Italian MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia showcased his cricket skills in a friendly match with former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina ahead of the inaugural MotoGP Bharat event in India. Bagnaia, along with other MotoGP riders Fabio Quartararo, Luca Marini, and Pol Espargaro, took part in the cricketing experience. The event also included a flash mob performance by riders Marco Bezzecchi, Jack Miller, Aleix Espargaro, Jorge Martin, and Alex Marquez, accompanied by 30 local dancers. The riders expressed their excitement for the race and their enjoyment of Indian culture.