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England wrap up 1st test over Sri Lanka | 01:07An England cricket supporter has been dubbed the “ coolest fan ever” after pulling off a sensational one-handed catch .
The man was busy downing pints when he became the unexpected star of the show during the third day of the first Test between England and Sri Lanka at Old Trafford, asWatch every ball of the England v Sri Lanka test series LIVE & exclusive to Fox Cricket, available on Kayo. New to Kayo?In the 83rd over of the innings, Asitha Fernando fired a quick delivery at England tailender Mark Wood.
He effortlessly raised his right arm and plucked the ball out of the sky to huge roars from those around him.England coach Paul Collingwood saw the catch and could be seen laughing while saying: “He’s got a pint.”The fan coolly lapped up the celebrations by saluting the crowd and giving everyone a thumbs up.
He has now gone viral on social media, with one saying: “So painful to see another man live your dream.” A second reacted: “A man in the crowd four pints deep making a one-handed catch look easier than the professionals taking a regular catch, unreal sport.”Another wrote: “With his stacked cups, he’s minimum 4 pints deep. Great catch.”Wood was eventually bowled out by Fernando for 22.
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