Hardik Pandya turned heads during the second T20I between India and Bangladesh by taking a stunning catch. Running in from deep mid-wicket, the all-rounder chased down a shot hit by Bangladesh bowler Rishad Hossain . With Hardik charging in, the ball ended up in his hand in dramatic fashion.
Neither was it a diving one-hander or a two-hander, Hardik ended up taking a one-handed catch will still in running motion. The jaw-dropping catch led to fans on social media labelling it the 'Catch of the Decade'. Watch: Hardik Pandya takes 'Catch of the Decade' Athleticism at its best! An outstanding running catch from Hardik Pandya Live - https://t.
co/Otw9CpO67y #TeamIndia | #INDvBAN | @hardikpandya7 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/ApgekVe4rB Batting on a run-a-ball 9, Rishad had attempted to slog sweep spinner Varun Chakravarthy.
However, mistiming his stroke offered the chance of a catch in the deep. Not only did Hardik hold on to the ball in style, he also maintained his balance and did not crash into Abhishek Sharma , who was also running at the ball from the opposite direction. Fans went gaga over the fielding effort.
"Caught a very good catch, showing hard work and fitness," commented one user on social media platform X. Caught a very good catch, showing hard work and fitness "Best catch of the year," said another. Best catches of the year A third user took the opportunity to take a dig at the Indian management.
"And the man didn't get captaincy due to fitness issue, strange," t.