Pokemon celebration: Blair Tickner celebrates uniquely after dismissing Naman Dhir in 5th T20I at Hamilton
Watch Blair Tickner pull out and kiss a Pokémon card in a viral celebration after dismissing India's Naman Dhir in the 5th T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
In the fifth T20I between India and New Zealand at Hamilton, New Zealand pacer Blair Tickner celebrated the dismissal of Naman Dhir in a uniquely memorable way. After dismissing the Indian batsman for 33 off 23 balls, Tickner reached into his pocket and produced an official Pokemon trading card featuring a red fire energy symbol.
He proudly held the card up towards the cameras, planted a kiss on it, and then placed it back in his pocket. This unusual celebration garnered attention on social media, with fans expressing amusement at Tickner's creative gesture. The card used, a Fire Energy card, is a common collectible in the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and Tickner's possession of the card sheds light on his personal interests.
Despite the wacky celebration, Tickner's figures of 2/38 were still impressive, as India posted a score of 191/8 in their 20 overs. The incident highlighted how cricket has evolved and how moments like these can leave a lasting impression on fans even outside the boundaries of the stadium.
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