{"id":7486,"date":"2023-10-19T17:45:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T12:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=364219"},"modified":"2023-10-19T17:45:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T12:15:44","slug":"ravindra-jadejas-elicits-hilarious-medal-gesture-in-ind-vs-ban-world-cup-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ravindra-jadejas-elicits-hilarious-medal-gesture-in-ind-vs-ban-world-cup-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Ravindra Jadeja\u2019s elicits hilarious medal gesture in IND vs BAN World Cup 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a World Cup 2023 encounter that already had fans on the edge of their seats, Team India\u2019s fielders decided to add an extra layer of excitement with their astounding catches. KL Rahul\u2019s acrobatic dismissal of Mehidy Hasan Miraz had already set the bar high. However, it was Ravindra Jadeja\u2019s gravity-defying catch that not only left spectators in awe but also provided a moment of sheer hilarity during the ongoing clash against Bangladesh.<\/p>\n<h2>KL Rahul\u2019s catch<\/h2>\n<p>The match between India and Bangladesh in the World Cup 2023 witnessed KL Rahul, the agile wicketkeeper, exhibiting his extraordinary skills behind the stumps. His lightning-quick reflexes came to the fore when he snatched Mehidy Hasan Miraz\u2019s prized wicket with an exceptional catch. Rahul\u2019s swift movements and precise glove work made the difficult catch look effortless, earning him accolades from fans and teammates alike.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Whattt a Catch by Jaddu \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<br \/>Sir Jadeja <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/INDvsBAN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#INDvsBAN<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/indiavsbangladesh?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#indiavsbangladesh<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Rwy63HBlh0\">pic.twitter.com\/Rwy63HBlh0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 VINEETH\ud80c\udcf5\ud83d\udc51 (@sololoveee) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sololoveee\/status\/1714972375366988190?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Jadeja\u2019s Spectacular Grab<\/h2>\n<p>While KL Rahul\u2019s catch left everyone amazed, it was Ravindra Jadeja who stole the show with a catch that defied the laws of gravity. Jasprit Bumrah, India\u2019s pace spearhead, bowled a short and wide delivery outside off stump. Bangladesh\u2019s Mushfiqur Rahim, aiming to capitalize on the opportunity, unleashed a powerful cut shot. The ball seemed destined for the boundary ropes, given Mushfiqur\u2019s aggressive intent. However, in a breathtaking moment, Ravindra Jadeja, stationed at backward point, leaped into action.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ravindra Jadeja feels he has snatched the fielding medal from KL Rahul today. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n<p>This medal battle is fun bc. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b6JN35NlGf\">pic.twitter.com\/b6JN35NlGf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FarziCricketer\/status\/1714972351354585355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With lightning speed, Jadeja dived, stretching both hands like a magician plucking a rabbit out of a hat. The ball disappeared into his grasp, leaving the spectators, commentators, and even his fellow teammates utterly stunned. Dinesh Karthik, present in the commentary box, could only articulate his astonishment, labeling the catch as \u2018unbelievable.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>What followed was a moment of sheer hilarity. After Jadeja\u2019s gravity-defying catch, he turned towards the fielding coach and signaled in a comically exaggerated manner that he wanted the newly instituted \u2018Best Fielder of the Match\u2019 medal. The Indian team had recently introduced a tradition where the fielding coach awarded a medal to the standout fielder of each game. Jadeja\u2019s theatrics added a touch of humor to the intense atmosphere, showcasing the camaraderie and spirit within the Indian team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a World Cup 2023 encounter that already had fans on the edge of their seats, Team India\u2019s fielders decided\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":250,"featured_media":30387,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3637],"class_list":["post-7486","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cricket","tag-world-cup-2023"],"reading_time":"2 min read","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7486","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/250"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7486"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7486\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7486"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7486"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7486"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}