Ravindra Jadeja took a superb catch of Neil Wagner simply earlier than the coronavirus lockdown.© Twitter
Loads has occurred since Ravindra Jadeja claimed a mind-boggling catch at Hagley Oval throughout the second Take a look at towards New Zealand on March 1. The COVID-19 pandemic despatched nearly each nation into full lockdown and sports activities, together with cricket, have been placed on maintain. However the all-rounder wrapped up Indian cricket’s pre-coronavirus historical past together with his standard gymnastics which has made him a vital member for Virat Kohli. The catch was so astonishing that commentator Ian Smith went on to say on broadcast, “Fairly presumably one of many best outfield catches within the historical past of the sport!” New Zealand cricket crew’s official Twitter deal with posted a video of the catch, with a #ThrowbackThursday hashtag. The Saurashtra native was standing at deep sq. leg, when Mohammed Shami despatched a brief supply to tail-ender Neil Wagner. Jadeja jumped and caught out his left hand, catching the ball in a sensational method to finish the innings.
#ThrowbackThursday | “Fairly presumably one of many best outfield catches within the historical past of the sport!”
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Aside from Jadeja’s private spotlight, India could not actually put up a superb show towards the guests, who gained the second Take a look at by seven wickets. New Zealand additionally gained the primary Take a look at match by 10 wickets, successful the Take a look at collection 2-0.
The Take a look at collection was part of India’s tour of New Zealand, which additionally consisted of 5 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) and three One-day Worldwide fixtures. The guests coasted previous the hosts within the T20I fixtures with ease, successful each fixture. Whereas, within the ODIs, the house facet gained all of the matches.
The Indian cricketers shall be again in motion with the Indian Premier League (IPL) resuming on September 19. The matches shall be held within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) because of the rising COVID-19 instances in India. Mumbai Indians will play the primary match of the franchise-based T20 league towards Chennai Tremendous Kings. The ultimate shall be held on November 10.
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