Team India meets Manchester United stars before 4th Test; cricket-football crossover sets internet ablaze

As Team India is in Manchester for the 4th Test, the occasion could not be better for a meet-up with the players of Premier League club Manchester United. Subsequently, the players reached the training facility of the iconic club in Carrington and following that, the crossover that no one expected sparked buzz on social media.

Team India meets Manchester United

Some unbelievable pictures emanated from the meeting and instantly went viral. A fan of both Indian cricket and Manchester United may not have imagined that a day would come when wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant and world-class midfielder Bruno Fernandes will be present in the same frame. The United midfielder also had a photo with Mohammed Siraj and Shubman Gill as well.

Evidently, jerseys were also exchanged and hence Team India donned the colours of the Red Devils and United players wore the royal white Test jersey of Team India. United defender Harry Maguire went a notch up. He held the cricket bat and decided to face Mohammed Siraj in a friendly battle.

Among all the images from the meet-up, one standout photo shows India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim standing shoulder to shoulder. This picture could be a memorable one for fans of both sporting outfits.

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Though cricket and football are distinct sports that don’t overlap in play, Team India and Manchester United share common ground in having a glorious history and being supported by millions worldwide. Both teams boast a rich legacy and a massive global fanbase.