NEW DELHI: The “Pushpa” celebration, inspired by Allu Arjun‘s blockbuster movie Pushpa: The Rise, has become a viral trend in the world of cricket.
The signature gesture, where Allu Arjun wipes his chin with the back of his hand and makes a confident strut, symbolizes dominance and swag, and has been adopted by several cricketers across formats.
From David Warner to Ravindra Jadeja and Suryakumar Yadav to Nitish Reddy, cricketers across the globe have embraced the “Pushpa” celebration in style.
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And the latest to join the trend is Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, who demonstrated the signature move in the ongoing ILT20 tournament in Dubai.
Playing for Desert Vipers against Sharjah Warriorz on Thursday, Amir dismissed Rohan Mustafa, caught by Sam Curran at mid-off for his third wicket.
As Curran took the catch, Amir made the signature move of wiping his chin with the back of his hand in celebration.
Desert Vipers went on to win the match by 10 wickets and Amir was adjudged the Man of the Match for taking 4/24 in 3.1 overs.
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The “Pushpa” celebration showcases the growing influence of pop culture in sports, where cricketers use such gestures to entertain fans, show confidence, and connect with the audience.
It’s a testament to the crossover between cinema and cricket, two major obsessions in India.
