After India’s victory over South Africa in the 2023 World Cup game in Kolkata on Sunday, November 5, Indian captain Rohit Sharma was named the recipient of the ‘Best Fielder’ medal.
T Dilip, India’s fielding coach, has a reputation for coming up with creative ways to announce the medal winner, and his films have gone viral following each of India’s victories in the current competition. Fans anxiously await the BCCI’s posting of this film after every Indian game, and they were not disappointed this time.
T Dilip was seen in the most recent video applauding the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja for their fielding efforts. He then praised Rohit Sharma for his tactical skill on the field, believing that the impact of those tactics made the Indian captain deserving of the award.
The buggy cam was utilized to announce the winner this time, and when it stopped at Rohit, his colleagues raced towards him in jubilation. Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill hugged Rohit, then it was Shreyas Iyer’s turn to present the Indian captain with the award.
Here’s the link to the video:
Rohit Sharma’s 40-run innings crucial for India
Rohit Sharma was the unsung hero of the game against South Africa, scoring 40 off 24 balls and giving the Men in Blue the scorching start they needed on a difficult field at Eden Gardens.
While the ball landed perfectly on the bat, Rohit ensured that he exploited the Proteas’ bowling attack. Although he did not score many runs, his quick starts have allowed others in the batting order remain ahead of the game and bide their time – exactly what Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli accomplished with their partnership on Sunday.