South African Cricket Superstar Copies Cristiano Ronaldo’s Peace of Mind Celebration

South African Cricket Superstar Copies Cristiano Ronaldo’s Peace of Mind Celebration

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:15 PM
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  • South African cricket player Wayne Parnell on Sunday, 30 October, burst the social media after copying Ronaldo's celebration
  • The 33-year-old did this celebration while playing for his country at the World Cup in encounter against India
  • Fans were impressed seeing Parnell bringing Ronaldo's new celebration style into the game of cricket

South African cricket star Wayne Parnell has been spotted copying Cristiano Ronaldo's peace of mind celebration and his action has gone viral on internet.

The 33-year-old celebrated the dismissal of dangerman Suryakumar Yadav in the Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup against India at Perth on Sunday, 30 October.

After India's top order was rattled by South Africa's pace attack, Suryakumar Yadav single-handedly powered ahead and made 68 from 40 deliveries before being dismissed by Parnell.

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South African cricket superstar Wayne Parnell copies Cristiano Ronaldo's peace of mind celebration. Photo by Naomi Baker
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Breathing a sigh of relief after taking the wicket of India's lone standing batsman, Parnell was seen copying Ronaldo's new 'peace of mind' celebration.

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Ronaldo is known for his Siuu celebration, but the Portugal international recently changed that while playing for Manchester United.

The former Juventus star is expected to be in action for Manchester United for their Premier League encounter against West Ham United on Sunday evening, 30 October.

See photo of Parnell below

Man United offer Ronaldo

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Manchester United have reportedly offered Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo plus cash to Serie A giants Napoli for the signing of Nigerian super striker Victor Osimhen.

The Red Devils have not been having it rosy this term in the Premier League and there has been pressure on Erik Tag for him to deliver at Old Trafford.

Osimhen on the other hand has been wonderful this season for Napoli and the Nigerian striker even scored three goals for his side on Saturday, 29 October.

The former Lille striker has been praised by many Nigerian football fans for his brilliant goal scoring form this season for Napoli.

Man United chiefs are still interested in the signing of Osimhen and Ronaldo could go the other way in January 2023.

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