Published: Sep 25, 2015, 04:14 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 25, 2015, 04:16 PM (IST)
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina along with other Indian cricketers attended a special screening of Kapil Sharma’s debut film, ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon’ on Thursday in a private studio in Bengaluru. Reportedly, it was Harbhajan Singh who had organised the screening, where Indian Badminton ace Saina Nehwal was invited too. The movie which is directed by the famous duo, Abbas-Mustan, is already a talking point due to Kapil’s popularity among his fans. Meanwhile, the Indian cricketers are in the city practicing at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for the upcoming marathon series against the South Africans, starting in October. READ: Suresh Raina can take over MS Dhoni’s role as finisher in ODIs and T20Is for India
The cricketers who took time out from their busy schedules seemed quite excited about attending the screening. Kapil had expressed his excitement on social media, he said, “Really excited that the entire #IndianCricket team r going to watch my debut film #kkpk in Banglore.Hope u guys enjoy it. love u all.” Meanwhile, the players were excited too, Harbhajan had tweeted, “Anytime bro wish u the best. On the way to see your first movie#kis Kis ko pyaar Karu # Excited.”
India will play three T20Is starting from October 2 followed a five-match One-Day International series. The tour will go on to 72 days as South Africa will then play four Test matches against India to end the tour in December. It is a marathon 72-day tour. South Africa have lost an away Test series since 2008 and will be eyeing to continue their good form in whites as they tour India who last lost at home in 2012 to England. In the limited-overs format though, South Africa will back themselves to come good with most of their players having prior experience of playing in India. Watch: MS Dhoni bowling to Virat Kohli at nets in Bengaluru
