German football legend Thomas Muller received a surprise gift from the Indian cricket team. The gift was a India jersey in which he proudly sported with an aim to show support and extending his best wishes ahead of their crucial World Cup semifinal against New Zealand.
In a heartening gesture, Muller took to the social media platform 'X' to share a video unveiling his personalized 'Bleed Blue' World Cup 2023 jersey. The 34-year-old expressed his gratitude to Team India and directed a special mention to cricketing maestro Virat Kohli. The accompanying caption read, "Look at this, @imVkohli | Thank you for the shirt, #TeamIndia! Good luck at the @cricketworldcup."
With an illustrious career representing Germany in 125 international appearances and scoring 45 goals, Müller's association with football excellence is well-established. The influential forward played a pivotal role in Germany's triumphant 2014 World Cup campaign in Brazil, showcasing his prowess on the global stage.
On the other hand, Rohit Sharma & Co is currently riding a nine-match winning streak in the ongoing 50-over spectacle. The team concluded the round-robin stage with an impressive 18 points, marked by a dominant 160-run victory over the Netherlands at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Now, they will face their ultimate test in the upcoming semifinal clash against New Zealand.