Rishi Sunak, the former UK Prime Minister, was at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai for the fifth and final T20I match between India and England. He was joined by his father-in-law, Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys.
Before the match, Sunak spoke with the captains of both teams, Suryakumar Yadav (India) and Jos Buttler (England). After the match, Sunak shared a message on X, congratulating Team India for their big win, despite it being a tough day for England.
India's Big Win
India won the match by 150 runs, with Abhishek Sharma playing a key role in the victory. This win gave India a 4-1 victory in the series.
Tough day for England at the Wankhede but I know our team will come back stronger.
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) February 2, 2025
Congratulations to Team India on the win.
Despite the result, it was an honour to meet @josbuttler and @surya_14kumar before the match and a pleasure to watch the cricket with my father-in-law. pic.twitter.com/m2nzQbFujG
A Visit to Parsee Gymkhana
Before the match, Sunak also visited the Parsee Gymkhana in Mumbai, a historic cricket ground founded in 1885. He enjoyed a game of cricket there, adding a special touch to his trip.
No trip to Mumbai would be complete without a game of tennis ball cricket. pic.twitter.com/UNe6d96AFE
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) February 2, 2025
Sunak's Special Day in Mumbai
Rishi Sunak’s visit to the Wankhede Stadium and the Parsee Gymkhana showed his love for cricket and his strong connection with India. He also shared his experience on social media, mentioning his father-in-law Narayana Murthy, who joined him at the match.