[VIDEO]: Shashi Tharoor Reacts As South African Cricketers Fail To Pronounce Thiruvananthapuram

The South African cricket team’s travel to India for the Cricket World Cup 2023 has generated quite a stir, not only because of their cricketing abilities but also because of a comedic meeting with the city of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. In this article, we look at the funny incident in which South African players failed to pronounce the city’s name.

The South African cricket team landed at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala’s capital city, full of anticipation for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. The setting for their preparations was established by the city, which is famed for its rich cultural legacy and gorgeous scenery. South African cricketers lost little time in starting practice sessions to fine-tune their abilities and strategy for the event.

As the South African footballers adjusted to their new surroundings, they were faced with a unique challenge: pronouncing the term ‘Thiruvananthapuram.’ This was no easy task, given the name is noted for its grammatical complexities and the amount of syllables it comprises.

South African cricketers can be heard straining to pronounce the city’s name properly in a video tweeted by lawmaker Shashi Tharoor. Their efforts resulted in some genuinely comical interpretations of ‘Thiruvananthapuram.’

Among the hilarious attempts, a few players stood out. Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi were able to grasp the pronunciation, demonstrating their linguistic acumen and garnering praise for their abilities.

Heinrich Klaasen, on the other hand, had several difficulties in obtaining the correct name. After many failed efforts, he decided to simplify matters and refer to the city by its earlier name, ‘Trivandrum.’

Shashi Tharoor, a politician famed for his grasp of the English language, couldn’t stop himself from posting the adorable video on social media. “The South Africans have arrived in Thiruvananthapuram!” he wrote, with a laugh. Can they, however, tell anybody where they are?” This tweet brought a lighthearted element to the scenario, making it even more enjoyable for cricket fans across the globe.

South Africa was set to play a warm-up match against Afghanistan in Thiruvananthapuram before the Cricket World Cup. Nature, on the other hand, had other ideas. On the day of the game, heavy rain fell, leaving both sides dissatisfied and disappointed. The game had to be called off since not a single ball had been bowled.

This unexpected change of events presented significant difficulties for both parties. With just one more warm-up match remaining before the competition begins, the teams are regrouping and finalising their strategy.