The catch taken by Suryakumar Yadav in the 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa in Barbados has sparked significant discussion. While many have marveled at the player’s spectacular catch in a tense moment, some have raised questions about its fairness. Suryakumar, who previously shared how he managed the feat, has finally addressed the controversy.

In the final over, South Africa needed 16 runs with David Miller on strike. Miller struck a wide full toss from Hardik Pandya towards long-off. Suryakumar caught the ball inside the boundary, stepped over the line, and then re-entered the field to complete the remarkable catch.

Multiple video angles of the catch went viral on social media, with some claiming it was unfair. There were also allegations that the boundary cushion was deliberately pushed outward during the second innings to favor the Indian team.

“I didn’t touch the line when I caught the ball in the final match against South Africa. We can’t keep everyone happy. I did what occurred to me as correct. By the grace of God, I was there when the ball came towards me. I got a chance to take the catch. I am relishing that moment,” Suryakumar Yadav told the media. “I had practiced many times to take a catch like that one. During the match, my mind was calm. God gave me an opportunity to do well for the country,” he added.

For many longtime fans, the catch brought back memories of the incredible one taken by Kapil Dev in the 1983 World Cup final against the West Indies. Viv Richards top-edged a Madan Lal delivery, and Kapil ran sideways from mid-on to take the blinder.