Cricket is called a gentleman’s game and players are proud of playing as per ethics and rules. However, the game’s reputation has been tarnished from time to time, sometimes by teams and at times by individuals as well.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

There are times when players in the field goof up and do not know whether the catch they took, which could’ve turned the match around, was legit or not. Most of the time, thanks to advanced technology, players ask the umpire to refer to the TV officials to get a clear picture.<o:p></o:p>

But even in this day and age of multiple cameras, some fielders knowingly or unknowingly claim catches they missed, or the ball had touched the ground. <o:p></o:p>

Keeping this in mind, here are 5 such instances when the fielders claimed catches that they have dropped:<o:p></o:p>

Rashid Latif (PAK) vs Bangladesh, Multan, 2003<o:p></o:p>

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1694515422291_Rashid-Latif-(PAK)-vs-Bangladesh,-Multan,-2003.jpeg" alt="Rashid Latif (PAK) vs Bangladesh, Multan, 2003" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Rashid Latif (PAK) vs Bangladesh, Multan, 2003 (Photo Source: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Rashid Latif captained Pakistan in the Test series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/bangladesh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bangladesh</a> in 2003 and during the third Test of the series in Multan, which is famous for the brilliant century by Inzamam-ul-Haq that saved Pakistan blushes of almost losing to Bangladesh.<o:p></o:p>

The incident involving Latif happened in the visiting side's second innings when pacer Yasir Ali got Alok Kapali to edge one to the keeper. Latif dived to his right to pull off a spectacular flying catch in front of the first slip and celebrated with the bowler.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

But the TV replay showed that the ball had popped out of his gloves when his shoulders hit the ground, and the keeper grabbed the ball off the ground before turning towards the bowler to celebrate.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

6 years later, Rashid Latif himself admitted to a local Bangladeshi TV channel and said: “I dived to my right to take a Kapali nick. The ball dropped from my gloves as I rolled over, but quickly picked it up from the ground before claiming it as a clean catch.”<o:p></o:p>

He further added that he felt he had done nothing wrong, but this proved to be his final match for Pakistan, as he was banned for five ODIs by match referee Mike Procter.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1694515655165_Amy-Jones-(ENG)-vs.jpeg" alt="Amy Jones (ENG) vs. India, Canberra, 2020." loading="lazy"><figcaption>Amy Jones (ENG) vs. India, Canberra, 2020. (Photo Source: WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Amy Jones was the culprit this time, as England women played India in a T20I tri-series match at the Manuka Oval in Canberra in 2020.<o:p></o:p>

India were asked to chase down 148 runs to win the match and in the second over of the Women in Blue’s chase, Katherine Brunt got <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/smriti-mandhana/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smriti Mandhana</a> to edge one to keeper Amy Jones. Jones had to move to her left to complete a seemingly regulation catch. <o:p></o:p>

Mandhana began walking to the pavilion when TV replays clearly showed that Jones had not secured the ball properly, and it popped out of her gloves. But she kept the information to herself and instead celebrated with her teammates.<o:p></o:p>

However, the TV umpire intervened and relayed the correct information to the on-field umpires, who then asked Mandhana to come back and continue her innings. Later on, reacting to severe backlash on social media, Jones apologised for her actions.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1694515823570_Denesh-Ramdin-(WI)-vs-Pakistan,-London,-2013.jpeg" alt="Denesh Ramdin (WI) vs Pakistan, London, 2013" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Denesh Ramdin (WI) vs Pakistan, London, 2013. (Photo Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Pakistan and West Indies clashed in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 at The Oval in London and saw an infamous moment when <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/west-indies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">West Indies</a> wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin claimed a catch of Misbah-ul-Haq, which led to a huge controversy.<o:p></o:p>

The incident took place during the ninth over of Pakistan's innings, when Misbah bottom-edged a delivery from Kemar Roach to Ramdin. Australian umpire Steve Davis gave Misbah out, but the decision was referred to third umpire Tony Hill following the intervention of English official Nigel Llong at square leg.<o:p></o:p>

Replays clearly showed that Ramdin had taken the catch clearly, but then allowed it to spill out of his grasp. It was eventually decided that Ramdin did not have full control of the ball.<o:p></o:p>

However, Ramdin had claimed the catch initially and was later charged with a Level Two breach of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game.” He was later found guilty and was suspended for two ODIs and fined as well.<o:p></o:p>

Steve Waugh (AUS) vs India, Melbourne, 1986

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1694516000508_Steve-Waugh-(AUS)-vs-India,-Melbourne,-1986.jpeg" alt="Steve Waugh (AUS) vs India, Melbourne, 1986." loading="lazy"><figcaption>Steve Waugh (AUS) vs India, Melbourne, 1986. (Photo Source: Tony Feder/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Steve Waugh was usually seen as a very good guy who adhered to the rules and regulations of the game. One of the best batters of his era and captain of perhaps the greatest Australian team in the modern generation, Steve Waugh had quite a long career, spanning from 1984 to 2003.<o:p></o:p>

And surprisingly, ‘Tugga’ as he was known, makes it onto this list as well. The incident involving Steve Waugh happened during an ODI match in 1986 between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Kris Srikkanth cut a short delivery from the bowler straight to <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/steve-waugh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Waugh</a> at point, who took the catch with reverse cup hands. The ball burst through Waugh’s fingers. He juggled it and tried to hold on to it at the second attempt, but failed. The fielder, though, claimed the catch on rebound.<o:p></o:p>

However, Srikkanth stood his ground and the on-field umpires, before the days of TV umpires, discussed the issue amongst themselves and gave the batter Not Out. However, later, replays showed that the ball had touched the ground before Waugh could secure it properly.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1694516161416_Ahmed-Shehzad-(PAK)-vs.jpeg" alt="Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) vs. Sri Lanka, 2015." loading="lazy"><figcaption>Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) vs. Sri Lanka, 2015. (Photo Source: LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

When you search for infamous dropped catches being claimed on YouTube, the first video is of Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

This incident happened during an ODI match between Pakistan and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/sri-lanka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sri Lanka</a> in Dubai in 2015. Yasir Shah was bowling to Lahiru Thirimanne, and the Sri Lankan batter swept the leggie towards mid-wicket.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Shehzad, patrolling the boundary, ran in and took a difficult catch near the ground and came up with the ball tucked near his chin. Before referring the catch to the third umpire, the on-field officials gave the soft signal of Not Out.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

The replays showed the reality of Shehzad’s claim as though he had caught the ball initially, it popped out of his hand as they hit the ground and the ball even rolled some distance, before Shehzad picked it and claimed the catch.<o:p></o:p>

Cricket is called a gentleman’s game and players are proud of playing as per ethics and rules. However, the game’s reputation has been tarnished from time to time, sometimes by teams and at times by individuals as well.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
There are times when players in the field goof up and do not know whether the catch they took, which could’ve turned the match around, was legit or not. Most of the time, thanks to advanced technology, players ask the umpire to refer to the TV officials to get a clear picture.<o:p></o:p>
But even in this day and age of multiple cameras, some fielders knowingly or unknowingly claim catches they missed, or the ball had touched the ground. <o:p></o:p>
Keeping this in mind, here are 5 such instances when the fielders claimed catches that they have dropped:<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Rashid Latif (PAK) vs Bangladesh, Multan, 2003<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<figcaption>Rashid Latif (PAK) vs Bangladesh, Multan, 2003 (Photo Source: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
Rashid Latif captained Pakistan in the Test series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/bangladesh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bangladesh</a> in 2003 and during the third Test of the series in Multan, which is famous for the brilliant century by Inzamam-ul-Haq that saved Pakistan blushes of almost losing to Bangladesh.<o:p></o:p>
The incident involving Latif happened in the visiting side's second innings when pacer Yasir Ali got Alok Kapali to edge one to the keeper. Latif dived to his right to pull off a spectacular flying catch in front of the first slip and celebrated with the bowler.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
But the TV replay showed that the ball had popped out of his gloves when his shoulders hit the ground, and the keeper grabbed the ball off the ground before turning towards the bowler to celebrate.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
6 years later, Rashid Latif himself admitted to a local Bangladeshi TV channel and said: “I dived to my right to take a Kapali nick. The ball dropped from my gloves as I rolled over, but quickly picked it up from the ground before claiming it as a clean catch.”<o:p></o:p>
He further added that he felt he had done nothing wrong, but this proved to be his final match for Pakistan, as he was banned for five ODIs by match referee Mike Procter.
<h3 class="MsoNormal"><amp-youtube data-videoid="RtYV6eUA41A" layout="responsive" height="368" width="734"></amp-youtube> <o:p></o:p>Amy Jones (ENG) vs. India, Canberra, 2020<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<figcaption>Amy Jones (ENG) vs. India, Canberra, 2020. (Photo Source: WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
Amy Jones was the culprit this time, as England women played India in a T20I tri-series match at the Manuka Oval in Canberra in 2020.<o:p></o:p>
India were asked to chase down 148 runs to win the match and in the second over of the Women in Blue’s chase, Katherine Brunt got <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/smriti-mandhana/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smriti Mandhana</a> to edge one to keeper Amy Jones. Jones had to move to her left to complete a seemingly regulation catch. <o:p></o:p>
Mandhana began walking to the pavilion when TV replays clearly showed that Jones had not secured the ball properly, and it popped out of her gloves. But she kept the information to herself and instead celebrated with her teammates.<o:p></o:p>
However, the TV umpire intervened and relayed the correct information to the on-field umpires, who then asked Mandhana to come back and continue her innings. Later on, reacting to severe backlash on social media, Jones apologised for her actions.
<h3 class="MsoNormal"><amp-youtube data-videoid="A5KGvOyYn6A" layout="responsive" height="335" width="666"></amp-youtube><o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Denesh Ramdin (WI) vs Pakistan, London, 2013<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<figcaption>Denesh Ramdin (WI) vs Pakistan, London, 2013. (Photo Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
Pakistan and West Indies clashed in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 at The Oval in London and saw an infamous moment when <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/west-indies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">West Indies</a> wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin claimed a catch of Misbah-ul-Haq, which led to a huge controversy.<o:p></o:p>
The incident took place during the ninth over of Pakistan's innings, when Misbah bottom-edged a delivery from Kemar Roach to Ramdin. Australian umpire Steve Davis gave Misbah out, but the decision was referred to third umpire Tony Hill following the intervention of English official Nigel Llong at square leg.<o:p></o:p>
Replays clearly showed that Ramdin had taken the catch clearly, but then allowed it to spill out of his grasp. It was eventually decided that Ramdin did not have full control of the ball.<o:p></o:p>
However, Ramdin had claimed the catch initially and was later charged with a Level Two breach of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game.” He was later found guilty and was suspended for two ODIs and fined as well.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Steve Waugh (AUS) vs India, Melbourne, 1986</h3>
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<figcaption>Steve Waugh (AUS) vs India, Melbourne, 1986. (Photo Source: Tony Feder/Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
Steve Waugh was usually seen as a very good guy who adhered to the rules and regulations of the game. One of the best batters of his era and captain of perhaps the greatest Australian team in the modern generation, Steve Waugh had quite a long career, spanning from 1984 to 2003.<o:p></o:p>
And surprisingly, ‘Tugga’ as he was known, makes it onto this list as well. The incident involving Steve Waugh happened during an ODI match in 1986 between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Kris Srikkanth cut a short delivery from the bowler straight to <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/steve-waugh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Waugh</a> at point, who took the catch with reverse cup hands. The ball burst through Waugh’s fingers. He juggled it and tried to hold on to it at the second attempt, but failed. The fielder, though, claimed the catch on rebound.<o:p></o:p>
However, Srikkanth stood his ground and the on-field umpires, before the days of TV umpires, discussed the issue amongst themselves and gave the batter Not Out. However, later, replays showed that the ball had touched the ground before Waugh could secure it properly.
<h3 class="MsoNormal"><amp-youtube data-videoid="oW1qy1jh9j8" layout="responsive" height="361" width="719"></amp-youtube> <o:p></o:p>Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) vs. Sri Lanka, 2015<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1694516161416_Ahmed-Shehzad-(PAK)-vs.jpeg" alt="Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) vs. Sri Lanka, 2015." width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) vs. Sri Lanka, 2015. (Photo Source: LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
When you search for infamous dropped catches being claimed on YouTube, the first video is of Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
This incident happened during an ODI match between Pakistan and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/sri-lanka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sri Lanka</a> in Dubai in 2015. Yasir Shah was bowling to Lahiru Thirimanne, and the Sri Lankan batter swept the leggie towards mid-wicket.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Shehzad, patrolling the boundary, ran in and took a difficult catch near the ground and came up with the ball tucked near his chin. Before referring the catch to the third umpire, the on-field officials gave the soft signal of Not Out.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
The replays showed the reality of Shehzad’s claim as though he had caught the ball initially, it popped out of his hand as they hit the ground and the ball even rolled some distance, before Shehzad picked it and claimed the catch.<o:p></o:p>
<amp-youtube data-videoid="8iq4g40IJIQ" layout="responsive" height="382" width="764"></amp-youtube>

Cricket is called a gentleman’s game and players are proud of playing as per ethics and rules. However, the game’s reputation has been tarnished from time to time, sometimes by teams and at times by individuals as well.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
There are times when players in the field goof up and do not know whether the catch they took, which could’ve turned the match around, was legit or not. Most of the time, thanks to advanced technology, players ask the umpire to refer to the TV officials to get a clear picture.<o:p></o:p>
But even in this day and age of multiple cameras, some fielders knowingly or unknowingly claim catches they missed, or the ball had touched the ground. <o:p></o:p>
Keeping this in mind, here are 5 such instances when the fielders claimed catches that they have dropped:<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Rashid Latif (PAK) vs Bangladesh, Multan, 2003<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1694515422291_Rashid-Latif-(PAK)-vs-Bangladesh,-Multan,-2003.jpeg" alt="Rashid Latif (PAK) vs Bangladesh, Multan, 2003" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Rashid Latif (PAK) vs Bangladesh, Multan, 2003 (Photo Source: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
Rashid Latif captained Pakistan in the Test series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/bangladesh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bangladesh</a> in 2003 and during the third Test of the series in Multan, which is famous for the brilliant century by Inzamam-ul-Haq that saved Pakistan blushes of almost losing to Bangladesh.<o:p></o:p>
The incident involving Latif happened in the visiting side's second innings when pacer Yasir Ali got Alok Kapali to edge one to the keeper. Latif dived to his right to pull off a spectacular flying catch in front of the first slip and celebrated with the bowler.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
But the TV replay showed that the ball had popped out of his gloves when his shoulders hit the ground, and the keeper grabbed the ball off the ground before turning towards the bowler to celebrate.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
6 years later, Rashid Latif himself admitted to a local Bangladeshi TV channel and said: “I dived to my right to take a Kapali nick. The ball dropped from my gloves as I rolled over, but quickly picked it up from the ground before claiming it as a clean catch.”<o:p></o:p>
He further added that he felt he had done nothing wrong, but this proved to be his final match for Pakistan, as he was banned for five ODIs by match referee Mike Procter.
<h3 class="MsoNormal"><iframe width="734" height="368" style="display: table; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RtYV6eUA41A"></iframe> <o:p></o:p>Amy Jones (ENG) vs. India, Canberra, 2020<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1694515655165_Amy-Jones-(ENG)-vs.jpeg" alt="Amy Jones (ENG) vs. India, Canberra, 2020." loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Amy Jones (ENG) vs. India, Canberra, 2020. (Photo Source: WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
Amy Jones was the culprit this time, as England women played India in a T20I tri-series match at the Manuka Oval in Canberra in 2020.<o:p></o:p>
India were asked to chase down 148 runs to win the match and in the second over of the Women in Blue’s chase, Katherine Brunt got <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/smriti-mandhana/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smriti Mandhana</a> to edge one to keeper Amy Jones. Jones had to move to her left to complete a seemingly regulation catch. <o:p></o:p>
Mandhana began walking to the pavilion when TV replays clearly showed that Jones had not secured the ball properly, and it popped out of her gloves. But she kept the information to herself and instead celebrated with her teammates.<o:p></o:p>
However, the TV umpire intervened and relayed the correct information to the on-field umpires, who then asked Mandhana to come back and continue her innings. Later on, reacting to severe backlash on social media, Jones apologised for her actions.
<h3 class="MsoNormal"><iframe width="666" height="335" style="display: table; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/A5KGvOyYn6A"></iframe><o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Denesh Ramdin (WI) vs Pakistan, London, 2013<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1694515823570_Denesh-Ramdin-(WI)-vs-Pakistan,-London,-2013.jpeg" alt="Denesh Ramdin (WI) vs Pakistan, London, 2013" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Denesh Ramdin (WI) vs Pakistan, London, 2013. (Photo Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
Pakistan and West Indies clashed in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 at The Oval in London and saw an infamous moment when <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/west-indies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">West Indies</a> wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin claimed a catch of Misbah-ul-Haq, which led to a huge controversy.<o:p></o:p>
The incident took place during the ninth over of Pakistan's innings, when Misbah bottom-edged a delivery from Kemar Roach to Ramdin. Australian umpire Steve Davis gave Misbah out, but the decision was referred to third umpire Tony Hill following the intervention of English official Nigel Llong at square leg.<o:p></o:p>
Replays clearly showed that Ramdin had taken the catch clearly, but then allowed it to spill out of his grasp. It was eventually decided that Ramdin did not have full control of the ball.<o:p></o:p>
However, Ramdin had claimed the catch initially and was later charged with a Level Two breach of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game.” He was later found guilty and was suspended for two ODIs and fined as well.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Steve Waugh (AUS) vs India, Melbourne, 1986</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1694516000508_Steve-Waugh-(AUS)-vs-India,-Melbourne,-1986.jpeg" alt="Steve Waugh (AUS) vs India, Melbourne, 1986." loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Steve Waugh (AUS) vs India, Melbourne, 1986. (Photo Source: Tony Feder/Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
Steve Waugh was usually seen as a very good guy who adhered to the rules and regulations of the game. One of the best batters of his era and captain of perhaps the greatest Australian team in the modern generation, Steve Waugh had quite a long career, spanning from 1984 to 2003.<o:p></o:p>
And surprisingly, ‘Tugga’ as he was known, makes it onto this list as well. The incident involving Steve Waugh happened during an ODI match in 1986 between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Kris Srikkanth cut a short delivery from the bowler straight to <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/steve-waugh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Waugh</a> at point, who took the catch with reverse cup hands. The ball burst through Waugh’s fingers. He juggled it and tried to hold on to it at the second attempt, but failed. The fielder, though, claimed the catch on rebound.<o:p></o:p>
However, Srikkanth stood his ground and the on-field umpires, before the days of TV umpires, discussed the issue amongst themselves and gave the batter Not Out. However, later, replays showed that the ball had touched the ground before Waugh could secure it properly.
<h3 class="MsoNormal"><iframe width="719" height="361" style="display: table; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oW1qy1jh9j8"></iframe> <o:p></o:p>Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) vs. Sri Lanka, 2015<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1694516161416_Ahmed-Shehzad-(PAK)-vs.jpeg" alt="Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) vs. Sri Lanka, 2015." loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) vs. Sri Lanka, 2015. (Photo Source: LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
When you search for infamous dropped catches being claimed on YouTube, the first video is of Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
This incident happened during an ODI match between Pakistan and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/sri-lanka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sri Lanka</a> in Dubai in 2015. Yasir Shah was bowling to Lahiru Thirimanne, and the Sri Lankan batter swept the leggie towards mid-wicket.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Shehzad, patrolling the boundary, ran in and took a difficult catch near the ground and came up with the ball tucked near his chin. Before referring the catch to the third umpire, the on-field officials gave the soft signal of Not Out.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
The replays showed the reality of Shehzad’s claim as though he had caught the ball initially, it popped out of his hand as they hit the ground and the ball even rolled some distance, before Shehzad picked it and claimed the catch.<o:p></o:p>
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