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Will Jacks takes stunning catch for MI London in the Hundred
Will Jacks took a stunning boundary-line catch for MI London against London Spirit in the Hundred on Thursday. Running back at long-on, Jacks timed his jump to catch the ball, lobbed it…
The Story in Brief
Will Jacks took a stunning boundary-line catch for MI London against London Spirit in the Hundred on Thursday. Running back at long-on, Jacks timed his jump to catch the ball, lobbed it back inside the rope, and dived to complete the dismissal of Lhuan Dre-Pretorius, who had made a quick half-century. The catch proved a game-changer as Spirit finished at 160. In reply, Jacks made 18 off 9 balls, while Nicholas Pooran (39 off 25) and Sikandar Raza helped MI London win with four wickets and six balls to spare.
The Indian Opinion
Some Indian fans dismiss the Hundred as a hit-and-giggle tournament, but catches like Jacks' prove the skill level is genuine. Others overhype the moment as unprecedented, yet similar catches have been seen in the IPL. The real test will be whether the Hundred can sustain interest once the initial novelty fades and if more Indian cricketers participate.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com
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