'Jonty Rhodes could only dream' - Cricket fans troll Jason Holder on X after CPL labels simple catch as 'stunner'

Saurav Goyal

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'Jonty Rhodes could only dream' - Cricket fans troll Jason Holder on X after CPL labels simple catch as 'stunner' image

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In the Caribbean Premier League, moments of brilliance on the field are celebrated with flair.

But this time, it wasn’t an outrageous dive or a flying grab that had fans talking, it was only a fairly ordinary catch by Jason Holder.

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The CPL’s official social media account called it a “stunner,” and that was all it took for cricket fans on X to unleash a wave of lighthearted trolling.

Let's take a look at what actually happened.

Holder’s simple catch steals the spotlight

The incident happened during a clash where Rahkeem Cornwall tried to go big but mistimed his shot. The ball looped gently towards Holder, positioned at mid-off.

Calm and collected, the former West Indies skipper took the catch without breaking a sweat. 

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It was a straightforward dismissal but the CPL’s exaggerated description turned the moment into social media gold.

Fans react strongly to the "stunner" tag

Part of the reason the reaction blew up was the contrast between the hype and the actual moment. While CPL’s post came with the kind of praise usually reserved for gravity-defying catches, the replay showed a simple grab taken with both feet firmly on the ground.

Fans wasted no time drawing comparisons with legendary fielders like Jonty Rhodes, joking that even he would have “dreamt” of such a routine effort being called spectacular.

What started as a promotional post quickly became a meme fest, with cricket lovers around the world joining in.

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Here are some of the best reactions:

Saurav Goyal

Saurav Goyal is a Content Producer at the Sporting News with over two years of experience in covering cricket. An avid cricket fan for more than two decades, his passion for the game led him to writing. Since then, he’s been delivering the latest news and engaging content to keep cricket fans informed and entertained.