ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Asha Sobhana replicates Leandro Trossard’s ‘Goggles’ celebration, unique ‘Arsenal’ connection behind THIS | WATCH

Asha Sobhana celebrated by replicating the celebration of Arsenal Football Club star Leandro Trossard to celebrate the wicket. The video of the celebration has gone viral on social media.

Written by: Akshat Jain Edited by: Akshat Jain

Published: October 5, 2024, 7:28 PM IST

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Leandro Trossard's Goggles celebration (L) and Asha Sobhana's Goggles Celebration.

New Delhi: Indian women’s national cricket team vs New Zealand women’s national cricket team The fourth match of the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. There was a lot of pressure on the Indian women’s national cricket team after the New Zealand women’s national cricket team scored fast at the start of the innings. Georgia Plimmer was particularly hitting the ball well and trying to score big for her team.

On one occasion, she hit Asha Sobhana’s attractive ball for a maximum, but Smriti Mandhana took the catch. After which Asha Sobhana celebrated by replicating the celebration of Arsenal Football Club star Leandro Trossard to celebrate the wicket. The video of the celebration has gone viral on social media.

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The momentum seemed to shift in India’s favour, but Sobhana’s celebration immediately after the dismissal drew just as much attention. Sobhana brought out a celebration inspired by Arsenal footballer Leandro Trossard; her Arsenal fandom has been well-documented, and her admiration for the Premier League star once even led her to compare him to none other than former Indian cricketing icon MS Dhoni.