West Indies fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell gave an epic reply to Indian seamer Mohammed Shami for mocking his salute celebration during the ICC World Cup 2019 match against India on Thursday. The bowler played down the controversy about the Indian pacer disrespecting the army. In a tweet, the left-armer replied to Shami in Hindi and described the banter as “great fun”.
Cottrell further wrote: “Great fun! Great bowling. Nakal Karna Hi Sabse Badi Chaploosi Ha”
During the group stage match between India and West Indies on Thursday, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami were spotted imitating the celebration after the Windies cricketer was dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal in the 30th over of their innings. While Shami was spotted marching with the salute, skipper Kohli was caught briefly repeating the end of the celebration where Cottrell imitates an explosion.
{{/usCountry}}During the group stage match between India and West Indies on Thursday, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami were spotted imitating the celebration after the Windies cricketer was dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal in the 30th over of their innings. While Shami was spotted marching with the salute, skipper Kohli was caught briefly repeating the end of the celebration where Cottrell imitates an explosion.
{{/usCountry}}Cottrell’s celebration is a tribute to the Jamaican armed forces where he served for six months.
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