The Indian dressing was jumping with joy after their comprehensive win over Bangladesh on October 19 (Thursday). The scenes inside the dressing room were incredible as the players danced, hollered and went absolutely berserk when the 'Best Fielder' award was presented in a unique and fabulous manner. Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul were the prime contenders to win the award for their breathtaking catches on the field. In the end, it was Jadeja who pipped Rahul to win the medal.
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In the clash against Bangladesh at MCA Stadium, Pune, Jadeja put in a terrific dive to his right to take a blinder and dismiss wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim. Right after getting back on his feet, Jadeja signalled to the dressing room where fielding coach T Dilip was to give him the gold medal in the dressing room. Dilip applauded an ecstatic Jadeja as well from the dugout.
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The catch was taken in the 43rd of the innings. A partnership was building between Rahim and Mahmudullah. Jasprit Bumrah was brought back into the attack. On the third delivery, Bumrah bowled a short delivery. Mushfiqur slashed hard and played the cut shot. The ball went to backward point where Jadeja dived to his right and took the catch with both hands. In the commentary box, Dinesh Karthik was left stunned as he described the catch as "unbelievable".
Meanwhile, Rahul's was equally good and mind-blowing. The moment transpired on the first ball of the 25th over when Mehidy Hasan Miraz was strangled down the leg side off Mohammed Siraj's bowling. The ball flew to Rahul behind the stumps and the Indian wicket-keeper flung himself to his left and completed a jaw-dropping one-handed take. In other words, it was an absolute blinder.
After Rahul's magical effort, captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were absolutely ecstatic and the latter was even spotted embracing the wicket-keeper amidst wild celebration.
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