It was indeed a tough choice to chalk-out the remarkable cricketing moments of the year 2016 as numerous games saw the gripping scenes that left die-hard fans speechless or stunned.
From the Eden Gardens to Nagpur and Lord’s to Melbourne, the cricket grounds again and again provided the richer layers of nostalgia followed by awe-inspiring moments to the fore to engross the spectators.
One of the emotional and standout moments in 2016 was Sabbir Rahman’s unbeaten 64. That some kind of courageous innings when Bangladesh ran England so close before losing the first Test by 22 runs at Chittagong.
It was delighting to see when Sabbir, who made his debut Test in that match, went on his knees after losing his partner Shafiul Islam, to find the England middle-order batsman Joe Root consoling him amid the celebration.
This is the kind of fair play we’ve witnessed in the game of cricket that makes it so special.
Here, Sportzwiki.com has come up with five best packed moments from the 2016 season of cricket. Enjoy the read!
David Warner’s unique celebration over his nickname ‘The Rev’ after scoring two tons against New Zealand in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy 2016:
David Warner produced his scintillating best at Melbourne with the bat to pull an amazing series win for Australia over Trans-Tasman arch-rivals to take home the coveted Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.
Warner produced his best at a big moment, scoring a magnificent 156 off 128 deliveries and did a unique celebration by holding his bat high and then putting bat cane under his chin to emphasize his complete transformation as a cricketer and gave a nod to his nickname ‘The Reverend’ given by his teammates.
From being deemed as a problem child, after getting involved in different brawls in his career like punching Joe Root in a bar during the Ashes series played in England in 2013 to show reflection of calmness and composure in guiding Sunrisers Hyderabad to their maiden Indian Premier League title under his leadership in 2016; it should be fair to say Warner has undergone a remarkable transformation.