Indian Cricket Team Visiting Manchester United at Old Trafford Has Fans Confused: “That Place in Cursed”

While the Indian team next faces England, Manchester United returns to action against West Ham next week in a pre-season friendly.

Indian Cricket Team Visiting Manchester United at Old Trafford Has Fans Confused: “That Place in Cursed”

Manchester United and the Indian cricket team engaged in a unique crossover, leaving fans amazed. (Image via Instagram)

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A rare and heart-warming crossover surprised cricket and football fans across the world, as Team India players caught up with Manchester United stars at the club’s Carrington training base. The collaboration between the two sporting giants was an initiative sponsored by leading sportswear brand Adidas.

The collaboration brought together the Indian Test team, currently in England for a five-match red-ball series, and English Premier League giants Manchester United. The meet-up occurred just three days before India’s crucial fourth Test match against England at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. It offered the Indian players a welcome break and provided a glimpse into the lives of EPL footballers.

The BCCI shared a video of the event on social media, featuring Indian players led by head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill, engaging with their Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim, and captain Bruno Fernandes. In a video, players and coaching staff from both sides were seen swapping jerseys, with Indian players donning United kits, while the footballers wore India’s kit with their names on the back.

The Indian entourage also posed for a memorable photo with the Manchester United stars in these kits, capturing the imagination of supporters from both sports globally. In the video, Shubman Gill expressed his admiration for Manchester United and highlighted the shared mindset between the two teams. The 25-year-old was also seen conversing with United and Portuguese football star Bruno Fernandes, later revealing details of their brief discussion.

In another heartwarming segment, Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant connected with Man Utd keeper Tom Heaton, and even took a few penalties with Heaton guarding the goal. Ace Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, a well-known Manchester United fan, showcased his admiration for United legend Cristiano Ronaldo by performing his iconic ‘Siu’ celebration after scoring a penalty as well.

As the players freely mingled on the training ground, Man Utd defender Harry Maguire stepped up to the bat, facing a few balls from Siraj. He later shared a picture of his batting on social media, humorously captioning it, ‘Thank God it was a tennis ball.’ Meanwhile, on another part of the pitch, the two tactical minds, Gautam Gambhir and Ruben Amorim, engaged in conversation. Kuldeep Yadav displayed his football knowledge by expressing his long-standing admiration for Amorim and his coaching tactics.

Kuldeep Yadav proceeded to ask the Portuguese manager about United’s likely lineup for the upcoming season. Away from Carrington, in addition to hosting Team India, the ‘Red Devils’ have also been active in the transfer market, securing the signings of forwards Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbuemo.

Fans Abuzz Over India Cricket Team’s Manchester United Meet-Up Ahead of Crucial Fourth Match

Both cricket and football fans reacted with a mix of surprise to the recent crossover featuring the Indian Test team and Manchester United. The meet-up between the two sporting sides occurred just ahead of India’s crucial must-win fourth Test against England.

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Fans reacted to the surprising Manchester United- Team India collaboration. (Image via Open Source/X)

Some fans expressed concern, suggesting that India had ‘cursed’ their chances of winning the series by visiting Manchester United’s ground. A few others playfully mocked Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir for seemingly missing the opportunity to meet his ‘favorite’ player and former United star, Marcus Rashford. Other fans suggested that the collaboration should have happened back in 2021, featuring Virat Kohli and Cristiano Ronaldo.

It’s also worth noting that back in June 2019, the Indian cricket team had previously toured the Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester United’s home ground, during the ODI World Cup in England. Members of the team, including Kohli and KL Rahul, had also posed for pictures during their visit to the stadium.