WATCH: Amir Jangoo does the Abhishek Sharma celebration during West Indies’ consolation win over Nepal in 3rd T20I

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The third T20I between West Indies and Nepal in Sharjah may have been a dead rubber after Nepal sealed the series earlier, but it still delivered a standout moment that captured global attention. Amir Jangoo’s unbeaten 74 off 45 balls, decorated with a playful tribute to India’s rising star Abhishek Sharma, became the highlight of West Indies’ emphatic 10-wicket win.

Reaching his half-century with a crisp boundary, Jangoo immediately broke into Abhishek’s “L celebration”, a gesture that has grown in popularity since the Indian youngster introduced it in the IPL and carried it into international cricket. The light-hearted imitation drew laughter and applause from teammates, while social media buzzed with appreciation for the cross-border tribute. Fans hailed it as a reminder of cricket’s unifying spirit, where admiration can transcend teams and national boundaries.

Having stunned the cricketing world with back-to-back wins to secure their first-ever bilateral T20I series against a Full Member nation, Nepal faltered badly in the final match. Their batting order crumbled under disciplined West Indies bowling, folding for just 122 in 19.5 overs. Kushal Malla’s 28 and captain Rohit Paudel’s 21 were the only notable contributions as the side struggled to build partnerships.

Chasing a modest target, West Indies delivered a flawless reply. Jangoo took charge with his fluent strokeplay, punishing anything loose and keeping the scoreboard ticking at a brisk pace. His opening partner provided steady support as the Caribbean side romped home in just 12.2 overs without losing a wicket. The win may not have altered the series result, but it allowed West Indies to sign off on a positive note while avoiding a clean sweep.

The most talked-about moment of the evening remained Jangoo’s recreation of Abhishek Sharma’s celebration. Within minutes, clips of the gesture went viral, with fans from India, Nepal, and the Caribbean flooding platforms with reactions. Many applauded the gesture as a symbol of respect and camaraderie, proving how modern cricket celebrations can inspire players across continents.

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Goes big and goes to a maiden T20I half century!👏🏽#NEPvWI

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) September 30, 2025

Abhishek’s “L celebration” has already become one of the most recognizable gestures in contemporary cricket. By adopting it, Jangoo not only added flavour to his innings but also highlighted how player expressions are increasingly influencing the sport’s global culture. What began as a youthful, exuberant act in the IPL has now found its way to an international contest, underlining cricket’s evolving, entertainment-driven identity.

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