So far, Ravindra Jadeja has not contributed much with the bat and ball in T20 World Cup, but he saves runs on the field and takes some great catches.
Jadeja took 2 catches at deep, while saving more than a couple of runs for India as they began their Super Eights campaign on positive note by defeating Afghanistan by 47 runs on Thursday.
In the 17th over, Kuldeep Yadav’s Mohammad Nabi catch was taken at deep midwicket area by Jadeja before Arshdeep Singh added to his wickets when he had Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan caught at third man boundary line.
The link which contained a video from BCCI’s official X handle was shared with Indian cricket board showing fielding coach T Dilip presenting ‘fielder of the match medal’ in Indian dressing room after this match.
It featured Dilip who started off encouraging team members saying that they are adaptable men who are used to Barbados conditions all paying attention to minute details.
Arshdeep Singh was the first contender for the ‘fielder of the match medal’, according to Dilip noting that his alacrity on ground was well known.
Dilip then remarked that Jadeja second contender displayed lightning skills on the field combined with sharp instincts.
Regarding Axar Patel as third contender, Dilip commented that he maintains high levels of consistency whenever he is out there playing or practicing hard.
This determination has been seen constantly game after game in Rishabh Pant, said Dilip about him coming back game after game and doing what he does best is outstandingly remarkable time after time .
Dravid also declared that it will be Rahul Dravid who hands over this award amid clapping cricketers. While Dravid presents Jadeja with this medal , the latter lifts him up in his arms; and thus puts an end to this ceremony.
Jadeja then says, “This medal is so crucial to me because I am so happy that I have got it today and therefore, Mohammad Siraj has been a major source of inspiration for me; thanks a lot Siraj, cheers!”
After the medal presentation ceremony in Barbados on Thursday night, the Indian cricket team flew to Antigua for the Bangladesh match on Saturday.
