Indian cricket team joins Whatsapp Channels

Indian cricket Team. (Photo Source: ISHARA S.KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)

The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) recently came forward to announce that the Indian cricket team will be joining up with WhatsApp and their latest feature, Channels.

WhatsApp took to social media on Wednesday, September 13, to announce their latest feature, ‘Channels’. It is worth noting that the feature is quite similar to Telegram and will allow WhatsApp users to connect with various celebrities and organisations. 

Soon after the release of the latest update, the BCCI took to social media to announce that the Indian cricket team would join Channels as well. The channel will be named ‘Indian Cricket Team’ and help users who follow to stay updated with the happenings in the squad. 

“#TeamIndia is now on WhatsApp Channels! Stay connected for the latest updates , exclusive photos and behind the scenes content. Follow us here,” the BCCI captioned their tweet. 

🚨 #TeamIndia is now on WhatsApp Channels! 📱

Stay connected for the latest updates 🗞️, exclusive photos 📸 and behind the scenes content 🎥🙌🏻

Follow us here 🔽 https://t.co/3U8Fo9llOT pic.twitter.com/o5zs25iHka

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 14, 2023

India take on Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final

As for India’s on-field performances, the side has made it to the summit clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023. Comfortably making it to the Super Four stage of the competition, India defeated Pakistan and Sri Lanka in back-to-back matches to book their berth in the summit clash.

The side qualified for the final even before playing in their final game of the Super Four stage against Bangladesh on Friday, September 15. As the first team to qualify for the final, India will once again be taking on Sri Lanka in the summit clash of the tournament on Sunday, September 17, at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.

Sri Lanka made it to the final after defeating Pakistan in the Super Four stage in what was a virtual semi-final. In a game that was shortened due to rain, Pakistan put 252 runs on the board in 42 overs. In reply, Sri Lanka put forth excellent performances as Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Charith Asalanka played brilliant knocks and propelled Sri Lanka to a win and the summit clash.