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Watch: With Special Message For Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid's Final Speech As Head Coach

India head coach Rahul Dravid signed off from his coaching stint with a trophy in his hand as the team defeated South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 final. The summit clash between the two team also proved to be a farewell game for many as the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja also announced their retirement from the shortest format in international cricket. As the team gathered in the dressing room after the final, Dravid gave a riveting speech with a special message for skipper Rohit Sharma.

Watch: Irfan Pathan Gets Run Out After Mix-Up With Yusuf Pathan, Gives A Mouthful To Brother In World Championship Of Legends

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan was involved in a terrible mix-up with brother Yusuf Pathan, which led to the former's dismissal in a World Championship of Legends (WCL) match against South Africa Champions. The incident happened on the first ball of 19th over after Irfan played a lofted shot off Dale Steyn's delivery. The ball landed safely between two on rushing fielders, with Irfan and Yusuf trying to steal a couple of runs. While Irfan was adamant to go for the second, Yusuf, initially agreed, but decided to stop after taking a couple of steps forward.

On Suryakumar Yadav Catch Row, Ex-India Star Says "Correct That Line Is Considered Boundary But..."

Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph saw Rohit Sharma produce a remarkable turnaround in the final 5 overs of the match. Up against South Africa, who needed 30 runs to win from 30 balls, India didn't let their shoulders drop, with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya producing a remarkable spell of death bowling. It was David Miller's catch by Suryakumar Yadav, however, that proved to be the true turning point. While Surya and the Indian team got the thumbs up from the third umpire on the catch, there are some who continue to question the dismissal.

"Did Not Even Get Chance To...": Axar Patel Reveals Reason Of Batting At No 5 In T20 WC Final

India registered a stunning a seven-run victory against South Africa and clinched the T20 World Cup 2024 title. With this win, India ended their 11-year-old ICC trophy drought. However, the final match was full of ups and downs, where Team India eventually emerged victorious. Opting to bat first, India had a horrendous start to the innings as they lost three quick wickets with only 34 runs on the board. Later, Virat Kohli and Axar Patel stitched an important 62-run partnership and helped Team India reach a defendable total.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Recalls T20 World Cup Final Catch. PM Narendra Modi's Reaction Goes Viral

Suryakumar Yadav's catch in the final over of the T20 World Cup final will go down the annals of Indian cricketing history as one of the seminal moments of the triumphant journey. During an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the team's triumphant return home, Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) revealed what had helped him keep calm in that situation. “At that moment I did not think that I would catch it, I was thinking I'd push the ball in and save the boundary because the wind was also against me. Once I had the ball in my hand I thought I'd throw it the other side but Rohit bhai was too far at that time so I threw it in the air and caught it," he said. “We have practised a lot for such situations as I think that I already do batting but where else can I contribute to the team,” said Yadav to the Hon'ble Prime Minister.

Fresh Video Angle Puts Suryakumar Yadav's Catch Controversy To Rest. It Was A Clean Grab. Watch

A fresh video angle seems to have finally put to rest Suryakumar Yadav's sensational catch that came in the final of 2024 T20 World Cup against South Africa in Barbados. The stunning grab from Suryakumar at the boundary line was so close that it led to a controversy. Needing 16 runs from the final over, South Africa had David Miller on the strike. The southpaw hit a wide full toss from Hardik Pandya but Suryakumar was able to catch the ball inside the ropes at long-off, realised it just as he went over the boundary, and then came back in to complete an astonishing catch.

"I Knew I Hadn't...": Suryakumar Yadav On T20 World Cup Final Catch Amid Social Media Chatter

The T20 World Cup 2024 final will always be remembered for Suryakumar Yadav's catch to dismiss David Miller. The India star danced around the boundary rope to grab a tricky catch that turned out to be the game-changer in the final. Though Surya got the clean chit from the third umpire, who did a thorough check on the occasion, there has been chatter around the topic on social media, with some people suggesting that his foot did touch the rope.

Watch: Unseen Video Of Suryakumar Yadav's Catch Emerges, Paints New Rohit Sharma Story

Suryakumar Yadav's match-changing catch in the T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa has became a major talking point in the cricket spectrum. The incident happened on the first ball of the final over of South Africa's chase after David Miller skied Hardik Pandya's delivery towards long-off. While it seemed that the ball was heading for a six, Suryakumar came out of nowhere to puck an absolute blinder near the boundary rope. It was an important moment in the context of the game as Miller was the last recognised batter for the Proteas.

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Watch: With Special Message For Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid's Final Speech As Head Coach

Watch: Irfan Pathan Gets Run Out After Mix-Up With Yusuf Pathan, Gives A Mouthful To Brother In World Championship Of Legends

On Suryakumar Yadav Catch Row, Ex-India Star Says "Correct That Line Is Considered Boundary But..."

"Did Not Even Get Chance To...": Axar Patel Reveals Reason Of Batting At No 5 In T20 WC Final

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Recalls T20 World Cup Final Catch. PM Narendra Modi's Reaction Goes Viral

Fresh Video Angle Puts Suryakumar Yadav's Catch Controversy To Rest. It Was A Clean Grab. Watch

"I Knew I Hadn't...": Suryakumar Yadav On T20 World Cup Final Catch Amid Social Media Chatter

Watch: Unseen Video Of Suryakumar Yadav's Catch Emerges, Paints New Rohit Sharma Story