India’s all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel shared a lighthearted moment when a technical glitch disrupted the Indian national anthem before the first T20I against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban. As the anthem began, an unexpected cut in the audio caught players and fans off guard. Most of the Indian team continued singing with serious expressions, but Pandya and Patel exchanged a laugh over the unexpected pause.
The anthem was interrupted multiple times, adding to the confusion. At one point, it stopped altogether, leaving players visibly uncertain about how to proceed. However, the team showed unity and continued singing, staying composed in the face of the awkward situation.
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Eventually, the anthem resumed from where it had cut off, and the Indian players finished with a sense of resilience despite the mishap. The crowd, initially surprised by the glitch, also displayed some impatience as they waited for the anthem to resume.
However, they responded with a hearty round of applause once the anthem concluded, appreciating the players’ professionalism. This unusual moment before the game became a reminder of the unpredictable nature of live events and highlighted the camaraderie among the players.
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For Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel, the brief laugh offered a touch of humor in an otherwise disrupted ceremony, capturing how even seasoned players can find light moments in unexpected situations. Despite the technical blunder, the Indian team maintained its focus as they transitioned into the match with a positive outlook.
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South Africa (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Patrick Kruger, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Nqabayomzi Peter
India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan
