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A heartwarming moment was caught on camera as the Gujarat Titans pacer, Mohammed Siraj, greeted their bus driver, saying “Sat Sri Akal, Paaji,” and hugged him. Following Mohammed Siraj’s greeting, the likes of Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharshan, Sai Kishore and their coach, Ashish Nehra, also exchanged handshakes and small talk. The difference in cultures and beliefs seemed to be non-existent with such kind acts. This small gesture by Gujarat Titans players and the coach left the internet with overwhelming reactions.
The light-hearted moment took place on the team bus and the interaction between the players and the bus driver was seemingly inspired by Mohammed Siraj. Social media was soon flooded with praise, as fans lauded the humility and deep sense of camaraderie displayed by Siraj and his teammates, proving that respect transcends the boundaries of the cricket field.
Mohammed Siraj greeted the Gujarat Titans bus driver with 'Sat Sri Akal, Paaji' and hugged him. ❤️pic.twitter.com/YhzMfQALkD
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 7, 2026
Gujarat Titans seek turnaround as pressure mounts ahead of Delhi Capitals clash
Gujarat Titans have been off to a poor start this season, as they lost both their opening games and are in desperate need of wins to keep their hopes alive this season. Shubman Gill, the Gujarat Titans Captain, had missed out on the previous match due to a muscle spasm and is expected to return to the side for the next game. Their batting unit continues the issue that they had faced in the previous season as well, they are heavily dependent on Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharshan and Jos Buttler for runs.
Their middle and lower order is quite handy towards the end of the innings but it is a different story when early wickets are lost. Their bowling unit seems to have found a talented speedster in Ashok Sharma but they still do have plenty of room for improvement.
The next match of the Gujarat Titans will be tomorrow against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Titans will be hoping to get their first two points of the season as they face an in-form Delhi Capitals, and the major worry for the side will be the sensational batting form of Sameer Rizvi.
