Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh brought some much-needed laughter to the New York airport with his spot-on impersonation of Navjot Singh Sidhu. Harbhajan’s mimicry skills shone through as he humorously imitated the popular commentator, ensuring everyone that they would reach Florida despite their flight delay.
Fellow cricketer Dinesh Karthik captured the moment and shared it on his Instagram handle, where Harbhajan mimicked Sidhu’s distinctive style, playfully suggesting that Sidhu himself would fly the plane.
The delay affected the commentators and former Indian cricketers traveling for the T20 World Cup 2024 from New York to Florida. Harbhajan’s hilarious performance kept spirits high and provided a much-needed distraction from the delay. The group shared a hearty laugh, appreciating Harbhajan’s comedic timing and spot-on impression of Sidhu.
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Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team has already landed in Florida, preparing to play their final match of the group stage at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill. The team has had an impressive run in Group A, securing their spot in the Super 8 stage with three consecutive wins. Their next match is against Canada on June 15.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a special video documenting Team India’s travel day from New York to Florida. The footage showed the players in high spirits, looking forward to their next challenge after victories over Ireland, Pakistan, and hosts USA on the tricky pitch of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
The excitement continued as Indian pacer Khaleel Ahmed expressed his enthusiasm about returning to Florida after five years, reminiscing about India’s 2019 tour of the West Indies. In the same video, Mohammed Siraj and Yuzvendra Chahal were seen engaging in a light-hearted banter about samosas, adding to the team’s cheerful atmosphere.
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However, there is a looming threat of rain during India’s match against Canada, with a flash flood warning issued in Florida. The weather could potentially affect all remaining Group A matches, posing a risk of washouts. Despite this, the Indian team remains focused and ready to tackle the upcoming challenges in the tournament.
