Rhodes and Suresh Raina discussed top fielders in the world on Instagram live.
India's Ravindra Jadeja is considered as one of the best fielders in the world currently. Batsmen fear to take an extra run when the ball goes towards Jadeja on the field. There is a reason why he has created that fear.
Whether it's to aim at one stump or take a tough catch under pressure, the man from Saurashtra has done it all, and not only once, but it has become a habit for him.
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Recently, when Suresh Raina and Jonty Rhodes, ex-South Africa cricketer and one of the top fielders to ever play the game, came live on Instagram, they talked about Jadeja and his fielding.
When Raina, who is also a well-admired fielder, asked “Name your favorite world and India fielders", Rhodes responded, “I love to watch AB de Villiers - whether he is batting or fielding, he’s a very entertaining guy. I think Martin Guptill is a very good fielder from New Zealand.”
Then Jonty added Jadeja and said he has a different style but still a hit. “Then, Jaddu, he’s not bad, eh. I keep saying, people should throw over the top, but he is always throwing side-arm, yet he just doesn’t seem to miss. He’s very different to you and me, a bit like Michael Bevan,” he said.
Rhodes knows Jadeja is very agile on the field and pointed out that fielders like him don't dive too much because they are quick.
“He’s very fast across the field, you never saw him really dive or slide, because he’s got such good speed, he will get to the ball. You and I would always dodge, we are dirty fielders, we would get to the ground, get dirty, and get up quickly,” he said.
“Someone like Jaddu or Michael Bevan, because their speed is incredible, you hardly see them diving, unless it’s a dive on the boundary. Jaddu, these days, he has taken some fantastic catches in both Tests and ODIs. The key is he’s fully committed, he’s got the big sword, he’s a pretty brave guy,” he further added.