KL Rahul in motion throughout first Check match in opposition to Bangladesh© AFP
Former Australia cricketer Mark Waugh is taken into account by many to be among the best slip fielders in trendy cricket. Waugh performed a serious function in Australia’s dominance within the Nineties and his fielding was thought-about to be a serious asset for the crew. Indian cricket crew fielding coach T Dilip in contrast KL Rahul to Waugh whereas analysing his catch throughout the first Check match in opposition to Bangladesh in Chennai. Rahul missed out on scoring numerous runs however he took a pointy catch at second slip to dismiss the harmful Mushfiqur Rahim.
Dilip stated that Rahul’s catch confirmed numerous good method from the India batter and he even in contrast it to the technique utilized by Waugh throughout his taking part in days.
“The most effective a part of this catch was that KL was following together with his palms. Good, tender palms to complete it however by the point it’s taken, you may see he actually finishes behind his physique. Should you hold having the right place the place you both open up the hips or barely open the toe, it helps comply with the ball even when it is barely behind. And that was the method you see the good Mark Waugh used to do. Even when the ball goes behind the physique, in case you open that hip, that little door, it permits you to proceed in that path. And that was an awesome instance,” Dilip stated in a video shared by the BCCI.
“Nice within the slip cordon but in addition at mid-on, he confirmed that he’s terrifically composed on the approach he went for that catch as a result of it was actually dipping proper in entrance of him, and to have that consciousness to get his fingers beneath the ball and getting his timing proper in coming down. Along with his top, I believe it was a terrific catch to take a look at,” Indian cricket crew fielding coach added.
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