WATCH: Pavel Florin turns commentator immediately after picking up a wicket
Bowlers and their off-beat celebration are always a thing to marvel at. If Dale Steyn is famous for his chainsaw celebration, then Imran Tahir is known for his customary run on the field after scalping a wicket. But it seems there is one worthy contender to challenge Tahir’s wicket-taking celebration.
In an ECS T10 fixture between Banaesa and Bucharest Gladiators, Pavel Florin made heads turn with his rather unusual celebration after picking up a wicket. It almost seemed like the one Tahir does after snaring a wicket in international or franchise cricket.
But Pavel had a twist to it at the end. Rather than stopping his marathon run, the Romanian went one step ahead and went up to the commentary spot. This caught everyone by surprise. He was also seen boasting about his wicket with the mic in his hand.
Speaking about the wicket, it was loopy delivery from Pavel, which enticed the batter to come forward and smack it. But all the batter could do was just offer a simple catch to the wicketkeeper. But it was Pavel who made sure to celebrate the wicket by going a step ahead and celebrate his wicket in the commentary panel.
Live the moment #cricket pic.twitter.com/k9cbtmKUrE
— Pavel Florin (@PavelFlorin13) July 24, 2021
Making a name for himself in the Gentleman’s game Pavel Florin
Often we love stories of the underdog players or off-beat ones. Pavel Florin is all about that. Working as a security guard by profession, the Romanian started playing cricket just for his passion and love for the game. He has been into this full-time profession of a security guard by working in bars and pubs for over 15 years.
But besides all that, cricket is what keeps Florin interested. Not only with the bowl in hand, but the lanky cricketer is also making a difference to his team by contributing to the fielding department and the fitness area. He makes sure to get his teammates involved in the intense fitness activities and drills and helps them be as fit and as strong as possible.
Arun Kumar skipper of Cluj Cricket Club spoke highly of Pavel and how dedicated he is to the game of cricket. Kumar also appreciated his unique bowling style. Pavel Florin has played 13 T20Is for Romania picking up as many wickets.
