MS Dhoni and Kriti Sanon steal the spotlight at India vs England ODI
Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and actress Kriti Sanon attended the India vs. England ODI match at Edgbaston. On the field, India's bowlers restricted England to 258 runs despite a strong partnership from Joe Root and Liam Dawson.
Why it matters
High-profile celebrity appearances often drive media engagement and viewership for major international sporting events.
The opening ODI between India and England at Edgbaston on Tuesday had plenty of star power off the field as former India captain MS Dhoni and Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon were spotted in the stands watching the match. The celebrity duo caught the attention of fans and broadcasters during England's innings, with visuals of Dhoni and Kriti quickly making the rounds on social media. Their appearance added to the buzz surrounding the series opener, which marked the return of several senior Indian players, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah. While the cameras frequently panned towards the VIP stands, the action on the field also kept spectators entertained. England, who opted to bat first after winning the toss, looked set for a below-par total after collapsing from 61 without loss to 107 for six under relentless pressure from India's bowlers.
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