While international cricket resumed with the England-West Indies Test series on July 8, Indian cricket continues to be on hiatus amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But off the field, while in isolation, former and current Indian cricketers are using social media to continue connecting with fans by sharing images, videos and expressing views on different topics.
On Sunday (July 12), ex opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra enlisted his top six Indian fielders in his official Youtube channel.
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The list featured gun fielders including India skipper Virat Kohli and former cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif.
Kohli occupied the 6th position in Chopra's list as the latter felt Indian captain has improved by many folds in the fielding department but needs to work more on his slip catching.
"As he is growing as a player he is growing as a fielder. He has dropped catches but you make him field anywhere, whether it be in deep or outfield, or if you watch his throws. His agility is intense. The best thing is he wants to be there. Though, he is still not the best slip fielder till now," Aakash said.
He slotted the legendary Kapil Dev at the 5th spot and recalled his iconic catch of Sir Vivian Richards during the 1983 World Cup final to prove his point.
"Everyone saw him (Kapil Dev) taking the catch of Vivian Richards in the finals of the 1983 World Cup, he had great hands and was very agile," Chopra reflected while talking about Kapil.
Aakash Chopra placed Yuvraj and Kaif in the 4th and 3rd positions respectively.
"Yuvraj Singh was sensational at point. He would dive and get hold of the ball. Yuvraj had a massive built but was a very agile fielder. He would directly hit at the wickets. His name has to be there in the list.
"Mohammad Kaif created revolution in Indian fielding. He would dive, jump and was good in the slips as well. Yuvraj Singh's throw was better than Kaif in terms of direct throws," he stated.
Suresh Raina holds the second spot in Chopra's list. He termed Raina as a complete package when it comes to fielding.
"Suresh Raina was absolutely sensational and still is. He cuts the angles well, he would cover the field well, would field in the deep well. Raina provides you the complete package. Suresh Raina has to be there amongst the best."
Finally, Aakash Chopra hailed Ravindra Jadeja as the best Indian fielder he has ever seen.
"The winner is Sir Ravindra Jadeja, he has a rocket arm. His arms are currently the best in the world. His ground coverage is one of the best. In slips he is not the best the rest of his fielding covers all the other short comes," he concluded.
