‘Little bit of Calvin, little bit of Harris’: Ravi Shastri poses with world-famous DJ in Athens | Off the field News
Former India head coach and cricket commentator Ravi Shastri surprised fans by sharing a picture of himself alongside world-famous DJ Calvin Harris behind the DJ decks in Athens, Greece.Shastri posted the photo on X on Saturday, adding a humorous caption that played on the Scottish DJ’s first and last names.Known for his entertaining commentary and lively social media presence, Shastri gave fans a glimpse of his fun side away from cricket.Shastri has enjoyed a long career in Indian cricket, playing 80 Tests, scoring 3,830 runs and taking 151 wickets. He later coached India from 2017 to 2021 and became a familiar voice in the commentary box, including during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.His latest social media post showed him standing beside Harris at the DJ console in Athens. The caption joked about having Harris by his side and ended with a reference to DJ magic, giving fans an unexpected crossover between cricket and electronic music.He wrote, “Always helps when you’ve got a dude like Calvin Harris by your side! Little bit of Calvin, little bit of Harris… and a whole lot of DJ magic!”Calvin Harris, whose real name is Adam Wiles, is one of the world’s biggest DJs and music producers. He is known for hits such as “We Found Love”, his collaboration with Rihanna, which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks.
Exact reason for Shastri and Harris’s meeting remains unclear
The exact reason for Shastri and Harris’s meeting in Athens remains unclear. Neither has revealed the name or purpose of the event.A separate Instagram post by a guest mentioned Harris performing at a private celebration for a couple in Athens.This has led to speculation that Shastri’s appearance at the DJ decks may have been connected to the same gathering, but there is no confirmation linking the two posts.No major public concert by Harris was listed in Athens for 2026, making a private event a possibility.However, the confirmed details remain limited. Shastri was in Athens, posed alongside Harris behind the DJ decks and shared the moment with his followers.The unexpected picture has given cricket fans a fun glimpse of Shastri enjoying himself outside the world of cricket.
