Virat Kohli, known for his exceptional fielding skills, had a rare lapse during the first Test between India and Australia at Perth’s Optus Stadium. The costly mistake came early in Australia’s first innings, giving Marnus Labuschagne a crucial lifeline and potentially altering the game’s momentum. It happened in the third over of the innings, with […]

India captain Rohit Sharma’s recent struggles seem to have extended beyond his form with the bat, casting a shadow over his fielding as well. Rohit’s sharpness on the field has come under scrutiny in a series where every opportunity matters. This became especially apparent on Day 3 of the second Test against New Zealand at […]

For a while, at least, the comfort of cricket coaching turned on its head. When South Africa played Ireland in the third ODI at Abu Dhabi, coach and ex-player JP Duminy had to bust out of his comfort zone to become a fielder. After several South African players left the field for the scorching heat […]

India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant once again stole the spotlight with his playful antics during the second innings of the first Test against Bangladesh. Known for his vocal presence behind the stumps, Pant took his entertaining persona to the crease, showcasing his trademark charm and aggression. But what happened next was something you don’t see every […]

Jonty Rhodes is considered one of the most sensational fielders ever in cricket. His astonishing ability to affect fast reflexes on the ground enabled him to change the dimension of fielding as a whole. Over time, he has worked as a fielding coach in various franchises in the Indian Premier League. As of now, he […]

It was Rinku Singh’s fine fielding display once more that stole all the limelight and also helped him earn the Impact Fielder of the Series award following India’s thrilling Super Over win over Sri Lanka. The baby-faced assassin managed to oust stiff competitors in the form of Riyan Parag and Ravi Bishnoi for the award, […]

Fielding is often referred to as the unsung hero of cricket. Acrobatic catches, quick throws, and dives that prevent the ball are game-changers in their own right. However, more often than not, the best-laid plans do go awry. It was during the Ireland-Zimbabwe Test that such a situation arose. Tendai Chatara, an athletic Zimbabwean fielder, put […]

In what was a dead rubber third Test against the West Indies at Edgbaston, Joe Root, stalwart of England’s batting order, pulled off something that truly bordered on the extraordinary in the field. The match had been a mere formality given England’s commanding 2-0 series lead, but it was unexpectedly electrified by a moment of […]

While India has secured a smooth passage to the T20 World Cup Super 8s stage with a perfect record in the group stage so far, their practice session before the Canada clash hit a snag. A less-than-ideal outfield at Cantiague Park in New York forced them to cancel their fielding drills. However, the setback didn’t […]

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj’s brilliance in the field continues to shine, as he bagged his second “Best Fielder” medal after India’s dominant win over the USA in the T20 World Cup 2024. His contribution extended beyond the wickets column, with a couple of crucial catches and a run-out that helped restrict the USA to […]