Why do a batsman/batswoman raises his/her bat when scores half century or century etc. ???

Answer 1

A half century or a century is a landmark for every batsman and when he achieve the crowd applaud him or her. and he or she raises the bat to acknowledge the applaud of thje crowd.

Answer 2

They do it bcoz they feel happy n confident. They also raise it bcoz with the help of the bat they have scored a 1/2 century or a century.

Answer 3

To acknowledge his/ her feat...achievement to all who are watching. On the pitch he/she gets the hugs from his batting partner as a congratulation. WELL DONE MATE.

Answer 4

It's just no acknowledge the applause from the crowd

Answer 5

to thank god
whole country knew that ganguly used dalmaiy when dalmiay had the power of bcci and but backstabbed when dalmiay out of power and could not do any favour to ganguly
dravid hiaghest contributor for ganguly's success as captaind but ditched by ganguly dirty politics during wc early exit wasted more ball than runs he scored. palyed negative cricket, saved his wkt, not bother to accelerate run rate, created pressuer on batsman on other end, unwilling to to take singles and rotate strike.He ditche ddalmiay dravid and can do same to any other teammates for his purpose.
even he won MOS his ranking in ICC odi ranking decreased to 55 to 57.....
played big role in defeat and early exit of team from WC to prove that dravid is not good captain and his WC records will remain unharmed.
ganguly always promot groupism

Answer 6

to acknowledge the crowd

Answer 7

its a way of acknowledging the applause.

Answer 8

to say 'I will be given another chance to hold this, by the selection committee'

Answer 9

thank to god...
and to audiance to supported him

Answer 10

just to show off....!!!!!!no one does when they get a big 0. am i right???????????