The World Cup gets underway on May 30 and with the warm-up matches on, teams are getting a gist of the playing conditions and the field.
World Cup 2019: The World Cup gets underway on May 30 and with the warm-up matches on, teams are getting a gist of the playing conditions and the field.
Virat Kohli and Co. have touched down in England and are gearing up for the quadrennial event.
The Men in Blue have already participated in a warm-up match against New Zealand and will be playing Bangladesh in their last preparatory stop ahead of the 2019 World Cup.
With India begin one of the favourites to lift the trophy, not just fans and cricketing legends but also many footballers are pouring in their love and wishes for the skipper and Team India.
1. Chelsea defender David Luiz has a special message for Virat Kohli
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Brazil international and Chelsea defender David Luiz had a special message for the Indian cricket team and skipper Virat Kohli.
He revealed he will be supporting the Men in Blue at the ICC World Cup 2019.
In a video message, Luiz wished Kohli and Team India good luck for the showpiece event.
He said, "Hello, Virat Kohli! Good luck for the World Cup and God bless you and your team. I am going to be supporting you. See you soon!”
As you all know I love both football & cricket. I asked @DavidLuiz_4 who he was backing for the @cricketworldcup & his reply was @BCCI & captain @imVkohli . He had a special message for the captain. #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/2kKqwSnrtX
— Frank Khalid (@FrankKhalidUK) May 26, 2019
(Image: PTI and Twitter Video grab)
2. England team’s captain Harry Kane had personally met Kohli to wish him
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Earlier, just before India’s first warm-up match, Kohli met Harry Kane, captain of England’s football team on Friday.
Kane and Kohli have been admirers of each other in their respective sport.
While Kane has tweeted about the Indian number 18’s brilliance, Kohli too, has sung praises for the World Cup and three-times Premier League golden boot winner.
Harry Kane posted this picture on his social media accounts with a header: “After a few tweets in the last couple of years good to finally meet Virat Kohli. A great guy and a brilliant sportsman.”
After a few tweets in the last couple of years good to finally meet @imVkohli. A great guy and a brilliant sportsman. pic.twitter.com/vGEOs0gGlT
— Harry Kane (@HKane) May 24, 2019
Virat Kohli too posted the same picture on his social media accounts with a header: "It was a pleasure meeting you Harry Kane and all the best for the finals."
(Image: Harry Kane Twitter handle)
3. Team India start World Cup journey against South Africa
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Kohli and Co will begin their 2019 World Cup campaign against South Africa at Rose Bowl in Southampton on June 5.
The Men in Blue eye their third World Cup since last winning it in 1983 and 2011.
4. Luiz and his team Chelsea
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Talking about Luiz, the Chelsea player will now head towards the UEFA Europa League final against Arsenal.
He played in 36 matches for the London club in Premier League and scored three goals for the Maurizio Sarri-managed side.
The former Paris Saint-Germain defender’s ball-playing ability has made him a regular starter for Chelsea.
Luiz has started in 49 matches in all competitions for the Blues as they finished third in the Premier League table while entering the final of Europa League.
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5. Spurs gearing up for UEFA Champions League final
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Kane is expected to captain Tottenham against Liverpool on the 2nd June in Marid as the clash in the Champions League final.
This is the very first time in their history, Spurs have made it into the final of Champions League after their double comeback miracles against the current Premier League champion, Manchester City and the Eredivisie champions, Ajax.
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