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In a unique and captivating ceremony, Team India’s star middle-order batter, Shreyas Iyer, was awarded the best fielder of the match medal.
Despite dropping three catches during a World Cup match against New Zealand, Iyer’s fielding skills shone brightly. His spectacular catch, a diving effort to his right from square leg to dismiss Kiwi opener Devon Conway, captured everyone’s attention.
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What made this presentation truly exceptional was the innovative twist introduced by fielding coach T. Dilip. After Iyer’s brilliant catch, Mohammed Siraj signaled to Dilip, suggesting that the “best fielder” award should go to Iyer.
In a surprising move, Dilip asked the entire squad to leave the room and return to the field. As they gathered, they were amazed to witness a drone approaching, carrying a photo frame of Shreyas Iyer. Ravindra Jadeja then presented Iyer with the award, while Kuldeep Yadav ensured that he proudly displayed his photo frame.
The celebration was indeed a sight to behold, with the “best fielder” medal being delivered by a spider camera in Dharamsala. This unexpected gesture by the team management left players, including senior figures like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, thrilled.
India’s victory over New Zealand at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala marked a memorable day for the team, propelling them to the top of the World Cup 2023 points table. It was a crucial win that boosted their tally to 10 points from 5 matches, marking their first victory over the BlackCaps in an ICC tournament in two decades.
While Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra had built a formidable partnership, it was India’s pacers who excelled in the death overs, restricting New Zealand to 273.
Mohammed Shami’s remarkable performance, which included his second five-wicket haul in World Cups, played a pivotal role.
The chase was led by Virat Kohli’s well-paced 95, with crucial contributions from Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja ensuring India’s victory in 48 overs.
This award added Iyer’s name to the list of previous recipients, including Virat Kohli, Shardul Thakur, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja, who also demonstrated their fielding prowess in earlier games for India.