India’s victory in the final sparked celebrations across the country, but one reaction that quickly caught the internet’s attention came from veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan. The Bollywood actor said that India’s win was partly because he did not watch the match.

A light-hearted social media post

Soon after India sealed the title, Bachchan took to social media to congratulate the team on their big win. In his post, he joked that whenever he watches an important match live, the Indian team tends to lose. Therefore, he deliberately stayed away from watching the final, hoping it might bring the team some luck.

Fans soon flooded social media with laughter and appreciation, enjoying Bachchan’s candid and humorous take on the victory.

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Bachchan's famous 'cricket totka'

Surprisingly, this is not the famous time Bachan spoke about his fear of watching cricket matches. The veteran actor has often mentioned during major tournaments that he avoids watching high-pressure matches involving India because he fears his presence as a viewer might bring bad luck to the team.

While the comment was clearly made in jest, it resonated with cricket lovers who often admit to following their own match-day rituals and superstitions. From wearing lucky jerseys to sitting in the same spot throughout the game, fans across the country relate to such habits.

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Celebrations across the country

India's win in the ICC men's T20 world cup final marked another memorable moment in the nation's cricketing history From the fear of failing in Ahmedabad stadium to finally overcoming the bad luck, the triumph sparked massive celebrations across cities, with fans taking to the streets, bursting crackers and waving the national flag in jubilation.