India is best in the world in terms of ground fielding, says Sridhar

FIELDING COACH R Sridhar has stated that his side is best in the world in terms of ground fielding. 

As reported by Indian Express, the former India cricketer said,

 “As far as ground fielding is concerned we are the best in the world.”

However, Sridhar maintained that his team has a lot of ground to cover to become the best in terms of overall fielding. The fielding coach mentioned that IPL has been a major contributor to changing the mindset towards fielding. 

“The IPL is a major contributor as fielding is given more importance. (Resultantly), not only have fitness levels vastly improved but also the awareness around it. Nowadays you can’t hide on the field. If you are playing a game of eight-overs then even one small fumble can decide the match.”

Sridhar also added that he has a good crop of fast bowlers who are great fielders. 

“Their fitness levels have gone up and the mindset has changed. On one hand, you have Umesh Yadav, who is an excellent fielder. The kind of improvement Jasprit Bumrah has made over the last 18 months is unbelievable. Mohammad Shami has the best arm in the country and covers ground well. Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar) is one of the fittest players around. Mohammad Siraj is a good athlete and has the potential to be a potent fielder. So we have a good crop of fast bowlers who are good fielders.”
 

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