WATCH: Prithvi Shaw's Hilarious 'Lagaan' Reference In Delhi Capitals Training Session

During a practice session for their upcoming Indian premier League (IPL 2024) match against GT at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Prithvi Shaw injected some levity by referencing the popular movie Lagaan. The atmosphere in the Delhi Capitals camp appeared relaxed as they prepared for the match.

A video shared by the DC franchise on social media showcased players engaged in a football match, with Indian players competing against foreign stars. Shaw and his Indian teammates faced off against players like David Warner on the opposing team.

𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙚 𝙗𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙮𝙤𝙣 😆

Have your 🎧 🔛 and enjoy a hilarious Prithvi 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗪 🤣#NoFilterDC pic.twitter.com/HaiclWTIbn

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 24, 2024

Shaw Turns Comedian

Shaw's amusing commentary during the game drew attention, particularly when he humorously observed the internal squabbles among his Indian teammates. Despite their struggles against the foreign players, Shaw maintained a light-hearted demeanor, even as he lay on the ground missing goals.

He affectionately referred to his teammates as "Mere Lagaan ke bhaiyon," drawing parallels to the storyline of the movie where Indians triumph over British adversaries. Shaw's comedic approach to the football game brought laughter to the team, with his witty remarks creating a jovial atmosphere amidst the players.

Prithvi Shaw in IPL 2024

Despite the lighthearted moments, Shaw has been a valuable contributor to his team's performance in the tournament. After initially being sidelined, he made an impact by scoring 174 runs in six matches, boasting an impressive strike rate of 162.62. DC aims to regain momentum in their upcoming match against Gujarat, having won just three out of eight matches.

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