Harry Kanes love for cricket is no secret. Over the years, England The football captain often enjoys the sport during training sessions and team-building activities, showing his sincere appreciation for the gentleman’s game. The Bayern Munich star is also known to be a fan of the Indian cricket legend Virat Kohlipublicly praised the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) many times captain. Now, just a few days left to take England somewhere else FIFA World Cup In the campaign, Kane once again brought together the worlds of football and cricket with a humorous social media post that won over fans of both sports.
Harry Kane jokingly offers services to ECB and RCB
As the England football team continue their FIFA World Cup preparations, the players took part in a cricket session as part of their team activities on Tuesday. Kane was among those enjoying the change of scenery, swapping his football boots for a cricket bat and making the most of the relaxed surroundings. The 32-year-old later took to social media to share a series of photos from the session, showing himself fighting and embracing the spirit of the game. However, his writing quickly gained attention.
“Always ready if needed, @englandcricket and @RCBTweets! 👀😂,” Writing in Kane X, he suggested that both the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru could call on his services if required.
The post was clearly meant as a joke, but caused a stir among supporters, especially those who follow both football and cricket. Many fans even imagined how the prolific striker would fare if he swapped football for cricket.
Always ready if needed @englandcricket & @RCBTweets! 👀😂 pic.twitter.com/cqUePoDyJy
— Harry Kane (@HKane) June 9, 2026
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Kane’s admiration for Virat Kohli and RCB continues
Kane’s latest post comes shortly after he congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru on their success IPL 2026 campaign. RCB retained their title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final with Virat Kohli once again playing a crucial role. The England captain was quick to acknowledge Kohli’s contribution, taking to Instagram to praise the Indian superstar.
“What a player and what a shot @virat.kohli! Congratulations @royalchallengers.bengaluru for back to back IPL titles,” Kane wrote.
As England prepare for the FIFA World Cup on June 11, Kane’s main focus is on football, despite his cricketing path. The striker enters the tournament after another excellent season. Bayern Munich. Kane has scored an impressive 61 goals in 51 games in all competitions and has continued this rich run of form for his national team, netting five times in his last five appearances for England since September 2025.
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