When Suryakumar Yadav talks about fielding at the boundary, every Indian cricket fan immediately knows exactly which patch of grass he means.

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Ahead of India’s highly anticipated T20 World Cup clash against South Africa tonight, Star Sports released a sit-down interview with the Indian T20I captain on X. In it, SKY made a simple but loaded statement: he wants another chance to patrol the boundary, specifically at long-off, in this tournament.

For SKY and millions of fans, long-off isn’t just a standard fielding position anymore; it’s hallowed ground. The context is impossible to forget. During the breathless final overs of the 2024 T20 World Cup Final against tonight's exact opposition, South Africa, the game was balancing on a knife-edge. David Miller lofted a shot that looked destined for six, until Suryakumar intercepted it with a spectacular, boundary-riding catch right at long-off. That single moment of athletic brilliance effectively broke South African hearts and won India the World Cup.

Now, stepping out against the Proteas once again, his desire to return to that very spot is a thrilling nod to history. If the ball goes high into the deep tonight, everyone will be looking for Suryakumar Yadav.