Twitter reacts to Ebadot Hussain applauding Virat Kohli's trademark cover drive

11/22/2019

Ebadot Hossain was stand out among his teammates as he bagged the wickets of dangermen Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara in his 12-over spell. While he was seen sending off both his scalps with a Sheldon Cottrell-like salute, there was a point when he gave an ovation to Virat Kohli.

Ebadot Hossain was stand out among his teammates as he bagged the wickets of danger men Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara in his 12-over spell. While he was seen sending off both his scalps with a Sheldon Cotrell-like salute, there was a point when he gave an ovation to Virat Kohli.

While the cricketing world is aware of Windies bowler and ex-army man Sheldon Cottrell and his salutes, we now have another cricketer who has adopted the same kind of send-offs. Like in Cottrell’s case, Hossain too has a history behind his manner. Before getting recognized in a pace bowling competition conducted by the BCB, Hossain had joined the Bangladesh Air Force as a volleyball player in 2012.

While Hossain’s recurrent salutes were well talked of, there was another highlight in his spell that might have gone unnoticed. It was probably the best sportsmanship moment of the historic Day-Night Test match so far. Into the third over his spell, the medium-pacer was smashed for a signature cover drive by the Indian skipper.

The beauty and perfection of Kohli’s favourite shot were acknowledged by the bowler who diligently clapped as the beautifully-placed ball raced towards the boundary. At Stumps Day 1 in Kolkata, Virat Kohli remained unbeaten at 59 while his deputy Rahane was at 23 not out off 22.

This is what happened! Great display of sportsmanship!

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— Jatin (@Jatin00711850) November 22, 2019

But this wasn't the only thing that caught the attention of the Twitterati!

Looks like someone has been watching a lot of Cottrell salute celebrations!

Ebadot Sheldon Cottrell Hossain!#INDvBAN #PinkBallTest
— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) November 22, 2019

In time maybe!

Has Ebadot dared to sledge Kohli?#INDvBAN
— Boring Cricket (@BoringCricket) November 22, 2019

Ebadat was also the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh today!

Good innings by Pujara ! Some good bowling by Ebadot ! Good contest happening now. #INDvsBAN
— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) November 22, 2019

Who would've thought!

Ebadot bringing out the Cottrell salute 😭😭😂
— Kasa the Shefta (@elronquito1) November 22, 2019

2nd time today!

And the salute comes out again

Pujara falls soon after his half-century. Ebadat Hossain gets his second of the day #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/xbJYFaN84e
— Wesley00005 (@Wesley000051) November 22, 2019

He might've gone for runs, but he picked important wickets!

Ebadat Hossain's perseverance pays off as he finally gets Pujara to nick one. Pujara departs for a well made 55. For Team India the rebuilding process starts again. #PlayBold #INDvBAN #PinkBallTest
— Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) November 22, 2019

It was a great sight! The stumps cartwheeling after beating the batsman completely!

Ebadot Hossain's way of getting out off Ishant Sharma's pace today reminds me of New Zealand's Chris Martin, who was a terrific bowler throughout his career but when came in to bat almost always, it was nothing but a HUGE disaster! #INDvBAN
— Saquib Bin Raschid (@raschid__) November 22, 2019

This is why he does the salute!