With a win over the West Indies, India remained the only unbeaten team in World Cup 2019. They need just one more win in remaining three matches to seal a semi-finals berth. Skipper Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni slammed contrasting half-centuries while Hardik Pandya smashed a quickfire 46 to help India post 268/7 in 50 overs in their World Cup group stage encounter against the West Indies here on Thursday.

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India captain Virat Kohli rewrote the record books as India thumped West Indies by 125 runs at Old Trafford, Manchester on Thursday to all but confirm their spot in the ICC World Cup 2019 semi-finals. Kohli created history both as a batsman and as a captain on Thursday to lead India to victory. After becoming the fastest batsman to reach 20,000 international runs, Kohli became the first Indian captain to win his first five matches in the World Cup.

The Indian bowlers, led by paceman Mohammed Shami (4/16), then dismissed West Indies for 143 in 34.2 overs to end the West Indies’ hopes of progressing. Meanwhile a few players of team Indian captain is seen having fun on-the-field after taking cottrell’s wicket. Windies pacer Cottrell has been grabbing headlines for his ‘salute’ celebration in recent times.

Cottrell, a soldier by profession, comes up with the ‘march and salute’ celebration every time he picks a wicket to show his respect for the Jamaica Defence Force of which he is a member. He took two wickets in yesterday’s match and celebrated it in his own unique style as well.

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When Cottrel came in to bat at no.10, Yuzvendar Chahal took his wicket and Shami who is one of the 2 wickets of Cottrel seen imitating the celebration of the Caribbean. Virat Kohli, Vijay Shankar and Chahal seen laughing at it.

Watch the video here :

pic.twitter.com/y7SvClrLa5

— Abhishek Gupta (@KrishnaAbhish3k) June 27, 2019

Finally Shami replicated the same to Sheldon Cottrell @MdShami11 @imVkohli @ICC @BCCI @cricketworldcup pic.twitter.com/7m8hhY59ic

— GIRIDHAR PALLA (@itsmegiridhar) June 28, 2019

In another video, Virat Kohli is seen trying to execute the gesture as well. Check out the video here :

kohli 😂😭#INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/wGDs5mMMJp

— ♕ (@roguevirat) June 27, 2019

Check out some of the reactions for the team’s celebration :

Manchester saw the Cottrell salute again, this time by Shami 😅 https://t.co/50RxNOmNa8

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 27, 2019

Mohd Shami just mimicked Sheldon Cottrell’s march-and-salute routine after his wicket, much to his teammates amusement.

It’s part of his tribute to his country’s armed forces, guys. Not cool, in my opinion. #CWC19 #INDvWI

— ZENIA D’CUNHA (@ZENIADCUNHA) June 27, 2019

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Don’t kindle Cottrell he gives respect for his army. Shami shame of you #CWC19

— Varun Naik (@varunynaik) June 28, 2019

Shami mocking Cottrell’s Salute was hilarious. Highlight of today’s match. #INDvsWI

— MΛNISH ΛMBRE (@manishambre5) June 27, 2019

Trolling Cottrell in cottrell’s way itself.. Shami.. 😂😂🤣 Nakkal#MohammadShami #CWC19 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/wpxJJD6opS

— JilluSai 🏏 (@jillusaioffl) June 27, 2019

What do you think on this gesture of the Indian Players ?? Comment your views below !!