Shara Magomedov has found a new hobby. The UFC middleweight posted on Instagram, revealing his first encounter with cricket, writing:
“I discovered a new sport — cricket. I know it’s very popular in India. Does anyone among my followers play cricket? 🏏🏏”
Based on the photos and videos he shared, Magomedov appeared to be batting right-handed during what looked like a casual match. The post generated significant engagement from his follower base, with fans across India and beyond reacting to the sight of one of the UFC’s most exciting strikers picking up a bat.
Ankit Baiyanpuria vs. Shara Magomedov
The comments section took an unexpected turn when several fans began calling for a submission-only grappling match between Shara Bullet and Indian fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria. The timing of those calls is not entirely coincidental. Baiyanpuria recently competed at a Hype FC event where he was submitted by UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan, a result that introduced him to a wider combat sports audience and sparked curiosity about how he would fare against other fighters from the MMA world.
Fans appear to view a Magomedov versus Baiyanpuria grappling crossover as a natural next step given both men’s visibility across Indian social media.
Not every fan welcomed Shara Magomedov’s cricket post warmly. Some followers urged him to avoid promoting the sport, arguing that cricket already commands overwhelming attention and financial support in India while other sports, including combat sports and wrestling, remain comparatively neglected at the grassroots level.
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