Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Team India visits High Commission in London
The Indian cricket team visited the High Commission of India in London for a special reception and dinner.
They met the High Commissioner, Kumaran Periasamy, and the BCCI Vice-President, Rajeev Shukla.
The team also interacted with Indian people living in the UK and took photos with them.
This event happened during their cricket series against England, which is tied 1-1.
India won the first match by chasing a target, and England won the second match with help from Joe Root, who scored 99 runs.
Team India attended a reception and dinner at India House in London.
High Commissioner Kumaran Periasamy and BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla welcomed the team.
The team interacted with the Indian diaspora and took photos with them.
The event occurred midway through the ODI series against England, which is tied 1-1.
India won the first match by chasing 258 runs, while England won the second match with Joe Root scoring 99 runs.
- Who
- Indian cricket team, High Commissioner Kumaran Periasamy, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, Indian diaspora in the UK
- What
- Reception and dinner at India House in London
- When
- Saturday, midway through the ODI series
- Where
- India House, London
- Why
- To interact with the Indian diaspora and celebrate the team's achievements
- Event
- Reception and dinner at India House
- Host
- High Commission of India
- Attendees
- Indian cricket team, High Commissioner Kumaran Periasamy, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla
- Series Status
- 1-1 heading into the decider at Lord's
- India's First Match
- Won by chasing 258 in 45.2 overs
- England's First Match
- Won by chasing 233 in 44 overs
- Key Player
- Joe Root (unbeaten 99)