NEW DELHI: India's wicketkeeper-batsman, KL Rahul, was honoured with the "Fielder of the Match" award in a unique style, by fielding coach T Dilip for his outstanding performance during India's 100-run victory over England in the World Cup.
Rahul showcased exceptional wicket-keeping skills, particularly noteworthy during the early innings when the ball swung sharply. To recognise his efforts, he was presented with a gold medal in an innovative style.
Dilip, known for introducing distinctive methods for awarding prizes, orchestrated a surprise for the players as the stadium lights dimmed and then Rahul's name popped up on the back of a t-shirt with the help of light show leaving the players pleasantly surprised.
This awarding style follows the previous instance where a drone delivered a photo frame of Shreyas Iyer as part of the prize. Ravindra Jadeja presented the frame to Iyer, and Kuldeep Yadav ensured that the batter held the photo frame.
Dilip also highlighted the commendable efforts of players such as Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and captain Rohit Sharma for their contributions in managing the ball's dryness when dew affected the match.
"Something really impressive today was that there was dew out there, the spinners were on top but the one per cent factor which that role played by Rohit, Virat and Jadeja,..even in the in-circle fielders trying to dry up the ball and helping the ball each and everything counts and everything is noticed," Dilip said in a video posted by the BCCI.
(With ANI inputs)
