The support for Rohit Sharma's squad at the Wankhede stadium was overwhelming, with fans flocking to the ground for India's first World Cup 2023 game in Mumbai.
Several Bollywood stars -- Shahid Kapoor with son Zain; Kunal Kemmu and Soha Ali Khan -- were spotted in the VIP galleries.
Also seen: Sara Tendulkar, whose dad's statue was unveiled at the Wankhede this week.
Ritika Sajdeh and Prithi Narayanan, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin's wives, were there to cheer their husbands. So also Athiya Shetty, with brother Ahan, ready to applaud husband K L Rahul.
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