KL Rahul in motion throughout first Check match in opposition to Bangladesh© AFP
Former Australia cricketer Mark Waugh is taken into account by many to be the most effective slip fielders in fashionable cricket. Waugh performed a significant position in Australia’s dominance within the Nineteen Nineties and his fielding was thought of to be a significant asset for the group. Indian cricket group fielding coach T Dilip in contrast KL Rahul to Waugh whereas analysing his catch in the course of the first Check match in opposition to Bangladesh in Chennai. Rahul missed out on scoring a number of runs however he took a pointy catch at second slip to dismiss the damaging Mushfiqur Rahim.
Dilip stated that Rahul’s catch confirmed a number of good approach from the India batter and he even in contrast it to the technique utilized by Waugh throughout his enjoying days.
“The most effective a part of this catch was that KL was following along with his palms. Good, gentle palms to complete it however by the point it’s taken, you’ll be able to see he actually finishes behind his physique. If you happen to maintain having the correct place the place you both open up the hips or barely open the toe, it helps comply with the ball even when it is barely behind. And that was the approach you see the nice Mark Waugh used to do. Even when the ball goes behind the physique, should you open that hip, that little door, it means that you can proceed in that path. And that was an excellent instance,” Dilip stated in a video shared by the BCCI.
“Nice within the slip cordon but in addition at mid-on, he confirmed that he’s terrifically composed on the approach he went for that catch as a result of it was actually dipping proper in entrance of him, and to have that consciousness to get his fingers beneath the ball and getting his timing proper in coming down. Together with his top, I feel it was a terrific catch to have a look at,” Indian cricket group fielding coach added.
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