Shanto's trophy celebration mirrors Messi and Rohit after historic series win
Though it wasn't a World Cup triumph, Shanto's gesture carried a symbolic weight, reflecting the significance of Bangladesh's first-ever Test series win over Pakistan, which came through a commanding 2-0 whitewash.
Khan Mutasim Billah LifeEditor
Posted - 2024-09-04T12:45:06+06:00
Updated - 2024-09-04T14:38:07+06:00
In a celebration reminiscent of Lionel Messi's iconic moment after winning the World Cup, Bangladesh's Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto marked his team's historic series victory against Pakistan in a unique way.
Though it wasn't a World Cup triumph, Shanto's gesture carried a symbolic weight, reflecting the significance of Bangladesh's first-ever Test series win over Pakistan, which came through a commanding 2-0 whitewash.
Bangladesh's captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, has etched his name in history as the first skipper to lead his team to a Test series victory against Pakistan. The 2-0 series win, which included a comprehensive six-wicket victory in the second Test, is a milestone in Bangladesh's cricketing journey. Shanto's celebratory moment, lying in bed with the trophy, drew comparisons to Lionel Messi and Rohit Sharma's post-victory celebrations with their World Cup trophies.
On the morning after the historic win, at around 9:45 AM Bangladesh time, Shanto shared a photo on social media with the message, "Good morning," accompanied by emojis of the Bangladesh flag, a bat, a ball, and the Test series trophy. In the picture, Shanto, still in his practice kit, is seen lying on a pristine white hotel bed, holding the massive trophy that symbolizes Bangladesh's hard-fought victory on Pakistani soil.
While some fans have drawn parallels between Shanto's celebration and those of Messi and Rohit, others have pointed out that this was not a World Cup victory. Nonetheless, for a cricketing nation that has often been on the brink of success, only to fall short, this series win in Pakistan is nothing short of monumental.
Shanto’s leadership has broken
new ground for Bangladesh cricket. Despite the criticism, the significance of
clinching a Test series in Pakistan—a feat that eluded the previous 12
Bangladesh captains—cannot be overstated. It’s a victory that calls for celebration,
even if it doesn’t come with a World Cup trophy.