IND vs SL: India’s newest ‘Greatest-fielder’ medal ceremony was attended by Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar after India mauled Sri Lanka in a lop-sided affair on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The medal ceremony is likely one of the most awaited issues after an India recreation as not solely the followers but in addition the cricketers themselves fail to cover the thrill beneath. The identical was on present after the hosts performed their final recreation in Mumbai on Thursday.
As customary, fielding coach T Dilip started the ceremony proceedings with a speech praising the efforts of the Indian gamers on the sector. He then revealed that the very best fielder award might be revealed by a “Legend who’s an ideal instance of cricket excellence.” Because the gamers got here ahead in eagerness, the legend turned out to be none apart from Grasp Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. The gamers howled and the Legend joined the ceremony nearly with a particular message for them. He then introduced Shreyas Iyer because the winner of the particular medal.
Whereas Sachin was sharing a message for the staff, the gamers had been all ears for the previous cricketer. He additionally shared an anecdote of how the 2003 World Cup-bound Indian staff had a slogan ‘I can, we are able to’. When Tendulkar known as Iyer’s title, the gamers yelled in pleasure and Iyer was seen leaping off his toes.
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Shreyas Iyer’s second medal
Notably, Shreyas Iyer is now a double medallist for the ‘Greatest Fielder’ award. He earlier gained the honour after India’s win towards New Zealand. The Indian staff celebrated that ceremony in one other particular manner because the winner’s title was revealed by a ‘spidey sense’.
India maul Sri Lanka
The Indian staff outclassed Sri Lanka by a report margin. They defeated them by 302 runs to register their largest victory within the ODI World Cup historical past. This was additionally their second-biggest win within the format. India have now certified for the semifinals too as they’re unbeaten with seven wins within the match thus far.
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