MS Dhoni and Kriti Sanon steal the limelight at the India vs England ODI with a surprise appearance

MS Dhoni and Kriti Sanon in India Vs. England ODIs (X) The opening ODI between India and England at Edgbaston on Tuesday had plenty of star power off the field as former India captain MS Dhoni and Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon were spotted in the stands watching the match.

Kriti Sanon performance at ODI India Vs

The celebrity duo caught the attention of fans and broadcasters during the English innings, with Dhoni and Kriti’s visuals quickly doing the rounds on social media. Their appearance added to the buzz surrounding the series opener, which saw the return of several senior Indian players including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah. While the cameras were often directed towards the VIP stands, the action on the field also entertained the spectators. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, England looked a sub-par total after collapsing from 61 for no loss to 107 for six under relentless pressure from the Indian bowlers. Jasprit Bumrah, who returned from a six-week layoff to manage the workload, produced a fine spell despite finishing with figures of 1 for 31. The pace-spinner bowled 36 and constantly troubled England’s top order with his movement and bounce. Young left-arm seamer Gurnoor Brar claimed two wickets in three deliveries, dismissing Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett, while Prasidh Krishna removed Jose Buttler and Sam Curran to leave the hosts reeling. However, Joe Root and Liam Dawson staged a spirited recovery with a 121-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Root hit a composed 76 while Dawson scored a career-best 68 to guide England to a competitive total. India eventually broke the stand through Axar Patel, who came through the lower order to finish with career-best ODI figures of 4 for 62. His late burst ensured England were bowled out for 258 after threatening a much bigger score. Even as the contest unfolded on the field, the presence of Dhoni and Kriti Sanon in the stands remained one of the biggest talking points among fans, adding a touch of glamor to the series opener at Edgbaston.