A heartwarming and hilarious moment made headlines the other day Second test between India and West Indies At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, when a young female fan made a public proposal to the Indian captain Shubman Gill Went viral on social media. The spontaneous display of appreciation became one of the most talked-about moments of the match, capturing the attention of fans.
Woman’s viral proposal to Shubman Gill makes headlines during India vs West Indies 2nd Test
During India’s first innings, when Gill was involved in a steady partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, TV cameras panned towards the crowd and saw a female fan holding a placard which read, “Shubhman, I love you.” The crowd erupted in cheers and broadcasters quickly highlighted the light-hearted moment, making it an instant viral sensation.
Within minutes, social media was flooded with posts, memes and reactions under the trending hashtag #ILoveYouShubman. Fans applauded the fan’s bold move, while others humorously speculated about Gill’s reaction on the field. The scene underlines the immense popularity of the young captain, not just as a cricketer but as a national heartthrob.
The viral clip quickly spread across platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and YouTube, as fan pages and news outlets shared snippets of the moment. Cricket lovers flooded the comments section with witty comments “Every fan’s dream, one lucky Gil!” And “Even opposition fans can start holding placards now.”
While Gill maintained his composure and made no apparent reaction during the day’s play, fans speculated that the moment might have boosted his confidence. The incident added a touch of humor and romance to the tense Test match between India and West Indies.
Gill’s increasing popularity among fans
At just 26, Shubman Gill has cemented his place as one of India’s most promising batting stars and is, arguably, the most loved among the young fans. His stylish stroke play, composed demeanor and charisma have made him a youth icon across India and beyond.
Over the past year, Gill’s fan following has grown due to both his cricketing talent and off-field charm. Similar fan moments have happened before – with placards, cheers and resolutions during IPL matches and international events. This latest viral episode cements his status as one of the most followed and loved personalities in cricket.
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‘I have been alone for more than three years’: Gill
A few weeks ago, Gill clearly addressed the ongoing rumors about his love life, saying that he has been single for over three years and is completely focused on his cricket career. In a series of interviews, Gill set the record straight in response to speculations surrounding his relationship with various celebrities Sara Tendulkar, Sara Ali Khan And Avneet Kaur,
Gill stressed that many of the link-up stories were baseless, revealing, “I’ve been single for over three years. There’s been a lot of speculation and rumors linking me to different people. Sometimes, it’s so ridiculous that I’ve never seen or met that person in my life. And I’m hearing rumors that I’m with this person and this person, where would I be otherwise…”
Explaining that his busy schedule – on tour 300 days a year – does not leave him time for romantic relationships, he declared, “I’m focused on what I need to do in my professional career. There’s no room in my life to be with anyone. We’re on the road traveling somewhere. So there’s hardly any time to invest in a relationship with anyone.”
