cricket. She emphasized the importance of support from fans, stating, “Where there’s a Jigra [courage], there’s a way!” This phrase encapsulated her belief in perseverance and determination, qualities she hopes to inspire in both the players and their supporters. The actress encouraged fans to create a vibrant atmosphere, reminding them that their backing can significantly influence the team’s performance on the world stage.

Growing support for women’s cricket

The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup is set to be played in the UAE from October 3-20, with India taking on New Zealand in their opening encounter on October 4. The ICC event will feature 10 teams, and Alia’s involvement highlighted the increasing intersection of women cricket and entertainment in India.

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Social media platforms have been abuzz with reactions to Bhatt’s message.

Here’s the video:

Where there’s a Jigra, there’s a way!@aliaa08 has a heartfelt message for #Teamindia fans as the #WomenInBlue aim to create 𝙷̶𝚒̶𝚜̶𝚝̶𝚘̶𝚛̶𝚢̶ #HerStory!

Catch India v New Zealand on October 4 at 7pm IST on Star Sports Network (Available only in India) #T20WorldCup�?pic.twitter.com/nYmEOZL065

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 24, 2024

The Indian women’s cricket team has made remarkable strides in international competitions, showcasing talent and resilience. With players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana leading the charge, expectations are high for a strong performance in this World Cup. Alia’s message serves as a reminder that support from fans can amplify the players’ efforts on the field. As the Women’s T20 World Cup approaches, Alia’s call to action encourages fans to embrace their role in supporting Team India.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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In a heartwarming encounter, Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan recently experienced a fanboy moment when he had the opportunity to meet and interact with Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. The meeting occurred dur??ing their vacation in New York, the USA, where the trio shared a memorable and light-hearted moment that left Rashid brim??ming with excitement.

Known for his exceptional talent on the cricket field, Rashid Khan has garnered a massive fan following worldwide, and he’s not immune to experiencing his own moments of star-struck admiration. The 24-year-old spin wizard, who currently plays for Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), was enjoying his holiday in New York, where the Bollywoo??d power couple also landed a few weeks.

Rashid, who is widely regarded as one of the best T20 bowlers in the wo?rld, took to social media to share his fanboy experience with his followers. He? posted a picture alongside Alia and Ranbir, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to meet and interact with the renowned actors.

In his social media post, Rashid wrote: “With Bollywood’s biggest (star emoji) It was lovely to meet you #RANBIR @aliaabhatt.”

The photograph shared by Rashid quickly went viral on various social media platforms, with fans and celebrities alike expressing their d??elight at the heartwarming moment. Cricket and Bollywood enthusiasts commended the Afghan cricketer for his humility and genuine excitement upon meeting the stars.

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Rashid Khan delivered an ordinary performance at the Asia Cup 2023

Rashid had an underwhelming run with the ball during the Asia Cup 2023. The star spinner, known for his incredible skills, experienced contrasting fortunes in the tournament, raising questions about his form ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.

.In Afghanistan’s opening match against Bangladesh, he went wicketless, concedin?g 66 runs in his allotted 10 overs. This performance raised concerns among fans and pundits alike as Rashid struggled to find his rhythm in the high-pressure encounter??.

However, the Afghan cricket icon showed glimpses of his brilliance in the following match against Sri Lanka. Rashid managed?? to pick up two crucial wickets but still conceded 63 runs in his 10-over spell. While he showcased his ability to take wickets, the economy rate remained a con?cern.

Rashid’s performance in the Asia Cup has led to discussions about his form and readiness for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup, scheduled to take place in India next month.

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Gautam Gambhir recently surprised many by revealing his two favourite actresses in the entertainment industry. The former India cricketer is kno??wn for his reserved demeanour and rar?ely engages in conversations unrelated to his professional realm. However, Gambhir shed light on his personal preferences and gave his fans a glimpse of his softer side in a candid interview with News18 India.

It is worth mentioning that Gambhir is renowned for his remarkable contributions to Indian cricket and has consistently made the nation proud with his on-field achievements. Besides his cricketing prowess, he also served as the mentor for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023?. Additionally, he is a Member of ??Parliament from Delhi as well.

Although Gambhir typically refrains from discussing matters outside the realm of sports, his interview with News18 India in June showcased a different side of him. During the conversation, he was prompted to reveal his two favourite actresses among a list that included Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Deepika Padukone and Parineeti Chopra.

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Gautam Gambhir picks Alia Bhatt and Parineeti Chopra as his favourite actresses

Initially hesitant to divulge his preferences, Gambhir eventually admitted that he admired Alia, especially for her role in “Gangubai Kathiawadi”.

Pressed further by the show’s anchor, Amish Devgan, Gambhir was presented with the three remaining options: Anushka, Deepika, and Parineeti. Despite his self-professed limited movie-watching habits, Gambhir chose Parineeti as his second favourite actress. He pointed out her performance in the movie “Kesari” as the reason behind his choice.

On the work front, Gambhir is expected to part ways with LSG for the upcoming IPL season and is likely to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). It is worth mentioning that Gambhir had previously led KKR to two title triumphs as the side’s skipper.

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Despite playing just 12 Test matches, Team India pacer Jasprit Bumr??ah, on the back of his extraordinary short career, has already ??ensured that his name becomes a part of any discussion on best bowlers of the modern-day cricket.

A young Ahmedabad pacer, who first caught the attention with his unorthodox bowlin??g style in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playing for Mumbai Indians (MI), Bumrah has climbed the stairs of success at a faster rate than what an a?rrow can display.

There are not many batsm??en on the 22 yards at the moment who do not feel nervous about facing Bumrah. But, the paceman himself was recently seen a little shaky when asked questions in a rapid-fire round by a female anchor for a fintech company, Zaggle.

Sporting a yellow T-shirt, Bumrah was asked questions over his favorite players and also Bollywood stars. One of the questions that the anchor hurled at him was to pick the hot one between the two popular actresses – Anushka Sharma and Deepika Padukone. The anchor also ‘warned’ him by saying “be very careful!” since Anushka is the wife of Team India captain Virat Kohli.

Bumrah has a great bonding with Kohli and therefore he played it safe by naming Deepika. “It is not a safe option,” said Bumrah, leaving the anchor chortling.

The 25-year-old speedster recently climbed t?o the career-high third spot in the ICC rankings for Test bowlers and that came as a result of his successful tour of West Indies where he picked up? 13 wickets at an average of just 9.23 in two Tests.

The most memorable of his bowling spell came in the first match where he took 5 for seven in the second ??innings to propel visitors to 318 runs win in Antigua. He also went on to take a hat-trick on the tour.

Bumrah picks one between Alia Bhatt and Parineeti Chopra

The anchor’s next bouncer at Bumrah was: “Who is more fun, Alia or Parineeti?” To this, Bumrah said: “I have seen some pictures of Alia. So Alia.” The anchor then asked: “You like Alia?”

“I have seen her movies. So I can relate to it,” Bumrah said in reply.

Bumrah, who has now over 200 international wickets, has mostly played on forei??gn soil in his first year of Test cricket and has achieved sensational success. Team India will play a number of home series this year and the ?Indian fans expect him to deliver with similar intensity on the home turf.

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Alia Bhatt might be one of the popular stars in Bollywood, but former South African batsman Herschelle Gibb?s was totally unaware of who she is.

On Sunday, Gibbs posted a status that read, “Morning, birds are tweeting so I’ll do the same and say have a good one folks,” which was liked by Twitter’s official account.

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Now, Gibbs, who was delighted with Twitter’s reaction, shared a GIF featuring Alia Bhatt to express his happiness. However, he wasn’t familiar with Alia’s popularity.

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When a Twitterati asked the former cricketer, “Do you know Alia?” he replied, “I have no idea who the lady is.”

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What followed suit was a series of comments from Alia’s fans, who schooled Gibbs about the popularity of Bollywood actress.

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@aliaa08 is a bollywood star 🙂

— Stanley (@StanleeV) August 27, 2019

After a few minutes, Herschelle tagged Alia and wrote: “Didn’t know you were an actress but nice GIF.”

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Alia also responded to Herschelle’s tweet. She shared a GIF featuring herself and accompanied it with a smile emoji.

😃 //t.co/5IKY4UIu2k pic.twitter.com/dMsGdWbTl2

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) August 27, 2019

Meanwhile, Alia is experiencing a professional ??high. She is currently filming big-ticket movies such as Brahmastra, Sadak 2, and RRR. She has earlier appeared in the box office hits like Highway, Udta Punjab Raazi and Gully Boy.

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The connection between Cricket and Bollywood dates a long way back. The cricketers are treated like demigods in India and the B??????????????????????????ollywood divas also get blown away by the players.

Right from the time of Nawab Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi to current Indian skipper Virat Kohli, one has seen a number of c??ricketers getting married to Bollywood actresses.

Well, Team India star batsman KL Rahul also has been linked to ??various Indian actresses.

From Punjabi actress Sonam Bajwa to Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan, Rahul has been linked with quite a handful of actresses. But no rumour has hogged the limelight like his alleged relationship with Akansha Ranjan Kapoor. For quite some time now, there are speculations that Rahul is dating secretly Akansha.

Recent reports claim that Akansha also introduced KL to her best friend Alia Bhatt and her beau Ranbir Kapoor. However, during an interview with Bombay Times, the top-order batsman outright denied sharing details about his personal life. He said, “Oh, all these things have been written about? I don’t really read the papers, so I don’t know what has been written about me. I have learnt to keep my personal life personal and not make it a thing to talk about. I am committed to cricket right now.”

When asked if he is single or not, he broke a lot of hearts by saying, “I don’t really know. When I figure that out, I will give you a call and tell you.”

Rahul’s cricketing career

KL Rahul, nonetheless, has been doing well on the field since making a comeback after the ‘Koffee with Karan’ controversy. He had a sensational outing with Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL) before he impressed in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. After replacing injured Shikhar Dhawan as the opener, he scored two fifties and a century in the tournament.

Rahul is currently in West Indies for the ongoing ser?ies. India have already won the ODI and the T20I series and are now preparing for the two-match Test series.

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KL Rahul is one of the most eligible bachelors of the Indian cricket team at the moment. His name has been linked with Bollywood actress Nidhhi Agerwal before and the latest to be added to th?e list is Akansha Ranjan Kapoor.

There were media reports that Akansha was set to travel to England and Wales during the 2019 World Cup to cheer Team India and her boyfriend. While that didn’t happen, she kept a tab on Rahul’s performance and interestingly, posted the cricketer’s picture on her Instagram story as well.

It has now been learned that Akansha recently introduced Rahul to the Bollywood duo of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. Alia’s best friend, Akansha, has been one of the active participants on social media platforms. Akansha also posted several pictures with her bestie at vacations and parties.

Alia was the first to know that Akansha had gone head over heels for Rahul. It’s been known that Alia’s boyfriend Ranbir has been kept in the loop as well. The couple had earlier met at Alia’s house for dinner and drinks.

As per reports in Spotboye, Rahul and Akansha’s relationship is going along smoothly and it remains to be seen whether the couple can survive the test of times.

As far as the reports of KL Rahul dating Akansha Ranjan are concerned, it remains to be seen if the Karnataka lad himself opens up in public about the matter. Last time when his name was linked with Nidhhi, the actress was quick to deny any relationship with the cricketer stating that they are just good friends.

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The way Virat Kohli represents himself on-field while playing for India is absolutely fantastic. He is always hungry to perform well for his country and tries to give more t??????????????????????????han 100 percent in every game. No wonder, the 30-year-old Kohli is currently the best batsman in Tests and ODI cricket.

The popular Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is no differe??nt as, like every other Indian, she also seems to ?be the die-hard fan of Virat Kohli.

While speaking to the First Post, in their special segment ‘Celebrity DMs’, expressed her liking towards Kohli. She also congratulated the Indian skipper for all his record-breaking feats.

“Nothing to say. Congratulations for all the great work that you’ve been doing for our Team India and the country,” she said.

Alia also commented on the adorable pictures of Virat with his wife Anushka Sharma, saying: “Your beautiful pictures with Anushka are totally going viral and we’re all hearting them.”

As far Kohli is concerned, the Indian skipper is set to return to the field in the upcoming limited overs series against Australia which will begin on February 24.

Here’s the video:

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Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt was recently present at the Kent Cricket Live show for the broadcasting partner of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Star Sports, to promote her upcoming film ‘Raazi’.

Alia was present on the show alongside the likes of Brett Lee, Irf??an Pathan and former Miss Australia, Erin Holland.

However, the gorgeous diva was ve?ry candid in her conversation with Lee and Pathan. The trio talked about ??the film and also shed light on the players participating in the IPL 2018.

During the show, Alia asked Lee who he wi??ll spy on if given an opportunity. The fiery pacer was qui?ck to reply and revealed that he will spy on legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar.

Turning to Irfa??n, Alia questioned that who is a good spy in the Indian cricket team. The swing bowler quickly referred to Dhoni stating that he cunningly monitors the players on the field and keep a note of all their actions.

Alia revealed a new career option for MS Dhoni:

It was the other side of the conversation as eventually, Alia’s turn to answer the questions was bound to come.

Interestingly, the same question came back to her?? that which cricketer will perfectly fit in? a role of a spy.

She was s??pontane??ous to reply and took the name of the former India skipper MS Dhoni.

Meanwhile, she was also asked to name an unsung hero of Indian cricket and she took Rahul Dravid’s name.

She also commended the way IPL has given multiple opportunities to youngsters to showcase their talent on the biggest stage possible. “The tournament is a very ‘parivarik’ experience which involves the entire family in a bundle of entertainment”, added the actress.

“The best part about VIVO IPL is the fact that it gives a spectacular opportunity to youngsters to showcase their talent by giving them a really big opportunity,” said a happy Alia while talking about the tournament.

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