Christchurch's Hagley Oval cricket ground saw two ‘matches’ made in heaven during the ongoing Under-19 World Cup 2018. The first was, of course, Prithvi Shaw led Indian colts registering an emphatic win over Pakistan in the mouth-watering semi-final clash. On the other hand, was an Indian couple cheering Team India from the sidelines. So, what made this pair extra special? Well, the young husband and wife are on their honeymoon in New Zealand but their love for cricket and Rahul Dravid was above all. Holding colourful placard, the couple made their way into Twitterati’s hearts. India Beats Pakistan by 203 Runs in Under-19 Cricket World Cup, Will Face Australia in Final.

On January 30, India defeated Pakistan to advance to Under-19 Cricket World Cup finals. Being an India vs Pakistan dual, it meant all eyes were on the Shaw and Co. to outperform their semis opponents. Batsman Shubham Gill smashed the first century for India in U-19 World Cup. in While fans back in India remained glued to their television screens, there was one Indian couple fan who was cheering for Team India in Christchurch.

Pictures of the couple decked up in matching white tees bearing Dravid’s name and holding a placard were splashed on the social media. The message on the banner was even more interesting as it read – “On our honeymoon but cricket is my first love”. Their love for the game did not go wasted as Prithvi Shaw-led team recorded a fantastic win by a huge 203-run margin. It was even more special to see them don a jersey with Rahul Dravid’s name. The 45-year-old former Indian batting legend is currently the coach of under-19 side.

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India is a cricket-obsessed nation and cricket fans are known to get creative in professing their love for the sports. Be it interesting proposals or messages for their favourite cricketers, fans are at their best. It does not matter which side – seniors or juniors – is playing. If they’re playing a match, Indian cricket fans are bound to go crazy cheering and support the side. We hope to see tremendous support for Rahul Dravid and Prithvi Shaw’s Indian team at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui when they take on Australia in Under-19 Cricket World Cup finals on February 3, 2018.

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