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Watch: Axar Patel Receives 'Fielder Of The Match' Medal From Team India's 'Unsung Hero'

India bowling all-rounder Axar Patel won the 'Fielder of the Match' medal after India's 24-run win over Australia in the Super Eights match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 on Monday. In the ninth over of the second inning, Axar took Mitchell Marsh's catch with his non-dominant right hand and helped India take control of the match. Kuldeep Yadav placed a length ball onto the pads, Marsh pulled it behind the square where Axar made no mistake in taking the catch. Speaking while honouring the medal, India fielding coach T Dilip showered praise on the Men in Blue for their commitment to every catch. The medal was presented by by Nuwan Seneviratne, a throwdown specialist for the Indian team - someone that T Dilip described as an 'unsung hero' for the Indian cricket team.

Rashid Khan Breaks Silence As 'Cheating' Accusation Sours Afghanistan's T20 World Cup Semi-Final Entry

On Tuesday, Afghanistan experienced their most important day in their cricket history so far. The team led by Rashid Khan defeated Bangladesh to knock out Australia and qualify for the first time ever in a T20 World Cup semi-final. However, there was one incident that seemed to mar the whole occasion for Afghanistan. It happened when Gulbadin Naib dramatically fell on his back, clutching his thigh after Trott signalled his players to slow things down.

"Afghanistan's Run To T20 World Cup Semi-Finals Will Inspire Youth Back Home": Rashid Khan

Skipper Rashid Khan believes that Afghanistan's maiden T20 World Cup semifinal qualification, following spectacular wins over New Zealand and Australia along the way, is a momentous feat that will inspire the youth of the strife-torn nation. Afghanistan, who became a full ICC member only in 2017, scripted history by qualifying for their maiden T20 World Cup semifinal with a win over Bangladesh. "I think the semi-final is going to be a massive, massive like inspiration for the youngsters back home in Afghanistan. That Afghanistan team get into the semis for the first time," Rashid said at the post match press conference.

Behind Afghanistan's Rise In World Cricket, BCCI, India's 'Hidden Role'

Not just another fairytale, Afghanistan's rise in world cricket has arguably been unparalleled. They only became full members of the International Cricket Council in 2017, and in 2024, the team booked its passage into the semi-finals of a World Cup (T20) for the first time. Often dubbed as minnows or underdogs in major events, Afghanistan produced some eye-opening performances this T20 World Cup, especially against New Zealand and Australia, to reach as far as the semi-finals. While a big chunk of credit goes to the players for stepping up their game and delivering when it mattered the most, India and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have also played a major role in their rise.

David Warner Retires From International Cricket After Australia's T20 World Cup Exit

One of the greatest batters of all time, David Warner's international career ended on a bitter note after Australia failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals, exiting in the Super 8 stage. For Australia to continue their journey in the tournament, they needed Bangladesh to beat Afghanistan in the final Super 8 match on Monday. Though the Bangla Tigers came close, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq and others stepped up at crucial intervals to knock the Aussies out of the tournament with a win.

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Watch: Axar Patel Receives 'Fielder Of The Match' Medal From Team India's 'Unsung Hero'

Rashid Khan Breaks Silence As 'Cheating' Accusation Sours Afghanistan's T20 World Cup Semi-Final Entry

"Afghanistan's Run To T20 World Cup Semi-Finals Will Inspire Youth Back Home": Rashid Khan

Behind Afghanistan's Rise In World Cricket, BCCI, India's 'Hidden Role'

David Warner Retires From International Cricket After Australia's T20 World Cup Exit

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