Slip fielding is one of the most sought -by -the -sought positions on a cricket sector, requiring extraordinary reflexes, unbreakable concentration and unmatched catching capacity. For decades, India has produced some extraordinary slip fielders, but the greatest identity of them is a matter of rich debate.
Recently, mythological spinner Anil Kumbal This discussion was weighed during a clear conversation ESPNcricinfoKnown is known for his sharp cricket mind and after benefiting from several reliable fielders in slip cordon during his sports days, Kumble was asked to take the greatest Indian slip fielder from an aristocratic list of names.
Anil Kumble named the greatest Indian slip fielder
Like presented with options Ajinkya Rahane, Sanjay Manjrekar, Sachin Tendulkar, Cheteshwar Pujara, VVS Laxman, Mohammad Azharuddin, Virender Sehwag, Wasim Jafar, Shubman GillVirat KohliAnd Rahul Dravid-Kumbal passed through a thoughtful process before his final pick.
Initially, Kumble reconsidered the name of Tendulkar, beachly bent, bending towards Raine. He then widely praised his elegant catching style, focusing on Azharuddin. However, when Dravid’s name came, Kumble did not hesitate. With a smile, he has declared Dravid as the largest slip fielder India has ever produced.
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Dravid’s slip inheritance remains untouched in Indian cricket
Dravid, who is lovingly known as “The Wall”, was as reliable in slip cordon as he was with the bat. During a career in 164 tests, Dravid took a shocking 210 catches – most of them in the slip area. His stable hands and impeccable technology made him a safe bet for bowlers like Kumble and like bowlers. Harbhajan Singh,
While Dravid organized a world record for most of the catches by a non-conscience in Test cricket for many years, England Root Recently, during the headingley test against India, equalized his tally. Root achieved only 155 tests, highlighted its own talent in the region, but Dravid’s continuity still earns him top honors from one of the greatest bowlers in India.
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