West Indies lose World Cup match against Sri Lanka, but win in spirit - thanks to Rihanna

The singer showed her sporty side in a white ensemble, sunglasses, and a glass of beer.

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Rihanna also got a bat signed by Chris Gayle.
NEW DELHI: With Sri Lanka's victory, Monday's World Cup match in Chester-le-Street might have dampened the mood for the West Indies. But, it still had a reason cheer, thanks to pop idol Rihanna who showed her never-ending support to the losing team.

The singer displayed her sporty side in a white ensemble, sunglasses, neatly braided hair, and a glass of beer, while cheering for her team.





Despite being a major flop this World Cup by winning just one match so far, the Barbados-born singer raised the team's spirit. The team will be heading home after the group stage in England and Wales, as they slipped towards a sixth defeat in eight matches.


Bad girl RiRi also met Chris Gayle with a warm hug as the cricketer signed a bat for her.
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The 31-year-old singer was last month named the world's richest female musician by Forbes magazine. Earlier in May, she launched a groundbreaking partnership with LVMH to launch a luxury fashion brand based in Paris that will make ready-to-wear clothes, shoes and accessories.

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