AUS vs AFG: Netizens can't keep calm as Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar enjoy World Cup game in Wankhede

In Match 39 of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, which showcased Australia and Afghanistan at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, cricket fans were delighted to encounter Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar in the stands. Although captions in the photos humorously referred to them as the real players, these were, in fact, uncanny doubles of the Indian cricket stars. Their presence added to the overall thrill of the game, with fans eagerly seeking selfies with these doppelgangers.

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This amusing encounter occurred shortly after Sachin Tendulkar had visited the Afghanistan team during their training camp in preparation for their important match in Mumbai.

The pictures of these lookalikes quickly went viral on social media, with many users sharing their thoughts on how the cricket legends were enjoying the match.

Talking about the game, Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first. After 38 overs, the Afghan batsmen, who had a strong start, had reached a total of 179 runs while losing 3 wickets. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (21), Rahmat Shah (30), and Hashmatullah Shahidi (26) all made contributions to the innings, while batter Ibrahim Zadran (88*) remained at the crease. For the Australian team, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Glenn Maxwell each took one wicket.

Both teams are on a winning streak and are competing for a spot in the semifinals, already secured by India and South Africa.