The ball boy Atharw, who made a brilliant catch on the boundary during the LSG vs. KKR IPL 2024 match, was interviewed by LSG fielding coach Jonty Rhodes.
Ball boy Atharw engaged in conversation with LSG fielding coach Jonty Rhodes following the young player’s spectacular boundary catch during the LSG vs. KKR IPL 2024 match at Ekana Stadium. Jonty Rhodes spoke with the little ball boy after the game and gave him some insightful fielding instruction. One of the best fielders in cricket, Rhodes keeps his praises to himself for really good work. That was an incredible catch. Rhodes urged the budding outfield, “Remain focused on the ball, and you’ll excel.”IPL player Atharw, who was playing for LSG against KKR, had no idea that his intuitive catch of a ball outside the boundary ropes during the match would become viral. He met with LSG’s fielding coach, Jonty Rhodes, in Lucknow on Sunday after the game as a result of his instinctive action, which not only attracted the attention of supporters. In the third over of the Lucknow chase, Marcus Stoinis produced a stunning upper-cut off Vaibhav Arora, sending the ball flying towards the third-man fence, where there was not a single KKR fielder in sight. The ball guy, ever watchful, took the chance and shot in the direction of the ball. He crouched down behind it and caught it perfectly, showing excellent judgment.
Rhodes and the broadcast analysts quickly recognized this young player’s outstanding effort and praised him from the dugout.
