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[Saba Sports News] Pakistan’s star all-rounder, Shadab Khan, added a touch of Bollywood glamour to the World Cup 2023 media conference in India, earning admiration from both sides of the border.
As the Pakistan cricket team arrived in India for the highly anticipated tournament, Shadab Khan, known for his on-field skills and off-field style, made a reference to the iconic Bollywood character ‘Singham.’ During the team’s inaugural media conference in Hyderabad, Shadab Khan playfully acknowledged the presence of a police officer in the room.
The reference was a nod to Bajirao Singham, a fearless supercop portrayed by Ajay Devgn in Bollywood. Shadab Khan’s light-hearted comment injected humor into the event and highlighted the camaraderie between the Pakistani players and their Indian hosts. The warm welcome at Hyderabad airport and the enthusiastic reception from fans at the team hotel left Shadab and his teammates impressed.
Shadab humorously remarked, ‘Singham bhi aaye hain yaha pe’ (I see Singham is also present here). He praised the fantastic welcome at Hyderabad airport and the overwhelming support from fans at the team hotel, expressing hope for similar love in Ahmedabad where they will play India.
During the media interaction, Shadab Khan also expressed his admiration for Team India’s skipper and opener, Rohit Sharma, acknowledging that Rohit is one of the world’s most challenging batsmen to bowl to.
Shadab emphasized that once Rohit Sharma settles at the crease, he becomes exceptionally dangerous. He also named Kuldeep Yadav as the most dangerous bowler among spinners ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023.