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Umpire praises KL Rahul after his act of sportsmanship at SCG

Rahul put in a full-stretch dive forward and took the ball and the Indian fielders started celebrating

Early on day 3 of the fourth Test between India and Australia, the fans witnessed an act of sportsmanship from Indian batsman KL Rahul. Ravindra Jadeja, bowling his first ball of the day, forced Marcus Harris to take him on and the batsman mistimed one towards mid-on.

The fielder at mid-on, KL Rahul, was in with a chance to pouch a catch but the ball was always going to fall short of Rahul. Rahul put in a full-stretch dive forward and took the ball and the Indian fielders started celebrating.

Rahul himself suggested that the ball didn't carry to him and he took it on the bounce. The on-field umpire Ian Gould was impressed with Rahul's gestures.

Gould first showed Rahul a thumbs up when the bowler was going back to his mark and then, during the change over in-between the overs, he said, "KL Rahul, outstanding mate. Well done."

Watch: Umpire praises KL Rahul after his act of sportsmanship at SCG