{
  "id": 10948355,
  "title": "Amir Jangoo Performs 'Sajda' After Smashing Hundred In IND vs WI 2nd ODI At Guwahati; Watch VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/amir-jangoo-performs-sajda-after-smashing-hundred-in-ind-vs-wi-2nd",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T12:38:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/amir-jangoo-performs-sajda-after-smashing-hundred-in-ind-vs-wi-2nd-odi-at-guwahati-watch-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Guwahati, September 30: West Indies batsman Amir Jangoo conducted the Islamic act of Sajda on the pitch following his century against India in the second ODI on Wednesday. The cameras caught Jangoo expressing gratitude to God after his milestone in the decisive match of the three-game series. India leads the series 1-0, and West Indies are eager to secure a win in the second ODI. Jangoo smashed the century in just 70 balls, making it the second-fastest century by a West Indian against India. Sajda is a form of prostration in Islam, performed as an expression of thankfulness to Allah after experiencing moments of joy, success, or relief. In sports, particularly among Muslim athletes, this gesture is often seen during important personal or team achievements. The left-hander reached his fifty in 43 balls and accelerated to his hundred in just 27 balls. He consistently hit boundaries and kept the Indian bowlers at bay as West Indies crossed the 400-run mark in their first innings.",
  "summary": "Guwahati, September 30: Left-handed West Indies batsman Amir Jangoo performed Sajda on the ground after completing his century against India in the second ODI in Guwahati on Wednesday. The broadcasting cameras caught Amir thanking God after celebrating his century in the crucial game of the 3-match ODI series. India are 1-0 ahead in the series and West Indies will be looking to level the series…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}