The Indian cricket team and Manchester United created a rare sporting spectacle before India’s fourth test against England, as the stars from both camps have joined the adidas joint photo shoot, which has since become viral in social media.
Cooperation, driven by the Adidas shared sponsor, saw players and head coaches from both sides, including Gautam Gambhir and the new United Rben manager Amorim. The moment the fans remember for a long time, Indian Captain Shubman Gill and Manchester United Captain Bruno Fernandes exchanged jerseys and posed together – a picture that quickly captured the imagination of supporters from both sports.
When India was placed in Manchester, which is preparing for the fourth test of its series of five matches against England from July 23, and United has just been based on the pre -season draw against Leeds United in Stockholm, timing was just for a relaxed crossing. The mood was light, with players from both units who enjoyed each other, turned into more than just a photo shoot.
In a particularly entertaining segment of the meeting, Rishabh Pant was seen as he performed to take several punishments, with United goalkeeper Tom Heaton among posts. Mohammed Siraj, a well -known Manchester United fan, took the most of the opportunity – Batoval with as Harry Maguire and Casemiro, and even bowling several Maguire vans that set out on a fast network. Other players mixed freely during the interaction with the training.
Siraj bowed to the dough of Harry Maguire. (Photo: Instagram/ Adidas)
The supported adidas initiative provided both players’ sets refreshing a break from the intensity of their relevant sports calendars. India currently trail 2-1 in the test line, After he lost the third match at Lord And entering a tours after a hard loss of Border-Gavascar Trophy in Australia at the beginning of this year. Meanwhile, Manchester United comes from their own season, ends in 16th place in the Premier League and suffers from the final defeat of the European League in Tottenham Hotspur.
Yet in the fleeting afternoon in Manchester, cricket and football knocked down in the best possible way.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
20th July 2025
