Watch: Shubman Gill's memorable meeting with Football sensation Erling Haaland resurfaces on his 26th birthday

Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland uniquely celebrated his 26th birthday on Tuesday (July 21). The Norwegian football star embraced his Viking roots by sharing a photo on his official social media account while wearing a Viking helmet. The post quickly caught the attention of fans around the world.

Amid the birthday celebrations, IPL franchise Gujarat Titans also shared a special post for Haaland on social media. The 2022 IPL champions posted a video featuring captain Shubman Gill meeting the Norwegian superstar during a previous interaction. The clip brought together fans of both cricket and football.

Gujarat Titans added a humorous caption to the post, writing, "The chronically online birthday boy..." The playful message quickly went viral, with fans enjoying the franchise's unique birthday wish for Haaland.

Watch the viral video below.

Why Gujarat Titans wished Erling Haaland and what the franchise wrote

Gujarat Titans shared a special birthday post for Erling Haaland because of his previous interaction with the franchise's captain, Shubman Gill. The two sports stars have met on multiple occasions, and their crossover has been well received by both cricket and football fans.

To celebrate Haaland's 26th birthday, Gujarat Titans reposted an old video showing the Manchester City striker gifting Gill a pair of autographed football boots. In the short clip, Haaland signs the boots before handing them to the Indian batter. The two athletes were also seen wearing white Nike jerseys, making the moment even more memorable for fans.

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Along with the video, Gujarat Titans shared a playful caption that read, "Have a nice birthday, @Erling. The chronically online birthday boy might just comment 'nice' on this video." The humorous post quickly attracted attention on social media, with fans enjoying the friendly exchange between the IPL franchise and the Norwegian football star.

Who is Erling Haaland? His World Cup 2026 journey so far

Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City and the Norway national team. Widely regarded as one of the best forwards in the world, he is known for his pace, strength, intelligent movement, and clinical finishing. Haaland began his senior career with Bryne and Molde before playing for Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund. In 2022, he joined Manchester City, where he has won multiple major trophies and several individual awards.

Haaland has built an incredible goal-scoring record throughout his career. He has scored 112 goals in 132 Premier League matches, 12 goals in 14 FA Cup matches, 57 goals in 58 UEFA Champions League matches, and 62 goals in 67 Bundesliga matches. His consistency in front of goal has made him one of the most feared strikers in world football.

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The 26-year-old also enjoyed an impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with Norway. Haaland scored 7 goals in 5 matches, playing a key role in his team's run to the quarter-finals. His performances once again highlighted his ability to deliver on the biggest stage, and fans will be hoping to see him continue his outstanding goal-scoring form for both Manchester City and Norway in the years ahead.

Fans react: Haaland birthday post sparks Cricket-Football crossover buzz

Gujarat Titans' birthday post for Erling Haaland quickly went viral across social media. Fans from both the cricket and football communities praised the franchise for celebrating one of the world's biggest football stars. Many also enjoyed the playful caption and the throwback video featuring Shubman Gill.

The post reminded fans of the special meeting between Gill and Haaland, where the Manchester City striker gifted the Indian batter a pair of signed football boots. The crossover between two global sports received plenty of positive reactions, with many calling it one of the best sports collaborations on social media.

The viral post once again showed how cricket and football can bring fans together. With Haaland enjoying a huge global fan base and Gill being one of India's biggest cricket stars, supporters hope to see more such crossovers in the future.