On Sunday, July 20, 2025, fast bowler Ansul Kamboj joined the Indian men’s cricket team in Manchester ahead of his Test match against England. His first day with the squad included an unusual experience – attending a joint session with footballers of Manchester United in Old Trafford.Kamboj was present to mix cricket and football activities during the post-match training of the Indian cricket team and Manchester United. Ansul has quietly made his case for years. Pesar has shown discipline and continuity in a recent five-wicket race in India A’s Red-Ball Tour, with 79 wickets in 24 first-class games.In this program, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir and Joint Manager Ruben Amorim exchanged Jersey. Team captains Bruno Fernandes and Shubman Gill shared a comfortable moment together. Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav talked with Amorim in length.Also Read: When I met cricketThe Indian team shared pictures of the event on their social media with “United in Manchester”. The meeting gave both the squads time to relax, talk and know about each other.Kamboj’s inclusion in the India squad rapidly comes in the form of bowler Arshdeep Singh who is cured by an injury. The joint session in Old Trafford gave him a different kind of start for his first tour with the national team, showing how sports could bring players together, even in subjects. The fourth test against England in Manchester will begin on Wednesday, July 23.
