In the One Day Cup match on November 12 in Adelaide, Australian cricketer Ben Manenti recreated Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec’s iconic Olympic pose after a run out. The incident occurred in the 36th over when New South Wales (NSW) captain Jack Edwards called Chris Green for a quick single off South Australia’s (SA) Liam Scott. Green hesitated, but Manenti’s direct hit left him short of his crease, dismissing him for a brief knock of 32 off 33 balls.
Manenti celebrated by mimicking Dikec’s viral pose from the Paris Olympics 2024, where the Turkish shooter gained fame for his casual shooting style in the Mixed 10m air pistol event, winning a silver medal. Dikec’s relaxed stance, shooting without specialized lenses, captivated fans worldwide and inspired athletes like Indian shooter Sarabjot Singh, who admired Dikec’s unique approach.
NSW struggled in their innings, being bowled out for 197 in 45.2 overs, with top contributions from Matthew Gikes (35 off 41) and Jack Edwards (35 off 42). SA’s Harry Conway impressed with the ball, taking 3/27 in 9.2 overs. In response, South Australia reached 73/2 in 14 overs, with captain Alex Carey anchoring their chase at 53* off 45 balls.
