England secured a thrilling 22-run victory over India in the third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Lord’s on Monday, taking a 2-1 lead. Chasing a target of 193, India fell short despite a resilient unbeaten 61 by Ravindra Jadeja, getting bowled out for 170.
While the on-field action had cricket fans on the edge of their seats, the stands also drew attention, especially due to some Bollywood presence. Actor Akshay Kumar and his wife Twinkle Khanna were seen enjoying the match at Lord’s. Meanwhile, Kriti Sanon was also spotted watching the intense final day’s play alongside Kabir Bahia, a UK-based entrepreneur who is rumoured to be dating the actress.
The two were seated together, appearing engaged in the match, though Kriti was seen glancing at Kabir more than once, adding to the ongoing speculation about their relationship. Their closeness and social media activity over recent months have sparked whispers that their bond is getting more serious.
While many on social media playfully questioned Kriti’s cricket knowledge, some of the comments turned critical. However, several users defended her, slamming the negative remarks as misogynistic and asserting that anyone can enjoy cricket, regardless of expertise.
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Kabir Bahia, born in November 1999, comes from a wealthy and well-known business family in the UK. He attended a boarding school in England and is the founder of Worldwide Aviation and Tourism Limited. His father Kuljinder Bahia owns Southall Travel, one of the prominent travel firms of the UK, and was listed with a family net worth of £427 million in the 2019 Sunday Times Rich List.
Interestingly, Kabir is also well-connected within cricket circles. He has been seen at major events and private celebrations involving top Indian cricketers. He welcomed 2024 with MS Dhoni and Sakshi Dhoni and was also a guest at Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic’s wedding celebrations in Udaipur in 2023.
Reports suggest that Kriti, born in 1990, is nine years older than Kabir. Despite the age gap, their growing bond continues to spark curiosity and interest among fans, especially after their appearance together at one of the most iconic venues of cricket.
