Clarence house garden

King Charles III: A day after the dramatic conclusion of the third Test at Lord’s, the Indian men's and women's cricket team met King Charles III at St. James’s Palace in London.

The visit came a day after the men's side narrowly lost to England by 22 runs in a gripping match that left the hosts 2-1 ahead in the five-match Test series. After sealing the first-ever T20I series win against England on their home soil, the Indian women's team are all set to take on the hosts in the three-match ODI series, starting from Wednesday.

Led by captain Shubman Gill, the Indian squad included vice-captain Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and head coach Gautam Gambhir. The team, dressed in formal attire, was introduced to the British monarch in the serene surroundings of Clarence House Garden. King Charles spent a few moments with the players, exchanging pleasantries and sharing light-hearted conversations.