Comedies, music, and cricket seem to be worlds apart. The recent meeting of comedian Tanmay Bhatt, international sensation Ed Sheeran, and Indian cricket prodigy Shubman Gill serves as evidence that the three can come together in a lovely display of camaraderie and cultural exchange.
After his exciting journey across India, where he welcomed the nation’s culture, Ed Sheeran was drawn to the cricket field and wanted to get in touch with Shubman Gill, one of the sport’s up-and-coming talents. Tanmay Bhat and the two got into a heated debate about the sport, emphasizing their shared admiration and enthusiasm for it.
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The three discussed Gill’s experiences, especially his opening Asia Cup matchup versus Pakistan, in a video that Sheeran uploaded to his YouTube page. The young cricket player talked about his first nervousness and the excitement of representing his country internationally. He was clearly excited. Sheeran paid close attention as he heard Gill’s narrative and expressed his admiration for the player’s skill.
Ed Sheeran consumes “Chaat.”
Sheeran was introduced to the flavors and culinary delights of the subcontinent by Gill and Bhat as they sat down to enjoy some traditional Indian street cuisine. The conversation quickly took a wonderful turn. Genuine camaraderie pervaded the conversation as Sheeran talked about his personal experiences being welcomed into Indian culture and remarked on the kindness and hospitality shown to him by celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan.
“Ask them why they did not retain me in KKR,” a smirking Shubman Gill remarked when Sheeran disclosed that he was meeting Shahrukh Khan and his family.
Day out with @edsheeran and @thetanmay. Full video out now!https://t.co/aDHSStYMv2 pic.twitter.com/e2UxWj1uve
— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) April 5, 2024
Sheeran expressed his gratitude for the love and support he gets from his Indian followers. Sheeran is well-known for having a large fan base, especially in India. Sheeran disclosed that his wife’s closest buddy is a Gill enthusiast. The revelation, which highlighted cricket’s influence and global reach, positively surprised Gill. Towards the end of the video, the singer attempted to bat during a casual cricket match between the three of them.
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