Sat Oct 05 15:47:51 UTC 2024: ## Indian Cricketer Asha Shobana’s Trossard Celebration Goes Viral
**Dubai:** Thiruvananthapuram-born Asha Shobana is making waves in Indian women’s cricket, marking her debut in the Women’s T20 World Cup against New Zealand by becoming the first Malayali player to take a wicket in her debut match. The leg spinner took one wicket for 22 runs in her four overs, earning the applause of fans.
But beyond her on-field performance, Shobana’s passion for football has also captured the attention of the sports world. A die-hard Arsenal fan, she revealed that she’s a huge admirer of Belgian forward Leandro Trossard, and even mimicked his goal celebration after taking her maiden World Cup wicket. A video showcasing her Trossard-inspired celebration went viral, prompting comparisons between the footballer and MS Dhoni.
Despite Shobana’s impressive debut, India’s World Cup campaign kicked off with a disappointing 58-run defeat against New Zealand. The Kiwis, having won the toss and opted to bat, scored 160/4. India, in pursuit, fell short at 102 all out in 19 overs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that poor fielding was the primary reason for the loss. “We didn’t play good cricket,” she said. “We will have to seriously think about what areas need improvement moving forward.”
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