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Arijit Singh’s ‘Ganguly-style’ celebration after Babar Azam’s dismissal goes viral

IND vs Pak World Cup 2023 match: People took to X to react to Arijit Singh’s ‘Ganguly-style’ celebration after Pakistan's Babar Azam was dismissed.

Published on: Oct 14, 2023, 18:34:41 IST
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India vs Pakistan World Cup match is in its second innings with a strong start from India. The Men in Blue need to make 192 runs in 50 overs to continue its winning streak against Pakistan in the World Cup matches. While fans are eager to watch a thrilling batting display by Team India, a few moments from the first innings of the match are also circulating on social media. A perfect example is Arijit Singh celebrating Babar Azam's dismissal while watching the match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. His enthusiastic reaction to the wicket has left Indian fans amused. Some were reminded of the controversial moment when Sourav Ganguly waved his shirt at the Lord’s Cricket Ground.

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Arijit Singh waving a shirt after Babar Azam’s dismissal. (Screengrab)
Arijit Singh waving a shirt after Babar Azam’s dismissal. (Screengrab)

“Arijit Singh enjoyed that wicket,” wrote an X user and shared a video. The clip shows the singer waving a jersey while watching the match from the stands.

Take a look at this video of Arijit Singh:

The video was posted just a little over an hour ago. Since then, it has collected close to 2.7 lakh views and counting. The share has also accumulated more than 7,100 likes. While some shared how they could relate to Arijit Singh’s style of celebrating, a few were reminded of Sourav Ganguly. The former India captain and ex-BCCI president took off his jersey and waved it while standing on the balcony of the Lord's Cricket Ground during a 2002 match against England.

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How did X users react to Arjit Singh’s celebration?

 
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Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.

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