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Indian captain Shubman Gill was left visibly surprised during an interaction with a fan in Australia, after a video surfaced online showing a man shouting “Pakistan Zindabad” while shaking hands with him. The incident, which appears to have taken place during a casual outing in Adelaide, has since gone viral on social media. In the clip, Gill, whi is dressed in a black hoodie and light blue jeans, is seen walking when a fan approaches him for a handshake. The Indian skipper briefly pauses to greet the fan, but as soon as their hands touch, the man yells “Pakistan Zindabad,” leaving Gill momentarily stunned. The captain however, handled the situation calmly as he pulled his hand back and walked ahead without breaking his stride. He did not react any further.The post has since been widely circulated among cricket fans from both nations.Watch the viral video here The Indian team is currently in Australia for a three-match ODI series. After losing the opening game in Perth, Gill and his side are preparing for the second ODI in Adelaide, which is now a must-win match to stay alive in the series after the disappointing start. While the incident has sparked debate online, Gill appeared composed and unbothered in the video, choosing not to respond to the remark and continuing his walk.
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The viral clip comes at a time when fan interactions between Indian and Pakistani supporters often attract heightened attention, especially during high-profile tours and tournaments. Even in the recently concluded Asia Cup, tempers flared between players, which culminated in a messy award ceremony where India were denied the trophy by ACC president and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who denied them from celebrating. Gill, leading India in the ongoing ODI series, will look to put the incident behind him as he focuses on guiding his team back into contention when they face Australia in the second ODI on Thursday.
