Indian cricket legend Ajit Agarkar names his ULTIMATE Manchester United five-a-side team

Agarkar name a solid 'five', highlighting that he might be an avid follower!

Indian cricket legend Ajit Agarkar names his ULTIMATE Manchester United five-a-side team

Indian cricket legend Ajit Agarkar selected his ultimate Manchester United five-a-side team. (Image via X)

Ex-Indian cricketer Ajit Agarkar, in a recent interaction, named his ultimate five-a-side team of Manchester United players. The Indian cricket team chief selector is an avid football viewer, and supports the Red Devils wholeheartedly.

The Mumbai-based all-rounder, who represented the Indian national cricket team for nine years, is a huge football fan. He frequently expresses his support for Manchester United through social media posts and tweets, focusing on the club’s successes in the Premier League. Agarkar, who is currently the Chairman of the BCCI Selection Committee, has played in over 200 matches for India, establishing himself as the nation’s top ODI wicket-taker.

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In a recent interaction for the ILoveUnited India campaign, he named his ultimate five-a-side United squad, comprising players he enjoyed watching over the last few years. Among the United stars he named, He chose Peter Schmeichel as the goalkeeper, Nemanja Vidic as the defender, and Paul Scholes and Wayne Rooney as midfielders. In the end, he named Cristiano Ronaldo as the forward, who would complete his five-a-side team.

From his choices, it is quite evident that he was an avid supporter of the club during its glory days under Sir Alex Ferguson. The video shared on Manchester United’s official social media platforms garnered significant attention from fans.

Manchester United face new injury setback, with Luke Shaw out of action for months

Manchester United face a new injury setback after their first-choice right-back Luke Shaw has been ruled out for a couple of months due to a muscle injury. The English left-back injured himself during the win against Luton Town, and there are concerns he might miss the remainder of the season.

Luke Shaw
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw could miss out the rest of the season, due to an injury. (Image via beIN Sports)

The 28-year-old full-back was replaced by Victor Lindelof just before half-time in Sunday’s 2-1 victory at Luton, following uncertainties due to a previous injury. With limited appearances this season, he returned to action only in January.

This setback is concerning for both Manchester United and England manager Gareth Southgate, compounded by the absence of their second-choice right-back, Tyrell Malacia, who is also injured. This could lead to midfielder Sofyan Amrabat filling in during their absence.

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