India faltered at the final hurdle in Ahmedabad on Sunday after a flawless World Cup campaign to end runners-up by six wickets. A clinical display by the Australian bowlers and fielders restricted the hosts to 240 before Travis Head tamed the tricky surface to secure victory in 43 overs.

Mind games are part and parcel of cricket, with teams hardly ever shying away from resorting to unique shenanigans to unsettle the opposition players. Such was the case in the 2023 World Cup final when Virat Kohli tried to intimidate Marnus Labuschagne by giving him a fierce stare.

In cricket, one has witnessed DRS coming to the aid of a player while it has also resulted in the downfall of many. However, Marnus Labuschagne had both experiences in the World Cup 2023 semi-final between South Africa and Australia and it also justified the saying ‘what goes around comes around'.

Bowlers' unique celebration styles never fail to captivate cricket fans, often becoming signature moves that are admired and easily remembered. In an exciting moment on Wednesday, Shamsi paid tribute to Imran Tahir by replicating his compatriot's famous celebration style after dismissing Maxwell.