From Olympics to cricket: Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein copy shooter Yusuf Dike’s viral pose

The Paris Olympics 2024 has given many memories to sports lovers and fans around the world. But perhaps the most memorable moment of the event came not from the medals or records, but from Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikke’s shooting pose, which has gone viral around the world. Dikke’s laid-back style to win silver in the 10m air pistol mixed team event has become one of the most talked about celebrations in the world. Now, it has spread to the world of cricket as well. And who else to implement it, but the West Indies!

West Indies stars playing in The Hundred final between Oval Invincibles and Southern Brave Kieron Pollard And Akeel Hosein Deke’s pose was displayed during the match.

Both these players, playing for Southern Brave, celebrated while the Invincibles were batting. Akil was the first to celebrate after taking a wicket. Sam CurranPollard also took the catch of Donovan Ferreira at the end of the innings.

The Hundred Final: As it happened

Despite this, the Invincibles scored 147 runs in 100 balls, which was too much of a challenge for the Southern Brave. Pollard failed to contribute with the bat and was dismissed for a duck off four balls. In the end, Southern Brave lost by 17 runs, meaning that the Oval Invincibles won their second title.

England all-rounder Sam Curran, who was named Player of the Tournament when the team won the 2022 T20 World Cup, was also named the ‘Most Valuable Player’ of The Hundred 2024. Curran had set the record for the most expensive buy by an IPL team some time back, and if he is not retained by Punjab Kings, he will be aiming to fetch a high price again in the upcoming mega auction.

However, it was fellow fast bowler, 27-year-old Saqib MahmoodThe hero of the final match was Rohit Sharma, who took three wickets for just 17 runs in 20 balls.