Lionel Messi May Play Seven‑a‑Side Cricket with Kohli, Dhoni & Tendulkar
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Lionel Messi is planning a three‑city visit to India in mid‑December 2025, and the plans include a potential exhibition cricket match on December 14 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Organisers have approached the Mumbai Cricket Association to reserve the venue and suggested an event format where Messi might face off against Indian cricket icons such as Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and potentially Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma.
It would be a seven‑a‑side match—a shorter, informal format that allows non‑cricket players like Messi to participate easily. Teams consist of seven players and play fewer overs, with simpler rules for entertainment purposes.
That said, the plans are still tentative. The MCA has only said that a match is likely, with no official confirmation of the players involved or final schedule announced yet. Until the event organisers release full details, the participation of Indian legends remains speculative.
In short: it’s not confirmed, but a playful cross‑sport exhibition featuring Messi and Indian cricket stars is being planned—and could become reality if everything is finalised in time.
