Aussie cricket star stuns fans with an unexpected gift! News24 –
In a delightful crossover between cricket and music, Australian leg-spinner Amanda-Jade Wellington surprised Indian pop sensation Diljit Dosanjh during his concert at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena on November 5. The event was part of Diljit’s ongoing 2025 Aura Tour, which has been drawing huge crowds across Australia.
The Adelaide-based cricketer took fans by surprise when she walked up on stage and presented Dosanjh with a special Adelaide Strikers Women’s team jersey. The moment was met with loud cheers from the crowd as the two shared a light-hearted exchange, celebrating the fusion of sports and music.
Sharing pictures from the event on her official X (formerly Twitter) account, Wellington captioned the post:
“Never thought I’d be on stage with @diljitdosanjh.”
Never thought I’d be on stage with @diljitdosanjh 🙏🏻🥰 #auratour #DiljitDosanjh pic.twitter.com/fvwXVQBhhA
— Amanda Wellington (@amandajadew) November 5, 2025
The photos quickly went viral, with fans from both the cricket and music worlds loving the unexpected collaboration.
A Cricketer with a Soft Spot for India
Amanda-Jade Wellington, one of Australia’s most talented leg-spinners, has always shown her admiration for Indian culture. Recently, she posted a picture of herself dressed in traditional Indian attire while wishing her followers a happy Diwali, further endearing herself to Indian fans.
Wellington has had a successful international career, having debuted for Australia Women in November 2016. She has represented the national side in one Test, 14 ODIs, and eight T20Is, and was part of Australia’s squads that won the 2018 T20 World Cup and the 2022 ODI World Cup.
She’s also a regular feature in franchise cricket, playing for Oval Invincibles in The Hundred and representing Adelaide Strikers in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) since its inception. The 2025 season marks her 11th consecutive WBBL campaign with the Strikers, highlighting her consistency and loyalty to the club.
The heartwarming on-stage moment between Wellington and Dosanjh beautifully captured the global connection between cricket and music – two passions that continue to unite fans across borders.