Team India display humble gesture towards DDCA's dressing room attendant, presents a memorable gift
After the IND vs AFG game, Team India felicitated the DDCA dressing room attendant Vinod Kumar, which also happened to be his last day of work.
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India eased to their second victory against Afghanistan as they thrashed their opponent by eight wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli featured in a sensational run chase as the Men in Blue stamped their authority once again to prove their World Cup credentials. Team India will now face Pakistan on 14th October in Ahmedabad.
3 things you need to know
- India picked up their second victory against Afghanistan in Delhi
- They will now face Pakistan in Ahmedabad on 14th October
- This is the first time that India is solely conducting the tournament
Team India's heartwarming gesture for DDCA staff won the internet
Delhi saw a packed crowd as Team Indian entertained their supporters with a wholesome all round performance against the Afghans. Rohit broke a galore of records as he registered a record seventh ODI World Cup hundred while Virat finished the game with his second fifty on a trot. After the game, Team India felicitated the DDCA dressing room attendant Vinod Kumar which also happened to be his last day of work. He was presented with a jersey signed by all the team members and also posed with Virat and Rohit to make his last day a memorable one
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It was Indian coach Rahul Dravid who took the initiative and introduced him in the dressing room.
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"Honoured to recognize Vinod ji who has been the dressing room attendant for 40 years. Today is his last day at work. So I would request Rohit and Virat to hand him a jersey from the team on his last day," Dravid said.
Vinod Kumar also wished Rohit the best for the World Cup journey and he seemed to be overwhelmed by the gesture of Team India management. He also greeted and hugged each cricketer before leaving the dressing room.