Cricket

India's resounding victory in the first Test against Bangladesh has propelled them to the summit of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. As they prepare for the second Test in Kanpur, the team's fielding coach, T Dilip, has lauded the exceptional catches taken in the first match.Dilip praised Virat Kohli's unwavering practice ethic, highlighting the intensity and focus he brings to both practice and match situations. He also commended KL Rahul's anticipation and skill in taking a catch in the slips, describing it as a textbook example of following the ball.Yashashvi Jaiswal's remarkable catch was hailed as one of the best ever. Dilip described it as a testament to Jaiswal's agility and hand-eye coordination, as he ran forward and took a low, dipping ball with one hand.Shubman Gill's fielding abilities were also praised. Dilip noted his versatility and composure, particularly in taking a catch from short midwicket. Gill's skills make him a valuable asset in the field, capable of handling various positions with ease.Dilip further highlighted KL Rahul's timing and positioning, particularly in a catch he took at mid-on. Rahul's ability to judge the ball's trajectory and time his jump perfectly adds to his reputation as a reliable fielder.As Team India prepares for the second Test, their fielding skills will undoubtedly play a crucial role. With the guidance of their dedicated fielding coach and the high standards set by seniors like Kohli, India looks to continue their winning streak and further cement their top spot in the WTC standings.

Suryakumar Yadav, India's star batter, has revealed the thought process behind his match-winning catch of David Miller in the ICC T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Yadav initially aimed to save a boundary but credits fielding coach T Dilip for the crucial catch that helped India secure the title.Yadav, who played a pivotal role in India's World Cup campaign with 199 runs in eight games, made several stunning catches throughout the tournament. In the final over of the match, with South Africa needing 16 runs from six balls, Miller attempted a big shot. Yadav, positioned near the boundary, plucked a remarkable catch, first catching the ball and putting it in the air, crossing the boundary and returning inside quickly to complete the catch.Speaking to Revsportz, Yadav said, "When I started running, I was not thinking of the catch. I was running with every iota of strength in my legs to make sure I somehow saved the boundary. I wanted to throw the ball back in and save two or three runs at least for the team. And honestly, I was not thinking of the catch."Yadav admitted to being under pressure to complete the catch but emphasized the team's hard work on fielding under Dilip's guidance. "He has worked very hard with us, and each one of us has taken out 15 minutes during practice to train with him. As batters, we can contribute only in one department, and often fielding goes unnoticed. But here, each one of us has trained separately, and the results are showing. The catch, I will say, is a product of the work we have put in."In the final match, India opted to bat first and posted 176/7 in their 20 overs, thanks to a counter-attacking partnership between Virat Kohli (76) and Axar Patel (47). South Africa's chase was hampered by early wickets, but a half-century by Heinrich Klaasen (52) threatened to take the game away from India. However, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya made a fine comeback in the death overs, restricting South Africa to 169/8.Kohli was named 'Player of the Match' for his performance, and India ended their ICC title drought of nearly 11 years.