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Ian Bishop Tributes Gulbadin Naib With 'Bicep-Flex' Pose Ahead Of AUS vs AFG Clash

Soumyajit Dutta

Gulbadin Naib and Ian Bishop [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]Gulbadin Naib and Ian Bishop [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]

In a moment that blended spontaneity, humour, and cricketing camaraderie, legendary commentator and former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop brought the house down during his pitch report ahead of the high-stakes Champions Trophy clash between Afghanistan and Australia on February 28. 

Channeling Afghanistan’s fiery all-rounder Gulbadin Naib, Ian Bishop broke into the latter’s iconic bicep-flex celebration while analyzing the pitch at Gaddafi Stadium.

Ian Bishop Steals The Moment With Bicep Pose

As cameras panned to Bishop for his customary pitch inspection, the West Indies great, known for his eloquent analysis and gravitas, decided to lighten the mood. 

After detailing the track’s pace and bounce, he struck Naib’s trademark pose flexing his biceps and mimicking the Afghan star’s fierce on-field charisma. 

Gulbadin's Trademark Celebration

Gulbadin Naib, Afghanistan’s talismanic all-rounder, first popularized the bicep-flex celebration during the 2019 World Cup, using it to mark wickets, boundaries, or victories. It has since become synonymous with his combative spirit and Afghanistan’s fearless brand of cricket. 

Naib’s theatrics often fire up his team and fans, embodying the underdog grit that has defined Afghanistan’s rise in global cricket. 

Afghanistan Tries To Put Up Challenge Against Australia

Speaking of which in the semi-finalist decider match of the Champions Trophy, the Afghanistan star has failed to impress with the bat.

However, Afghanistan has inched past the 200-run mark and is aiming for the 250+ run milestone to defend against a strong Australian attack. From Australia's side, Spencer Johnson and Adam Zampa have been the pick of the bowlers with 2 wickets each at the time of writing. Nathan Ellis and Glenn Maxwell have also chipped in with one wicket each.