Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, or Arshdeep Singh. Arguments can go on as to which Indian cricketer played a key role in winning the match against Bangladesh on Wednesday. But the work done by one person without being in the first eleven has won everyone’s mind. He is Raghu Raghavendra. Indian team’s throw-down specialist. What did he do?
After the seventh over of Bangladesh’s innings on Wednesday, it suddenly rained. When the rain stopped after about 50 minutes, the umpires tried to resume play quickly. Attempts were made to dry the wet field by running Super Supper but it was not possible completely. As a result, there was a possibility of Indian cricketers getting major injuries by slipping while fielding.
At this time Raghu started the ‘game’. In fact, he has no work to do except to give instructions to the bowlers during the match. But on Wednesday, the situation was different and he stood on the edge of the boundary with a brush in his hand. Mud was seeping into the soles of the cricketers’ shoes on the wet field. Cricketers may find it difficult to run because the shoes become heavy when the mud accumulates. Keeping that in mind, Raghu was cleaning the shoes of Rahul and Kohli with a brush. As a result, the fielders could easily run on the field.
Bangladesh opener Liton Das has understood how difficult it can be to run when there is mud under your feet. He fell to take two runs. Rahul’s throw from a distance broke the wicket. That one out changed the momentum of the match. On the other hand, Suryakumar, Arashdeep, and Hardik performed brilliantly in fielding due to Raghur’s intelligence.
