Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar delighted fans by sharing a special moment with Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the legendary fast bowler posted a snapshot of their handshake, captioning it: “Lovely meeting you, Shahid Kapoor, after a long time. Keep doing wonders like you did in Kabir Singh.”
Akhtar also treated his Instagram followers to video clips of their meetup. The first clip, set to a song from Shahid Kapoor’s hit film Kabir Singh, showed the duo exchanging smiles and chatting amidst an excited crowd. In another video featuring the original audio, Shoaib encouraged fans to interpret their conversation, saying, “Alright, so what do you understand from my chat with Shahid Kapoor? Tell me in the comments.”
The interaction began with a warm embrace between Shoaib, Shahid, and former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. Despite the background noise, their laughter and camaraderie shone through, leaving fans charmed.
Indian fans expressed their admiration in the comments, with one user writing, “Brother, I will always respect you,” while another quipped, “Shahid with the Express!” A Pakistani fan added, “You are the real pride of our country.”
Shoaib’s meetup with Shahid Kapoor was one of many highlights in his recent activities. As the ambassador for the DP World International League T20, Shoaib has been actively participating in international events. In a recent Instagram post, he shared glimpses of his time in Dubai, calling it his “second home” and expressing his passion for the league.