India played for the first time in the United States as they faced West Indies in two T20 internationals in Florida.
Though the second match was washed out due to rain, the historic weekend opened doors for future games and was met with enthusiasm from US sporting figures.
The boys are all set to leave for the USA #TeamIndiaInUSA pic.twitter.com/BcXMIETfk8
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 23, 2016
Welcome to America @imVkohli! Show me how you run the pitch and I’ll show you how to own the octagon #TeamIndiainUSA pic.twitter.com/7iTJZPPyOj
— Georges St-Pierre (@GeorgesStPierre) August 23, 2016
What a great showcase of T-20 in the USA & beyond! Well played both teams. Exceptional batting @klrahul11 & well fought @msdhoni led boys!
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 27, 2016
Last Selfie from the states for now.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 29, 2016
Thanks for all the love & unbelievable atmosphere at the games. God Bless All 😇 pic.twitter.com/808thig9EH
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming @BCCI to @AAarena. Thanks guys for stopping by! pic.twitter.com/gh7DvZD1E8
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) August 24, 2016
Welcome to America, Cricketers! @ashwinravi99, show me how to bowl and I’ll teach you how to pass #TeamIndiaInUSA
— D'Angelo Russell (@Dloading) August 24, 2016
Ride back to the team hotel - @ashwinravi99 @SDhawan25 @BhuviOfficial #TeamIndiaInUSA pic.twitter.com/sJtcasoI8n
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 24, 2016
Welcome to America, Cricketers! @SDhawan25 show me how u bowl & I’ll show u how to catch a touchdown #TeamIndiaInUSA pic.twitter.com/16rL8tp5jM
— King Me (@sammywatkins) August 25, 2016
Welcome to America, Cricketers! @BhuviOfficial, show me how you hit for 6 and I'll teach you how to score 7 #TeamIndiaInUSA
— Demaryius Thomas (@DemaryiusT) August 25, 2016
Baseball Champion @jonjayU's meet and greet with #TeamIndiaInUSA https://t.co/h5Tiy2aGfq pic.twitter.com/enktuNG5zB
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 30, 2016
Cricket is here! @ajinkyarahane88 show me how to drive and I’ll meet you 60 feet 6 inches away 💪#TeamIndiaInUSA pic.twitter.com/tf6hS403fZ
— Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) August 23, 2016
@Noahsyndergaard Alright! My Bat for your Hammer, Thor #TeamIndiaInUSA
— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) August 24, 2016
VANZANT’S MOMENT
Paige VanZant delivered a spectacular head kick KO victory over Bec Rawlings that turned a lot of heads.
You are incredible @PaigeVanzantUFC! Congratulations 😘😘
— Nastia Liukin (@NastiaLiukin) August 28, 2016
That's what I'm talking about @PaigeVanzantUFC great win !!!!
— Antonio Brown (@AntonioBrown84) August 28, 2016
Congrats @PaigeVanzantUFC huge win! #UFCVancouver
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) August 28, 2016
Good lord Paige!
— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocicufc) August 28, 2016
The @PaigeVanzantUFC jumping round house kick KO was one of the most beautiful moves I've seen in all my years watching the sport! RESPECT!
— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) August 28, 2016
What a kick.. Incredible @PaigeVanzantUFC 😍😍
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) August 28, 2016
Are you kidding me?! That double-kick! @PaigeVanzantUFC dang girl! #UFCVancouver
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 28, 2016
Oh my that kick by @PaigeVanzantUFC for the KO finish!!! 😱😱😱😱😱 #UFCVancouver
— Mark Ingram II (@MarkIngram22) August 28, 2016
That's my girl @paigevanzantufc beautiful finish.
Congratulations!! Proud of you.
Nice kick ;) @ufc #UFCVancouver pic.twitter.com/BkkktgAhHf
— Mark Ballas (@MarkBallas) August 28, 2016
TWEETLETS
The US gymnastics team were at the VMAs and met Beyonce, while former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow showcased his baseball skills for MLB teams in a tryout and Dwyane Wade pleaded for change after a senseless act of violence hit home.
Q U E E N B 😭❤️👑 pic.twitter.com/FJSWcoVSin
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) August 29, 2016
My cousin was killed today in Chicago. Another act of senseless gun violence. 4 kids lost their mom for NO REASON. Unreal. #EnoughIsEnough
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) August 27, 2016
The city of Chicago is hurting. We need more help& more hands on deck. Not for me and my family but for the future of our world. The YOUTH!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) August 27, 2016
The @TimTebow workout is officially underway. #TebowTime pic.twitter.com/3aILHtTkF0
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2016
