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'Boundary Rope Moved': SA Media Cries Foul Over SKY's Catch, Accuse IND Of Cheating

Suryakumar Yadav's game changing catch in T20 WC finals under scanner (X.com)Suryakumar Yadav's game changing catch in T20 WC finals under scanner (X.com)

South African local media have alleged conspiracy as they accused India of purposely moving the boundary ropes on the eve of the T20 World Cup finals which helped Suryakumar Yadav pluck a legal catch of David Miller in the final over.

The 2024 T20 World Cup concluded with the Indian cricket team crowned as the ultimate champions after beating South Africa by 7 runs. From 30 needed off 30 deliveries in the 177 runs chase, the Proteas choked courtesy to miraculous spells from Indian death bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh.

South Africa media accuse India of foul play

However, while India is celebrating the historic triumph, South African media are busy cooking up conspiracy theories over Suryakumar Yadav’s acrobatic catch of David Miller in the final over which essentially crushed SA’s dreams.

Micheal Sherman of IOL Sports has alleged in his detailed article that India purposely moved the boundary ropes before SKY’s catch and the discolouration of grass was a major evidence of the alleged cheating.

Sherman argued that fielders often disturb the boundary perimeter during dives and jumps on and over the ropes. However, it’s also their responsibility to put them back in its original position as stated in ICC rule books. 

But India violated those terms, and hence, SKY’s catch was deemed legal, which was an incorrect call. The journalist believed that Yadav’s feet were clearly on the discolouration line where the rope should have been placed.

Not only that, Micheal Sherman also accused Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant of faking a knee injury to purposely delay the game ahead of Hardik Pandya’s 17th over. The delay tactics worked as the pause led to the fall of dangerous Heinrich Klaasen’s wicket.