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A very exciting match was seen between Team India and South Africa in the T20 World Cup final. The match went till the last over in which India had to defend 16 runs in one over. Then a dangerous batsman like David Miller was present at the crease. Hardik Pandya was bowling for Team India. On the very first ball, Miller hit the ball hard in the air and hit a six but Suryakumar Yadav took a brilliant catch on the boundary. It was a match-winning catch which ensured India's victory. But later this catch came into controversy. Amidst this controversy, now a veteran former cricketer and commentator of South Africa has given a big statement on the controversy over Suryakumar Yadav's catch.
telling the whole truth
South Africa's legendary former cricketer and cricket commentator Shaun Pollock has told the whole truth about this. In an interview to the Times of Karachi, he said that Suryakumar Yadav's catch of Miller was absolutely correct. There was no flaw anywhere. He clarified that Suryakumar Yadav did not move the cushion of the boundary rope back. Pollock also praised Suryakumar Yadav's catch. Let us tell you here that Shaun Pollock was present on the field during the match. Now it is clear from his statement that the allegations leveled against Team India are baseless.
what was the controversy
Suryakumar Yadav's catch was in the news from the day of the final. While his catch was being praised, it was being claimed on social media that his foot had touched the boundary rope. His catch was also accused of pushing the boundary rope behind its original position. According to ICC boundary rules, it should have been a six. But the umpire gave the wrong decision in a hurry. Allegations were made that Team India defeated South Africa by cheating. Some videos also went viral on social media.