Fact Check: This Aussie did not cheer for India after Australia beat Pak in the T20 World Cup
India Today
Following Pakistan's defeat, a video of a young man wearing an Australian jersey chanting "Bharat Maata Ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram" went viral on social media. India Today Anti Fake News War Room (AFWA) found that the video is from the January 2021 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
After India bowed out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, the country’s cricket fans were much invested in Pakistan’s performance in the tournament. @CricFansWorld @BCCI @HCICanberra @anirbanganguly @UttamKu84140085 @virendersehwag @bhogleharsha some extraordinary love for India at display at the Gabba this year. pic.twitter.com/lAoqTza3Cd
On Thursday, soon after Australia’s victory against Pakistan in the T20 semi-final, Indian fans started lauding the Australian team, especially wicketkeeper and batsman Matthew Wade for his outstanding performance.
