Monarch to celebrate sporting triumph and Commonwealth ties in special royal reception
King Charles III is set to welcome the India Men’s Test Cricket Team to Clarence House on Tuesday, July 15, following the team’s emphatic victory at Edgbaston that levelled the series against England.
The royal reception, taking place in the gardens of Clarence House, highlights the King’s role as Head of the Commonwealth and celebrates the strong sporting and cultural ties between the UK and India. It follows a dramatic third Test match, where India secured a landmark 336-run win — their first-ever Test triumph at Edgbaston.
India’s pace sensation Akash Deep was the standout performer, delivering a career-defining performance with match figures of 10 for 173. His devastating spell on the final day dismantled England’s resistance, including key wickets of Ollie Pope, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, and Brydon Carse. Deep’s 6-99 in the final innings sealed the historic result and ignited celebrations among Indian fans who turned the Birmingham ground into a sea of blue.
Cricket and diplomacy will come together during this high-profile engagement, reflecting not just sporting excellence but also the enduring connection between Commonwealth nations. The event is expected to be a moment of pride for Indian cricket and a gesture of goodwill from the British monarch, bringing together two nations through the shared language of sport.
