England fast bowler Jofra Archer has once again caught the attention of Cricket enthusiasts with his unique ‘C’ celebration after dismissing Pakistan opener Saim Ayub during the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Jofra Archer’s ‘C’ celebration goes viral
Archer showcased his signature hand gesture after getting Ayub out for only 7 runs off 7 balls in the third over. Ayub tried to hit Archer big but ended up getting caught by Jacob Bethell, who made a superb catch.
The ‘C’ celebration, made by curling his thumb and index finger, was frequently shown by broadcast cameras, leading to widespread speculation on social media about what it means.
Many fans and analysts quickly linked it to a notable moment involving Australian star Steve Smith.
Background of the ‘C’ celebration
This gesture goes back to the 2019 Ashes series, where Archer and Steve Smith faced off in a memorable incident. During the second Test at Lord’s, a bouncer from Archer hit Smith on the neck, causing him to leave the field.
When Smith returned, he was seen making a ‘C’ signal to the dressing room, which was interpreted as a request for a concussion test or indicating “concussion” to team doctors.
By using this gesture after taking wickets in the World Cup, Archer seems to be engaging in light-hearted banter, referencing that pivotal Ashes moment each time he claims a wicket. He first used the celebration during England’s group match against Sri Lanka after dismissing Pathum Nissanka and has made it his trademark response to taking wickets.
Here’s the video:
