WCL 2025: Sheldon Cottrell’s Iconic Salute Returns in WCL 2025
Sheldon Cottrell’s famous salute is back in WCL 2025, and fans are loving it. He did it after taking a big wicket, and the whole stadium cheered loud and proud.
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Sheldon Cottrell, the West Indies fast bowler legend, brought back his famous army-style salute in WCL 2025, and it was a moment to remember for every fan. During the match against South Africa Champions, Cottrell dismissed Richard Levi early with a fiery delivery. As the batter walked off, Cottrell marched a few steps forward and gave his classic salute straight, sharp, and full of pride.
THE SHELDON COTTRELL SALUTE IS BACK.pic.twitter.com/NZZvw889yh
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 19, 2025
The crowd roared, and his teammates couldn’t stop smiling. That salute isn’t just for show. Cottrell once served in the Jamaican army, and every time he celebrates a wicket this way, it’s his way of paying respect to his roots and fellow soldiers. It’s simple, powerful, and truly his own. Clips of the salute quickly spread online, and it went viral. Social media was buzzing with fans cheering, “The salute is back!” It reminded everyone of the passion and pride Cottrell brings every time he plays.
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WCL 2025 has already given us some magical moments, and this was one of them. Watching Cottrell perform his famous salute again in WCL 2025, in front of a cheering crowd, was a mix of joy and pure delight. The salute is more than a celebration; it’s a symbol of who Sheldon Cottrell is, and seeing it again on the big stage.
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