Three Indian cricketers—Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, and Prasidh Murali Krishna—stunned an Uber driver in Adelaide when they hopped into his cab for a routine ride, turning an ordinary trip into a viral sensation. The moment, captured on dashcam and shared widely on social media, shows the driver’s wide-eyed disbelief as he realises his passengers are members of the Indian national team currently touring Australia for a white-ball series. The trio, all former Rajasthan Royals teammates in the IPL, were en route to or from training ahead of the decisive third ODI in Sydney on October 26, 2025, after India suffered back-to-back defeats, leaving the series at 0-2.
In the clip, Prasidh Krishna sits up front beside the driver, while Jaiswal and Jurel settle in the back. The driver maintains composure throughout the journey, focusing intently on the road despite his initial shock—his stunned expression upon pickup betraying the surreal encounter. The video has since racked up millions of views, with fans praising the players’ humility and the driver’s professionalism. “From IPL dugouts to Uber backseats—love how grounded our boys are,” one user commented. Another noted, “Even international stars take Uber. This is peak relatability.”
The incident occurred amid a challenging tour for India, marked by Virat Kohli’s unprecedented two consecutive ducks and a collective batting collapse in the second ODI, where Australia chased 265 with two wickets and nearly four overs to spare. Skipper Shubman Gill admitted post-match that dropped catches and failure to capitalise early cost India dearly, though he remained optimistic about the Sydney decider. For Jaiswal, Jurel, and Krishna—young talents on the fringes of the playing XI—the Uber ride offered a light-hearted moment amid intense scrutiny and high-pressure cricket.
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As India prepares for a must-win clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the viral video underscores the human side of elite athletes, blending stardom with everyday simplicity. Whether fielding, batting, or riding shotgun in an Uber, the trio’s unassuming demeanour has won hearts Down Under and back home, reminding fans that even in defeat, Indian cricket’s spirit remains unbroken.
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