Suryakumar Yadav shares photograph with Viv Richards, says ‘really honoured’ after receiving… | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Regardless of enduring a failure with the bat in India’s T20 World Cup Tremendous Eight match in opposition to Bangladesh, Suryakumar Yadav discovered himself in a memorable second off the sector.
After enjoying a pivotal position with a catch that dismissed Litton Das, Surya was bestowed the Greatest Fielder of the Match award by legendary cricketer Sir Vivian Richards.

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Taking to social media platform X, Surya shared a photograph of himself alongside Richards, expressing profound gratitude, “Receiving THE fielding medal from THE Sir Vivian Richards – really honoured.”
Within the match in opposition to Bangladesh, Suray’s batting efficiency was short-lived however impactful.Coming in after the departure of Virat Kohli, he managed to strike a six off the primary ball he confronted however fell sufferer to Tanzim Hasan Sakib shortly after, trying one other aggressive shot that resulted in a catch by the wicketkeeper.

India went on to safe a commanding 50-run victory over Bangladesh. Using on Hardik Pandya‘s explosive 27-ball fifty, India posted their highest rating of the event up to now, reaching 196 for five on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Bangladesh, in reply, struggled to maintain tempo and managed solely 146 for eight of their allotted 20 overs, succumbing to their second defeat in Group 1 of the Tremendous Eight stage.
The win propelled India nearer to a semifinal berth within the T20 World Cup 2024. With Yadav’s fielding skills acknowledged by a cricketing legend like Viv Richards, it added a private spotlight to his journey within the prestigious event.
India will subsequent face Australia in what guarantees to be a vital encounter as they intention to safe their spot within the semifinals.