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The Indian cricket team continued its tradition of recognizing and rewarding outstanding fielding performances in the World Cup. On Wednesday, captain Virat Kohli presented the award for the best fielder to Shardul Thakur, acknowledging Thakur's exceptional catch to dismiss Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

โ€œThe catch was at a crucial period because Hardik took a chance bowling a bouncer and we needed a wicket at that stage. Very happy to convert the catch. I have been p[art of this team for a few years now and I know the boys really well. I am comfortable in this dressing room and we have created an atmosphere where there is no such things as seniors and juniors. Everyone has gelled in so well that you donโ€™t feel nervousness here,โ€ Thakur said to BCCI.tv after the match. Check out the video here:

T. Dilip, the Indian team's fielding coach, handed over the award to Virat Kohli, who then placed the medal on Shardul Thakur. The gesture was met with cheers and applause from the dressing room, highlighting the team's collective appreciation for exceptional fielding efforts.

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In addition to recognizing Thakur, Coach Dilip also praised the fielding contributions of Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Kuldeep Yadav. Furthermore, he lauded the entire team for maintaining their intensity throughout the game, despite facing challenging conditions on the field.

India extended their winning streak in the World Cup with a convincing 8-wicket win against Afghanistan as they chased down a target of 273 runs.

The standout performance of the match came from India's captain, Rohit Sharma, who was in devastating form. Rohit Sharma blazed his way to an impressive 131 runs off just 84 balls. His innings included a barrage of sixes, and his exceptional performance in this match also saw him break records, including the record for the most centuries in World Cup history.

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