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Ashes Celebration Gesture Axed by Cricket Australia
23 Dec
Summary
- Giant four-fingered salute from 2018 Ashes celebration is scrapped.
- Controversial gesture drew backlash for being 'tasteless'.
- Speculation rife over sparing England players' feelings.
The controversial four-fingered salute, a prominent feature of the 2018 Ashes celebration, will not be resurrected for the upcoming final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This oversized hand gesture, symbolizing Australia's 4-0 series victory, had previously drawn sharp criticism from viewers who deemed it 'tasteless' and 'gross'.
Despite Australia's continued dominance over England in the current 2025/26 Ashes series, with a potential 5-0 win on the cards, Cricket Australia has reportedly decided to shelve the contentious celebration. This decision has sparked debate, with some fans questioning its removal and others speculating it's a measure to avoid upsetting the English team.
Past events, such as the controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow and the subsequent heated interactions in the Long Room at Lord's in the 2023 series, have also been brought up in discussions surrounding sportsmanship and celebratory conduct.
