Published 11:44 IST, March 18th 2020

Bangladesh cricketer Mahmudullah does elbow celebration after getting wicket; watch video

Bangladesh cricketer Mahmudullah seemed quite aware of the coronavirus threat due to which he opted to use his elbow as part of his wicket celebration.

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coronavirus pandemic has shaken entire world by bringing everything to a standstill. It has sabotd international calendar of several sporting events across world. COVID-19 has proceeded to put entire world into a lockdown. Schools, colleges, malls, atres, gyms, offices have been shut down. Cricket has been massively affected by Coronavirus pandemic as all international as well as domestic fixtures have been called off.

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Recently, most of cricket matches were called off. ones that are being played are behind closed doors. Various precautionary measures are being taken to stop virus. Players have been asked to t shake ir hands in any form, be it during a celebration or customary handshake after match.

Mahmudullah's unique way of celebrating a wicket in DPL match

In  5th Match of Dhaka Premier League Division 1 between Prime Bank Cricket Club and Gazi Group Cricketers at Dhaka, a unique celebration was seen in which players did t shaking hands or 'high-five' each or. Rony Talukdar, who was playing brilliantly as he scored 79 with help of seven fours and two sixes, was dismissed by Mahmudullah. After fall of wicket, players seemed quite aware of  coronavirus threat due to which y opted to use ir elbows as a part of ir celebration.

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Dhaka Premier League Division 1: Here's a look at Mahmudullah's elbow celebration

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Generally, after fall of a wicket, players celebrate with 'high fives' and handshakes. But this time around, players avoided ir usual way of celebration and were spotted using ir elbows instead of customary handshakes to show ir joy after fall of wicket in match. Prime Bank Cricket Club mand to restrict Gazi Group Cricketers for 242 in ir quest to chase 251.

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11:44 IST, March 18th 2020