Tim David’s controversial celebration after dismissing Suryakumar Yadav sparks outrage

Australian cricketer Tim David found himself at the center of controversy after taking a sharp running catch to dismiss Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav, followed by a bizarre and seemingly obscene celebration that quickly went viral online.

In the ongoing T20I series, Suryakumar once again lost the toss to Australian captain Mitchell Marsh, with India being asked to bat first. Abhishek Sharma, known for his explosive starts, struggled to accelerate and was dismissed early in the innings.

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Tim David, stationed in the deep, was kept on his toes throughout the innings as the Indian batters frequently targeted his area. His moment of brilliance came when Xavier Bartlett dismissed the dangerous-looking Suryakumar Yadav. Bartlett bowled a slower delivery outside off, which the Indian captain attempted to heave over mid-wicket. The ball skewed off the bat, and David sprinted to his left near the boundary, nearly fumbling before holding on thanks to his long reach.

Suryakumar departed after a quick-fire 20 off 10 balls, but the spotlight immediately shifted to David’s reaction. The Australian celebrated the wicket by making an inappropriate “licking” gesture toward the crowd, which many viewers found distasteful and unnecessary. Clips of the moment quickly circulated across social media, drawing criticism for its obscene nature.