'Thoda doubtful lag raha': Axar Patel reveals Suryakumar Yadav's reaction to match-winning catch of David Miller in Final

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UPDATED:Jul 20, 2024 10:33 IST

Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav in frame (Getty)

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Axar Patel reveals Suyakumar's first reaction after taking Miller's catch.

Both of them will be making a return with the SL tour.

Suryakumar Yadav's iconic catch at the boundary lane in the Final against South Africa in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024 is a moment that will forever be an unforgettable memory in the hearts of all cricket fans. It was the moment that ensured that India would definitely win that match. Before that catch, Axar Patel also took a phenomenal catch during the Super 8 stage against Australia to dismiss Mitchell Marsh. However, the single-handed stunner soon got overshadowed by Surya's iconic masterpiece.

Axar on Surya's catch

Axar said that he didn't mind taking second place for a catch that won them the World Cup. He also revealed Suryakumar's first thought after taking David Miller's catch.

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“That catch gave us the World Cup and I am happy with being the second-best. I was at the mid-wicket and when Miller hit the ball, I thought okay this has gone for six but when Surya completed the catch, everyone asked him ‘Did you touch the rope?’ Even Surya bhai was not sure. ‘First, he said Yes I am confident and within a few seconds he said I am not sure. Thoda doubtful lag raha (I am not too sure).’ When we saw the replay, 99 per cent we thought that we had won the World Cup. It was a high-pressure catch and the way he maintained his balance was amazing,” said Axar Patel on Indian Express.

"About my catch, I was confident of taking it with both my hands. But it was flying and in the last second I had to time my jump, stretch my one hand and it stuck. But if I have to pick, any day I would keep Surya bhai’s catch ahead of mine," he added.

Axar and Surya to return from SL tour

BCCI has announced Indian squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. The Indian Cricket Board has named Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I captain. However, he won't be a part of the ODI team. On the other hand, Axar has been included in both T20I and ODI teams.

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