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  • ‘You can be Indian and also support the country of your birth’; Glenn Maxwell’s wife responds to haters

    ‘You can be Indian and also support the country of your birth’; Glenn Maxwell’s wife responds to haters

    Glenn Maxwell guided Australia into the World Cup semi-final with a stunning double century against Afghanistan, even if the physical effects were “horrific”.

    Australia were all but beaten at 91-7, chasing 292 for victory in Mumbai on November 7.

    But Maxwell snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a remarkable 201 not out, only the third double-hundred in World Cup history.

    Who is Glenn Maxwell’s wife?

    Vini Raman was born in Australia on March 3, 1993.

    Vini’s parents migrated from India to Melbourne. She traces her roots back to South India.

    Vini pursued graduated in medical science and is a pharmacist by profession.

    Glenn Maxwell and Vini Raman’s love story began when they first met at a Melbourne Stars event in 2013. Their paths crossed in the world of cricket, sparking the beginning of a special connection.

    Speculation about their relationship started when Vini posted a picture with Glenn Maxwell in August 2017. The photo, though captionless, hinted at a close connection, and fans began to take notice.

    Vini married Glenn Maxwell as per Christian rituals on March 18, 2022, in Australia before tying the knot again in a traditional Tamil wedding on March 27 in Chennai.

    Vini and Maxwell welcomed a baby boy on September 15, naming him Logan Maverick Maxwell.

    What are Indian fans doing to Raman?

    The Australian team won a record-extending sixth cricket World Cup title in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

    Indian cricket fans are targeting Raman for supporting Australia and celebrating their win.

    She posted a public service announcement on her Instagram account, “Can’t believe this needs to be said BUT you can be Indian and also support the country of your birth where you have been raised and more importantly the team your husband + father of your child plays in #nobrainer take a chill pill and direct that outrage towards more important world issues.”

    Here are some of the hate comments The Current’s team found on her profile.

  • VIDEO: Bride wears crown made of golgappas

    VIDEO: Bride wears crown made of golgappas

    A South-Indian bride wore a crown and garland made of golgappas on her wedding day to profess her love for her favourite street snack. The video that has gone viral with 4.8 million views was shared by the bride’s make-up artist.

    PEARLS Beauty Lounge & Academy posted a video on Instagram with the caption: “Many congratulations to my pretty bride Akshaya and my groom Abhishek. This make-up was done at 3 AM and this video was shot at 3 PM. Looks pleasant and flawless finish without any patches on her skin.”

    “Indian marriage games are truly a traditional and essential part of the Indian wedding extravaganza,” the caption further reads.

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    The video also shows a tray full of golgappas in front of the bride.