WATCH: Tim David’s obscene celebration after dismissing Suryakumar Yadav during AUS vs IND 4th T20I

India set Australia a target of 168 runs to win the fourth T20I in Queensland, ending their innings at 167/8. Shubman Gill top-scored for India with 46 runs, while Australian bowlers Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa took three wickets each. With the series tied 1-1, both teams were eager to take the lead in the five-match series.

 Earlier, Suryakumar Yadav lost the toss to Mitchell Marsh, and India was asked to bat first. Opener Abhishek Sharma, known for quick scoring, failed to make an impact and was dismissed early. Despite the slow start, India’s middle order kept the scoreboard moving. The Australian fielders, especially Tim David, were kept busy as India looked to post a competitive total.

The match took an unexpected turn when Tim David became the center of controversy. The Australian cricketer took a brilliant running catch to dismiss Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, but his celebration that followed left everyone shocked. What started as a great fielding moment quickly turned unpleasant when David’s obscene act was shown on camera, drawing criticism from fans.

Tim David’s Controversial Celebration Goes Viral

Tim David was already involved in the field, having taken one catch earlier. His second came when Xavier Bartlett bowled a slower delivery that Suryakumar Yadav mistimed. The ball flew toward mid-wicket, and David ran to his left to complete the catch near the boundary. Suryakumar departed after scoring 20 runs off 10 balls.

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After catching the ball, David celebrated with an obscene gesture, simulating the licking of the ball in front of the crowd. The act seemed disrespectful and uncalled for; it went viral in no time on the internet. Fans termed his act "disgusting" and "unsportsmanlike." Even as Australia started chasing 168, the discussion was centered around David's weird celebration, which overshadowed the pulsating India vs Australia contest.