When players and spectators have to shrug off embarrassment with a smile.
Awkward moments are an embarrassment for anyone. Be it in front of your family or friends. But what happens when these moments strike when you are LIVE on camera for the whole world to see?
Usman Khawaja remained unsold in the recently concluded IPL 9 Auction but plays a significant role in the Australian national team. In a recent cricket match between Australia and New Zealand, debutant Adam Zampa didn't expect what would come his way. During the national anthem, Zampa had Usman Khawaja standing beside him welcoming him with what appeared to be a 'butt grab'.
Here are 5 awkward moments of sportspersons and audience who came to watch them:
1. Usman Khawaja's warm welcome to Adam Zampa
Cricket matches are always tense. More so when it's with your arch rival and away from home. Batsman Usman Khawaja might have thought to ease some of the pressure on Adam Zampa when he literally grabbed debutant's butt during the national anthem. Khawaja quickly realised his embarrassing moment and shrugged it off with a coy smile. Zampa on the other hand, didn't seem so excited.
2. Alvaro Arbeloa just loves Cristiano Ronaldo
Former Liverpool defender and Spanish defender Alvaro Arbeloa is never off news. He was recently seen having a Twitter battle with compatriot Gerard Pique over the latter's comment on Real Madrid. But during an away game for Real in 2014, Arbeloa couldn't hide his excitement for the game. In the pre-match team photo, Arbeloa took a good feel of Ronaldo's booty. The Portuguese, trying to avert more bloopers, quickly took made for the field.
3. Neil McKenzie pulls himself and his pants down while fielding
The right-handed opening batsman was “caught with his pants down” during a match against Australia. The incident happened during the third and final One-Day International of South Africa's Australia tour in 2000. The crowd, however, cheered his athleticism as he quickly pulled them up.
4. Gonzola Jara instigates Edinson Cavani in an ugly but hilarious manner
In the quarter-final match between Chile and Uruguay in Copa America 2015, Chilean Gonzalo Jara became the centre of attraction after he poked Cavani's backside. The move resulted in Cavani slapping Jara, getting sent off and receiving a 2-match suspension. The referees initially missed Jara's doings, but the player also got a 2-match suspension later.
5. South African supporter embarrassed by another supporter
But it's not just sports personalities that suffer from these oops moments. In a test match between South Africa and Pakistan, a bunch of boys really embarrassed a girl who had come to support the South African side with racist comments. The girl could do little but give a smile when the camera panned towards her.
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