Twitter Applauds Ravindra Jadeja for a Stunning Run-Out to Dismiss Khawaja
Published - 15 Jan 2019, 12:03 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 05:09 AM
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Fielding is an important aspect in the game as bowling and batting. Though the game has seen batsmen and bowlers par excellence, there have been a handful of outstanding fielders as well. Ravindra Jadeja has been an example in the modern-day cricket. During the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval, Jadeja effected a run-out off a direct hit, leaving the Twitter world in shock. Usman Khawaja was the batsmen who fell short of his crease; while Jadeja’s attempt gave India a crucial breakthrough.
Jadeja sends back Khawaja
It was during the 19th over the match when the run-out took place. Shaun Marsh and Usman Khawaja were looking settled in the middle before a direct hit broke the partnership. As Australia had lost two quick wickets in the name of Finch and Alex Carey, the pair had to set up and lay a foundation for the batsmen to follow. Hitting the oddballs for fours and finding singles and doubles at will kept the hosts in the game. Meanwhile, not for long they could carry the momentum.
During Kuldeep’s over, Khawaja tried finding a single by chucking the ball on the off side. Ravindra Jadeja, who was standing at the point didn’t take long before aiming for the stumps first and then hitting the bulls-eye. Though at first go, it seemed Khawaja has reached; but again, in cricket, direct hits have had created problems for the batsmen, always. However, the umpire asked for the review and replays showed Khawaja was short of his crease. He got out on 21 off 23 balls.
Here is the video –
This is a grouse piece of fielding.#AUSvIND | @bet365_aus pic.twitter.com/FyxkFy62Pg
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 15, 2019
Meanwhile, Australia has lost four wickets by the time this article was written. The latest to depart is Peter Handscomb off Jadeja itself, as Dhoni effected the stumping.
However, here are the Twitter reactions to Jadeja’s run-out.
That Ravindra Jadeja one handed rocket throw run-out reminds of Jonty Rhodes. What an amazing fielder he is!#INDvAUS #AUSvIND
— Divyesh (@iamdivyesh) January 15, 2019
Ravindra Jadeja currently the world number one fielder for a reason…
— Avinashsinh Barad ???? (@BaradAvinash) January 15, 2019
https://twitter.com/alecsmart_/status/1085035194287964160
It's Ravindra Jadeja's world and we're just living in it…#AUSvIND
— Manya (@CSKian716) January 15, 2019
https://twitter.com/TheShastriWay/status/1085034548956663808
Unreal fielding by Ravindra Jadeja. The minimalistic nature of pick-up and release is worth a case study. #AUSvIND
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) January 15, 2019
Don't you dare run for a single when Sir Ravindra Jadeja is on the field. #INDvAUS #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/bMkUqZvNqV
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) January 15, 2019
Ravindra Jadeja as a fielder is a thing of sublime sporting beauty. Worthy enough to be placed alongside great spectacles of sport.
— K Balakumar (@kbalakumar) January 15, 2019
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