Regarded by many as the best fielder ever in cricket, former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes has applied for the job of India's fielding coach, making him one of the most high-profile candidates in contention to join the Indian coaching staff.

"Yes, I have applied for the position of India's new fielding coach. My wife and I love the country, and it has already given us so much -- we have 2 children born in India," Rhodes told "CricketNext" website.