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Adam Zampa, Tabraiz Shamsi involved in war of words on Twitter

Tabraiz Shamsi performing his trademark “bus driver” celebration with KL Rahul

Royal Challengers Bangalore spinner Tabraiz Shamsi was criticised by Australian spinner Adam Zampa for his celebrations after taking wickets. The 26-year-old South African later responded to the young Aussie on Twitter.

Shamsi was criticised by Zampa last Monday following his trademark “bus driver” celebration with his captain Virat Kohli after dismissing Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner. The 24-year-old cricketer took to Twitter to express views on the issue.

The left-arm chinaman bowler today also took to social networking site to respond. He asked the Australian to concentrate on his own business and not to comment on someone else’s celebration. He posted two separate tweets as part of his response. 

The origin of Shamsi’s celebration comes from his self-appointed nickname “bus driver”. Like most chinaman bowlers he has the ability to turn the ball both ways, like a bus driver moves his bus. He even posted a photo of him and his RCB bus on Twitter.

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Zampa also responded to the Johannesburg-born cricketer’s tweet. The New South Wales man was quite subtle in his response.

He also clarified his original remarks on the South African bowler’s celebration. He tweeted that he has no problems with Shamsi’s celebration, it's just that he could celebrate better than him and even offered an alternative dance move.

Zampa’s countryman and teammate Kane Richardson also got involved in the saga. Richardson, who plays for the RCB alongside Shamsi appeared to be entertained by the exchange.

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