Published 10:37 IST, July 6th 2024

'I would have dropped him': Rohit Sharma On What If Suryakumar Yadav Had Dropped Miller's Catch

Relieved Team India players are also not letting the chance to disseminate humour go. Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front in this regard as well.

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Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav | Image: BCCI/hotstar
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Rohit Sharma is man who me dream of millions come true. After Kapil Dev, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, nation has its third World Cup-winning captain to take pride in. As country is immersed in splendor of Team India's incredible T20 World Cup win, boys have become men of hour, attending felicitation ceremonies, one after anor. One of sort was held on Friday in Mumbai, where Mumbai players from T20 World Cup 2024 side were hosted by Maharashtra Chief Minister of state Eknath Shinde. Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yav and Shivam Dube reached CM's residence and were rendered honor.

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Rohit Sharma jokes about dropping Suryakumar Yav h he dropped David Miller's catch

As victory has brought a tremendous amount of joy, relieved players are being expressive to fullest, talking about ir win and moments that me it happen. entire country is eagerly wanting to listen to every word of each player. Seemingly aware of state, players are also not letting chance to disseminate humour go. Skipper Rohit Sharma led from front in this regard as well.

During ceremony at CM's house, Rohit joked that he would have dropped Suryakumar Yav from team h he not held on to David Miller's catch in final.

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"Suryakumar Yav said ball landed in his hands, it's good that it did..." Rohit said in Marathi. He took a pause and n ded: "Orwise, I would have dropped him from team."

Rohit's comment even left CM Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fnavis in splits.

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Suryakumar Yav's catch won India World Cup

Suryakumar Yav's catch turned out to be most pivotal part of match. As 16 runs were needed in last over, it could have been anybody's game, however, it was vantage South Africa as a premier striker in form of David Miller in middle. Hardik Pandya bowled a full toss and Miller smashed it towards long off. Considering contact he h me, ball looked destined to clear fence but Suryakumar Yav stationed himself perfectly underneath to take a blinder. catch ostensibly won India T20 World Cup as Miller was last recognised batter who possessed ability to score as many runs in final over.

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09:47 IST, July 6th 2024