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"Cushion Had Moved But...": South Africa Great Shaun Pollock On Suryakumar Yadav's Catch In Final

Arguably the title-defining moment in the T20 World Cup 2024 final, Suryakumar Yadav's catch remains a big talking point among fans. The India star's spectacular effort on the boundary rope to deny South Africa batter David Miller a six and send him packing turned out to be a crucial factor in deciding the result of the final. While Surya's catch was called legal by the third umpire, there remain arguments on social media over the rope cushion being moved behind the designated boundary line. There are those too who feel Surya's catch did touch the cushion but the third umpire looked the other way. Now, South Africa legend Shaun Pollock has given his analysis of the situation.

Watch: Crowd's Special Gesture For Hardik Pandya At Wankhede Stadium Months After He Was Booed

It has been a topsy turvy year for Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya. He had a disappointing IPL 2024 outing with Mumbai Indians in his first season as their captain and was even booed by a section of the crowd at the Wankhede Stadium. However, he staged a stunning comeback in the T20 World Cup 2024 as he emerged as one of the top performers for the side. Hardik produced brilliant performances - both with bat and ball - as India went on to clinch the T20 World Cup 2024 title after beating South Africa in the final. The Indian cricket team is all set to end their victory celebration with a felicitation ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday and a video from the venue showed the crowd chanting Hardik's name in a massive turnaround of the mood during IPL 2024.

Will Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Be Part Of Champions Trophy In 2025? Jay Shah Drops Hint

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma called time on their T20I careers right after India won the T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados. A day later, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also quit the shortest format at the highest level, giving a clear indication that it is now time for the young guns to showcase their potential. However, all the three players are still committed to playing ODI and Test formats for the nation. While admitting that the Indian cricket is going through a transition phase, BCCI secretary Jay Shah hinted that the likes of Virat and Rohit will be part of the Indian team in the Champions Trophy 2025.

James Anderson Strikes As England Eye Huge Win Over West Indies In 1st Test

James Anderson led the way in his farewell international match as England closed in on a crushing innings win over the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's on Thursday. The West Indies had slumped to 79-6 in their second innings at stumps on the second day, still a mammoth 171 runs behind England's first-innings 371, with Anderson having taken a miserly 2-11 in 10 overs. England great Anderson came into his 188th and last Test before international retirement having already taken 700 wickets -- the most by any fast bowler in the 147-year history of the format.

Saturday sport: Clare reach All-Ireland final, South Africa beat Ireland

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Video: Rohit Sharma's 'Raw Emotions' As He Brings T20 World Cup Trophy Home

Exuberant fans followed their cricketing heroes despite monsoon showers and heavy security deployment as the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team returned to a euphoric reception that included every element of a lively party, here on Thursday. Hundreds of supporters, holding placards congratulating their favourites and waving the national flag, braved the inclement weather to wait outside the airport for the victorious side, which defeated South Africa by seven runs in the final in Bridgetown on Saturday last week.

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"Cushion Had Moved But...": South Africa Great Shaun Pollock On Suryakumar Yadav's Catch In Final

Watch: Crowd's Special Gesture For Hardik Pandya At Wankhede Stadium Months After He Was Booed

Will Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Be Part Of Champions Trophy In 2025? Jay Shah Drops Hint

James Anderson Strikes As England Eye Huge Win Over West Indies In 1st Test

Saturday sport: Clare reach All-Ireland final, South Africa beat Ireland

Video: Rohit Sharma's 'Raw Emotions' As He Brings T20 World Cup Trophy Home

South Africa v Ireland: All you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Gives "Real Story" Remark For India's T20 World Cup Triumph