Pollard-Hosein recreate Yusuf Dikec’s viral shooting pose in the Hundred final

Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec has become a global sensation following his impressive performance at the recent Paris Olympics 2024 The 51yearold shooter became an overnight sensation during the Paris Olympics 2024 securing a silver medal in the mixed 10m airpistol event alongside his teammate Sevval Ilayda Tarhan His appearance in the final characterized by minimal equipment and a relaxed demeanor struck a chord with audiences and made him an instant iconDikecrsquos viral pose which became a symbol of his unassuming yet formidable presence has transcended sports and influenced other athletes This was evident on Sunday during the Hundred final at Lordrsquos where West Indies cricketers Kieron Pollard and Akeal Hosein were spotted emulating Dikecrsquos celebrated pose The match between Southern Brave and Oval Invincibles provided the perfect stage for the Caribbean duo to showcase their tributeThe Olympic shootingsport stars we didnrsquot know we needed Kim Yeji Yusuf Dikeccedil pictwittercomgfkyGjFg4Imdash The Olympic Games Olympics August 1 2024 Olympics Silver Medalist Yusuf Dikeccedil pose by Kieron Pollard and Akeal Hosein at TheHundred2024 finalCricketTwitter CricketUpdate pictwittercomsD3AyrrjVLmdash Cricketwood thecricketwood August 19 2024In a nod to Dikecrsquos viral moment Hosein mimicked the shooterrsquos pose after dismissing Sam Curran with his 67th delivery Pollard followed suit by recreating the pose after successfully catching Donovan Ferreira off Hoseinrsquos bowling Their playful homage not only highlighted the impact of Dikecrsquos performance but also brought a unique flair to the cricket fieldHosein emerged as Southern Braversquos standout performer with the ball His impressive spell not only included the dismissals of Curran and Ferreira but also saw him bowl out opposition captain Sam Billings for a golden duck underscoring his pivotal role in the The Hundred finalThe Oval Invincibles batting first set a challenging target with a total of 147 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their allotted 100 balls Their innings was propelled by Will Jacks who contributed a rapid 37 runs and crucial support from Jordan Cox and Tom Curran Their collective efforts ensured a competitive total putting Southern Brave under pressureAlso Read80s country Internet blasts PCB for subpar condition of Rawalpindi stadiumSouthern Braversquos chase began strongly thanks to a solid opening partnership between Alex Davies and captain James Vince The pair put on 58 runs with Davies making a noteworthy 35 runs including six boundaries Vince added a valuable 24 runs off 22 balls featuring three fours setting a strong foundation for the chaseHowever apart from Davies and Vince only Leus du Plooy and Craig Overton managed to reach the 20run mark Pollard coming in at No 6 struggled at the crease failing to score and facing only four deliveries before being dismissed His inability to contribute significantly added to Southern Braversquos challengesIn the end Southern Brave fell short by 17 runs with the Oval Invincibles retaining The Menrsquos Hundred title Despite the spirited efforts of Southern Brave the Oval Invinciblesrsquo performance and the tactical play of their bowlers proved decisive ensuring their victory in the tournamentThe interplay of cricket and sports culture was evident in the match with the imitation of Dikecrsquos pose symbolizing the crossover appeal of athletic achievements across different sports Yusuf Dikecrsquos impact extends beyond shooting resonating with cricketers and fans alike and highlighting the universal language of sportsmanship and celebration