Former England batter Kevin Pietersen and India’s left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav engaged in a light-hearted exchange on X after the latter shared a series of pictures with Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim. The post, part of the “United in Manchester” campaign shared by the BCCI, showed Indian cricketers interacting with Manchester United players and staff at the Carrington training ground, drawing a cheeky reaction from Pietersen.
“Sharing football knowledge with the man who’s redefining the game🙌🏻 #RubenAmorim,” tweeted Kuldeep alongside photos of the Adidas-hosted event. Pietersen, known for his quick wit and allegiance to Chelsea, responded with a jab at Manchester United’s recent form: “Very very very poor football team,” referencing United’s dismal 15th-place finish in the Premier League.
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Kuldeep, unfazed, responded with grace: “Very, very good human being, just like you 😍.” Their exchange reflected the strong rapport built during their time together at the Delhi Capitals, adding a touch of familiarity to the banter.
Sharing football knowledge with the man who’s redefining the game🙌🏻 #RubenAmorim pic.twitter.com/IW8uJmgivK
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) July 20, 2025
Very very good human being just like you 😍
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) July 20, 2025
The cross-sport event, facilitated by Adidas, who sponsor both teams, saw several memorable moments. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant were spotted enjoying a game of football while Mohammed Siraj bowled to Harry Maguire, creating an image that quickly went viral. Head coaches Gautam Gambhir and Ruben Amorim also posed for the cameras—Gambhir, a confessed United fan, seemed especially thrilled.
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Other snapshots featured Gill with Bruno Fernandes, Siraj with Amad Diallo, and Jasprit Bumrah chatting with Mason Mount and Maguire. A joint photo of both squads and their support staff captured the spirit of unity between cricket and football—two worlds brought together under one banner of sportsmanship and mutual respect.
