10 unforgettable celebrations in cricket

Brett Lee in full flight
Brett Lee in full flight

Thanks to the Heavens by Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin, after completing the first double century in ODI history
Sachin, after completing the first double century in ODI history

Thanks to the heavens for this incarnation and the 100+ times we got to see this celebration. Sachin Tendulkar needs no introduction for even a remote fan of the game and this celebration is something that has stayed with him for the entirety of his marathon career. Every time he completes the 100th run (or multiples of it), he takes off his helmet and looks towards the skies, as if he is thanking someone for the achievement. He has often said that he looks at the heavens for the blessings of his father to whom he attributes all of his success. However, for his die-hard fans, it is their God, 'The Superman from India', looking into the space where he really came from.

The Swords Dance by Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is representative of the crop of sportsmen who unabashedly goes about displaying their fearless approach towards the game. Though he has occasionally been criticized for not being a specialist and for his questionable on-field calls every now and then, there is not an iota of doubt about the entertainment when he is on song. Coupled with his love for his Rajputana roots and swordsmanship, he came up with a very original way of celebrating his individual batting milestones - the swords dance in which he spins and flaunts his dexterity with the bat as if he were wielding a sword. Though it used to look a litttle funny at start, with time, he has perfected it into a signature celebration.

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