Cricket
David Warner’s celebration after bringing up his century in grade cricket match has divided fans.
Updated : Sep 25, 2018, 07:21 AM IST
David Warner’s celebration after bringing up his century in grade cricket match on Saturday is making a lot of news and is getting much attention.
The 31-year-old jumped up in the air, pumped his fist and kissed his badge after scoring a century for Sydney’s Randwick-Petersham during a club cricket match.
While some are calling it a moment of emotional release for Warner after six turbulent months, many others have mocked the suspended opener for over-celebrating.
Here is the celebration:
.@davidwarner31 reaches his century for @RandyPetesCC vs @stgeorgedcc in grade #cricket at Coogee Oval.@PremCricketNSW @abcgrandstand @abcnews #DavidWarner pic.twitter.com/kdlSoGO9Wq
— Duncan Huntsdale (@duncs_h) 22 September 2018
Former Brendon McCullum has also burned Warner over his century celebration.
“Geez Davey! This celebration is the equivalent of Sir Ed Hillary giving it large climbing his front steps, post Everest! Hahaha,” McCullum wrote, "Or in horse racing parlance, it’s similar to if @HugeBowman was to give it “she’s apples” in a maiden midweek at Wyong! Ahahahaha!"
Geez Davey! This celebration is the equivalent of Sir Ed Hillary giving it large climbing his front steps, post Everest! Hahaha. @davidwarner https://t.co/uNq81O8JgT
— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) 23 September 2018
@davidwarner31 Or in horse racing parlance, it’s similar to if @HugeBowman was to give it “she’s apples” in a maiden midweek at Wyong! Ahahahaha! https://t.co/vrPF4cdnen
— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) 23 September 2018
Warner batted the entire innings against St George, leading his side to a four-wicket win in the 49th over, ending on an unbeaten 155.
He brought up his century with a leg glance before jumping in the air and fist pumping in trademark Warner style. He kissed his team’s badge and raised the bat to wife Candice and his adoring daughters.
The batsman copped the brunt of the criticism following Australia’s ball-tampering scandal after Cricket Australia found the opening batsman was responsible for hatching the plan and enlisting Cameron Bancroft to use the sandpaper.