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[Watch] WWE's Drew McIntyre Shows Support To India Before 2023 World Cup

image-ln2vdz15India's Virat Kohli in ODI jersey [AP]

In an unexpected twist of events, the Scottish WWE superstar Drew McIntyre recently donned the Indian ODI jersey during a match, causing quite a stir on social media. The video of McIntyre sporting the Indian cricket colours quickly went viral, leaving fans and cricket enthusiasts wondering about the story behind this unusual gesture.

It turns out that Drew McIntyre, known as the "Scottish Warrior" in WWE, is an avid supporter of the Indian cricket team, and he decided to showcase his allegiance by proudly wearing their ODI jersey. This unexpected show of support has added an intriguing layer of celebrity endorsement to the Indian cricket team, particularly as they gear up for the upcoming ODI World Cup.

Watch - Drew McIntyre in Indian ODI jersey

McIntyre's affinity for Team India doesn't stop at just wearing their jersey. He has been an active admirer of the team and its players, taking to social media to express his admiration for their talent and skills. In a recent tweet, McIntyre praised Surya Kumar Yadav, dubbing him as "My man Sky Yadav coming through again 👀 Best T20 player in the world right now!" 

While the WWE superstar is currently engrossed in his wrestling career on WWE Raw, his recent gesture has further endeared him to cricket fans across the globe. Drew McIntyre has been a prominent figure in WWE since his return at Money in the Bank 2023.

Team India has been making headlines with their remarkable performances. They recently clinched a triumphant victory in the Asia Cup. Notably, they also secured a hard-fought 2-1 series win against Australia in a three-match ODI series.

With this series win, Team India is now primed for the upcoming ODI World Cup, set to commence on October 5th.  India's first match in the tournament is scheduled for October 8th against Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Tamil Nadu.