Lahore – In a light-hearted social experiment that has caught the attention of millions, British content creator Alex Wanders walked through the bustling streets of Lahore, Pakistan, wearing the Indian cricket team’s jersey – and filmed the reactions.
The video, shared on his official Instagram handle, quickly went viral with over 2.5 million views, showing Wanders donning the blue Dream11-sponsored Team India jersey. Captioned “Is it safe to wear an Indian cricket shirt in Pakistan?”, the reel captures not just the curiosity of passersby, but also the warmth that defied expectations.
Testing boundaries with a smile
In the clip, Wanders is seen walking calmly through Lahore’s markets and streets, often greeting locals with a smile and folded hands (namaste). At one point, he says,
“Getting some strange looks,”
but continues undeterred.
By the end, he remarks,
“So far so good, nothing happened.”
Reflecting on the experience, he adds:
“So far it turns out that if you wear an Indian shirt in Pakistan, nothing happens because people are really good.”
Humour and insight flood the comments
Social media users flooded the post with a mix of humour, cultural insights, and appreciation. One user joked,
“Half of the public did not know what was written on the T-shirt lol.”
Another quipped,
“Probably because ‘India’ is written in English.”
Some were touched by the peaceful gesture, commenting,
“You doing namaste in Pakistan is the best thing.”
and
“Lovely video. Shows the people are bigger than politics.”
Conclusion
At a time when India-Pakistan ties often dominate headlines for political reasons, Alex Wanders’ experiment stood out for its simple message of shared humanity, playfully testing stereotypes and sparking hope for better understanding.