Mohammed Siraj bowls to Harry Maguire, Shubman Gill plays football as team India meet Manchester United
Indian cricket team
met the players of football club
Manchester United
to exchange jerseys and pleasantries while engaging in some light-hearted drills on Sunday.
BCCI shared several photos on social media with the caption 'United in Manchester'. Captain
Shubman Gill
and vice captain
Rishabh Pant
can be seen playing football with the Red Devils in their training ground at Carrington.
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In one picture, also shared by
Adidas
, Indian pacer
Mohammed Siraj
can be seen bowling to defender
Harry Maguire
. The meeting was scheduled by the sportswear brand.
A picture of head coach Gautam Gambhir, who is a Manchester United fan, with Manager Ruben Amorim posing together have also gone viral.
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In other pictures, Gill is seen posing for a photo with
Bruno Fernandes
, Siraj with Amad Diallo,
Jasprit Bumrah
chatting with
Mason Mount
and Harry Maguire. There was also a joint photo of the two teams and their support staff.
The event began with a welcome by senior Manchester United officials and club legends, followed by a symbolic jersey exchange between the two teams.
It also included a special segment where coaches from both teams exchanged insights on leadership, team dynamics, and the nuances of managing elite athletes across different sports.
"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 said in a press release.
The Indian cricket team is in Manchester to play the fourth Test against England from July 23. England lead the five-match series 2-1 after wins at Leeds and London with India emerging victorious at Birmingham.
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