Watch - Sabbir Rahman Imitates Virat Kohli after Dunedin Century
Published - 21 Feb 2019, 01:25 PM | Updated - 22 Aug 2024, 11:59 PM
Sabbir Rahman, the middle-order batsman from Bangladesh recently imitated Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s famous ‘bat do the talking’ celebrating after the former smacked an outstanding century at Dunedin.
Meanwhile, the 102 he scored in the Dunedin ODI while making a comeback to international cricket after serving a ban due to disciplinary issues, wasn’t without drama. When he arrived at the crease in Dunedin, Bangladesh were 40 for 4 in the tenth over. They needed the middle order to adjust to New Zealand’s rampant pace attack. Tim Southee was in his element, having removed the top three in the first 2.1 overs of the innings, but Sabbir’s three fours and a six against him forced a length change.
Sabbir didn’t let the other bowlers settle into a rhythm either, playing Ferguson and Trent Boult comfortably despite their pace and shorter lengths. He also ensured that Santner bowled a very defensive line, milking him for 30 runs off 34 balls.
Sabbir Rahman did most things right on the day, including in the partnerships with Saifuddin and Mehidy Hasan that got Bangladesh past the 200-run mark and ensured a slightly less embarrassing defeat that might have otherwise been. Sabbir ticked almost all the boxes during his knock and celebrated his knock with the famous ‘bat do the talking’ style.
Watch the celebration here:
https://vimeo.com/318393485?fbclid=IwAR3u464CQiigKQnCzdu1H8v6q52ZJQEFeEMmfb55XITYgT05eKRyEWyN7nE
Meanwhile, many have perceived Sabbir Rahman’s celebration a copy from the famous celebration of Indian National Cricket Team skipper Virat Kohli after the Perth Test against Australia. Although India lost the game, Kohli’s brilliant knock will be in the heart of the cricket lovers.
Virat Kohli’s Celebration:
