As India continue to be a poor fielding unit, mid day thought of providing them views on this critical aspect from the best names in the game... Don Bradman, Garry sobers, Viv Richards et al
As India continue to be a poor fielding unit, mid day thought of providing them views on this critical aspect from the best names in the game... Don Bradman, Garry sobers, Viv Richards et al
Good fielding, like anything else worthwhile starts with hard work. It is a more natural thing than either bowling or batting and the rewards of hard, enjoyable practice are quicker to see.
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One needs to know one can hit the stumps when one wants to. You must feel sure in your mind that given that crucial chance in a match, you will hit the stumps nine times out of ten. I used to be disappointed or surprised if I did not hit the stumps but that confidence came with lots and lots of practice.
u2013 South Africa's Colin Bland, arguably the best fielder to grace a cricket field. This is what he told Jonty Rhodes as mentioned in the book Jonty - Fruits of the Spirit by Edward Griffiths
In my mind, I am simply a glorified goalkeeper, diving to stop the balls as they come to me.
u2013 Jonty Rhodes in the book Jonty - Fruits of the Spirit by Edward Griffiths
Too many players regard fielding as a necessary chore in cricket instead of an art in itself and a delight.
It is hard to measure in precise terms the value of good fielding, but its benefits are nonetheless tangible.
u2013 Sir Don Bradman in the book Art of Cricket
You must be a positive person in the field, able to impose yourself on the batsman without showing off. It is impossible to concentrate fiercely for every minute of a day's play, but the trick is to do so when it counts.
u2013 Sir Viv Richards in the book Cricket Masterclass
I made it very plain to my fielders that I set the standard, and if anyone of them didn't reach it, I let them know I wasn't happy about it.
u2013 Rod Marsh, one of Australia's finest wicketkeepers in the book A Century of Great Cricket Quotes
Every cricketer has an obligation to the game and to his team to learn to field well. Even the most awkward duffer can master the skills if he applies himself to them at practice.
u2013 Aussie Bob Cowper in his piece on fielding in the book Cricket, the Australian Way
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