Jonty Rhodes names star India all-rounder as one of the best fielder in fashionable cricket – Occasions of India

Jonty Rhodes names star India all-rounder as one of the best fielder in fashionable cricket – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Due to his versatility in fielding at any place on the bottom, former South Africa cricketer and Professional Cricket League model ambassador Jonty Rhodes declared that Ravindra Jadeja is the “finest fielder” in fashionable cricket.
After India received the T20 World Cup in Barbados in June of this 12 months, Jadeja, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma introduced their retirements from Twenty20 worldwide cricket.Jadeja did, nonetheless, affirm that he’ll characterize the nation in ODI and Take a look at cricket. Earlier this month, in the course of the ODI portion of the Sri Lanka journey, the all-round participant was rested.
“Two of the gamers whom I’ve at all times admired as a fielder are Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja. They two are one of the best Indian fielders however after I discuss of recent cricket, one of the best fielder it’s absolutely Ravindra Jadeja, whom you all fondly name sir Jadeja,” Rhodes informed reporters on the backdrop of the Professional Cricket League trophy and jersey unveiling occasion.
“The explanation why I take into account him one of the best is as a result of he can subject at any place. You’ll be able to place him at mid-wicket, long-on or at brief cowl. He’s so fast on the toes that the batter fears when the ball goes to him. So greater than catching or throwing the ball the issues that matter in fielding is how shortly you attain to the ball. And that’s the place Jadeja is finest,” he added, as per IANS.
The 2024-25 Duleep Trophy preliminary spherical won’t embrace Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, or Umran Malik. The BCCI launched Jadeja from the Workforce B squad with out naming a substitute.
When India performs Bangladesh in a two-match residence Take a look at sequence in September, the all-rounder is anticipated to rejoin the workforce.
On September 19 at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, India and Bangladesh will play their first Take a look at match. On September 27, they are going to play their second Take a look at match at Kanpur’s Inexperienced Park.