Watch - Romania's Pavel Florin Goes Wild After Picking His First Wicket In Australia

Romania’s cult figure Pavel Florin shot to fame with his unique bowling action during the European Cricket League in May. He became an overnight sensation as the video of his bowling went viral on various social media platforms. The cricketer has once again made it to the headlines of all the leading dailies only in his first match on Australian soil.

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Florin, a professional bodyguard by day and player-president of Romania’s Cluj Cricket Club in his spare time, rose to prominence by the immense love from the followers. While many questionned his ability Pavel Florin said he doesn’t care what others think. Star cricketers Shane Warne and Jofra Archer were among those who gave their backing to the allrounder.

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Pavel Florin Goes Viral Again

Following his rise in popularity, a club in Australia – Surrey Hill Cricket Club invited Pavel Florin to feature in a game for them. The internet sensation took the field against Monash University in an exhibition match. Although they lost the game by two wickets, Pavel excelled with the ball returning one wicket from eight overs giving away 31 runs and also grabbed a catch. However, he managed to contribute only three runs with the bat.

Meanwhile, a video has gone viral from the match where Pavel Florin was seen celebrating his wicket madly. He bowled with a same distinct bowling technique that got him cult status on the internet — a slow, loopy delivery compelling the batsman to play a reverse-sweep. But he was trapped LBW as the batsman failed to understand the flight of the delivery eventually missing it.

Watch the video here:

My first wicket in Australia!!
Unfortunately we lost to 2 wickets after a close match
My score: batting 3 runs
Bowling 31 runs in 8 over 1 wicket and 1 catch 3 maiden overs
The first time when i bowling maiden over
The firs time when i play 45 over@AnnieChave is your wicket 🙂 pic.twitter.com/vllYmwua5m

— Pavel Florin (@PavelFlorin13) November 17, 2019

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Following Sunday’s exhibition match – for a development team that bridges the gap between junior and senior cricket and where winning is not the most important factor – Pavel Florin will play further games for the club the following weekend. He is likely to be present for the first Test match between Australia and Pakistan at the Gabba in Brisbane.