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Outrageous act startles Shubman Gill as fan shouts 'Pakistan Zindabad' after handshake

Soumyajit Dutta

Shubman Gill with Pakistan fan [Source: @CallMeSheri1_/X.com]Shubman Gill with Pakistan fan [Source: @CallMeSheri1_/X.com]

Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill was left visibly startled during a casual outing in Australia when a fan's unexpected political chant interrupted a friendly handshake. The bizarre incident occurred as Gill was taking a quiet stroll, creating a moment of awkwardness that quickly captured the attention of fans online.

The encounter took place while the Indian team is in Australia for a three-match ODI series. Following a defeat in the first match in Perth, the squad is preparing for the crucial second ODI. Shubman Gill, leading the side in the series, was enjoying some downtime, sporting a simple black hoodie and sky-blue jeans, when the interaction unfolded.

The unlikely greeting that stunned Gill

A fan approached the Indian skipper, who politely stopped to acknowledge him and offered a handshake. However, as their hands met, the fan suddenly shouted "Pakistan Zindabad," leaving Gill in a state of shock. Watch the clip here.

The Indian captain offered no response, quickly withdrawing his hand and moving past the fan with a composed yet clearly surprised expression, continuing on his way without further incident.

Was it a Pakistan fan's revenge for the 'no handshake' saga?

The moment presents a strange cocktail of circumstances: an Indian captain recovering from a series-opening loss, a fan seeking a handshake, and a cheer typically reserved for India's arch-rivals. 

It’s a scene that blurs the lines between a casual fan meeting and an unexpected geopolitical footnote, especially after the 'no-handshake' drama between India and Pakistan.

Gill might have been startled by the shout, but it is a win for the Men in Green. Though Pakistan cricket felt the humiliation of handshake withdrawal from India, ultimately the nation avenged the insult as a fan shook his hand with the Indian captain.

Nevertheless, As India gears up for the second ODI, Gill’s focus will need to be razor-sharp. The team will be looking to bounce back and level the series, and the young captain will be central to those plans, likely putting this odd street-side interruption firmly behind him.