In an iconic crossover, the 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.
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.
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.
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.
United in Manchester.🤝 #TeamIndia | @adidas | @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/zGrIqrcHKG
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 20, 2025
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.
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 20, 2025
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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