ECL | Twitter in splits as devastated fielder sinks to his knees after literally falling at the final hurdle
The result of hard work can often be uncertain, with success and wasted effort both possible outcomes. This was exemplified during the European Cricket League match between Independents CC and Donaustadt, where a fielder displayed exceptional athleticism, only for the ball to reach the boundary.
Chasing 147/4 in 10 overs put up by Donaustadt, courtesy of their skipper Razmal Shigiwal’s brilliant knock of 85 off 15 deliveries, the Independent's innings began in a rather funny way in the European League game at Spain’s Cartama Oval.
On the third delivery of the second innings, Hakim Peruzi sent down a wide ball that sneaked past the wicketkeeper's legs. However, a resolute fielder displayed commendable effort, managing to halt the ball just before it reached the boundary line. Demonstrating remarkable agility, he even leapt to and fro across the advertisement boards to keep the ball in play.
Nevertheless, despite his valiant efforts, fate intervened. As he rose to recover the ball, an unfortunate collision with the wicketkeeper resulted in the ball slipping from his grasp, and rolling over the boundary line. Overcome with frustration, he knelt, venting his disappointment as his exceptional display went unrewarded. Meanwhile, the Independents' dugout erupted into uncontrollable laughter at the unfolding scene.
The incident ignited a wave of laughter across social media platforms, as people seized the opportunity to share in the amusement.
Fielding heroics meets comedy gold! 😂#EuropeanCricket #StrongerTogether #ECL24 pic.twitter.com/uXAv6Lu5F2
— European Cricket (@EuropeanCricket) March 16, 2024
There's no way! LOL xD xD
Without a doubt, this is the best league ever.
— TheUmp (@TheUmp6) March 16, 2024
Not for beginners! 😂😂😂
European cricket keeps giving us these moments
— dev (@devakreddy) March 16, 2024
Good catch!
Jacob Mulder with a nice catch on the boundary.👏#EuropeanCricket #StrongerTogether #ECL24 #PlayoftheDay @HCLSoftware pic.twitter.com/Vl31eG2SMt
— European Cricket (@EuropeanCricket) March 15, 2024
Can't just laugh at his now! Gonna share it family & friends!
Great to have @EuropeanCricket back on our screens! 😂pic.twitter.com/RfIf3P1Pd5
— That’s So Village (@ThatsSoVillage) March 16, 2024
Which is more than hilarious!
Why this hilarious 😅 things happens only in European Cricket League #IPL2024 #RCBvDC #Funny pic.twitter.com/irKLlmlSIc
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) March 16, 2024
You gotta watch it for content like this!
Why am I watching European Cricket League
— 91 03 21 22 23 PREMIERS 🐾🏆 (@SnoogThe) March 16, 2024
This is worse than BBL
Legends never fail to deliver such stuff!
European League delivers again 🤣
— Bruce Allen (@BruceAllenFS) March 16, 2024