IPL 2023, MI vs KKR | Twitter reacts as Umesh Yadav's blinder forces a wide grin from fallen Rohit Sharma
At the end of the day, sports is all about respect, which is why it abounds with players being in awe of the talents of their peers. Rohit Sharma was the latest to showcase the wholesome side of the sport on Sunday as he could not help but laugh in disbelief following Umesh Yadav's diving catch.
Mumbai Indians made a blockbuster start to their chase of 186 at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday evening as they raced to 57 within the first four overs of the game. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan were on a rampage, making it evident from the get-go that it would require something special to stop them from racing to the total well within time. Fortunately for Kolkata Knight Riders, Umesh Yadav provided them exactly what they needed in the field and more than compensated for his poor start with the ball by taking an absolute screamer to dismiss Rohit Sharma.
The Mumbai skipper was up against emerging teenage star Suyash Sharma on the penultimate ball of the fifth over when he was served with a full delivery on off. Rohit decided to simply push at it in the hope but was undone by the flight and ended up getting a leading edge that seemed to be headed in the gap beyond a wide short mid-off. However, out of nowhere, speedster Yadav came sprinting into the frame and flung his body at the ball with both his hands outstretched. The Kookaburra somehow stuck to his hand and remained there even as the bowler landed with a thud before rolling over with momentum.
Potentially a catch of the tournament contender, Yadav's effort stunned his compatriot as Rohit was captured by the cameras laughing to himself while shaking his head in disbelief, well aware of the brilliance of the grab. The Twitterati did not hold back and were all praise for the 35-year-old Umesh as well as the respect shared between the two Indian internationals.
Flying Umesh!
That was one fine CATCH! 👌 👌
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 16, 2023
Relive how @y_umesh went aerial to grab a superb catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma! 👍 👍
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Fittest 35 years old
Umesh yadav is the fittest 35 year old cricketer in India.
— RD (@Rowdytweeter) April 16, 2023
Special start
How many fast bowlers dive around to take a catch at mid-off? Well done Umesh Yadav! #MI were just getting into that special start. Surya hasn't had a good day in a long time.#MIvKKR#IPL2023
— Adarsh Gaonkar (@AdarshGaonkar) April 16, 2023
Just brilliant
Brilliant catch by Umesh Yadav & Suyash takes the wicket.#MIvKKR #AmiKKR #TATAIPL2023
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKR_FanClub) April 16, 2023
Too underrated
Umesh Yadav’s field athleticism is too underrated!!!
— Subh (Kohli’s Version) (@subhangii_) April 16, 2023
Fire catch
What a catch by Umesh Yadav 🔥🔥 #MIvKKR
— Dc8742 (@dc8742) April 16, 2023
From where!
What a brilliant catch by Umesh Yadav to give KKR a chance on this flat surface where their batsmen failed to post total above 210.#MIvKKR
— MS (@EngineerMs_16) April 16, 2023
Seriously underrated
Flying vidarbha express. What a catch by @y_umesh. Seriously underrated fielder. #KKRvMI #MIvKKR pic.twitter.com/bYbnOepE4a
— Jitender Girdhar (@JGirdhar01) April 16, 2023
Umesh king!
Umesh Yadav ladies qnd gentleman pic.twitter.com/WBtdsl6MbO
— ℣αɱριя౯ (@SRKsCombatant) April 16, 2023
Bird flying!
IT'S A BIRD!
— Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) April 16, 2023
NO, IT'S A PLANE!
NOPE, IT IS UMESH YADAV 🔥🔥#KKRvMI #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/wLxzZwKSnX