Veteran actor Rajinikanth was present at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday to witness India vs Australia first ODI.

Mumbai: A day after their win against Australia in the first ODI at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the Indian players met with legendary actor Rajinikanth, the photo of which has gone viral on social media.
Indian players meet Thalaivar Rajanikanth in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/SCzDzMn9if
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Incidentally, the south film superstar was in attendance during India’s five-wicket win over Australia on Friday. Reportedly, the last time Rajinikanth watched a cricket match live at the stadium was during the 2011 World Cup at home.
On Friday, Rajinikanth was seen chatting with Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Amol Kale, who invited him to watch the game.
The 72-year-old dressed in a casual polo shir and black plants for the game and was also seen sporting his glasses. As the picture of him went viral on social media, cricket fans and movie buffs were excited him to see at the stadium.
Thalaiva in the house
The President of Mumbai Cricket Association, Mr. @Amolkk1976 in conversation with the Superstar @rajinikanth during the #INDvAUS game at the Wankhede #MCA #Mumbai #Cricket #IndianCricket #Wankhede #BCCI pic.twitter.com/lvgmfL2gsp
— Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) (@MumbaiCricAssoc) March 17, 2023
“Thalaivaaaaaaaaa Lucky charm and IND going to win today,” a fan commented on Twitter. “We are waiting for pic of Superstar with #ViratKohli make it happen! They never had pic together,” another user said.
📸 | Mumbai Cricket Association president Mr. @Amolkk1976 along with the former Indian captain @azharflicks, @ajaydevgn, @flyingbeast320 and @captriturathee enjoying the #INDvAUS game at the iconic Wankhede Stadium 😍#MCA #Mumbai #Cricket #IndianCricket #Wankhede #BCCI pic.twitter.com/4DEY0upiIM
— Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) (@MumbaiCricAssoc) March 17, 2023
Not only Rajinikanth, Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn was also present to promote his movie ‘Bholaa’.