An online clip, said to capture Indian Test team leader Shubman Gill greeting Sara Tendulkar warmly at the recent YouWeCan (YWC) Gala in London, stirred up a storm on various social platforms. Supporters, already intrigued by whispers of a romance, amplified and deliberated the picture, igniting renewed interest in the pair. But what actually unfolded at the function? Did they exchange a friendly embrace, or is it another instance of mistaken identity in the age of social media?
Star-studded attendance at the YWC Gala
The YWC Gala, recently organized by Yuvraj Singh, at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, functioned as a fundraising initiative to aid individuals battling cancer. The celebrated event was graced by prominent Indian cricket players, including Gill, former luminaries like Sachin Tendulkar and Kevin Pietersen, and many famous personalities from the entertainment and music industries. Sara, daughter of Sachin Tendulkar, was also among those invited and was sighted at the affair in a white dress, intensifying the speculation around her supposed connection with Gill.
Soon after the event concluded, a picture began to spread across X (previously Twitter), Instagram and fan accounts, alleging to depict Shubman Gill sharing a cordial embrace with Sara Tendulkar. The female figure in the photo is dressed in a white ensemble, and the moment has a spontaneous feel. Considering the couple’s past dating speculations, the posting was rapidly interpreted as a “confirmation” by supporters and gossip outlets on the internet.
Social media promptly reacted to the narrative, with messages and humorous content alluding to their established connection and earlier exchanges on social networks. However, the source and truthfulness of the popular footage merited a deeper investigation.
Resolved! Mystery behind the woman in white dress
Despite the widespread conjecture, a comprehensive assessment of the viral footage and reports from the occasion reveal notable inconsistencies.
The female figure embracing Gill in the viral photograph was not Sara Tendulkar, but Hazel Keech, an actress and the spouse of former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. Hazel herself posted the image on her social channels, which was then broadly misattributed by users who believed the female subject to be Sara. Both Gill and Hazel were observed greeting each other with warmth during the gala, as is standard at such formal gatherings.
That viral video with Shubman Gill?
Not Sara Tendulkar- it’s Hazel Keech, Yuvraj Singh’s wife..😅👇🏼#ShubmanGill #saratendulkar #HazelKeech @ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/rZD8T4UKvP— Irfan isak shaikh (@irfan_speak786) July 20, 2025
Sara did participate in the gala and was visible in various group photos and video clips alongside her father, but there was no reliable visual proof or credible media coverage substantiating that she exchanged a warm hug with Shubman during the event.
