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Suryakumar Yadav is currently experiencing a highly successful phase in international cricket. Leading India in the T20I series against Sri Lanka, he orchestrated a commanding 3-0 victory for his team in Pallekele. In the series’ final T20I, Surya showcased his prowess by delivering an exceptional final over, forcing the match into a Super Over, where India eventually triumphed over Sri Lanka.
Adding to his recent achievements, Surya played a crucial role in India’s triumph over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final last month, securing the title for the second time. His phenomenal catch during the crucial phase of the match dismissed David Miller and became the defining moment that led India to a memorable victory and the T20 World Cup trophy.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri recently reminisced about Suryakumar Yadav’s decisive catch that turned the tide against South Africa. “Oh Surya. It was under my nose, so I got a better view than anybody else. Because, I had the monitor in front of me and I was tall enough to just peek over to clear anything. Because that helped my commentary as well, Ian (Smith) was calling it, he said it and I said ‘When it went up, on the replay David Miller will not like what he sees because that catch is clean’,” Ravi Shastri told the International Cricket Council (ICC).
“So come what may, whatever people say, to hell with that, that was clean, nothing moved and I saw it with my eyes from 20 feet upstairs and then I saw it on the monitor as well. I think that was a game-changer because you know what David (Miller) can do. If that had gone for six, then suddenly it comes down to nine (10) to win. Another big shot and then the game’s in the balance. So I thought the timing couldn’t have been better,” the ex-India cricketer added
Sharing a video of Ravi Shastri’s reaction on Instagram, the official handle of ICC wrote, “Ravi Shastri talks fondly about ‘that SKY catch.’”
Suryakumar Yadav shone brightly for India in the third and final T20I against Sri Lanka yesterday, earning the Player of the Series accolade for his outstanding performance in the T20I series.
