Overview
- The exchange took place on March 14 at the India Today Conclave in Delhi during an on-stage segment featuring Sharma and Sanju Samson.
- Asked for an autograph for Akshay Kumar, Sharma replied that he would give the actor the bat he used at the T20 World Cup, drawing applause and a warm response.
- Clips of the moment circulated widely on social media on March 15, amplifying the crossover between cricket and Bollywood.
- Kumar also taught Sharma a few of his signature dance moves on stage, adding a lighthearted coda to the presentation.
- Sharma’s 18-ball fifty in the final against New Zealand helped set up India’s title win, and he is set to rejoin Sunrisers Hyderabad for the IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 28.