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Published 21:07 IST, October 25th 2023

David Warner scores a ton against Netherlands, celebrates in 'Pushpa' Allu Style style

Warner displayed his affection for Allu Arjun's Pushpa again. After scoring his 2nd century at the ICC World Cup, the cricketer celebrated in a special manner.

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David Warner | Image: David Warner FC/X

Pusha fever seems to have reached internationally as well. Australian cricketer David Warner has often expressed his love for Allu Arjun and his film on the pitch. In the recent incident, the cricketer celebrated his second consecutive century at the ODI World Cup, in Pushpa style. 

David Waner celebrates in Pushpa style yet again 

On October 25, David Warner scored his second consecutive century in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The player was batting against the Netherlands in Delhi. As the crowds cheered for him, what caught the attention of the internet was his unique style of celebration. 

As Warner reached the mega goal, he celebrated on the field by initiating Allu Arjun from the movie Pushpa. The cricketer gestured his hands against his chin, as the actor in the film when he says the famous dialogue, “Pushpa Fire nahi Flower hai”. His reaction is now going viral on social media. 

David Warner congratulates Allu Arjun on National Award win 

Pushpa: the Rise has brought immense popularity and acclaim to Allu Arjun. The actor was recently conferred with the National Award for Best Performing Actor.  To add to the excitement of the star, Australian cricketer and former Australian team captain David Warner congratulated Allu Arjun on winning the National Award for his performance in Pushpa

David Warner wished Allu Arjun on National Award win | Image: David Warner/Instagram

Warner posted a photo of Allu Arjun alongside SS Rajamouli, Devi Sri Prasad, and MM Keeravani on his official Instagram handle, and congratulated him.

When David Warner channelled his inner Pushpa

 This is not the first time, the cricketer has posed like the National Award-winning actor on the field. On Friday, October 20, David Warner smashed 163 runs against Pakistan in one of the World Cup's most memorable innings.

Allu Arjun does Pushpa gesture | Image: Allu Arjun fans/X

The veteran Australia opener scored his fifth ODI World Cup century in the famous 'Main Jhukega Nahi Sala' style of Pushpa movie. Warner hit his 47th international century, the most by an active cricketer after Virat Kohli, and wowed Indian fans at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Pushpa style.

Updated 21:07 IST, October 25th 2023