When we heard a word “cricket”, We imagine a batsman or a bowler. These are the two strongest elements of cricket. But, fielding is also a major side in cricket and many fielders have changed the results in this game.
There are many cricketers who are known for playing great innings and taking couples of wickets. But, there are some players who have earned the name by their fielding efforts. There are many matches in the history of cricket where teams had successfully defended low scores via great fielding efforts. The shots that were believed to be fours or six in the past are converted into singles and catches. This is possible because players are focusing on their fitness and stamina to give their 100% on the field.
Here are the 10 all-time best fielders of the world: –
Jonty Rhodes
Jonty Rhodes is known as a miracle boy in cricket. There’s is nothing impossible for him on the ground. The former South African player is known for his great fielding. He has uplifted the fielding level in cricket. The player taught the world how to dive and take catches. He was also known for his accurate throws.
The whole world knows him for an amazing run out of Inzamam-Ul-Haq.
Mohammad Kaif
Mohammad Kaif is the second name in the list of great fielders. The Indian player holds the record of taking 6 catches in a single match. He had taken 6 superb catches against Sri Lanka in the world cup 2003 atJohannesburg. He was nominated as a man of the match for his brilliant efforts.
The spark initiated by this player is behind the excellent fielding side of the Indian cricket team.
AB De Villiers
Mr. Possible (AB De Villiers) is also counted as the best fielder in the world. This South African player is a perfect athlete. He is an all-rounder player who contributes to his nation with great batting, fielding, and wicket keeping. He also bowls spin. The cricketer has taken retirement from all the forms of cricket in 2021. Thank you legend for taking cricket to the next level through your 360 degree hitting potential all over the field. .
It’s impossible for a batsman to clear the boundary by playing shots in the De Villiers area.
Mike Hussey
Mike Hussey is known as a Mr. Cricket. He is honoured with this name because he deserves it. The dangerous and smart former Aussie batsman is a great fielder. He invented the boundary catch against Sri Lanka. The player was chasing a shot and hold the ball in the hands and release it before entering the boundary and then again grab the ball. Mike Hussey had taken these type of great catches 3-4 times. He also contributed his country in the victories by shooting the stumps accurately.
Yuvraj Singh
The 6 feet 2 inch tall strong Indian left-hand batsman is known to hit 6-sixes in an over also counted in the best fielders of the world. He had taken many great catches and saved dozens of runs in matches. His hands are like a magnet that doesn’t drop catches. He is the best in both follow through or dive catches.
Virat Kohli
The Indian test team Captain Virat Kohli plays with both passion and aggression on the ground. His dedication and fighting spirit makes him the best player on the field. He gives his best at every position whether it’s point, sleep, gully, or boundary. His fitness level is amazing and he had sent many batsmen to the pavilion with brilliant throws.
Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina is the third Indian in this list. The player fulfills the loophole of Indian team by appearing as a brilliant all-rounder. He contributes the team with a bat, ball and also limits the opposition’s run-rate.
Faf Du Plessis
The second great name in the current squad of the South African team is Faf Du Plessis. The player had dominated many matches by chasing hard catches. He is a brilliant sports person.
Ravindra Jadeja
The left-arm Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja has the potential to change the result of any match with hard fielding efforts. Jadeja has a clear vision and his 90% throws hits the stumps. A batsman needs a strong luck to get a lifeline from him.
Lance Klusner
The former South African All-rounder was a legendary cricketer. It was hard for a batsman to clear the ball from his area.