Former Indian batter Suresh Raina has reacted to the controversial statement given by his former teammate Ambati Rayudu regarding Suryakumar Yadav’s iconic boundary catch in the dramatic T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa in Barbados.
Recently, Ambati Rayudu had suggested that the boundary rope had briefly been shifted to accommodate broadcast equipment during the T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa, and was not put back in its original place before that heart-stopping moment.
Pata nahi woh kya bol raha hai: Suresh Raina laughs at Ambati Rayudu
And now it was Suresh Raina’s reaction to Rayudu’s remarks that turned the heads. When Suresh Raina brushed it off with laughter, making it clear that for him, the only truth that mattered was India lifting the T20 World Cup after 13 years.
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Suresh Raina said on Subhankar Mishra’s podcast, “Woh mujhe nahi pata. Mujhe bas etna pata hai hamne World Cup jeeta hai. Pata nahi woh kya bol raha hai. (I don’t know about that. All I know is that we won the World Cup. I have no idea what he’s saying.)”
Suryakumar Yadav’s gravity-defying catch
Suryakumar Yadav’s gravity-defying catch in the T20 World Cup 2024 final has gone down as one of the most unforgettable moments in cricket history, but the drama around it refuses to end. The current Indian skipper was positioned at long-off when South Africa was just a few runs away from victory.
But Surya just did the unimaginable, as he juggled the ball on the edge of the boundary before holding on to dismiss David Miller and hand India the T20 World Cup trophy. His effort was instantly celebrated as a once-in-a-generation display of composure under pressure, but it brought with it a controversy.
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Fans across the globe dissected freeze-frames and slowed-down clips, searching for evidence of whether his foot had grazed the rope, with some calling it the cleanest clutch catch ever and others insisting the margins deserved a second look.
What had Ambati Rayudu said?
Ambati Rayudu revealed that the boundary rope had been pushed back slightly to make space for broadcast equipment and was never restored to its original spot during the 2024 T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa.
This made the boundary a little bigger, and he said destiny was in India’s favor. Rayudu was commentating in the final that India won by seven runs against South Africa in Barbados.
Ambati Rayudu said on Shubhankar Mishra’s Unfiltered Podcast: “There were world feed commentators. During the break, they usually put a chair and a screen there for broadcasters. That’s why the rope was pushed back a little. But after the screen and chair were removed, it was left that way. The boundary ended up being a bit bigger for us. We could see it clearly from above. It was God’s plan.”
Later, Suryakumar had said of his moment, “I don’t know if it was a six (in natural circumstances) or not. If the rope had been placed at its normal position, maybe Surya would’ve run from inside.”
Suresh Raina gives belt treatment to Ambati Rayudu for Suryakumar Yadav's T20 World Cup comment
Published - 30 Aug 2025, 10:40 AM | Updated - 30 Aug 2025, 10:45 AM
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Former Indian batter Suresh Raina has reacted to the controversial statement given by his former teammate Ambati Rayudu regarding Suryakumar Yadav’s iconic boundary catch in the dramatic T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa in Barbados.
Recently, Ambati Rayudu had suggested that the boundary rope had briefly been shifted to accommodate broadcast equipment during the T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa, and was not put back in its original place before that heart-stopping moment.
Pata nahi woh kya bol raha hai: Suresh Raina laughs at Ambati Rayudu
And now it was Suresh Raina’s reaction to Rayudu’s remarks that turned the heads. When Suresh Raina brushed it off with laughter, making it clear that for him, the only truth that mattered was India lifting the T20 World Cup after 13 years.
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Suresh Raina said on Subhankar Mishra’s podcast, “Woh mujhe nahi pata. Mujhe bas etna pata hai hamne World Cup jeeta hai. Pata nahi woh kya bol raha hai. (I don’t know about that. All I know is that we won the World Cup. I have no idea what he’s saying.)”
Suryakumar Yadav’s gravity-defying catch
Suryakumar Yadav’s gravity-defying catch in the T20 World Cup 2024 final has gone down as one of the most unforgettable moments in cricket history, but the drama around it refuses to end. The current Indian skipper was positioned at long-off when South Africa was just a few runs away from victory.
But Surya just did the unimaginable, as he juggled the ball on the edge of the boundary before holding on to dismiss David Miller and hand India the T20 World Cup trophy. His effort was instantly celebrated as a once-in-a-generation display of composure under pressure, but it brought with it a controversy.
Read Also: Virat Kohli keeps BCCI in dark, ODI retirement on the cards?
Fans across the globe dissected freeze-frames and slowed-down clips, searching for evidence of whether his foot had grazed the rope, with some calling it the cleanest clutch catch ever and others insisting the margins deserved a second look.
What had Ambati Rayudu said?
Ambati Rayudu revealed that the boundary rope had been pushed back slightly to make space for broadcast equipment and was never restored to its original spot during the 2024 T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa.
This made the boundary a little bigger, and he said destiny was in India’s favor. Rayudu was commentating in the final that India won by seven runs against South Africa in Barbados.
Ambati Rayudu said on Shubhankar Mishra’s Unfiltered Podcast: “There were world feed commentators. During the break, they usually put a chair and a screen there for broadcasters. That’s why the rope was pushed back a little. But after the screen and chair were removed, it was left that way. The boundary ended up being a bit bigger for us. We could see it clearly from above. It was God’s plan.”
Later, Suryakumar had said of his moment, “I don’t know if it was a six (in natural circumstances) or not. If the rope had been placed at its normal position, maybe Surya would’ve run from inside.”
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