Delhi Cricketer Goes Viral for '6-7' Celebration
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A 20-year-old cricketer from Delhi named Medhavi Bidhuri has become an internet sensation. She is known for her skill as a leg-spinner, a type of bowler who spins the ball with her wrist.
Medhavi went viral after performing a '6-7' celebration during a match in the Women's Delhi Premier League (DPL), a cricket tournament held in India. Videos of her celebration have spread quickly across social media.
The '6-7' trend is a popular meme among young people online, often used as a playful reaction or celebration in different situations, including sports.
Following the viral moment, Medhavi decided to change her jersey number from 12 to 67. She made this decision on the suggestion of her sister.
Medhavi explained that her sister is part of 'Gen Z,' the generation of people born roughly between the late 1990s and early 2010s, who are often associated with internet culture and trends.
Since the video appeared online, many people have been searching for information about Medhavi, asking questions like 'Who is Medhavi Bidhuri?' Her sudden rise to online fame highlights how sports moments can quickly capture public attention when combined with popular internet trends.
The Women's Delhi Premier League has provided a platform for young cricketers like Medhavi to showcase their talent, and this viral moment has brought additional attention to both her and the tournament itself.
Vocabulary6 words
- leg-spinner
- a bowler who spins the ball using wrist movement
- viral
- spreading very fast online
- Delhi Premier League (DPL)
- a cricket competition held in Delhi
- meme
- a funny idea or image shared widely online
- Gen Z
- people born from about 1997 to 2012
- jersey
- a numbered shirt worn by a sports player
Quiz
Answer key
1. Being a leg-spinner 2. For her '6-7' celebration 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A 20-year-old cricketer from Delhi named Medhavi Bidhuri has become an internet _____. She is known for her skill as a _____, a type of bowler who spins the ball with her wrist.
Medhavi went viral after performing a '_____' celebration during a match in the Women's Delhi Premier League (DPL), a cricket _____ held in India.
The '6-7' trend is a popular _____ among young people online, often used as a playful reaction in different situations, including sports.
Following the viral moment, Medhavi decided to change her _____ number from 12 to _____. She made this decision on the suggestion of her sister.
Medhavi explained that her sister is part of '_____,' the generation of people born roughly between the late 1990s and early 2010s.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think sports celebrations sometimes go viral online?
- Do you follow any current internet trends or memes? Which ones?
- How do you think social media affects young athletes today?
- Would you ever change something (like a number or name) because of a trend? Why or why not?