WATCH: ODI World Cup 2023 preparations begin on delicious note as Team India cut cake in Thiruvananthapuram

The Indian cricket team set the tone for their highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2023 campaign with a sweet and symbolic gesture as they cut a cake in Thiruvananthapuram before leaving for Chennai. The cricketing giants will be playing their first match of the grand event on October 8 against Australia in Chennai.

The cake-cutting ceremony marked the beginning of their preparations for the World Cup, a tournament that holds immense significance for both players and fans. The cricketers, adorned in their travelling jerseys, took a collective step back before leaving, especially, India’s star allrounder Ravindra Jadeja who took the initiative to cut the cake.

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This sweet gesture from the hotel staff was not just about the cake; it represented the shared dreams and aspirations of a billion fans back home. Team India understand the weight of expectations that rest on their shoulders and is determined to make the country proud.

India couldn’t play their 2 warm-up games due to rain

With their cake-cutting ceremony complete, the team head to Chennai, where they will face one of the world’s best teams in their quest for World Cup glory. The journey ahead is long and challenging, but Team India are ready to give it their all, fueled by the sweetness of this heartfelt pre-tournament celebration. 

The fans eagerly await the action on the field, hoping that this cake-cutting moment becomes a good luck charm to a triumphant World Cup campaign for their beloved cricketing heroes. However, it’d be interesting to see how well the Men in Blue will perform as they didn’t get to play in either of their 2 warm-up games which were washed out due to rain.

However, India played a 3-match ODI series against the Kangaroos where they defeated them 2-1. But their key players didn’t play the first 2 matches of the series which can affect their performance in the upcoming major tournament. Fans are also waiting for India’s much-awaited clash against Pakistan which will take place on October 14.