Cricket is commonly used to be a combination of pressure, passion, and entertainment and few cricketers represent that equation more perfectly than Tabraiz Shamsi. The South African wrist-spinner stole the limelight once again with his signature 'shoe call' celebration in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 match between Saint Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium. Fans erupted with cheers and applause as Shamsi took his distinct personality onto the field. The opportunity came in the 11th over of TKR's batting. Colin Munro, who seemed well set on 43 runs, tried to hit the boundary but sliced a fuller ball from Shamsi. Keon Pierre effected a clean catch at long-off, providing Saint Lucia Kings with a significant breakthrough. What followed was all Shamsi theater he promptly removed his shoe, held it as if it were a mobile phone, and mimicked dialing, leaving teammates as well as onlookers in fits of laughter. It was a tongue-in-cheek moment that once again reminded everyone why Shamsi is regarded as one of the most engaging characters in global cricket. Read also: Afghanistan announces Rashid Khan-led 17-men squad for 2025 Asia Cup Despite Shamsi’s brilliant effort, Trinbago Knight Riders went on to post a strong total, thanks to their skipper Kieron Pollard’s explosive knock of 65 runs off just 29 balls. His power-hitting, backed by disciplined bowling from Usman Tariq and Andre Russell, ensured TKR walked away with an 18-run win over the Kings in Match 10 of the tournament. The result highlighted Pollard’s game-changing ability, but Shamsi’s quirky celebration was undeniably one of the most talked-about highlights of the evening proving once again that cricket is as much about entertainment as it is about competition.