After defeating Australia’s Usman Khawaja in their opening innings, Guyana’s bowling all-rounder Sinclair produced an unorthodox but striking celebration. The off-spinner had him caught at first slip on the fourth ball of Australia’s 48th over. He celebrated the wicket by performing a “double backflip” on the ground, a move that startled both the onlookers and a couple of his teammates.
Players in cricket are noted for their ability to score runs, take wickets, save runs, and make catches in the field—all of which the spectators anticipate from them. But certain cricket players get notice for their distinctive celebration techniques and remarkable athleticism on the field. On Day 2 of the second Test match between Australia and the West Indies at the Gabba in Brisbane, Kevin Sinclair demonstrated his acrobatism.
See Kevin Sinclair’s double backflip following Usman Khawaja out:
Kevin Sinclair takes his first Test wicket and marks the occasion with his signature celebration!
How good 🙌 #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/xcRqgDdyIw
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 26, 2024
The Guyanese cricket player removed Usman Khawaja from the game, ending a significant alliance that had developed between him and captain Pat Cummins. The southpaw had been the anchor of the hosts after they had lost half their side for just 54 runs, so his removal was vital. The Islamabad native formed an important combination with Alex Carey during his 75-run knock, which allowed the Australians to reenter the game with a counterattacking knock.
Before being bundled out in the first session of the day, Sinclair made a big impact with the bat as well, scoring 50 runs in the first innings to help the West Indies push the score to 311.
Windies started their second innings with a small advantage but lost their opening batter on Stumps’s stroke. Meanwhile, the hosts’ amazing comeback in the game after a disastrous start put them on the front foot at the conclusion of the day. The tourists were 13 for the loss of a wicket, which Josh Hazlewood had taken, when the umpires declared the match over. Therefore, the tide is currently in favour of the Australians.
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