Ranbir Kapoor's Makkaar XI Face Sourav Ganguly's Jhoothi XI At Eden Gardens. This Happens Next - Watch

27.02.2023 - 20:35 sports.ndtv.com

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Monday faced off in a fun cricket match with Ranbir Kapoor at the Eden gardens in Kolkata.

Ranbir was in the city to promote his film "Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar". The two celebrities clashed on the cricket field with Ganguly's team being called "Jhoothi XI" while Ranbir's side was named Makkaar XI.

According to video posted by Xtra Time on YouTube, ranbir faced 10 balls from Ganguly and even hit a six. The movie is slated to release on March 8 and also stars Shraddha Kapoor.

The Bollywood Vs Cricket Affair: Eden Gardens, Kolkata was buzzing with energy during the Ranbir's Makkaar XI vs Dada's Jhoothi XI face-off. #TuJhoothiMainMakkaar in cinemas on 8th March.#RanbirKapoor @ShraddhaKapoor @luv_ranjan #AnshulSharma @modyrahulmody @gargankur pic.twitter.com/510YIHouiF Meanwhile, there has been a clamour to include Shubman Gill in the India playing XI against Australia but Sourav Ganguly feels that the Punjab lad will get his share of chances and there's no harm if he has to wait a little bit.

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