Watch: Australian fan shouts 'Ganpati Bappa, Morya', 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in viral video | ICC World Cup

Familiar chants like 'Ganpati Bappa, Morya' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' are commonly resonant in India, ringing out during festive occasions and across sporting events throughout the nation.

In an unexpected turn of events, these very chants were heard during the Australia vs Sri Lanka match, surprisingly led by an Australian fan.

Much to everyone's amazement, it was not an Indian enthusiast but an Australian supporter present in Lucknow to cheer for his team during the match against Sri Lanka. The widely circulated video on various social media platforms depicts this Australian fan initiating the chants, with Indian fans in close proximity energetically completing the slogans. As he shouted 'Ganpati Bappa,' the Indians enthusiastically responded with 'Morya.'

Australian fan shouting “Ganpati Bappa Morya.… Bharat Mata ki Jay... Vande Mataram” 🤩🇮🇳

- Fantastic Video 🏏💙#AUSvSL #AUSvsSL #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/Ppfha5JSdg

— Ishan Joshi (@ishanjoshii) October 16, 2023

Initially posted on X, the video has rapidly gained traction, amassing hundreds of likes and shares, quickly becoming a viral sensation.

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