In the second match of the 2024 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL), Trinbago Knight Riders’ left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen delighted fans with a unique celebration after taking the wicket of Aaliyah Alleyne from Barbados Royals Women. The match, held at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago on August 23rd, saw Jonassen replicate the iconic open arms pose made famous by her franchise owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
After dismissing Alleyne, Jess Jonassen stood tall and expanded her arms in the air, mimicking the signature pose that Khan has performed throughout his acting career. The celebration was a fitting tribute to the Knight Riders’ owner, bringing a touch of Bollywood flair to the cricket field.
Jess Jonassen’s SRK-Inspired Celebration Steals the Show in WCPL 2024 Match
Despite Jonassen’s impressive bowling figures of 2/21, Trinbago Knight Riders Women couldn’t secure a victory as Barbados Royals Women chased down the target with ease, winning the match by seven wickets. The victory marked Barbados Royals Women’s second consecutive win in the 2024 WCPL, propelling them to the top of the points table.
The Royals are now in strong contention, having registered back-to-back victories, showcasing their dominance early in the tournament. Meanwhile, Jonassen’s creative celebration has become a talking point among fans, blending cricket and entertainment in true Caribbean Premier League style.
