India shares a special bond with @HomeOfCricket

On 25 June 1932 🇮🇳 played 1st international at Lord's. They lost the game but won many 💕 50 years later on the same day India won #PrudentialCup to rapturous reception.

First of the #SummerofCricketINUK series by @BoriaMajumdar
In the build up to India's first international 🏏 game in 1932, @thetimes reported that the 18 Indian players spoke 10 different languages!

A multicultural team was welcomed by London. 

Watch #SummerofCricketINUK and enjoy such unique ancedotes about the history of 🇮🇳🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏏
The world’s leading run-scorer in both tests and one day internationals @sachin_rt loves training at the @HomeOfCricket. His son Arjun Tendulkar also practices regularly at Lord's.

Watch #SummerofCricketINUK as @BoriaMajumdar describes why Lord's is truly the #MeccaofCricket
In 1992, a teenage @sachin_rt became the first overseas-born player to represent Yorkshire, a county that had never selected cricketers from another country before.

This story is about how Yorkshire welcomed young Indian cricketers.
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Another story that @sachin_rt reveals in his book #PlayingItMyWay is that while playing for #Yorkshire he became an expert in how to maximise the salad bar in Pizza Hut.

Watch Sachin's close friend @BoriaMajumdar narrate this story for you in #SummerofCricketINUK
There is a unique bond of friendship and lots of mutual respect between @SGanguly99 and @sachin_rt.

But when it comes to @HomeOfCricket, there is an interesting twist to their relationship!

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One of the best 🇮🇳 ODI batting combination was that of @sachin_rt and @SGanguly99.

The legends became friends and a deadly batting pair at the @HomeOfCricket
@BoriaMajumdar brings you the real story behind their friendship in #SummerofCricketINUK

Which is your favourite pair?
An everlasting image of Indian cricket is of @SGanguly99's shirtless tirade from the balcony of the hallowed Lord's dressing room after 🇮🇳 came back from the brink of defeat to beat 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and lift the #NatWestTrophy.

We bring you the behind the scene story in #SummerofCricketINUK
@sachin_rt couldn't celebrate his maiden Test century with champagne. 🍾

Do you want to know why he waited for 8 years and popped it when his daughter Sara was born? 🥂

Hear the story straight from his friend @BoriaMajumdar, brought to you exclusively in #SummerofCricketINUK
When India lifted the #CricketWorldCup 🏆 in 1983, the Pakistan Cricket Team joined the celebrations.

The 1987 World Cup was jointly hosted by India and Pakistan. Sports brings communities together. Cricket historian @BoriaMajumdar brings you this story in #SummerofCricketINUK
Magical voice of @mangeshkarlata turned the prize money for 🇮🇳' s 1983 #WorldCup winning team from a mere Rs.5000 to a whopping Rs. 1.5 lakh.

Find out how melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, a huge cricket fan made it possible.

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Do you know why England will be the most favoured destination this summer?

Of course it is #SummerofCricketINUK!
But don't miss #strawberryandcream at #SW19. @sachin_rt is a regular, @imVkohli and @ImRo45 visited last year. 

@BoriaMajumdar tells us what more is on the offer.
Today's story is not about the Indian Women's Cricket Team...

It is about the Indian Cricket Team led by @JhulanG10!

Former skipper Jhulan is an emblem of #womenempowerment. Through #SummerofCricketINUK, @BoriaMajumdar urges you to end discrimination and celebrate sports.
What made @imVkohli the best batsman in the world?

Find out in today's edition of #SummerofCricketINUK by @BoriaMajumdar

We bring you the real story of how the mantle passed from the Master @sachin_rt to his Protégé @imVkohli
West Indies appeared in 3 consecutive 🏏 #WorldCup finals - 1975, 1979 & 1983.

They were first team to win back-to-back World Cups 1975 & 1979. India beat them in the finals in 1983 at Lord's. 🏆

Today #SummerofCricketINUK by @BoriaMajumdar brings you the story of the legends.
The current head coach of the Indian 🏏Team - @RaviShastriOfc played a major role in India's victory of the #WorldCup in 1983.

@BoriaMajumdar brings you the tryst behind India's victory at the @HomeOfCricket in 1983.

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When @sachin_rt almost got a ticket for speeding in the UK, cricket 🏏 came to his rescue.

Watch today's edition of #SummerofCricketINUK where @BoriaMajumdar talks about this incident when a young Sachin, who was new to UK driving rules misunderstood the sign.
#LivingBridge between 🇬🇧🇮🇳 is unique, especially when it comes to 🏏

Do you know when and how India started playing International Cricket?

Watch #SummerofCricketINUK where @BoriaMajumdar tells us how cricketer Arthur Gilligan played an instrumental role in this process.
In the backdrop of his father’s demise, @sachin_rt returned to the @cricketworldcup in 1999 with India in trouble, and pumped life into the campaign with a remarkable century.

Today @BoriaMajumdar narrates this emotional story in the #SummerofCricketINUK
It is not a secret that @sachin_rt is a big foodie.

But did he win the Harry's challenge in 🇬🇧 where one is expected to polish off a giant portion of fish and chips, bread- butter and two side dishes?

Find out in today's edition of #SummerofCricketINUK by @BoriaMajumdar
A number of Indian celebrities including the master blaster @sachin_rt feel at home in 🇬🇧

In today's edition of #SummerofCricketINUK, @BoriaMajumdar tells us a story of how Sachin Tendulkar played a prank on his fans in the UK.

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'हम होंगे कामयाब' or 'We shall overcome' was the song that marked the celebrations at Edgbaston as India raised the 2013 Champions Trophy 🏆

@BoriaMajumdar shares the details of this magical celebration.

Which team are you rooting for this #CWC19 #SummerofCricketINUK?
Former Indian Captain Ajit Wadekar is remembered for leading India to maiden overseas Test series wins in West Indies and England.

Watch #SummerofCricketINUK where @BoriaMajumdar narrates a rather interesting story of how Wadekar received the news of his captaincy.
CK Nayudu was the first superstar cricketer to represent 🇮🇳 in Test cricket. He captained India when they made their Test debut in 1932 against England at the @HomeOfCricket and that remains his fondest memory amongst cricket fans.

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India's greatest cricketing legend - Ranjitsinghji was also an incurable romantic.

Watch #SummerofCricketINUK, where @BoriaMajumdar narrates the story of how Jamsahib copied Shelley's lines to impress his lady love.

Come to @VisitBritain and fall in love.
Mushtaq Ali & Vijay Merchant scored India's first Test century overseas, against England at Old Trafford in 1936. They were bowled over by the crowd support. 

When India plays #CWC19 led by @imVkohli, you will see the same spirit. 

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There is no match for the crowd support a cricketer, especially an Indian cricketer receives in England.

Cricket builds a bond which goes much beyond the 22 yards.

In  #SummerofCricketINUK,  @BoriaMajumdar takes you on a journey behind the special bonding between 🇬🇧🇮🇳
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