NEW DELHI: Fielding has become an integral part of modern cricket and the Indian cricket team has made tremendous strides in this area over the years. Once considered a weaker fielding team compared to some other teams, India now boasts some of the best fielders in the world.
The focus on fitness among captains like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli made fielding a core aspect of Indian cricket philosophy.
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Modern Indian players are among the fittest in the world thanks to advanced training methods and a focus on strength and agility. Indian fielders are adept at saving runs in the outfield, with exceptional jump stops and quick returns.
Be it in the slips, near or in the outfield, Indian players have become reliable catchers. Agile movements and precise throws, especially from deep, are hallmarks of the Indian fielding unit.
Field drills are crucial in maintaining the high standards of the Indian cricket team. Under the guidance of world-class fielding coaches and support staff, the Indian team trains on a variety of drills to improve their agility, reflexes, throwing accuracy and catching skills.
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On Wednesday, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) shared a video of Indian cricketers doing fielding exercises under the watchful eye of fielding coach T Dilip ahead of the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide that begins on Friday.
The video starts with T Dilip saying, “In today’s fielding session, we will start with a team fielding in covers, mid-off, mid-on and short-mid-wicket. So I'm going to hit the ball into cover and so on.” The midfielder will step back and give the ball back to Nuwan. “Let's go!”
The video then shows players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit BumrahVirat Kohli and others suffer a blow on the stumps while fielding.
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And then KL RahulVirat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal are shown taking catches in the slips. Shubman Gill catches at a stupid point from close range and the video ends with Rahul taking a good running catch as the ball spins over his head.
The Indian cricket team has emerged as a formidable fielding unit thanks to a greater emphasis on fitness and skill development.
Players like Ravindra Jadeja exemplify this change and make India a competitive side in all aspects of the game. Given the current crop of athletic players, India's fielding is likely to remain a cornerstone of its success.
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