Watch: Jos Buttler Takes "Gravity Defying Catch" During T20 Blast Match

04.07.2023 - 10:05 sports.ndtv.com

England star Jos Buttler is one of the most entertaining batters world cricket has ever seen. Be it the bowler of any stature on any ground, the right-hander doesn't shy away from taking the attacking route.

This sees Buttler enjoy his dominance in the role. However, he is brilliant on the other front too. As a wicketkeeper, Buttler is one of the most reliable men behind the stumps.

His brilliance was on display during a T20 blast game on Sunday. During the match against Northamptonshire, wicketkeeper Buttler, who plays for Lancashire, took a superb catch diving to his left.

Ricardo Vasconcelos edged a Luke Wood delivery to the left of Buttler. The wicketkeeper put in a quick dive to his left and took a one-handed stunner. Watch the catch here: Not sure if that's Jos Buttler or Tom Cruise.

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Pakistan's Abdullah Shafique took a sensational catch to dismiss Sadeera Samarawickrama on Day 4 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium. On the delivery of Agha Salman, the Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter got a thick edge and Shafique showed his brilliant reflex action to pull off a blinder at short leg. The ball was travelling to the right of Shafique, who was moving to his left as Samarawickrama had jumped out of his crease to play the ball. However, the fielder adjusted beautifully to take a one-handed stunner.

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