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.


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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



Notable cricket commentator and analyst Harsha Bhogle tweeted



Former quickie Ajit Agarkar also praised Saha



Former cricketer and current Hindi commentator Aakash Chopra said



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



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



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