Salman Khan, Team India, Bharat, ICC World Cup 2019,
Kohli is eager to lift the title for Team India. Photo Credit: Getty Images.

The players of Team India took time out during their tight schedule to see Salman Khan-starrer ‘Bharat’ in England. Thus, the Bollywood veteran has expressed gratitude to national team players ahead of their game against high-flying New Zealand, which is scheduled on Thursday (June 13).

As of now, New Zealand led by Kane Williamson leads the points table with three wins in as many games.

Besides, So far, India went on to win two games to clinch four points. The Virat Kohli-led side is third on the table with their Net Run-Rate reading as +0.539.

Earlier, in the first game, India has thrashed South Africa comfortably by six wickets while chasing the target of 228 in 47.3 overs. In their second encounter, India thumps Australia by 36 runs after restricting Aaron Finch-led Australia on 316.

They posted 352 for five in 50 overs which also saw a fine hundred from Shikhar Dhawan, who has suffered a hairline fracture on his left thumb after receiving a blow during India-Australia game at The Oval on June 9 (Sunday).

However, post major victory, players are composed and confident to continue their dominance.

Meanwhile, Kedar Jadhav took to Twitter – to post a photograph of his teammates.

“BHARAT KI TEAM ❤️ BHARAT MOVIE KE BAAD ? @hardikpandya7 @msdhoni @klrahul11 @SDhawan25 @atulreellife @BeingSalmanKhan @aliabbaszafar @nikhilnamit @Bharat_TheFilm,” Kedar wrote on his handle.

Apart from delivering goods in the ongoing marquee event, players have enjoyed their time off by enjoying paintball game before going out to watch a movie. Following a strong show against Australia, Team India looked in complete control in all departments.

In response to Jadhav’s tweet, Salman has thanked Team India for watching the newly-released movie. Also, he reiterated India is with Team India while using the hashtag; ‘Bharat Jeetega’ which roughly means India will win.

Salman had a heartwarming reply for Indian team following the screening of Bharat movie. The players who watched Salman-Katrina Kaif’s movie include MS Dhoni, Shikhar Dhawan, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul and Jadhav in particular.

While thanking the members of the Men in Blue, Salman has wished good luck to Team India for their ongoing World Cup campaign in England and Wales.

“Thank you Bharat team for liking Bharat… shukriya bhaiyon for watching #Bharat in England…best wishes for the upcoming matches… pura #Bharat apke sath hai… #BharatJeetega,” Salman tweeted

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