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Team India Players Join 80s Trend Ahead Of AFG Series

Indian cricketers react to vintage photos, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi joins in

Mumbai Alert · Sports Desk
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Sports Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sat, 12 September 2026 at 12:40 pm
Team India Players Join 80s Trend Ahead Of AFG Series

The 1980s trend has taken social media by storm, and Indian cricketers have now joined the viral wave ahead of the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan.

Young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, along with several Team India players, was seen embracing the nostalgic trend as they got a glimpse of their photographs recreated in the popular 1980s style.

The trend has gained renewed popularity across social media platforms, with users revisiting the decade through vintage photographs, retro fashion, music and iconic pop culture moments.

The trend has particularly caught the attention of younger audiences, who have largely experienced the 1980s through archived photographs, films and stories from the era.

Sooryavanshi, one of the most talked-about young cricketers in Indian cricket, was among those who took part in the trend.

The youngster appeared amused while looking at his photograph transformed with a distinct vintage aesthetic, offering fans a glimpse of his reaction to the throwback-style image.

Several Team India players also joined the trend, with their photographs receiving the retro treatment.

The images gave the cricketers a completely different look, transporting them decades back and adding a fun element to their preparations ahead of the Afghanistan series.

With the Indian team preparing for the T20I series against Afghanistan, the players' participation in the viral trend offered a lighter moment away from the intensity of cricket.

The reactions of Sooryavanshi and his teammates have since added another sporting twist to the growing 1980s nostalgia on social media.

The T20I series against Afghanistan is set to begin soon, and the Indian team will be looking to make a strong start.

The team's participation in the 1980s trend has given fans a glimpse into the lighter side of the players, and has added to the excitement ahead of the series.

As the Indian team gears up to take on Afghanistan, fans will be eagerly waiting to see how the team performs on the field.

The 1980s trend has brought a fun and nostalgic element to the team's preparations, and has given fans a unique glimpse into the personalities of the players.

The series against Afghanistan will be an important one for the Indian team, and fans will be hoping for a strong performance from the team.

The team's participation in the 1980s trend has added to the excitement ahead of the series, and has given fans a glimpse into the lighter side of the players.

In the end, the Indian team will be looking to make a strong start to the series, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see how the team performs on the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 80s trend on social media?

The 80s trend on social media involves users revisiting the decade through vintage photographs, retro fashion, music and iconic pop culture moments.

Which Indian cricketers participated in the trend?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and several other Team India players participated in the trend, including having their photographs recreated in the popular 1980s style.

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