NEW DELHI: Reflecting on one of the most iconic moments in
Indian cricket
history,
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
batter
Dinesh Karthik
reminisced about
Yuvraj Singh
's heroics during India's
T20 World Cup
2007 clash against England, labeling it as the "standout moment in Indian cricket."
On September 19, 2007, at Kingsmead, Yuvraj showcased a breathtaking performance that etched his name in the annals of cricketing folklore.
In a crucial Super Eight phase match, both India and England were in dire need of a victory after losing their previous matches.
The flamboyant batsman displayed a display of sheer brilliance by smashing
six sixes
in an over bowled by
Stuart Broad
, achieving a fifty off just 12 balls, which remains the fastest in the T20 format. Yuvraj's record-breaking feat played a pivotal role in India's resounding victory.
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Recalling the moment on
Ravichandran Ashwin
's YouTube channel, Karthik expressed, "It was a moment for each and every person who had been in that ground, who was watching the match, and who was part of that in any way shape or form - that six sixes was a standout moment in Indian cricket."
He further elaborated, "Ravi Shastri's voice behind it and all the things that happened before the
Andrew Flintoff
fight, it wasn't a fight, it was just a casual conversation, but that led to whatever it led."
Yuvraj Singh, revered as one of the finest hitters of his era, possessed the remarkable ability to find the fence even against the most formidable bowlers worldwide. Karthik lauded Yuvraj's artistry with the bat, stating, "I mean, he was batting, he's a dream boss. When he bats well, there are not many other better-looking players who can be six-hitters."
In agreement, Ashwin added, "You (Ashwin) realize maybe, as an off-spinner, you probably had the better of him at times but when he gets going, he can be a really hard batter to bowl."
Describing Yuvraj's batting style, Ashwin used the word "princely," while Karthik opted for "regal," emphasizing the elegance and mastery with which Yuvraj approached his innings.
(With inputs from ANI)
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