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T20 World Cup 2026: Kabir Bedi celebrates Italy’s first-ever win at Wankhede

14 February,2026 09:35 AM IST |  Mumbai  |  Agencies

Actor Kabir Bedi attended the T20 World Cup match at Wankhede Stadium, cheering as Italy registered their maiden win in the tournament with a 10-wicket victory over Nepal. Invited by Cricket Italy, Bedi called the moment historic for the football-loving nation

Kabir Bedi and wife Parveen Dusanj on Thursday. Pic/Bedi’s X


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Bollywood actor Kabir Bedi was at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, celebrating Italy's maiden win at the T20 World Cup - they beat Nepal by 10 wickets.

Bedi, who rose to fame in Italy for his portrayal of the pirate Sandokan in the eponymous TV series in 1976, was a special guest, invited by Cricket Italy.

"History was made! Italy's first win in the T20 World Cup is an amazing achievement for a non-cricketing country that worships football," Bedi wrote on Instagram.

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