The young Indian fast bowler, Kamlesh Nagarkoti pulled off a sensational flying catch to get rid of Jofra Archer in Wednesday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Earlier in the match, RR skipper, Steve Smith decided to bowl first citing the dew issues as both the team made no changes in their respective squads.
Nagarkoti, playing his first season with KKR, had earlier picked his maiden IPL wicket when he dismissed Robin Uthappa off the first ball of the seventh over. Two deliveries later, he also got the wicket of Riyan Parag out on a night when India’s other two U-19 World Cup winners – Shivam Mavi (two for 20) and Shubman Gill (34-ball 47) put Kolkata in a winning position as they had scored a good total of 174/6 in their quota of 20 overs.
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Kolkata splashed the cash on Kamlesh Nagarkoti in the 2018 auction, but the pacer remained sidelined for two seasons due to a series of injuries. Playing in his first Dream11 IPL season, the 20-year-old showcased a glimpse of his potential during their win against Hyderabad,
On the fourth ball of the 15th over, after smashing a six on the second delivery, Jofra Archer looks to go big again, but this time he has sliced this up. And what a catch from Nagarkoti. He runs across from his position at long-on and almost dives in front of long-off. Would’ve been easier for the other fielder probably, but Nagarkoti showed complete commitment to the effort. Sensational catch. Well done to Chakravarthy too, deceived Archer with the one turning away.
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Here is the video of the brilliant catch:
Netizens showered praises on Kamlesh Nagarkoti, expressing their joy on his successful return from injury. With Shivam Mavi also taking a couple of wickets with the ball, fans on Twitter credited the Kolkata management including CEO Venky Mysore for backing the two youngsters despite their inconsistent form and fitness in the last two seasons.
Full U-19 World Cup play—
Riyan Parag c Shubman b Nagarkoti 1. #RR needed batting cushion…they didn’t have it. Proving costly tonight. Staring at their first defeat of #IPL2020 But then….there’s always a scope for Rahul to do a Tewatia 🙏— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 30, 2020
Not a bad day for young Nagarkoti! 2 wickets, a crisp boundary at the end and a seriously good catch. Hopefully he will continue to repay the extraordinary faith that @KKRiders have had in him
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 30, 2020
So good to see both Nagarkoti and Mavi play together & perform so well.. Top bowling, throwing themselves around on the field. And well done @KKRiders for handling them with care. To show faith in two injured youngsters over two seasons is commendable👏🏻 enjoy the rewards #KKRvRR
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) September 30, 2020
Sorry is anyone else in love 😍 with what Nagarkoti & Mavi have been able to do for the @KKRiders
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) September 30, 2020
Rahul Dravid was damn right about the fielding of Nagarkoti – he is one of the best in India. https://t.co/56EVIxadkf pic.twitter.com/PrtT4Ppi5j
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 30, 2020
