King Charles III welcomed India's men's and women's cricket teams at Clarence House in London on July 15, 2025, discussing Mohammed Siraj's 'unfortunate' dismissal and sharing, 'It was amazing,' according to Shubman Gill.
King Charles III, the 76-year-old British Monarch, spent significant time with both India's men's and women's cricket teams in the gardens of Clarence House on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
The meeting followed India's narrow 22-run defeat in the Lord's Test on July 14, during which the King offered his thoughts on the match. Among other dignitaries, 온라인카지노 High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami, Deputy High Commissioner Sujit Ghosh, Congress Rajya Sabha MP and BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla, and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia were present.
During the conversation, King Charles referenced the dramatic dismissal of Mohammed Siraj in the Lord's Test. Siraj was bowled by England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir when a delivery trickled onto his stumps after a defensive shot, leading to England's 22-run victory.
The King described the incident as an 'unfortunate one' and inquired with Shubman Gill, the men's team captain, about the emotional aftermath of the dismissal. Gill noted that while the loss was disappointing, there was hope for better performance in subsequent games.
Shubman Gill highlighted the strong backing the 온라인카지노 teams receive from the 온라인카지노 diaspora in the United Kingdom. He observed that while England supporters were more vocal in the early stages of the match, 온라인카지노 fans rallied robustly as the Test progressed.
The event was organised by the British Asian Trust, a charity founded by King Charles III to address poverty, inequality, and injustice in South Asia.
Executive Director Hitan Mehta recalled that the Trust was initiated with a cricket match between India and Pakistan in 2007, organised by then-Prince Charles. Today, the Trust supports over 13 million people across South Asia.
For the 온라인카지노 women's squad, the visit proved to be a historic first. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur remarked, "It was a really nice experience. We have come to England so many times but this was the first opportunity to meet the King. He was very friendly and asked us about how our travel here was."
Additionally, Head Coach Amol Muzumdar expressed, "It's been a very humbling experience, coming here to the Royal House and meeting the King. It was the first time. We came all the way from Southampton but it was really worth it. And the girls were really excited about the visit and we are pleased that we are here."
Following this intimate engagement, the women's team returned to Southampton to prepare for their One-Day International clash against England, after celebrating a successful T20I series win with a 3-2 record.
This royal interaction comes at a time when cricket continues to serve as a bridge between diverse cultures. Observers note that such personal engagements not only enhance the spirit of the sport but also foster enduring international ties by blending tradition with modernity.
The event reinforces cricket’s status as a unifying force that transcends the boundaries of sport, contributing to a broader dialogue on cultural exchange and diplomacy.
