Internet Goes Crazy For UK PM Rishi Sunak’s Jumping Pictures After RCB’s Win. Us Moment!
Rishi Sunak openly supported RCB during the IPL match. Read to know more!
While everyone was dancing and celebrating on the stands of Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty also cheered loudly. The duo was seen jumping up from their chairs to witness the iconic win during the finale of the 18th IPL against Punjab Kings. Sunak said that he had never experienced anything like this.
Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty At IPL
On Tuesday, June 5, Rishi Sunak took to his X (Previously Twitter) account and shared a picture straight from the stands. He was seen posing with his wife, Akshata Murty. He was seen supporting Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during the match, which scored 190/9 in 20 against, winning against the Punjab Kings.
Rishi and Akshata were seen constantly cheering for RCB and jumping out of their chairs upon the team’s win. Rishi Sunak earlier in the day linked cricket’s return to the Olympics after a century-long absence to India’s growing worldwide influence, while praising the IPL and BCCI’s transformative abilities.
Let’s go @RCBTweets 🏏 pic.twitter.com/iIIW7GFfKH
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) June 3, 2025
Known as a consistent cricket lover, the former UK Prime Minister added that the Indian Premier League (IPL) has transformed cricket and has become something every cricket player wants to play in at some point in their career. He also highlighted how more girls were getting a chance at sports with the Women’s Premier League.
He openly showed his support for RCB, saying that he received an RCB jersey as a wedding gift from his in-laws and has followed the team ever since. “We used to go to matches a long time ago. Even when I was in office, I’d cheer for RCB at Downing Street.”
After the iconic win of RCB, the players have flown from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru for a special victory parade. This is for taking the trophy home after 18 years and celebrating with the loyal fans who dedicated their time supporting the team. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were seen at the airport arriving for the parade.
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First Published: June 04, 2025 1:30 PM
