Mohammed Siraj delivered one of the standout moments of the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston with a breathtaking one-handed catch that dismissed Josh Tongue. The catch came off the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja and left fans and teammates in awe of Siraj’s athletic brilliance.
The moment unfolded when Jadeja bowled a quicker delivery, sliding it in full on middle stump. Josh Tongue attempted a flick shot but couldn’t keep it down. The ball came off flat and low, racing to the right of Siraj stationed at mid-wicket.
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With lightning reflexes, Siraj dived low and to his right, stretching out his right hand in full extension. In one fluid motion, he scooped the ball just inches above the grass, completing a remarkable catch that had jaws dropping in the stadium and across social media.
The dismissal proved to be a crucial breakthrough in a tense phase of the match and added another highlight to Siraj’s growing reputation as one of India’s most agile and committed fielders. His one-handed screamer reminded everyone that fielding can often be just as impactful as bowling or batting in turning a match.
WI Vs AUS, 2nd Test: Unusual Scene Interrupts Play As Dog Invades Pitch, Drone Chases It Away; Video
A funny moment took place during the second Test between West Indies and Australia in Grenada when a black dog ran onto the field. The game had to be stopped as Australian players Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood tried to catch the dog but failed.
In an unusual move, the broadcasters used a drone to gently chase the dog off the field. The crowd laughed and cheered during the lighthearted delay.
A brief intrusion by a furry friend 😅
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Interestingly, the break helped West Indies’ batters Brandon King and Shai Hope build a key 58-run partnership. Once the match resumed, Australia regained control, ending Day 3 at 221/7 with Steve Smith unbeaten on 71 and a 254-run lead.
The dog’s unexpected appearance turned into the most talked-about moment of the day, adding a fun twist to the serious Test match action.
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