Showcasing impeccable presence of mind and agility, Suryakumar Yadav grabbed a heart-stopping boundary-line catch to get rid of dangerous David Miller in the final over, it pushed Indian fans into an euphoric state. The catch turned out to be the major turning point in the game as a dangerous Miller looked set to take the Proteas to their first-ever T20 World Cup title. But it was not supposed to happen as a Surya masterclass gave India back the control in the game which Rohit Sharma and co. eventually went on to win by 7 runs.

India’s triumph in the ICC T20 World Cup in Barbados evoked memories of the 1983 ODI World Cup win, which ignited a cricket revolution in the country. The underdog Indian team, led by Kapil Dev, defeated the West Indies, a legendary moment in cricket history. Suryakumar Yadav’s stunning catch in the final against South Africa further impacted Indian fans.

PM Narendra Modi spoke to skipper Rohit Sharma and appreciated his T20 career. He also lauded Virat Kohli for his player-of-the-match knock of 76 runs and recalled his contribution to Indian cricket