India may have lost the recent match against England at Lord’s, but the young team’s fearless fight on the field has left everyone proud. They fell short by just 22 runs, yet their bold spirit shone bright. From Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Siraj, the players put on quite a show, and Bollywood stars could not stop praising them.Bollywood salutes Team India’s fighting spiritBollywood celebrities were quick to shower love on the Indian team. Sonu Sood shared his feelings on X (formerly Twitter) with a message that struck a chord with many. He wrote, “Jadeja, Bumrah, Siraj you didn’t just bat… you battled. The scoreboard doesn’t show your heart. Respect.”Athiya Shetty cheers on from homeActress Athiya Shetty, who is KL Rahul’s wife, was seen closely following the match from home. She posted a picture on her Instagram story of the game playing on TV. Along with it, she wrote, “What a fight, incredible.”
Sonu Sood praises India’s fighting spiritSonu Sood shared his admiration for the players on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, “Jadeja, Bumrah, Siraj you didn’t just bat… you battled. The scoreboard doesn’t show your heart. Respect.” Suniel Shetty is proud of young IndiaSuniel Shetty also expressed his pride with a heartfelt note that many found inspiring. He wrote, “Not every battle ends in victory—but it’s the battle that defines you. It’s about the fight you bring to the field. The young Team India may have lost at Lord’s, but they showed heart, hunger, and what they’re truly made of. Proud of the grit.”Saiyami Kher heartbroken but hopefulSaiyami Kher, who often shares her love for sports, admitted she was left heartbroken by the close finish. Still, she couldn’t help but praise the players. She posted on social media, “Absolutely heartbroken. We came so, so close. What incredible character shown by Jadeja, Bumrah, and Siraj! And Rahul has been outstanding. Five incredible days of Test cricket, truly the best form of the game. #INDvsENG.”Stars in the stands: Akshay, Twinkle and KritiIt wasn’t just online where Bollywood stars showed support. Many were spotted right at Lord’s, cheering for Team India from the stands. Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna were seen enjoying the match. Akshay wore a beige blazer, while Twinkle looked lovely in a baby pink pantsuit. The two were even spotted chatting with Ravi Shastri during the game.Kriti Sanon spotted with rumoured boyfriendKriti Sanon too was at the ground, turning heads with her sporty yet chic look. She wore a cropped, sleeveless utility jacket, keeping it cool and comfortable. Sitting next to her was her rumoured boyfriend Kabir Bahia. The pair seemed fully into the game, cheering loudly for Team India as they fought hard.
