NEW DELHI: Indian pacer
Mohammed Siraj
was recognized for his exceptional fielding performance in India's resounding 7-wicket victory over the USA in their
ICC T20 World Cup
Group A encounter on Wednesday. Following the match, held at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Siraj received the '
Fielder of the Match
' award from none other than Indian cricketing legend
Yuvraj Singh
, himself renowned for his exceptional fielding capabilities.
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Siraj's impact on the game was undeniable. He showcased his athleticism and agility by taking two brilliant catches to dismiss
Aaron Jones
and Nitish Kumar.
Additionally, his presence of mind and quick reflexes led to the run-out of Jasdeep Singh on the final ball of the USA's innings. One particular catch, where Siraj leaped backwards at deep mid-wicket to dismiss Nitish Kumar, stood out as a highlight of his exceptional fielding display.
Watch the video of Siraj receiving the 'Fielder of the Match' award from Yuvraj Singh:
The Indian fielding coach,
T Dilip
, commended the team's consistent fielding efforts over the past three games. "I always believe our team's consistency is what separates from good to great. And I think that was a perfect example. We showcased that very well today. Well done in the first three games," said Dilip, as quoted by ANI.
Dilip also acknowledged the inevitability of errors but praised the team's ability to bounce back stronger as a unit, constantly pushing themselves to be the best version of themselves.
"It is very, very important to acknowledge small errors is natural. And what makes us so special is we come back and keep pushing ourselves to the best. And that's what we can see in the last two games that even if we had a couple of errors, we came back very strongly as a unit," he added.
In introducing Yuvraj Singh as the special guest to present the 'Fielder of the Match' medal, Dilip aptly described him as an "epitome of fielding excellence".
"Whenever he is on the field, he not only took those catches and made those runouts, but it is an attitude. And every time he went on there, it was an attitude that was willing to make a difference," said Yuvraj during his brief speech.
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