IND vs IRE: WATCH - Team India Erupt In Joy As Chandrayaan-3 Makes Historic Landing On Moon; Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Celebrate

India as a nation achieved a historic feat as Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the moon. The event took place around 6:00 PM on Wednesday (23rd August) and it kept the whole nation on its toes till Vikram the lander landed on the moon. 

Not only the people in India but Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian team, who are currently in Ireland for the T20I series, were also keenly following the landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the moon. The team will play the third and final game of the series today in Dublin. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a video on their Twitter account in which players can be seen closely following the landing on the moon. The young players along with the captain were monitoring the development in their dugout on the sidelines of boundary ropes of the field. In the clip, all the members of the team also can be seen cheering as Chandrayaan 3 lands on the Moon  

Here’s the video: 

? Witnessing History from Dublin! ?

The moment India's Vikram Lander touched down successfully on the Moon's South Pole ?#Chandrayaan3 | @isro | #TeamIndia https://t.co/uIA29Yls51 pic.twitter.com/OxgR1uK5uN

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 23, 2023

The successful landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the moon was such a big event that it kept even kids going berserk. Former skipper MS Dhoni’s daughter Ziva too was seen very joyous with the development as she clapped loudly and praised ISRO for their efforts. 

Here’s the video: 

MS Dhoni's daughter, Ziva celebrating when Chandrayaan reached the Moon.pic.twitter.com/0x6O3qZEjR

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 23, 2023

IND vs IRE: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma congratulate ISRO for their efforts and for making India proud 

Apart from the India team in Dublin, senior players including captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were amazed by the landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the Moon. They were all praise for ISRO for their efforts and stated that they made the whole nation proud. 

Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya also didn’t shy away from lauding the ISRO team for their efforts. They took their Twitter account and posted congratulatory messages. Here are their reactions:

A historic moment that will resonate for generations to come! ?? Heartfelt congratulations to @isro on the triumphant landing of #Chandrayaan3. A remarkable feat that fills us all with inspiration through their steadfast commitment and exceptional accomplishment. pic.twitter.com/234LXEGuRw

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 23, 2023

A historic moment for our nation as Chandrayaan 3 successfully lands on the moon??
Congratulations to all involved???

— Ishan Kishan (@ishankishan51) August 23, 2023

विजयी विश्व तिरंगा प्यारा, झंडा ऊँचा रहे हमारा
@ISRO represents the best of India. Humble, hardworking women & men, coming together, overcoming challenges, and making our tricolour fly high.

India must celebrate and congratulate the Chandrayaan-2 team, which was led by Shri K… pic.twitter.com/WpQn14F1Mh

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 23, 2023

Many congratulations to the #Chandrayaan3 team. You have made the nation proud ??
Jai Hind!

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 23, 2023

?? – The ????? ?????? to reach the lunar south pole.
That's got a nice ring to it ?

A proud moment for each one of us & a big congratulations to @isro for all their efforts.

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 23, 2023

A landmark day in our country's history! Congratulations to everyone involved in the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 ?? So proud ?

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 23, 2023

Hats off to the exceptional team at @isro. Your perseverance and brilliance make our nation proud. Jai Hind. ???

— K L Rahul (@klrahul) August 23, 2023

Kudos to the brilliant minds at @ISRO for their extraordinary achievement!

Congratulations to the #Chandrayaan3 team for their outstanding achievement! ????

— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) August 23, 2023