Archive · 21 Jul 2025
Cricket and Football Stars Unite in Manchester Ahead of Test
The Indian cricket team, currently in Manchester, took a break to meet and play with Manchester United football stars.
Cricket players like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant were seen playing football, while Mohammed Siraj had a bowling session with Harry Maguire.
The meeting allowed players from both sports to bond and share light moments.
Even Team India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, met the manager of Manchester United.
This event took place before the cricket team's upcoming test match, offering them a relaxed day.
Indian cricketers met with Manchester United football players in Manchester.
Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant played football with Manchester United players.
Mohammed Siraj bowled to Harry Maguire.
Team India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, met with Manchester United's manager.
The meeting was a bonding opportunity for both sports teams.
- Who
- Indian cricket team and Manchester United football players.
- What
- Meeting and interaction between Indian cricket team and Manchester United football club.
- When
- Before the fourth Test match commencing from Wednesday, July 16.
- Where
- Manchester, at Old Trafford.
- Why
- To bond and enjoy a relaxed day before the test match.
- Teams Involved
- Indian Cricket Team and Manchester United
- Location
- Manchester, England
- Cricket Match
- Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
- Venue
- Old Trafford Cricket Stadium
- Date of Test Match
- Wednesday, July 16
- Players mentioned
- Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Jasprit Bumrah, Mason Mount