WATCH: As a family, with their family! Team India celebrates Diwali ahead of final league match against Netherlands

Ahead of their final league match of the 2023 ODI World Cup, the Indian Cricket Team gathered to celebrate one of India's significant festivals, Diwali. As the nation celebrates the Festival of Lights on Sunday, November 12, Team India, including the coaching staff and supporting staff, did not miss the opportunity to embrace the spirit. 

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The World Cup hosts are currently in Bengaluru for their match against the Netherlands at the Chinnaswammy Stadium. In a video shared by the Indian Cricket Board on its social media platforms, players and staff can be seen gathered in traditional attire at their team hotel. Some players have even brought their families to the festivities. 

While Virat Kohli arrived with his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, captain Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh and their daughter accompanied him. All-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin also came with their wives Rivaba Jadeja and Prithi Narayanan. Players and fans shared pictures on social media with fans expressing their love for the team for their unity and bond. 

Check out the viral images and video

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Diwali celebration of team India.pic.twitter.com/LZ3yDPVcO0

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 12, 2023

Team India creating memories for a lifetime.

- Incredible team bonding & atmosphere, this team deserves the World Cup. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Tn6gzGYHwu

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 12, 2023

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India's pre-Diwali firecrackers put them in semi-finals

India were the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup thanks to their unbeaten 8-game winning streak. They will face New Zealand on October 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It will be a repeat of the 2019 edition where the Black Caps inflicted a heartbreaking defeat on India. However, this time the Men in Blue are stronger and their unity puts them in the driving seat.

Rohit and his team are currently up against the Dutch side in Bengaluru. Although the outcome of the match will not affect the tournament, India will be aiming to end the league stage on a dominant note. India won the toss and elected to bat first and fans are expecting some fireworks from their batters on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.