Shawn Mendes was seen donning the Number 18 jersey ahead of the INDIA vs NEW ZEALAND final clash on 9 March 2025. He proudly wore the Virat Kohli’s jersey during the debut performance at the Lollapalooza music festival.
This Canadian pop star is here for his music festival performance and while performing he expressed his support towards the star and said, “India, I know you have a big, important cricket game tomorrow. Good luck. I hope everything goes well for you.” giving his shoutout to Kohli he also expressed his wavering respect to the star performing at the Mahalaxmi racecourse in Mumbai
Viral Video Buzz
Soon the internet filled with viral video of him showing heartfelt gesture to the Indian cricket star Kohli, social media filled with mixed reactions over the video.
He started the show with his 2016 hit There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back. Following this, the star sang his all-time classic hits Treat You Better, Señorita and Lost In Japan.
Then came the moment of surprise which no one had guessed it, the star delighted his fans, with a costume change wearing a Virat Kohli’s jersey he went on singing another of his performances.
Just soon the video of him went viral, fans could not stop but react, and showed their love to the singer.
SHAWN MENDES WEARING VIRAT KOHLI’S JERSEY WHILE PERFORMING IN MUMBAI. 🐐🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Xjb57HO3SN
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 8, 2025
Shawn Mendes wore Virat Kohli’s Indian jersey while performing at his concert in Mumbai tonight. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/u2eimKEm0Y
— Akshat Om (@AkshatOM10) March 9, 2025
This wasn’t the first time any international artists have expressed their love towards Indian Cricketers. In an earlier stance, Coldplay on their India Gig made another heartfelt gesture towards Jasprit Bumrah and won hearts of millions.
