Cricket meets football: Manchester United stars greet Team India

India will take on England in the fourth Test from July 23

Last updated: July 20, 2025 | 22:15

Jai Rai, Assistant Editor

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Cricket meets football: Manchester United stars greet Team India

Dubai: The Indian team had an opportunity to meet Manchester United team ahead of their fourth Test against England at Old Trafford stadium from July 23.

Photos shared on social media show Indian cricketers enjoying a casual football session with the Red Devils.

Indian captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Rishabh Pant were spotted kicking around with Manchester United players, while pacer Mohammed Siraj was seen bowling to former club captain Harry Maguire.

The pre-season interaction also featured Gill posing with Bruno Fernandes, Siraj with Amad Diallo, and Jasprit Bumrah in conversation with Mason Mount and Harry Maguire.

Pant gifted a signed bat to Manchester United football team captain Bruno Fernandes.

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir was photographed alongside United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim. United’s Premier League campaign for the 2025–26 season will begin at home on August 17 against Arsenal.

India are currently 1-2 down in the five-match series after losing the third Test at Lord's by only 22 runs.

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Jai RaiAssistant Editor

Jai is a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience across India and the UAE, specialising in sports reporting. Throughout his distinguished career, he has had the privilege of covering some of the biggest names and events in sports, including cricket, tennis, Formula 1 and golf. A former first-division cricket league captain himself, he brings not only a deep understanding of the game but also a cricketer's discipline to his work. His unique blend of athletic insight and journalistic expertise gives him a wide-ranging perspective that enriches his storytelling, making his coverage both detailed and engaging. Driven by an unrelenting passion for sports, he continues to craft compelling narratives that resonate with readers. As the day winds down for most, he begins his work, ensuring that the most captivating stories make it to the print edition in time for readers to receive them bright and early the next morning.

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