Fans are showering love on Allu Arjun’s latest blockbuster, Pushpa: The Rise, which has broken records in India and globally, watch viral videos of the hook step of the dance by cricketers
The Pushpa fever appears to have spread to the cricket world as well. We look at the domestic and international cricketers who have enacted the “Pushpa” move.
Pushpa The Rise Chapter 1 Craze: Viral Videos Of The Hook Step Of The Dance By Cricketers
Indian cricket stars like Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya have been dancing to the movie’s iconic single ‘Srivalli.’ All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has shared a selfie of himself dressed Allu Arjun’s Pushpa.
Warner ☑️
Jadeja ☑️
Dhawan ☑️
Rahul Sharma ☑️
Vihari ☑️
Sky ☑️
Ishan Kishan ☑️
Irfan Patan ☑️
Ojha ☑️@coach_rsridhar ☑️
Rashid Khan ☑️
Suresh Raina ☑️@ImVanithaVR☑️@hemangkbadani ☑️@imK_Ahmed13 ☑️Cricketers who Did Reels or Posted about #Pushpa .
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— VISHW🅰️🅰️ (@_vi_hs_wa_T) January 20, 2022
Pushpa pushpa raj thaggedhele 🔥#PushpaOnPrime #PushpaHindi #Dhawan #AlluArjun #jadeja pic.twitter.com/8hwEGCGpvd
— Sandeep (@alluarjun_adict) January 20, 2022
Raina moves to Pushpa 🤩🤩 Craze at its peak @ImRaina @alluarjun #Pushpa pic.twitter.com/lLBCoSfhIQ
— Cric-Talk (@Mukesh20009) January 22, 2022
Sir Jadeja in the #Pushpa look 🔥 pic.twitter.com/t2hX0Sdvvh
— Siddarth Srinivas (@sidhuwrites) January 12, 2022
Ishan Kishan Doing
Pushpa Mannerism 😎👌
After Warner,Jaddu,gabbar
Now Sky & Ishan Joins the List@ishankishan51 #Pushpa #PushpaHindi pic.twitter.com/MjkmQtl9PF— T🇦🇦ʀᴜɴ འaل KᴜᴍⒶR (@TarunRajKumarAA) January 15, 2022
Khaleel insta post 🔥
Warner 🤣🤣#Pushpa pic.twitter.com/EeaOCbCfmh— Hemanth Kiara (@ursHemanthRKO) January 11, 2022
Pushpa in International Stage
The “Pushpa” craze has also taken over the international stage since then. Australian batsman David Warner posted a scene from the movie by swapping his face with actor Allu Arjun. Warner lavished the actor with praise and claimed that Allu Arjun makes acting look so easy.
Warner New Reel 💥#Pushpa • @alluarjun #jhukunganahi pic.twitter.com/Gk1Nsn5vpm
— Rakesh AAdhf (@RakeshKonduru02) January 29, 2022
Warner as Pushpa 😁😍 pic.twitter.com/VBy2zd1MEt
— KeyWall (@Keval_Ancient) January 25, 2022
Warner, Pushpa Movie dance🔥 pic.twitter.com/wzekOuWaG9
— Vasanth Kumar (@VasanthKumarG09) January 26, 2022
Bravo as Pushpa😂👌@DJBravo47 @alluarjun #AlluArjun #Pushpa #Srivalli@iamRashmika pic.twitter.com/JfnBTQBG28
— Vignesh👻 (@VigneshGv03) January 25, 2022
Another Day Another Cricketer 🙏
This Time it's DJ Bravo 🙏🔥@alluarjun #Pushpa pic.twitter.com/s3iDDMONyH
— SSAA FAN CLUB (@SSAAfanclub) January 25, 2022
No 1 all rounder shakib al Hasan today after du plessis wicket 😍🥰#ThanggedeLe#Pushpa@alluarjun@TrendsAlluArjun pic.twitter.com/UsJGGyi9Gk
— RAyhAn tanvir 🇧🇩 (@allu_tanvir) January 25, 2022
The trend has spread to the “Bangladesh Premier League,” where many players have recreated the “Srivalli hook step” to celebrate after taking a wicket. Bangladesh cricketer Nazmul Islam began the trend in BPL. After Nazmul, West Indies and IPL star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo replicated Allu Arjun’s step to celebrate taking a wicket.
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan became the latest player to celebrate with Pushpa style. He celebrated the dismissal of Faf du Plessis during his bowling spell.
What is “Pushpa” Move?
Recent Indian movie “Pushpa: The Rise” featuring famous actor Allu Arjun has become a much-talked topic. The movie has amassed hype among fans and celebrities alike. The cricket community has also participated in the hype. Many cricketers have shared snippets and dance moves from the movie on their social media handles.
Bangladesh Premier League saw star players like Shakib Al Hasan and Dwayne Bravo replicate the Pushpa move by Allu Arjun where the actor moves his hand across the chin. However, Nazmul Islam was the player who introduced the move in BPL as he made the “Main Jhukega Nahi” gesture by Allu Arjun in addition to Srivalli step.
Where to Watch “Pushpa: The Rise”
After receiving attention from the cricket world, the movie and dance step gathered the attention of international cricket fans as well. Interested fans can watch the movie on Amazon Prime Video and join the hype train.
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