{
  "id": 10192174,
  "title": "Watch: Naman Dhir Starts Clapping After ‘Vande Mataram’, Quickly Goes Into ‘Savdhaan’ As National Anthem Begins Ahead Of IND Vs WI 1st ODI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/watch-naman-dhir-starts-clapping-after-vande-mataram-quickly-goes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T09:23:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/watch-naman-dhir-starts-clapping-after-vande-mataram-quickly-goes-into-savdhaan-as-national-anthem-begins-ahead-of-ind-vs-wi-1st-odi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India debutant Naman Dhir experienced a brief moment of confusion during the pre-match ceremony before the first ODI against West Indies on September 27. Following the playing of 'Vande Mataram' before the match, Dhir, standing alongside Virat Kohli, appeared to think the ceremony had concluded and started applauding. However, 'Jana Gana Mana' began immediately afterward, prompting Dhir to realize the National Anthem was about to start. He promptly stopped clapping and assumed the 'savdhaan' position as the anthem commenced. The incident, captured by cameras, garnered attention from cricket fans, while Dhir's quick reaction ensured the confusion lasted only a few seconds.",
  "summary": "India debutant Naman Dhir found himself in a brief moment of confusion during the pre-match ceremony ahead of the first ODI against West Indies on Sunday, September 27. ‘Vande Mataram’ was played before the National Anthem ahead of the start of the match, with Dhir standing alongside Virat Kohli. The playing of ‘Vande Mataram’ before India matches is part of a recently introduced protocol around…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}