Video: Cooper Connolly’s bow & arrow send-off to Brevis goes viral
The third ODI between Australia and South Africa was a thrilling match, with the Aussies emerging victorious by a massive 276-run margin. However, it was not the dominant performance that stole the show, but rather a clever celebration by Australian bowler Cooper Connolly that has gone viral on social media.
During the match, Connolly dismissed South African batsman Dewald Brevis for 49, and in a unique gesture, the Australian bowler mimed shooting a bow and arrow at Brevis as he walked off the field. The moment was caught on camera, and soon, it was spreading like wildfire on social media platforms.
The video shows Connolly, with a cheeky grin on his face, drawing an imaginary bow and arrow, and then “shooting” it at Brevis as he leaves the field. The crowd, initially taken aback, soon erupted into cheers and applause, acknowledging the creative celebration.
The celebration has been widely praised on social media, with many fans and cricket enthusiasts lauding Connolly’s creativity and humor. “Best celebration I’ve ever seen in cricket,” wrote one Twitter user. “Love how he’s embracing the fun side of the game,” added another.
The video has been viewed millions of times on social media platforms, with many users sharing it and using hashtags like #BowAndArrow and #CooperConnolly to react to the moment. The celebration has also been featured on various sports news outlets and websites, with many calling it the highlight of the match.
So, what inspired Connolly to come up with such a unique celebration? Speaking after the match, Connolly revealed that it was a spontaneous gesture, born out of the excitement of the moment. “I just wanted to have a bit of fun and make the most of the wicket,” he said. “It was just a moment of instinct, and I’m glad it’s been well-received.”
Brevis, the batsman being “targeted” by Connolly’s imaginary bow and arrow, took the celebration in stride, acknowledging Connolly’s creativity and humor. “It was a good wicket for Cooper, and I’m happy to have been a part of it,” Brevis said after the match. “He’s a great guy, and I’m sure he’ll keep celebrating in style.”
The celebration may have stolen the show, but the Australian cricket team’s dominant performance was the real story of the match. Australia batted first, posting a massive total of 322 runs, which was eventually chased down by South Africa’s batting unit.
Despite the dominant performance, the match will be remembered for Connolly’s creative celebration, which has gone viral and captured the imagination of cricket fans around the world. As the Australian team looks ahead to their next match, they will be hoping to continue their winning streak and inspire more moments of creativity and humor on the field.
