Temba Bavuma, Mitchell Marsh strike Shah Rukh Khan's iconic pose

Dubai: Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan is no stranger to the cricketing world. While he continues to mesmerise audiences worldwide with his powerful performances on screen, his deep-rooted connection with cricket is equally well known. The actor is the proud co-owner of the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a team that has built a loyal fan base over the years and clinched multiple IPL titles under his ownership.

His presence at KKR matches, his enthusiastic celebrations, and of course, his iconic arms-wide-open pose have become legendary in their own right.

As Australia and South Africa prepare to lock horns in a thrilling three-match ODI series on Australian soil, an unexpected tribute to Khan caught fans by surprise and quickly went viral.

During a promotional photoshoot ahead of the series, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh and South African skipper Temba Bavuma posed with the ODI series trophy alongside the national flags of their respective countries.

However, what truly stole the spotlight was the duo striking Shah Rukh Khan’s famous pose of extending arms wide, mimicking the signature gesture that has long been associated with the actor’s romantic on-screen roles.

Cricket fans and Bollywood lovers alike were quick to react, flooding social media with admiration and amusement.

Some called it “a crossover we never expected,” while others praised the light-hearted gesture as a sign of how deeply Shah Rukh Khan’s influence permeates global pop culture—including sports.