Shubman Gill taken aback as fan yells 'Pakistan Zindabad' during handshake | Watch

A cordial handshake was interrupted by an unexpected political cry from a fan on a casual outing in Australia, leaving Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill noticeably startled. The strange incident happened when Gill was out on a peaceful walk, causing a moment of embarrassment that immediately caught fans' attention on social media.

The Indian squad is in Australia for a three-match ODI series. After losing the opening game in Perth, the team is getting ready for the pivotal second ODI.

Wearing a basic black hoodie and sky-blue denim, Gill was walking around when the encounter took place.

When a fan came up to the Indian captain, he paused to shake hands and greet him. But as soon as their hands touched, the fan yelled "Pakistan Zindabad," which stunned Gill and he kept moving ahead.

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Without replying, the Indian captain swiftly withdrew his hand and walked by the fan, his face calm but obviously taken aback, and carried on without any further problems.

A fan requesting a handshake, an Indian captain recuperating from a series-opening defeat, and a chant usually reserved for India's bitter enemies make up an odd combination of circumstances.

Particularly in light of the 'no-handshake' crisis between India and Pakistan during the Asia Cup, the scene blurs the boundaries between an informal fan interaction and an unexpected geopolitical footnote.

Gill will need to be really focused as India prepares for the second ODI. The young captain will play a key role in the team's plans to recover and level the series, perhaps putting this strange street-side interruption behind him.

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