Why anrich nortje called nokia
There has been a lot of buzz in the cricket world about why Anrich Nortje, the South African fast bowler, is called Nokia. This nickname was given to him by some of his teammates and commentators during the Indian Premier League (IPL). It instantly caught fan’s attention and soon became a trending topic on social media platforms.
The Origination of ‘Nokia’
The moniker “Nokia” first originated during IPL 2020 when Nortje was playing for Delhi Capitals. His bowling spells were incredibly fast and unplayable which reminded his team mate Shikhar Dhawan of the tagline of the famous mobile phone company, Nokia – “Connecting people”. In the context of cricket, this statement humorously manifested as: Nortje’s fast balls would leave batsmen bewildered and physically connect them with balls more often than any other thing!
Fast Bowling And Quick Reactions
One major reason behind this unusual nickname lies in Nortje’s exceptional speed while bowling. Throughout his career, he has consistently bowled at speeds above 150 kmph. His fastest delivery holds a record-breaking 156.22km per hour – equivalent to the top operating speeds of many smartphones! In addition, Nortje reacts quickly and wittily on filed just like how one can swiftly connect calls or messages using a cellular device like Nokia.
Why is it apt?
While everyone chuckled over what seemed like an offbeat joke initially, they started realizing how fittingly ‘Nokia’ coincided with Nortje’ characteristics on field. One way through which Nokia connects people worldwide is via communication without any hitches or delays; likewise, spectators connected immediately with every game where Anrich showcased power-packed performance.
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Moreover just like Nokia’s reputation for being durable and long-lasting, Nortje too showed similar traits. Regardless of the opponent team or stressful situations during matches, his resilience and ability to deliver persisted; undoubtedly ‘tough’ is a quality shared between Nokia phones and Anrich!
A Symbol Of Consistency
Nokia has been associated with consistency and reliability in the mobile phone industry for years. It revolutionized the world of communication by producing high-performance phones that were accessible to most people around the globe. Simultaneously, Anrich Nortje’s game stayed consistent through every IPL edition he participated in as well – evident from his indispensable contribution in each match he played.
Fans Reaction to the nickname
Though curious at first, cricket fans have warmly received this unconventional pairing between tech and sports! They even came up with amusing reactions on social media platforms praising both – their favorite player’s skillsets, and acknowledging how aptly ‘Nokia’ symbolizes Nortje’s cricketing prowess.
In conclusion, referring Anrich Nortje as ‘Nokia’ evolved from a funny incident into something more thoughtful about his cricketing attributes – speed, strength, connectivity and durability. Whether you call it coincidence or intentional jest, one can’t deny the fact that this nickname truly represents nifty nexus of technology and sport personified by Nortje!
