Viral: Indian skipper KL Rahul spits out chewing gum before national anthem; wins praise

KL Rahul, India's stand-in captain, became a social media sensation after making a touching gesture before the first ODI against Zimbabwe recently at the Harare Sports Club. Rahul is returning to the team after recovering from injury and Covid-19. Rahul may be seen in the video chewing gum before the national anthems of both countries. Quickly taking it out of his mouth, the Indian captain showed respect for the national anthem. Fans adored Rahul for his utmost reverence, and his video went viral online. On Thursday, KL Rahul made his long-awaited comeback to the Indian side for a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe.