India fielding coach T Dilip described the Indian fielding as "incredibly satisfying" to witness during the recent three-match ODI series. India won the ODI series 3-0 and will go into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with confidence.
With brilliant catches, run-outs, and athletic fielding in the deep, India trounced Jos Buttler's squad 4-1 in the T20 Internationals, completing a clean sweep of the three-match ODI series.
"Throughout we created some spectacular opportunities. I think whether it's cutting the angles on the outfield or taking those phenomenal catches, running back and also those crucial run outs at important junctures of the matches, I think fantastic effort by everyone," Dilip said in a video posted by BCCI.
"We as a team take a lot of pride in fielding and to see us execute with composure and consistency throughout this series was incredibly satisfying," said Dilip.
He praised the performances of vice-captain Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Harshit Rana, saying it was difficult to choose the series' greatest fielder.
"Coming to the contenders, it was slightly tougher for me. To start with, someone being a fast bowler showing that commitment (in the field) and throughout these three (ODI) games, I think he (Harshit Rana) saved around 10-plus runs. And, in the second game, a very important catch is running back at mid-off and also a flat catch at mid-off, Shubman Gill,” he added.
However, Dilip named Shreyas Iyer as the impact fielder of the series. His outstanding performance in the first ODI in Nagpur was the magnificent run-out of England opener Phil Salt.
"It's not just about the catches we always look in, but the amount of effort you put on the boundary line by saving those crucial runs and getting those run-outs... cutting those angles on the field, and getting that important run-out in the first game when England were blazing at 75 for no loss, Shreyas Iyer," he said.
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