Indian cricketer Harleen Deol has left cricketing greats including Sachin Tendulkar mesmerised after she took a spectacular catch against England in a T20 International match on Friday. Awestruck by Harleen’s efforts, Tendulkar described it as the ‘catch of the year.’
Harleen was fielding at the boundary when England’s Amy Jones tried to hit a six off Shikha Pandey in the 19th over of the match. Harleen caught the ball but went over the boundary in the air. Realising that her spectacular effort would end up resulting in six runs for the rival team, Harleen threw the ball inside the ground before jumping back to grab it again.
The video of her breathtaking catch went viral as former cricketers praised her efforts. Tendulkar tweeted, “That was a brilliant catch @imharleenDeol. Definitely the catch of the year for me!”
That was a brilliant catch @imharleenDeol. Definitely the catch of the year for me!pic.twitter.com/pDUcVeOVN8
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 10, 2021
Former England skipper Nasser Hussain wrote, “Seriously what a catch !!!! Brilliant from Deol”
Seriously what a catch !!!! Brilliant from Deol
— Nasser Hussain (@nassercricket) July 9, 2021
Former India batsman VVS Laxman tweeted, “As good a catch one will ever see on a cricket field, from Harleen Deol. Absolutely top class.”
As good a catch one will ever see on a cricket field, from Harleen Deol. Absolutely top class. https://t.co/CKmB3uZ7OH
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 10, 2021
England women went on to score 177-7 in their quota of 20 overs. India’s run chase began on a disappointing note as they lost three early wickets until rains brought the end to the match. India were 54-3 in 8.4 overs when umpires decided to call off the match. England were declared the winners by 18 runs using the DLS method. Incidentally, Harleen Deol was batting at 17 when the outcome of the match was decided in England’s favour.