KL Rahul and Shubman Gill were also praised for their catches and efforts in the field.
This victory has solidified their top position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. India has 4 more Tests at home, including three against New Zealand and 5 Tests in Australia before the WTC cycle ends for them.
T Dilip, India’s fielding coach, reviewed the top catches from the first Test in Chennai, highlighting the team's commitment and skill in the field.
"With Virat Kohli, what you got is. There's not much difference between the way he practices and he plays the game. Because of the intensity at which he wants to go to the match, he always replicates in the practice session," Dilip said in a video shared by BCCI in their website.
Dilip also talked about the spectacular catches from the first Test. KL Rahul made a fantastic catch. He made a catch in the slips, demonstrating great anticipation and skill.
"KL Rahul's catch in the slip was a good one as he followed the ball and caught it behind his bodyline. It was a great example of following the ball properly. Getting his fingers under the dipping ball and getting his timing right to the forward jump at mid-on," said Dilip.
Yashashvi Jaiswal also made a remarkable catch. Dilip described it as one of the best. This catch showcased Jaiswal's agility and hand-eye coordination.
"It was one of the best you could have seen. Towards his non-dominant side, a really low, ball dipping in and he is running forward and the ball dipping fast. He took it with one hand, it was an absolute blinder of a catch, especially for a gully fielder," he said.
Shubman Gill also received accolades from T Dilip for his brilliant catching, both close in and in the outfield. Dilip stated that Gill's skills make him a versatile player on the field, able to handle various positions with ease.
"Shubman Gill has terrific hands. Not only as a close-in fielder but also at in-field, out-field, and an all-round very good fielder. He showed his awareness and composed himself, the ball was dipping. And from short midwicket, he took a very composed catch," Dilip noted.
As Team India prepares for the second Test in Kanpur, the players' fielding skills are sure to play a crucial role.