Rohit Sharma and Iker Casillas' internet-breaking photo at NBA ABu Dhabi Games

Rohit Sharma met Iker Casillas during their visit to the NBA Abu Dhabi Games. The duo clicked a photo with each other which has been termed iconic by the fans. During the game between the Denver Nuggets and the Boston Celtics, the two World Cup-winning captains got the attention and the fans cheered for them. Their photo has gone viral on social media.

Many stars from different sports attended the NBA Abu Dhabi Games. It was a friendly match between the defending champions and the Nuggets ahead of the upcoming NBA 2024/25 season. While the Celtics claimed a win over the Nuggets, the attention of everyone was on Rohit and other Football stars.

Rohit met Iker both of whom are related to Real Madrid. While Iker was a former Madrid player himself, Rohit is a die-hard fan of the club. In the past, the Indian skipper had got a special jersey from the club. The fans recognized it and shared it on social media.

Rohit Sharma and Iker Casiallas' legacy

Rohit Sharma and Casillas are the legends of their respective sports. The Indian star was just 20 years old when he took part in the T20 World Cup 2007 and played a crucial role in his team winning the inaugural edition of the tournament. His career came a full circle earlier this year in the West Indies.

At the age of 37, Rohit became the oldest captain to win the T20 World Cup. On the other hand, Iker is regarded to be a legendary goalkeeper in the Football world. When Spain won its historic World Cup in 2010, he was their captain and had an amazing tournament as a goalkeeper.

No wonder the fans recognized the duo as two World Cup-winning skippers. Apart from being a Spanish great, he also has a huge legacy playing for Real Madrid. He won 2 Copa del Rey titles, 2 UEFA Super Cups, 4 Supercopa de España titles, 5 La Liga titles, 3 UEFA Champions Leagues, and 2 Intercontinental Cups, and the FIFA Club World Cup.