Xtra Time Web Desk: It was a huge moment for the nation as Chandrayaan3 lander module made a successful landing on the Moon’s South Pole on Wednesday, August 23. India became the first country to do so. The entire Indian squad in Ireland reached the ground a bit early to witness the historic moment ahead of the third and final T20I in Dublin. A television was arranged so that everyone could see the historic moment. Captain Jasprit Bumrah, Rinku Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravi Bishnoi were seen celebrating the moment Chandrayaan 3 successfully landed on the moon.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video of Indian cricket team celebrating the special moment.
The Chandrayaan 3 mission was launched from Sriharikota on July 14, 2023. There was jubilation at the ISRO headquarters
The entire sporting fraternity soaked in the historic moment as they took to social media and congratulated ISRO and its team of scientists.
Here is how the sportspersons reacted on Twitter: