5 Iconic Celebrations In Cricket: It is not only a game, it’s an emotional ride that unites fans and players. The thrill of victory, the relief of achieving a milestone, or the exhilaration of shutting up the critics, these moments tend to burst into iconic celebrations that get forever etched in history.
5 cricket’s most iconic celebrations that went viral
1- Joe Root’s “Mic Drop” Moment
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During the 2018 ODI series between India and England, Joe Root did his part as a player with the bat and with his head. Chasing 258, Root was on 96* when he finished the game with a classy boundary. Following that came an unapologetic act of swagger as he dropped his bat like it was on fire, creating a “mic drop” celebration as though it was a mic drop.
This iconic celebration became symbolic of England’s dominance and Root’s cool composure, setting social media ablaze with admiration and memes alike.
2- Virat Kohli’s “My Bat Does the Talking”
In the sweltering Test series against Australia in 2018, Virat Kohli led our Team India into new, uncharted territory of what we had previously seen. Kohli walked onto the ground in Perth, as most batsmen were having their battles with the conditions of the pitch, and made a brilliant century.
What got the headlines was his reaction – there would be no celebrating after everything Australia had sledged; however, he did celebrate in a very muted, yet still aggressive, way, in which he simply said his bat speaks for itself. This calm and composed act turned into a defining world celebration, which showed that Kohli had mental strength and unshakeable confidence.
3- Sourav Ganguly’s T-Shirt Wave at Lord’s
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It may be the most famous celebration in cricket. Sourav Ganguly’s infamous jersey-waving at Lord’s in 2002 still gets Indian fans’ hearts racing. After India chased down what seemed an insurmountable total in the NatWest Series final against England, Ganguly took off his shirt and waved it effortlessly from the Lord’s balcony.
It wasn’t just a moment of celebration, it was an emotional rebuttal to England’s Andrew Flintoff’s similar occasion in Mumbai earlier in the year. This act has since become an emblem of India’s unapologetic new generation in cricket.
4- Darren Sammy’s Baby Pacifier Celebration
Darren Sammy of the West Indies gave the world an emotionally driven classic celebration in the Indian Premier League. Having registered his first T20 half-century, Sammy celebrated by removing a baby pacifier from his pocket and putting it in his mouth. This was a sweet tribute to his newly born daughter, Skai.
This sweet celebration was linked up with supporters from all over the world, reminding everyone that cricket is not only about competition but also about emotion and family.
5- Brett Lee’s Chainsaw Celebration
Fast, furious, and highly competitive, Brett Lee was the very personification of raw pace bowling. Having taken wickets with his deadly 150 km/h balls, Lee frequently went on to do his trademark chainsaw celebration. Catching the ball in imitation of the roar of a chainsaw, it was his way of releasing adrenaline and getting the crowd involved.
This militant celebration became synonymous with his name and was a favorite among Australian cricket fans
These image-making celebrations are not merely about style or showmanship. They’re about emotion, expression, and moments that mean more than mere statistics. They encapsulate stories of defiance, joy, love, and pride. A mic drop or a shirt wave, these acts will still live on in cricketing folklore.
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