harry kaneHis love for cricket is not hidden from anyone. Over the years, England The football captain has often been seen enjoying the game during training sessions and team bonding activities, showing a true appreciation for the gentlemen’s game. The Bayern Munich star is also known to be a fan of the Indian cricket legend Virat Kohlipublicly praised ex Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Captain on many occasions. Now, just days before England take on the second round FIFA World Cup As part of the campaign, Kane has once again brought together the worlds of football and cricket with a humorous social media post that has won the hearts of fans of both the sports.
Harry Kane jokingly offers services to ECB and RCB
As the England football team continues to prepare for the FIFA World Cup, players took part in a cricket session as part of their team activities on Tuesday. Kane was among those enjoying the change of scenery, exchanging football boots for cricket bats and making the most of the relaxed atmosphere. The 32-year-old later shared a series of pictures from the session on social media, in which he can be seen batting and getting into the spirit of the game. However, it was her caption that immediately caught attention.
“Always ready if needed, @englandcricket and @RCBTweets! 👀➡,” Kane wrote on Twitter, jokingly suggesting that both the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and IPL champions Royal Challengers Bangalore could use his services if needed.
The post was clearly meant as a joke, but it sparked excitement among supporters, especially those who follow both football and cricket. Many fans also imagined how the prolific striker would fare if he ever switched football to cricket.
Always ready when needed, @englandcricket & @RCBTweets! 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/cqUePoDyJy
– Harry Kane (@HKane) 9 June 2026
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Kane’s praise continues for Virat Kohli and RCB
Kane’s latest post comes soon after he congratulated Royal Challengers Bangalore on their success ipl 2026 Campaign. RCB defended their title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final, in which Virat Kohli once again played a key role. The England captain immediately acknowledged Kohli’s contribution and praised the Indian superstar on Instagram.
“What a player and what an innings @virat.kohli! Congratulations to @royalchallengers.bengaluru on winning back-to-back IPL titles.” Ken wrote.
Despite lighter cricket developments, Kane’s main focus is on football as England prepare for the FIFA World Cup, which begins on 11 June. The striker enters the tournament after another excellent season Bayern Munich. Kane has scored an impressive 61 goals in 51 appearances in all competitions and has continued that fine form for his national team, finding the net five times in his last five matches for England since September 2025.
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