The meeting took place during Sheikh Hamdan’s historic two-day official visit to India. Sharing moments from the meeting on his official Instagram account, Sheikh Hamdan posted a caption in Hindi: “Team India Ke Saath Ek Yaadgaar Mulakath,”
Mumbai, TNM: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, met with prominent Indian cricketers and a senior official from the International Cricket Council (ICC) during a surprise engagement in Mumbai on Tuesday.
The meeting took place during Sheikh Hamdan’s historic two-day official visit to India. Upon his arrival in Mumbai, he held a brief but memorable interaction with Jay Shah, Chairman of the ICC, as well as Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav (popularly known as SKY), and all-rounder Hardik Pandya.
Dressed in a sleek black suit, Sheikh Hamdan was later seen signing a Team India jersey emblazoned with "Dubai" and the number 11. He posed alongside Rohit Sharma for photos holding the personalized jersey, creating a buzz across social media platforms.
Sharing moments from the meeting on his official Instagram account, Sheikh Hamdan posted a caption in Hindi: “Team India Ke Saath Ek Yaadgaar Mulakath,” meaning “A memorable meeting with Team India.” The post quickly went viral, drawing admiration from fans in both India and the UAE.
The informal gathering highlighted the cultural and sporting ties between the two nations and added a personal touch to Sheikh Hamdan’s official visit.
