Ind s Aus 2017: Indian cricket fraternity bowled over by Wriddhiman Saha's flying catch against Australia

Wriddhiman Saha possibly pulled off the greatest catch by a wicketkeeper when he snafflled a sensational catch to get rid off Australia's lower-order batsman Steve O' Keefe

Courtesy: Twitter (@BCCI)

New Delhi: Wriddhiman Saha proved his mettle as a world-class wicket-keeper as he pulled off a mind-blowing one-handed catch against Australia on Day 1 of the first Test match being played in Pune.

While the opening day saw several ups and downs, the best moment of the day came during the 82nd over when Umesh Yadav bowled a short ball to Steve O'Keefe. The right-handed batsman tried to cut the ball towards point, but ended up edging between the keeper and the first slip.

It was Saha's brilliant reflex action and superman-type leap which allowed him to dive to his right and complete the catch cleanly.

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The catch shook the Internet, with cricket world celebrating the moment. Here are some of the best reactions:

Saha's team mate and the flamboyant batsman Rohit Sharma tweeted

#FlyingSaha is what we should call him, remember one he took against South Africa in Delhi #IndvAus #Ripper — Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) February 23, 2017

Notable cricket commentator and analyst Harsha Bhogle tweeted

Right, here is a great example of a top keeper, Saha, converting a bowler's (Yadav's) skill into a wicket. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 23, 2017

Former quickie Ajit Agarkar also praised Saha

Incredible catch by Saha!Terrific bowling effort by Umesh #IndvAus — Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) February 23, 2017

Former cricketer and current Hindi commentator Aakash Chopra said

Three wickets for Umesh. One wicket for Saha. That catch was just unbelievable. Haven't seen a better catch in a while. #INDvAUS — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 23, 2017

Newly appointed Gujarat Lions assistant coach and former Indian player Mohammad Kaif also praised Saha's brilliance

Umesh Yadav has been brilliant. Top catch that from Saha.Winning a session in India possible,but winning a day very very difficult.#IndvAus — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 23, 2017

Saha's teammate Mohammed Shami also praised the wicket-keeper

Wowwwww Great catch popsssi good job — Mohammed Shami (@MdShami11) February 23, 2017

It certainly was one of the greatest catches ever taken by a wicket-keeper. And it deserved all the accolades.