"After Virat Sunday" In Melbourne, Team India's "Grand Diwali" In Sydney
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As Indians across the globe got into the festive mood over the festival of lights, the Indian cricket team ushered in the celebrations in Sydney today
As Indians across the globe got into the festive mood to celebrate Diwali, members of the Indian cricket team, currently in Australia to participate in the ICC T20 World Cup, ushered in the festivities in Sydney today. After a Viraat Sunday, Sydney all geared up to witness Grand Diwali! Celebrations begin with lighting of iconic @SydOperaHouse in Crimson Red. Thank you Hon. @Dom_Perrottet & @markcourelive for this great gesture!@IndianDiplomacy@MEAIndia@HCICanberra@DrSJaishankar@BCCIpic.twitter.com/xoecyEMNJe A very Happy Diwali to you all. May the festival of lights bring you peace, joy and prosperity. ✨🪔
After India beat Pakistan in a thriller, thanks largely to a swashbuckling, unbeaten 82 by former captain Virat Kohli, in their opening match of the tournament in Melbourne last night, the Indian team travelled to Sydney for their next engagement against the Netherlands on Thursday.
Commenting on India's fabulous win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Melbourne and how Sydney was all set to soak up the festival of lights, the Indian Consulate in Sydney tweeted today: "After a Viraat Sunday, Sydney all geared up to witness grand Diwali."
