"First superstar we've had since Hazard", "Real influence" - Chelsea fans react as England cricketer hits Cole Palmer celebration in Test match

Fans reacted as England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir pulled off Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer's trademark goal celebration after taking a wicket in the ongoing second Test against the West Indies in Nottingham.

Batting first, England made 416 but conceded a surprise first-innings lead of 41. The hosts made 425 in their second essay, setting the West Indies an unlikely victory target of 385.

The visitors started well, with openers Kraigg Braithwaite and Mikyle Louis putting on 66 for the first wicket. However, Bashir sparked a middle-order collapse, taking three quick wickets to reduce the West Indies to 82-5.

The third of those wicket - that of Alick Athanaze - with the left-hander getting caught at slip by former captain Joe Root. Bashir took out the Palmer celebration - arms folded - as he celebrated his third wicket of the innings.

Fans noticed the Palmer celebration as they showered praise on the young Blues attacker, with one tweeting, alluding to the 22-year-old's superb first season at Stamford Bridge:

"First superstar we've had since Hazard"

Another chimed in:

"First superstar we've had since Hazard. His influence after one season is insane."

Another chimed in:

"Real influence"

There were similar reactions from other fans, with ARGCFC tweeting:

"He's hit superstar status"

CFCLamps commented:

"His influence is getting ridiculous now. More people doing Cole Palmer celebration thaan suiii these days"

Regae posted:

"He's transcended football already"

Palmer is coming off a Euro 2024 semi-final showing with England.

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Cole Palmer's first season at Chelsea by the numbers

Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer

Cole Palmer has had an impressive start to life at Chelsea since his arrival from Manchester City last summer. The 22-year-old bagged an impressive 25 goals and 20 assists in 45 games across competitions, starting 40 times.

Palmer bagged 22 goals and 11 assists in 33 games in the Premier League, where the Blues finished sixth, winning their last five games. However, with Manchester United beating holders Manchester City 2-1 in the FA Cup final, the Blues dropped to the UEFA Europa Conference League.

The 22-year-old contributed a goal and two assists in six games in the FA Cup, where Mauricio Pochettino's side lost to City. Meanwhile, in the EFL Cup, Palmer contributed two goals and as many assists in six games as the Blues lost to Liverpool in extra time in the final.