After Indiaโs triumph over Afghanistan in their opening Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup, star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was honored with a medal for his stellar fielding performance. This continues the tradition of recognizing the best fielder of the match in the dressing room.
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Livewire Jadeja Wins Best Fielder Medal
Jadeja surpassed Rishabh Pant, Arshdeep Singh, and Axar Patel to secure his first medal of the tournament, thanks to three incredible catches dismissing Afghanistanโs Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, and Rashid Khan.
Jadeja Lifts Rahul Dravid in Joyous Moment
In a heartfelt moment, Jadeja received the medal from head coach Rahul Dravid. Overflowing with joy, Jadeja celebrated by lifting Dravid before sharing a warm hug with him.
Jadeja-Siraj Bonding
Jadeja also enjoyed a friendly chat with Mohammed Siraj, calling him his inspiration and the greatest fielder of all time. While Pant has also won a Best Fielder medal, Siraj boasts two such accolades.
In the Super Eights match held in Bridgetown, India kicked off Group 1 play with a 47-run win over Afghanistan, thanks to Suryakumar Yadavโs half-century, scoring 181 while batting first.
