Indian Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor had an unexpected meeting with Pakistani cricket star Shoaib Akhtar at Dubai airport. Tharoor, who was returning to New Delhi after attending a literature festival in England, took a selfie with Akhtar and shared it on Twitter. He was pleasantly surprised by the encounter and described Akhtar as a smart and engaging person, praising his skills as a fast bowler.
Tharoor also mentioned that Akhtar has a significant fan base in India, and many Indian people recognized him and wanted to take photos with the cricket legend. During their conversation, they discussed India, Pakistan, and cricket. Shoaib Akhtar responded to Tharoor’s post, expressing his pleasure at meeting him.
