Fan shouts ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ at Shubman Gill, Indian skipper handles the incident with…

India's ODI captain Shubman Gill faced an unexpected moment in Australia when a fan shouted 'Pakistan Zindabad' during a handshake. Gill seemed briefly taken aback before carrying on with his walk.

New Delhi: Indian captain Shubman Gill appeared visibly taken aback during a fan interaction in Australia, after a video emerged showing a man shouting “Pakistan Zindabad” while shaking hands with him.

The incident has gone viral on social media and is said to have happened during a casual outing in Adelaide. A fan approaches Gill for a handshake in the video as he is seen walking while wearing light blue jeans and a black hoodie.

Gill paused briefly to greet the fan, but the man shouted “Pakistan Zindabad”

The Indian skipper paused briefly to greet the fan, but the man shouted “Pakistan Zindabad” as their hands met, leaving Gill momentarily taken aback. The captain, however, remained composed, withdrew his hand, and continued walking without reacting further.

The video has since been widely shared among cricket fans from both countries.

A Pakistani fan met Shubman Gill in Adelaide and said, "Pakistan Zindabad." 🇵🇰🇮🇳🔥 pic.twitter.com/2NVLpjwFo7

— Cric Passion (@CricPassionTV) October 22, 2025

Gill remained calm and unfazed in the video

Although the incident has stirred online discussion, Gill remained calm and unfazed in the video, opting not to react to the comment and continuing on his way.

The viral video emerges at a time when interactions between Indian and Pakistani fans often draw significant attention, particularly during major tours and tournaments. Even in the recently concluded Asia Cup, tensions rose between the teams, culminating in a controversial award ceremony where India was prevented from celebrating their victory by ACC president and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

The Indian team is in Australia for a three-match ODI series. Following a disappointing defeat in the opening game at Perth, Gill and his teammates are gearing up for the second ODI in Adelaide, a must-win encounter to keep their series hopes alive after the disappointing start.