Team India x Manchester United: Stars unite for viral Adidas photoshoot
In a particularly entertaining segment of the meetup, Rishabh Pant was seen stepping up to take a few penalties, with United goalkeeper Tom Heaton between the posts. Mohammed Siraj, a known Manchester United fan, made the most of the opportunity—chatting with the likes of Harry Maguire and Casemiro, and even bowling a few deliveries to Maguire, who padded up for a quick net session. Other players mingled freely during the training-ground interaction.
Siraj bowled a few to the batter Harry Maguire. (Photo: Instagram/ Adidas)
The Adidas-backed initiative gave both sets of players a refreshing break from the intensity of their respective sporting calendars. India currently trail 2-1 in the Test series, having lost the third match at Lord's and entering the tour after a tough Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss in Australia earlier this year. Manchester United, meanwhile, are coming off a difficult season of their own, finishing 16th in the Premier League and suffering a Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.Yet in that fleeting afternoon in Manchester, cricket and football collided in the best way possible.- Ends
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