The Indian cricket team is currently in Manchester to play the fourth Test of the ongoing five-match series against England. The upcoming Test match is set to start on Wednesday, July 23. The Indian team broke the internet with a series of photos with the Manchester United team.
The BCCI shared several photos from this meet where Indian players like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant were seen playing football and cricket with United’s players. In the other photos, Indian pacer Mohammad Siraj was seen bowling to United’s defender Harry Maguire. Siraj’s photo was shared by Adidas as well, who is the kit manufacturer of both teams.
United in Manchester
The photos from this event were shared by Adidas and Adidas Football’s Instagram page with a caption, “United in Manchester.” Gautam Gambhir, who is a United fan, was seen posing with United’s head coach Ruben Amorim in one of the photos. There was a joint photo of both teams as well, in which players and support staff from both sides were seen together.
In other pictures, Gill was seen with Bruno Fernandes, Siraj with Amad Diallo, and Jasprit Bumrah was having a conversation with Mason Mount and Maguire. United’s senior officials and club legends welcomed the Indian team at the start of the event, which was followed by a symbolic jersey exchange between the two teams. Gill and Fernandes were seen in one of the photos wearing jerseys of each other.
The event saw players from both teams engaging in light-hearted football and cricket drills, and some candid conversation between the players. Coaches from both teams gave their insights on leadership, team dynamics, and the nuances of managing world-class athletes.
“This activation marks a significant moment in sports, reinforcing adidas’ reputation as a brand that not only equips athletes with premium gear but also brings teams across different sports together,” Adidas, the sportswear company, said in a press release.
The Indian team will face England in the fourth Test on July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester. England won the previous Test match and is leading the series 2-1. The fifth match of the series will be played at the Kennington Oval in London on July 31.
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