Cricketers In Ayodhya Temple: Sachin, Kohli, Jadeja, Kumble Attend Rituals; Ayodhya Jatra Goes Viral
The groundbreaking ceremony of the Ram Mandir, a highly prestigious event in India, witnessed invitations extended to seven prominent personalities in the country. Among them, several cricket stars, including Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mithali Raj, are actively participating in the rituals at Ayodhya.
Sachin Tendulkar, accompanied by his wife, offered prayers at the temple premises. Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Mithali Raj, and badminton player Saina Nehwal also graced the inauguration ceremony of the Sri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Anil Kumble, along with his spouse, toured the temple grounds and shared photos on social media. Anil Kumble, during an interaction, expressed his joy in participating in the celebrations and considered it a fortunate occasion.
Apart from these cricketing legends, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid, Gautam Gambhir, R Ashwin, Kapil Dev, Rohit Sharma, Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, and Harmanpreet Kaur, along with many others from various sports, have also received invitations to attend the festivities.
The event has sparked discussions online, with netizens praising the participation of these cricketing icons at the Ayodhya Jatra. Notably, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Kapil Dev are among those occupying prominent positions in the procession.
Ayodhya Jatra, with players like Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the captain, has chosen Rahul Dravid as the wicketkeeper. The spinning department includes Ravindra Jadeja, Anil Kumble, and R Ashwin. Several humorous comments are circulating online regarding Sehwag, Gambhir, and Harbhajan Singh, suggesting they shouldn’t miss their turns in the procession due to injuries sustained during their cricket careers.
Netizens are also poking fun at Gautam Gambhir, who played a pivotal innings during India’s 2011 World Cup victory, hinting that he should be careful not to get out in this procession. Harbhajan Singh, affiliated with the Congress Party, made a political appearance in Ayodhya, adding to the noteworthy moments of the event.
