Why Shreyas Iyer’s stunning catch against MI made Jonty Rhodes feel like ‘grandfather of fielding’

The legendary Jonty Rhodes heaped praise on Shreyas Iyer after his acrobatic effort against Mumbai Indians in the ongoing IPL 2026 and revealed why it made him feel like the 'grandfather of fielding'.

New Delhi: Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer has become the talk of the town after pulling off a stunning acrobatic fielding effort on the boundary rope to help complete a brilliant team catch during his side’s clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Iyer’s exceptional fielding effort has drawn praise from all corners, with the legendary Jonty Rhodes also joining the bandwagon.

Rhodes, who is regarded as one of the best fielders of all time, lavished praise on Iyer for his acrobatic stunner and revealed why it made him feel like the ‘grandfather of fielding’. Rhodes, who was known for his athleticism and sharp reflexes, changed the art of fielding during his playing days for South Africa.

Rhodes took to X to speak about Iyer’s gravity-defying effort against the........

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