January 31, 2025: England’s cricket team, led by skipper Jos Buttler, took a break from their intense series against India by enjoying a concert by pop sensation Ed Sheeran on the eve of the fourth T20I. The England team, including stars like Buttler and all-rounder Liam Livingstone, were seen soaking in the music, which offered them a much-needed breather in the midst of the high-stakes series.
Speaking to the team of BookMyShow Live, Buttler expressed his excitement about touring India, a country he has visited multiple times, including for the IPL. He praised the Indian fans for their immense love and support for the game, calling it unmatched compared to any other place in the world. “It is always a pleasure to come back,” he said, adding that it was a pleasant surprise for the team to be in Pune at the same time as Ed Sheeran’s concert.
On the cricketing front, England kept their hopes alive in the series with a 26-run victory over India in the third T20I. England set a competitive target of 172 runs, which India failed to chase down despite an early spark from Abhishek Sharma. The win made the scoreline 2-1 in favor of India, with the series still in the balance.
India, led by Suryakumar Yadav in the absence of Rohit Sharma, will have another opportunity to seal the series in the fourth T20I in Pune. If India wins, they will take an unassailable 3-1 lead, setting up an exciting finish to the five-match series.