Fan at Eden Gardens asks Shubman Gill’s father about Sara Tendulkar; his reply goes viral
“Bhai ki shaadi kab karwa rahe ho?” a fan at Eden Gardens shouted during the Kolkata Test. he shouted, creating a viral moment. Shubman Gill’s father. The unexpected question about Sara Tendulkar made her father smile and his cheerful reply went viral on social media.
On the first day of the Test match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, an off-field incident received as much attention on social media as cricket. A fan playfully asked Lakhwinder Singh, father of India’s young Test captain Shubman Gill, a pointed question.
The audience approached Gill’s father, who was sitting with a child in the stands, and asked, “Uncle Ji, when are you arranging Gill Bhai’s marriage? Are you planning to get him married to Sara lady or not?” This witty remark suggested that Gill should marry his gossip partner Sara Tendulkar.
Lakhwinder Singh responded coolly stating that the decision was his son’s and hence he avoided a half-hearted commitment. This interaction highlights several elements: the friendly, engaging atmosphere of the Eden Gardens crowd; how off-field interactions (even humorous ones) become part of the overall experience; and how well-known figures like Gill often face questions that go beyond their cricketing skills.
Watch the video here:
Fans at Eden Garden ask Lakhwinder uncle when Shubman Gill will get married. pic.twitter.com/7kGXMH4gwP
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While the main focus was on the game, this event provided a relatable moment. It revealed how athletes’ lives, beyond their performance on the field, are closely followed, especially by passionate fans.
Amid the fierce competition of Test cricket, a simple and cheeky question posed to a player’s father served as a reminder that fans have expectations not just for runs and wickets but also for moments of humour.
IND and SA 1st Test Day 1 highlights
Jasprit Bumrah shone as India took control against South Africa on Day 1 of the first Test in Kolkata. After electing to bat, Temba Bavuma’s South Africa were dismissed for just 159 runs by Shubman Gill’s India. The standout player was pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who took a five-wicket haul and showed exactly why he holds the title of the world’s No. 1 bowler. At Stumps, India finished the day at 37/1 in 20 overs, trailing South Africa by 122 runs. India lost the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal, but KL Rahul and Washington Sundar managed to end the day for the home team.
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