10 unforgettable celebrations in cricket

The Home Run by Imran Tahir

The way he rocks his head while running is a spectacle to behold

Imran Tahir is one of the most enthusiastic bowlers to have come from South Africa. His sheer passion towards the game and the way he enjoys his success after taking every wicket, breaking into a gallop that spans a few hundred meters, is something the world looks forward to see every time he takes the field. Most of the time, his teammates have been seen running after him, culminating in a heartwarming display of team spirit. Breaking the conventional stereotypes of soft dismissals by spinners, it was an endearing sight to see someone so driven by the thrill of the game that it kept him going until the ripe age of 40.

The Kissing Mother Earth by Pakistani batsmen

This has been a running tradition, especially amongst Pakistani batsmen. Nobody really knows who started it, but a good fraction of players still carry on the celebration as a tradition. As he completes the 100th run, the batsman removes his helmet, kneels, and bows down to kiss the earth (or touch the earth with his forehead) as a way of submitting oneself to God's grace and thanking the Earth. Evidently, it is a practice that comes from the namaz, a mode of prayer of the Islamic community. In the video, Mohammad Yousuf is seen celebrating his century against India.