PremiumIND vs BAN: WATCH Ravindra Jadeja demand 'best fielder' medal after taking stunning catch
Earlier, both Virat Kohli and KL Rahul received medals, and now Jadeja, with his breathtaking catch, made his case for similar recognition.
Last Updated: 05.43 PM, Oct 19, 2023
Was it a bird? Was it a plane? No, it was Ravindra Jadeja doing what he does best – taking exceptional catches. In the clash against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, Jadeja's remarkable catch sent veteran batsman Mushfiqur Rahim back to the pavilion.
It all happened in the 42.3rd over when Jadeja pulled off an extraordinary catch from seemingly out of nowhere. Dinesh Karthik, on air, couldn't hide his amazement, exclaiming 'Unbelievable.' The delivery was a short one, wide outside off, tempting Mushfiqur for a boundary. However, Jadeja, known for his acrobatic fielding, sprang into action.
Mushfiqur saw an opportunity and aggressively went for the cut shot, but Jadeja's lightning-quick reflexes came to the rescue. He stretched out with both hands and snatched an astonishing catch. This dismissal was pivotal, as the well-set Rahim departed after contributing 38 runs.
Following this sensational catch, Jadeja treated the crowd to a new celebration – one that signalled he deserved a medal. He was spotted glancing towards India's fielding coach, T. Dilip, seemingly asking for the well-earned recognition. This gesture was in line with the tradition of awarding medals to players in the Indian dressing room for their exceptional fielding post-game.
Earlier, both Virat Kohli and KL Rahul received medals, and now Jadeja, with his breathtaking catch, made his case for similar recognition.
As for the ongoing clash, at the time of writing this article, after 46 overs, Bangladesh had lost six wickets and managed to score 225 runs. Having won the toss, they chose to bat first. Ravindra Jadeja claimed two wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah each took one wicket.
Additionally, Virat Kohli took up the ball and bowled three deliveries after Hardik Pandya injured himself while bowling his over. Pandya's return to the crease is uncertain, raising questions about his potential batting later in the innings.