'These four have raised fielding bars' - Fielding Coach T Dilip lauds India players for top notch effort on field

Team India's recent victory in the opening Test against Bangladesh at Chennai saw not just some brilliant batting and bowling performances from the hosts, but also exceptional fielding performances that were lauded by the fielding coach, T Dilip. India's fielding coach picked four standout players who have significantly raised India's fielding standards.

The Chennai Test witnessed Indian fielders showcasing their skills under challenging conditions. With the intense heat and humidity of the state, maintaining high energy and sharp reflexes throughout the match was no small feat. Yet, several players had wonderful outings on the field, impressing both the coaching staff and spectators alike. Dilip identified four players who particularly stood out. 

First, he named Yashasvi Jaiswal who took two catches in the game. The southpaw's brilliant catch at the gully to dismiss Bangladesh opener Zakir Hasan off Jasprit Bumrah's bowling in the second innings was a highlight of the match. He also plucked a sharp low catch off Shakib Al Hasan at backward short leg.

"Jaiswal has shown impressive athleticism and quick reflexes throughout the series. The coaching staff was impressed by his excellent catch at gully and a lovely catch at short leg. It is tough for me to really mention it openly but as of now it is very evident that Yashasvi Jaiswal with that brilliant catch at gully and a lovely catch at short leg made himself really pushing that spot," said Dilip in a chat on BCCI TV.

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Furthermore, Team India's fielding coach also praised star batters Virat Kohli and KL Rahul for showing brilliant athleticism on the field. Both batters made the catch look easy while being stationed in the slip cordon and mid-on region, respectively. Specifically. talking about Kohli, Dilip iterated that the senior player not only shows his intensity while in a game but also practices with the same intensity during training sessions. Hence this key aspect of the legendary batter sets him apart from others and inspires teammates to match the intensity with Kohli.

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"Rahul has been doing well in fielding, especially with his quick catch at mid-on, which showed his fast reflexes. The other thing I liked about KL Rahul's catch at mid-on was he showed great reflexes," he added.

"Kohli's fielding is always a highlight, and his intensity and commitment to the game are evident in his fielding. He practices with the same intensity as he plays, setting a great example for his teammates. With Virat Kohli, you won't find any differences between the way he practices and the way he fields. The intensity which he replicates in the match, is the same in the practice session," he further added.

Besides, T Dilip also touched upon how India's prime pacer Mohammed Siraj fared in the recently concluded Test against Bangladesh. He also was in awe of the Hyderabad-based bowler's efforts in the challenging conditions of Chennai apart from being more prone to injuries. He lauded how the pacer threw himself around in the field despite being a fast bowler and having to bowl longer spells for every now and then.

"Siraj has shown impressive dedication to fielding, especially in the challenging conditions in Chennai. He is willing to dive and make difficult catches, demonstrating his strong commitment. These are execution wise but when it comes to effort, especially in the Chennai weather, putting those dives was Siraj. For a fast bowler to do that is really commendable," he concluded.