In the first ODI between India and Australia, Suryakumar Yadav, known for his excellent fielding, pulled off a stunning play that left everyone in awe. This remarkable moment occurred in the 40th over of the match when Mohammed Shami bowled to Cameron Green. The ball took an edge off Green’s bat and headed towards wicketkeeper KL Rahul, who couldn’t make the catch and the ball went behind him.
Both Green and Josh Inglis sprinted to complete a quick single, but as Green attempted to take a second run, he quickly turned back upon seeing the third-man fielder about to field the ball. Suryakumar Yadav, who was covering the area, swiftly reached the bowling end.
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As the ball passed Shami and reached Suryakumar, he seized the opportunity with lightning speed. He made a superb dive and unleashed a rocket throw towards the stumps. Before Green could make it within inches of the crease, Suryakumar’s precision throw shattered the wickets. Suryakumar celebrated with enthusiasm after executing this brilliant fielding display. Suryakumar’s exceptional fielding has become a hot topic of discussion in cricketing circles.
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Confusion in the middle & @surya_14kumar gets the throw right to dismiss Cameron Green.#TeamIndia | #INDvAUS | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/Alg6Avxyif
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 22, 2023
Coach Rahul Dravid has expressed full confidence in Suryakumar’s abilities. In a press conference before the match, Dravid mentioned his intention to secure a permanent spot for Suryakumar Yadav in the World Cup team.
This implies that when the World Cup team is finalized on September 27, Suryakumar is expected to be a part of it. Despite his recent struggles with the bat in ODIs, Dravid remains hopeful that Suryakumar will regain his form in the upcoming matches.
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Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Pat Cummins (captain), Shaun Abbott, Adam Zampa
India (Playing XI): Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaekwad, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (captain, wicketkeeper) Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami
