Kieron Pollard, the former West Indies all-rounder who plied his trades for Southern Brave in The Hundred Men’s Competition 2024, pulled out the iconic gunpoint celebration inspired by Yusuf Dikec, the Turkish Olympian who went viral for his calm demeanour at the Paris Games where he won a silver in shooting. Notably, Kieron Pollard’s Southern Brave faced a 17-run defeat to Oval Invincibles in the tournament final on August 18 (Sunday).
Pollard executed the celebration after taking a straightforward catch to dismiss Donovan Ferreira of the Invincibles, emulating the viral gesture of the Turkish silver medallist.
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Here's the picture of Kieron Pollard imitating Yusuf Dikec's iconic Olymics 2024 pose:
Notably, Yusuf Dikec had become a viral sensation at the Paris Olympics 2024 for his laid-back shooting style, where he was spotted with one hand in his pocket and both eyes open while aiming. Dikec, who clinched a silver medal in the mixed team 10-metre air pistol event with teammate Sevval Ilayda Tarhan, has competed in five consecutive Olympic Games. However, it was his relaxed and nonchalant approach that captivated the internet.
Invincible Ovals Retain The Hundred Men's Title
Coming back to the Hundred, Oval Invincibles defended their Hundred Men’s Competition title with a 17-run win over the Southern Brave in the final. The Invincibles, led by Sam Billings, set a target of 148 after recovering from a mid-innings slump to finish at 147-9. Despite a solid start from the Brave, who were 57-0, they faltered and ended at 130 all out, with Saqib Mahmood taking three key wickets. Sam Curran was named Player of the Tournament for scoring 201 runs and taking 17 wickets, while Mahmood earned Man of the Match for his performance in the final.