Charming and Enchanting Wicket Celebrations

[Grumpy]

Brett Lee cranking up the chainsaw

Imran Tahir's victory lap

The briliant thumb thing that England did for a while

 

[OverratedSanity]

You bastard.

 

[Starfighter]

Fred Trueman and Neil Hawke shaking hands after the former had just dismissed the latter for his 300th test wicket.

 

[cnerd123]

You bastard.

Now the lines have been completely blurred

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

I must add, this thread is not only for bowlers. The slip fielders, the keeper, all factor into a charming celebration.

Look at the joy from keeper Murray after taking the catch in the gif I tried to upload, but Starfighter uploaded instead.

 

[smash84]

Loved wasim's celebrations in 1992 world cup final

 

[ankitj]

Loved wasim's celebrations in 1992 world cup final

Yeah, the way he ran with his arms open was great. Also remember Waqar's celebration after getting 2 in 2 in WC 2003 against India. Though that was more of release of pressure/emotion than celebration. He almost cried. LOL.

 

[ankitj]

Go to 7:15

https://youtu.be/E97LKEuY4cI

 

[Smudge]

 

[Adders]

This also one of the few other occasions where it's still cool despite it being a tailender's wicket.

JFC OS, that has to be the least cool thing that ever happened on a cricket field........it's just dead set ****ing cringe. I gotta a lot of respect for Mitch Johnson and admire him a hell of a lot for what he did in that series.......but that, that was just embarrassing.

 

[OverratedSanity]

JFC OS, that has to be the least cool thing that ever happened on a cricket field

I think that might be a slight overstatement

 

[Adders]

I think that might be a slight overstatement

OK, there was that Shane Watson to Gayle episode which may have been worse.

 

[Burgey]

I think my three wicket celebrations yesterday were understated and, frankly, elegant. Particularly the first, a stumping taken by Burgeinho.

First time I’ve seen someone warned for running on the wicket when celebrating a pole.

 

[akilana]

Vern’s non-celebration is my favourite.

 

[mr_mister]

***** it's weird you mention Flintoff in your example earlier because all I remember about him was his OTT celebrations. The arms spread apart standing pose like he's a god has gotta be the worst of them all, even worse than Lee's chainsaw which is at least a bit whimsical

 

[oblongballs]

I particularly enjoy Hasan Ali out of the modern class of players. He has brought energy and exuberance back to a great fast bowling (And celebrating) nation. I dearly missed the Pakistan of my youth, the exuberance of Waqar and Wasim, and later of Akhtar. Hasan is in that mould if quite a bit slower. He lit up a dreary tournament and long may it continue.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

^^ have to agree with you mate.

The guy lit up the Champions Trophy. Rain delay, Wash out...Hasan Ali brought back life into the tournament. That celebration is frozen in time, as the move by Heisman on the trophy that bears his name.

 

[oblongballs]

I'd like to add I miss Steyn almost paralysing himself with his violent celebrations. Hopefully he makes a come back soon and we get to see just how much it means to him...albeit with a few lesser injuries.

 

[quincywagstaff]

Jim Laker's incredibly understated reaction in the 1956 Old Trafford Test after taking his 19th wicket for the match.

 

[Second Spitter]

Chris Gayle vs Brad Haddin