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'Gajab celebration hai' - Fans react as Kevin Sinclair does Cartwheel celebration after taking his first Test wicket

The West Indian bowlers staged an impressive comeback, injecting excitement into the Brisbane Test. In the second and final Test match, Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph rattled the top order of the Australian team.

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Kevin Sinclair (Source: Twitter)

Kevin Sinclair (Source: Twitter)

The West Indies have shown brilliant bowling effort in the second Test and have troubled a strong Australian batting lineup. The West Indian bowlers staged an impressive comeback, injecting excitement into the Brisbane Test. In the second and final Test match, Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph rattled the top order of the Australian team. Usman Khawaja was the sole player who stood firm, fighting a solitary battle with the bat.

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In his Test debut, Kevin Sinclair emerged as a standout performer both with the bat and ball. Sinclair contributed 50 runs from 98 deliveries, showcasing his batting prowess with five boundaries and a six. Additionally, the 29-year-old played a crucial role with the ball, securing the significant wicket of Usman Khawaja to provide his team with a valuable breakthrough.

The Australian opener won the 2023 Test Cricketer of the Year award and emerged as the standout batter for the hosts with a 75-run innings off 131 balls, featuring 10 fours. Unfortunately, his impressive knock concluded when Kevin Sinclair dismissed him, catching Khawaja in the slips with Alick Athanaze. Celebrating his maiden Test wicket, Sinclair marked the moment with his signature hand flip into a backflip, earning high praise from on-air commentators who rated his celebration a perfect ten out of ten!

Watch the video here:

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Β Here is how Twitter reacted to this celebration:

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West Indies fightback in the second Test courtesy of brilliant bowling

Australia commenced the second Test with a 1-0 advantage in the two-match series, having clinched victory in the opening game at Adelaide. The upcoming fixtures include a brief ODI series under the captaincy of Steve Smith, succeeded by a T20I series led by Mitchell Marsh. Closing the day at 266/8, West Indies were eventually dismissed for 311, with Kevin Sinclair being the last man out. Joshua Da Silva top-scored with 79, while Kavem Hodge contributed 71 runs. At one point, the visitors were struggling at 64/5 before Da Silva and Hodge combined for a crucial 149-run partnership for the 6th wicket.

Β Mitchell Starc spearheaded the Australian bowling attack, claiming four wickets, and in the process, surpassed 350 Test wickets. Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood each secured two wickets. Australia faced a challenging situation as Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph orchestrated a strong performance, reducing them to 54/5. Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Cameron Green, and Mitchell Marsh all faced early dismissals. Alex Carey then joined forces with Usman Khawaja, adding 96 runs for the 6th wicket before Carey departed for 65. Pat Cummins continued the fight with yet another Test half-century, frustrating the West Indies bowlers. As of the latest update, Australia stands at 289/9, still trailing by 22 runs.

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