Apart from the excellent show of India’s batters and bowlers, what has caught the creativeness of the followers on this World Cup is the fielding medal ceremony after each match. India’s fielding coach T Dilip has been on the forefront of it and his revolutionary methods of saying one of the best fielder of the match have been one thing to look ahead to after every India victory. It was no totally different after India’s mammoth 302-run win over Sri Lanka on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. But even by these lofty requirements, Thursday’s ceremony was a lower above the remainder because it obtained a ‘legendary’ contact.

None aside from Sachin Tendulkar graced the event, albeit just about. The legendary Indian cricketer lauded captain Rohit Sharma and the crew administration for arising with a such crew bonding train. “Rohit met me the other and spoke to me about the fielding medal,” Sachin stated by way of video message.

The Master Blaster then went on to share an anecdote from the 2003 World Cup. “When we were playing in South Africa, we had a chart. It had ‘I can, we can’ mentioned and every player had to sign that chart before going out on the field. It was all about commitment… that I will give my 100 commitment to the country and the team. That is exactly what the current team is doing by giving a fielding medal. It is a reflection of your commitment to do something for your colleague, for your team and for the country. I’ve simply loved the brand of cricket that you have played so far. It’s been a joy to watch, Tendulkar said in a video message which was played on a giant screen inside the Indian dressing room.

All the Indian cricketers and the support staff members had their eyes fixed on the screen when Tendulkar was uttering those inspirational words.

Right at the end of the video, Tendulkar announced Shreyas Iyer as the medal winner for the Sri Lanka match. KL Rahul then did the honours amid thunderous cheers from the other members of the team.

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar announces best fielder medal for Shreyas Iyer after IND vs SL match

Iyer was not only sharp in the field but was tremendous with the bat. After Shubman Gill (92) and Virat Kohli (88) got out in quick succession after a superb 189-run second-wicket stand, Iyer took centre stage with crucial partnerships with KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja.

Iyer, who was under a bit of pressure coming into this match, smashed six sixes to end up with 82 off just 56 balls. It was his fearless batting in the middle overs that helped India post 357 for 8 after being invited to bat by Sri Lanka.

Apart from Iyer, fielding coach Dilip gave special mentions to Rahul and Jadeja.

“One particular point out to the blokes really at present within the sizzling solar, individuals who have battled there, after they got here again on the sphere, they made certain that they maintained that depth. I believe (he’s) considered one of our GPS navigator sorts, working together with the captain, (he) makes certain that he has the best fielders on the proper place. But he was additionally examined on each side. Outstanding, KL Rahul! And everyone knows that our greatest fielder is all the time ready to take these good catches. He [Ravindra Jadeja] made it occur. I believe final however not least, I believe I might name him a ‘silent sniper’. He [Shreyas Iyer] is just not the loudest on the sphere however with regards to throwing, and catching, he’s simply on the market,” he stated.

Coming back to the match, Jasprit Bumrah picked up a wicket on the first ball while defending the target.

Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul helped India to dismiss Sri Lanka at 55 runs. Siraj took bagged three wickets in the game. Meanwhile, Jadeja and Bumrah took one wicket each in their respective spells.

After continuing their seven-match unbeaten streak, India stands in the top place of the points table.

The ‘Men in Blue’ will take on South Africa in their upcoming match at Eden Garden in Kolkata on Sunday.