After his heroics during the Sunday match between India and Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 at Chepauk, the incredibly healthy Virat Kohli became the first player to receive the “Best Fielder of the Match” medal.
In contemporary cricket, fielding is considered to be just as important as batting and bowling and is given equal weight. In the final months of MS Dhoni’s captaincy, the Indian team started to perform better as a fielding unit. The “Men in Blue,” on the other hand, rose to the top of the cricket world’s fielding sides under Virat Kohli guidance. Fielding has continued to be prioritized under Rohit Sharma.
The management of the club has made the decision to award a medal to the top fielder in each of their games in order to place more focus on fielding. The ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Australia in Chennai on Sunday, October 8, marked the start of this endeavor.
“A little adjustment to the way we conduct business. Rahul Dravid, the head coach of India, announced in a video aired by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that Dilip will award the best fielder medal.
“Ishan was great in today’s game. With his two receptions, Shreyas was exceptional. Consistency, rather than a single catch, is something we frequently discuss as a team. Backing up and intensity are key. Making sure you support and maintain the correct fielders in their positions is just as important as performing your job. T Dilip, India’s fielding coach, stated, “Virat gets this one.
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With a wide grin on his face, Virat Kohli collected the prize and wore the medal.
In the final seconds of the video, as the talismanic batter was seen biting the medal, his teammates clapped for him. The 34-year-old was a lightning rod on the field, taking a few catches and flinging himself to the ground numerous times to halt runs. With six wickets in hand, India was able to complete the 200-run chase as he followed it up with a 116-ball 85 at the crease.
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