IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal: Dhoni, Rohit Sharma to Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-List of celebs at Wankhede
IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, turned into a star-studded affair on Thursday. Several Bollywood celebrities and cricket legends, including ex-India captain MS Dhoni, actors Ranbir Singh, Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and others, were spotted in stands.
IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal: The high-stakes T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal between India and England at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Thursday turned into a star-studded spectacle. Several Bollywood celebrities and cricket legends are present to witness the crucial clash.
Even before the match began, an interesting moment caught the attention of fans and cameras. Former India captain Rohit Sharma, who led India to the T20 World Cup 2024 title, was seen sharing a light conversation with current skipper Suryakumar Yadav near the pitch.
The brief chat between the two Indian stars sparked excitement among fans at the stadium as well as on social media, with many interpreting it as a passing of wisdom before the high-pressure game.
At the toss, England captain Harry Brook won the toss and opted to bowl first. Suryakumar Yadav said India would have preferred to bat as well, noting that the pitch appeared good for batting and conditions looked favourable.
Meanwhile, the stands at Wankhede were filled with several familiar faces from the worlds of cricket and entertainment.
Former India captain MS Dhoni was spotted at the stadium watching the semi-final. Dhoni, who is rarely seen attending matches at the venue, reportedly arrived in Mumbai earlier in the day to attend the wedding ceremony of Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Bollywood stars were also present to cheer for the Indian team. Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, along with their daughter Raha Kapoor, were at the stadium. The actors were seen in the company of Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani and Akash Ambani.
Actors Anil Kapoor and Varun Dhawan were also among the celebrities in attendance, adding to the electric atmosphere at the iconic Mumbai venue.
With the stadium packed and several celebrities cheering from the stands, the semifinal clash carried both sporting intensity and star power, making it one of the most talked-about moments of the tournament.
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