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

Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh try to hold on to a catch in a tri-series game in Australia, 2008. Picture used for representation purpose. PIC/GETTY IMAGES

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.
u2013 Sir Garry Sobers in the book Cricket Advance

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