By Uruguay’s football stars enjoyed a taste of Indian sporting culture at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens before their friendly against India. Photos and videos of the players trying cricket quickly went viral on social media. NDTV Sports
Uruguay Players Visit Eden Gardens
The Uruguay national football team added an unexpected cricketing touch to their Kolkata visit ahead of their international friendly against India. The two-time FIFA World Cup champions visited the famous Eden Gardens on Sunday, exploring one of India’s most historic sporting venues. NDTV Profit
Football Stars Pick Up the Bat
The visit became a talking point when several Uruguayan players tried their hand at cricket. Images and videos showed the footballers enjoying a light-hearted session with the bat and ball. Midfielder Lucas Torreira was among the players seen holding a cricket bat, while footage also featured stars such as Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez. NDTV Sports
The moment offered a fun crossover between Uruguay’s football culture and India’s deep connection with cricket. The Uruguayan federation also shared pictures from the team’s Kolkata activities on social media, helping the images reach fans around the world. Goal
Exploring Kolkata
The Eden Gardens visit was part of the team’s wider effort to experience Kolkata before their important fixture. Uruguay players also visited landmarks including the Victoria Memorial and St Paul’s Cathedral during their time in the city. NDTV Profit
The squad arrived in Kolkata ahead of the October 6 friendly and has been using the trip to get familiar with the city and its culture.
India vs Uruguay Friendly
The cricket outing comes just before Uruguay face India in an international football friendly on October 6 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Uruguay have brought a strong squad featuring notable names including Jose Maria Gimenez, Ronald Araujo, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Torreira and Darwin Nunez. NDTV Sports
The fixture also has historical significance. Uruguay previously played in Kolkata during the inaugural Nehru Cup in 1982, when they went on to win the tournament. NDTV Profit
Photos Go Viral
The sight of international football stars trying cricket at one of India’s most famous stadiums created plenty of excitement online. The unusual sporting crossover gave fans a memorable moment before the highly anticipated India-Uruguay clash.
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