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Published 20:01 IST, January 29th 2020

Amitabh Bachchan lauds Rohit Sharma for taking India to Super Over win

Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has lauded Rohit Sharma's effort as the opener hit consecutive sixes to guide India to a super over victory vs NZ.

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India took on New Zealand in the third T20I of the five-match series on Wednesday. The contest brought more super over heartbreak for New Zealand. Kane Williamson’s heroics were futile as Rohit Sharma hit consecutive sixes to seal the match in India’s favour. The victory meant that India took an unassailable 3-0 lead in NZ vs Ind T20I series. The legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan was quick to put out a congratulatory message.

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NZ vs Ind: Amitabh Bachchan lauds Rohit Sharma's effort

Soon after India sealed the NZ vs Ind series in their favour, Amitabh Bacchan took to Twitter to send his best wishes to the team. An avid sports fan, the veteran Bollywood actor couldn’t hide his excitement after the win. Amitabh Bachchan also praised Rohit Sharma’s monumental effort. 

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NZ vs Ind: Amitabh Bachchan's next movies

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan is quite active on Twitter. He regularly comments on football and cricket. Amitabh Bachchan will next be seen in Nagraj Manjule’s sports drama Jhund. Its teaser was released recently. Bachchan will also be seen in Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra along with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. In April, he will appear in Shoojit Sircar’s Gulabo Sitabo alongside Ayushmann Khurrana. He will also appear in Chehre with Emraan Hashmi in July this year. 

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Updated 20:02 IST, January 29th 2020