During his diplomatic visit to Delhi, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon took time to play street cricket with underprivileged children. He was accompanied by former New Zealand cricketers Ross Taylor and Ajaz Patel, along with India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev. Luxon later shared pictures of the event on his social media accounts, where he was seen batting, bowling, and fielding at first slip when Taylor was on strike.
Luxon Enjoys Cricket Amidst Diplomatic Talks
On March 19, Luxon shared pictures from his Delhi trip, where he met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his official visit. Despite his busy schedule, he found time to enjoy a game of street cricket with local kids. Kapil Dev, Ross Taylor, and Ajaz Patel also joined the fun, adding star power to the friendly match.
Luxon Jokes About India’s CT 2025 Win Over New Zealand
During his meeting with Modi, Luxon jokingly mentioned India’s victory over New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final. He expressed relief that Modi did not bring up New Zealand’s defeat in the final. Luxon also praised the Indian team for their dominant performance in Dubai, calling Rohit Sharma’s side the “most dominant team in the world.”
India’s Road to Champions Trophy Glory
For context, India clinched the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy earlier this month. They topped Group A with convincing wins over Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand. Rohit Sharma and his team thrashed Australia in the semifinals and edged past New Zealand in a closely-fought final to lift the coveted trophy.
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