Watch: In Lionel Messi's City Miami, Indian Cricket Team Stars Look Forward To Punjabi Relatives, Shopping

12.08.2023 - 09:27 sports.ndtv.com

After spending nearly a month in the Caribbean islands, the Indian cricket team is currently in the USA where it will play two T20Is against West Indies.

They are soaking up the bright sunshine in Miami. Incidentally, it is the same city where legendary footballer Lionel Messi is currently playing for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Lionel Messi.

Ahead of the fourth T20I against West Indies, some of India's star cricketers present on the tour talked about the first thing that popped into their minds when they hear the name of the United States of America (USA).

India will take on West Indies in the fourth T20I in Florida, US on Saturday. India made a comeback in the last match, winning it by seven wickets to keep the series alive with the scoreline at 2-1.

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