World Cup 2023, IND vs BAN [WATCH]: Indian squad celebrates as Ravindra Jadeja gets ‘Gold Medal’ for best fielder of the match

In the 17th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 held at Pune’s MCA Stadium, India secured a resounding victory over Bangladesh, winning by a significant margin of seven wickets.

The Men in Blue displayed superior performance in all facets of the game, with their fielding brilliance standing out as a crucial element in establishing the foundation for victory under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. This win marked India’s fourth triumph in the ongoing tournament.

India’s fielding masterclass

In the high-intensity clash, India exhibited their fielding brilliance, producing a series of spectacular catches that inflicted significant damage on Najmul Hossain Shanto‘s men. Despite a strong start by Bangladesh’s opening batters, India gained the upper hand when KL Rahul pulled off a breathtaking wicketkeeping catch, effectively removing Mehidy Hasan Miraz from the crease. The display of exceptional fielding didn’t end there. In the 43rd over of the first innings, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja served a powerful reminder of his status as one of the game’s premier fielders. His extraordinary catch to dismiss the seasoned batter, Mushfiqur Rahim, amazed fans.

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Ravindra Jadeja’s joyful medal ceremony

In recognition of his exceptional diving catch at the backward point, Jadeja was honoured with the “fielder of the match” award, which was presented to him by the Indian fielding coach T. Dilip. A camaraderie of teammates gathered around Jadeja for this special moment, with Rahul, the previous award recipient, having the privilege of bestowing the medal upon him.

What made this occasion unique was that, in contrast to the customary practice of announcing award winners on television screens in the dressing room, this time, the “best fielder of the match” was unexpectedly revealed on the stadium’s large screen, taking the entire Indian squad by surprise.

During the award presentation, the Indian fielding coach commended Rahul and Jadeja for their exceptional diving efforts. He underlined the team’s commitment to saving runs as a collective effort, not just individual catches, which was why Jadeja was recognized as the top fielder for his overall performance.

Here is the video:

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The Happiness & Craziness in the dressing room after jadeja winning medal 🏅.
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