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PHOTOS: Wicket ways... wild celebrations at the IPL

Last updated on: May 22, 2013 12:31 IST

Image: Darren Sammy celebrates
Photographs: BCCI

Most celebrations in the IPL are over the top. Sometimes they look orchestrated; but how does it matter as long as the spectators enjoy them.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Darren Sammy walks away with the most endearing celebration of IPL 6 -- his 'pacifier celebration'!

His impressive act of 'pacifier sucking' stood out this season.

Sammy dedicated his colourful celebration to his one-month old daughter, Princess Skai.

PHOTOS: Wicket ways... wild celebrations at the IPL

Image: Darren Sammy celebrates
Photographs: BCCI

The 29-year-old West Indies captain was a treat to watch after reached his fifty, his first in T20s.

He took out a baby pacifier tied around his neck and sucked on it. That was not enough; he had the spectators in splits when he brought his arms together for a cradling action.

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PHOTOS: Wicket ways... wild celebrations at the IPL


Photographs: BCCI

When it comes to flamboyance, can the profusely talented Chris Gayle be left behind?

Like his towering sixes, also a hit with the fans was his style of celebration -- Gangnam style, made popular by South Korean musician Psy.

PHOTOS: Wicket ways... wild celebrations at the IPL

Image: Chris Gayle
Photographs: BCCI

Every time he picks a wicket or takes a catch, the all-rounder takes off on the Korean rapper's jig.

'Gangnam style' was a huge hit worldwide last year and became the first video on YouTube to reach a billion views.

PHOTOS: Wicket ways... wild celebrations at the IPL


Photographs: BCCI

Sadly Pune Warriors' Yuvraj Singh did not have much to celebrate in IPL 6. With whatever success he had with the ball he made sure the shutterbugs surely went after him.

PHOTOS: Wicket ways... wild celebrations at the IPL


Photographs: BCCI

Leg spinner Rahul Sharma could not hold his emotions after bagging the wicket of Chennai Super Kings captain M S Dhoni and broke into a jig.

The moves look inspired from Disco Dancer Mithun Chakraborty.

PHOTOS: Wicket ways... wild celebrations at the IPL


Photographs: BCCI

Though S Sreesanth failed his fans after the spot-fixing scandal, this celebration won him a strong applause.

There was talk of him regaining a place in India's squad on the next overseas tour, but, sadly, the Kerala pacer made news for all the wrong reasons.

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PHOTOS: Wicket ways... wild celebrations at the IPL


Photographs: BCCI

Praveen Kumar had a successful outing in IPL 6 but his celebrations were a tad 'different'.

We haven't forgotten that he was reprimanded by match referee Dhananjay Singh for abusing an opposition player during a match in BCCI's Corporate Trophy in Raipur.

It was learnt that the match referee had described Praveen as "mentally unfit" in his report to the BCCI.

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PHOTOS: Wicket ways... wild celebrations at the IPL


Photographs: BCCI

Sunil Narine might not be as animated as his West Indies counterparts when he celebrates after taking a wicket, but he certainly does it with panache.

PHOTOS: Wicket ways... wild celebrations at the IPL


Photographs: BCCI

Yuvraj Singh surely makes a picture better with his wild antic!

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PHOTOS: Wicket ways... wild celebrations at the IPL


Photographs: BCCI

Parvinder Awana got the feel of wickets this season. And his teammates celebrated with him.

Unique celebration, isn't it?