[WATCH]- Suryakumar Yadav Responds To Ian Smith’s Memorable Commentary On His Spectacular Catch

Ex-New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith witnessed from the commentary box as Suryakumar Yadav‘s wonderful catch disregarded David Miller in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday, June 29. The catch was a turning point in the match to India‘s victory by seven runs, securing their 2nd T20 World Cup trophy.

Ian Smith has delivered numerous memorable moments in the commentary box, establishing himself as a renowned commentator. Whether it was Grant Elliot’s six that secured New Zealand’s spot in the 2015 World Cup semifinal against South Africa or the run-out of Martin Guptill that determined England’s victory in the 2019 World Cup, Smith has narrated several iconic incidents.

Here’s what he stated on air about Suryakumar Yadav’s catch:

“Wide, Miller hits it, and he gets plenty of it, does he? No! What a catch! Oh my god! Unbelievable what I have just seen! Athleticism at its very best! This is quite an incredible moment, folks. It is just the best piece of skill I think I’ve ever seen in a game of cricket.”

 

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Here’s what Suryakumar wrote, accompanied by a saluting emoji:

“Ohhh Ian Smith”

Suryakumar Yadav reminisces about his remarkable catch

In an interview with The Indian Express, Suryakumar Yadav discussed his thought process behind the spectacular catch of David Miller. He shared that initially, he planned to throw the ball towards Rohit Sharma at long on but reconsidered when he realized the Indian captain was too far away.

On this, he stated: “When the ball was coming, for a second I looked at him and he looked at me. I ran and my aim was to catch the ball. Had he [Rohit] been closer, I would have thrown the ball towards him. But he was nowhere close. In those four to five seconds, whatever happened, I can’t explain.”

SKY was sure that his foot had not made contact with the boundary cushion. He added:

“When I pushed the ball [up and inside the playing area] and took the catch, I knew I hadn’t touched the rope. The only thing I was cautious about was that when I pushed the ball back inside, my feet don’t touch the rope. I knew it was a fair catch.”

Suryakumar Yadav stated that India could have still won the game if he hadn’t taken the catch and the ball had gone for a six, as it would have left the equation at 10 runs needed from five balls. He praised the fielding drills conducted by fielding coach T Dilip for helping him make such a sensational effort.

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