South African cricket players : The South African cricket players caused quite a stir on social media as a video of them attempting to pronounce “Thiruvananthapuram” went viral before the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
The video showcases their humorous struggles with the pronunciation, and it’s sure to leave you in stitches when you watch it. Notably, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, and Lungi Ngidi were among the few who successfully completed the pronunciation challenge.
A Comical Challenge Goes Viral
As anticipation builds for the Cricket World Cup, social media platforms have been buzzing with excitement. However, amidst all the serious discussions and predictions, a video surfaced that brought much-needed humor to the cricketing world.
In the video, South African cricket players were tasked with pronouncing ‘Thiruvananthapuram,’ a tongue-twisting Indian city name. What ensued was pure hilarity.
It became difficult for South African cricket players to say ‘Thiruvananthapuram’
In the viral video, it’s evident that pronouncing ‘Thiruvananthapuram’ proved to be a daunting task for most South African cricket players.
Laughter echoed through the practice session as players attempted the challenge. But amidst the laughter, three players stood out for their remarkable pronunciation skills. Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, and Lungi Ngidi managed to successfully complete the task, leaving their teammates in awe.
This amusing video has gained significant traction on social media and even garnered attention from Shashi Tharoor.
https://x.com/ShashiTharoor/status/1708457489002533057?s=20
India’s Upcoming Matches in the World Cup
As we eagerly await the start of the Cricket World Cup, let’s take a look at India’s upcoming matches in the tournament:
8 October – India vs Australia
11 October – Afghanistan vs India
14 October – Pakistan vs India
19 October – Bangladesh vs India
22 October – India vs New Zealand
29 October – India vs England
November 2 – Sri Lanka vs India
5 November – South Africa vs India
12 November – Netherlands vs India
The World Cup is set to kick off on October 5, and teams are currently engaged in practice matches to fine-tune their skills. Unfortunately, South Africa’s practice match against Afghanistan was washed out due to rain, leaving them with limited preparation time.
South Africa’s World Cup Journey
The South African team will play their first World Cup match on October 7 against Sri Lanka. Given their underwhelming performance in the last World Cup, where they only managed to win 3 matches, they are often referred to as “Chokers” in the World Cup. It remains to be seen whether they can shed this label this time around.
The 2023 Cricket World Cup features 10 participating teams, each playing 9 matches in the league stage. The tournament’s opening match will be contested between England and New Zealand, with the final scheduled for November 19 in Ahmedabad.
