IPL has become the world’s most popular cricket league only because of the cut-throat competition witnessed in the league but also for the drama and entertainment factor involved in the tourney. As the cricket fans would know, no other T20 league features the active Indian cricketers, which makes IPL a unique product.
Over the years, there have been several memorable moments in IPL matches. Be it last-ball sixes or Super Overs, the fans have always got the value for their time. Celebrations are common in sport, but in this article, we will look at the five most bizarre celebrations in the IPL.
Tabraiz Shamsi
Tabraiz Shamsi is known for his unique celebrations on the cricket field. During his brief stint with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, Shamsi was spotted celebrating his wickets with a ‘bus driver’ celebration.
Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja managed to get the prized wicket of Virat Kohli in a match between CSK and RCB. However, the left-arm spinner did not decide to celebrate the wicket in what was a bizarre scene in the IPL.
Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh followed the trend started by Darren Sammy in the IPL and celebrated his team’s win in the IPL with a baby cradle celebration.
Brad Hodge mimics Darren Sammy
In IPL 2013, a special inning from Brad Hodge helped Rajasthan Royals defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad. To mock Darren Sammy’s baby cradle celebration, Hodge invented a baby cradle celebration of his own, thereby surprising the fans.
Adam Gilchrist
The Gangnam style dance was much popular in the IPL. Chris Gayle used to perform the dance to celebrate his special moments. Former Australian wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist was playing his last IPL match against Mumbai Indians. He shocked everyone by deciding to bowl the final over the match. Praveen Kumar kept the wickets and Gilchrist dismissed Harbhajan Singh on the first ball. What followed was an unbelievable Gangnam dance from Gilly.
