Australia and England are locking horns with each other in the opening game of the three-match ODI series at ODI series. Fielding has become an important aspect in the modern era and most teams emphasize strengthening it with agile fielders in the squad. The Australian all-rounder, Ashton Agar highlighted the importance of having good fielders by producing a magical moment on the field with a throw good enough to make Ricky Ponting proud.
Batting first against Australia, Dawid Malan staged a recovery for England with a century after the three lions were reduced to 66/4. Malan seemed to be in pursuit of a big knock in Adelaide but was running out of partners at the other end. Liam Dawson came out to bat after the fall of five wickets but the possibility of him building a partnership was cut short by a superb fielding effort from Ashton Agar featuring a lightning-quick direct hit that left the spectators in awe.
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Cameron Green, bowling the 31st over, delivered one outside off and Liam Dawson stroked it square of the wicket. Ashton Agar who was stationed at the deep backward point had no intention of letting the ball go past him. The all-rounder pounced on the Kookaburra rapidly and executed a rocket throw in one smooth action.
Liam Dawson, despite having taken a start as soon as he played the ball, was caught miles away from the crease at the non-striker’s end courtesy of the magic from Agar and his throw hitting the bull’s eye. The throw reminded fans of Australian legend Ricky Ponting and his heroic fielding antics, triggering Twitter to heap with praise for Ashton Agar’s commendable highlight play.
Here is the video of the direct hit from Ashton Agar:
Nailed. It.
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— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 17, 2022
"Ricky Ponting would have been proud of that" – @beastieboy07
☄️ Liam Dawson stood no chance on Ashton Agar's arm
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— SEN Cricket (@SEN_Cricket) November 17, 2022
Ashton Agar’s best on the field came in the 45th over when Pat Cummins bowled a short delivery to centurion Dawid Malan and the batter pulled it towards mid-wicket where Agar was placed. The shot was going for a certain six but Agar then flicked on his superhuman fielding mode.
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The all-rounder jumped with both his feet in the air, as if defying gravity and pulled the ball inside the boundary ropes spectacularly before landing back on the ground. With the brilliant effort, Ashton Agar saved five possible runs and sent the spectators sitting near the boundary hoardings in awe.
Here is the video of the catch from Ashton Agar:
That's crazy!
Take a bow, Ashton Agar #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/FJTRiiI9ou
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 17, 2022
Twitteratis were quick to react to Ashton Agar’s brilliance in the field and showered him with heaps of praise.
Agar is like spiderman today.
— love and respect (@52WsSfyRH8Npn4j) November 17, 2022
This going to make me watch Ricky Ponting run outs on YouTube now https://t.co/dysIgOv20S
— Luke (@LukeBots) November 17, 2022
— 👉 Bhusal Dai 👈 (@bhusal_bib) November 17, 2022
This has to be the best six saved. Have been many such cases but this is just incredible.
— Mishra Ji🇮🇳🇦🇫 (@MishraJiCricket) November 17, 2022
That 5 runs save costed them 300 & good over by Agar now.
— Harsh (@imharshn) November 17, 2022
Ashton Agar !!!!!
What a remarkable fielding. He saved a sure 6️⃣ by his flexible fielding. His fielding has 🔛 the game for 🇦🇺.
— Shamoeel Vlogs_official 🇵🇰 (@VlogsShamoeel) November 17, 2022
ASHTON AGAR 😮😮😮
— Dilse ᴷⁿⁱᵍʰᵗᴿⁱᵈᵉʳ (@dilseKnight) November 17, 2022
Shades of Ponting by Agar #AUSvENG
— Average Dad (@screamsofdad) November 17, 2022
What an effort from #Ashton_Agar at the edge of the fence. He leaps high and flicks the ball in the air before landing outside the circle. This is simply insane!! How on earth could someone do such an acrobatic stuff!!#AUSvENG
— Ram777 (@Ramshadaziz1) November 17, 2022
Ashton Agar with one of the greatest boundary saves against England. He has saved 5 runs which can prove to be vital in the end.#ENGvsAUS #cricketTwitter
— M.Sudharshan (@msudh98) November 17, 2022
Punter-like #ausveng
— Average Dad (@screamsofdad) November 17, 2022
Is this @imjadeja in Aussie jersey????
— 𝙰𝚖𝚒𝚝 /अमित (@Amit_raja12) November 17, 2022
Mate, you can't run on that. Good grief. Australia's fielders are sharp.
— Rich Turner 💚 🇪🇺😷 (@richtmusic) November 17, 2022
