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Rhodes says Jadeja very committed on the field

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Cape Town: South African fielding great Jonty Rhodes on Sunday rated Ravindra Jadeja among the best fielders in the world, saying the Indian all-rounder has great commitment and anticipation skill.
“Jaddu has taken some fantastic catches. The key is he is very committed. He is very good at anticipating the ball also,” Rhodes told veteran India batsman Suresh Raina during an Instagram Live chat.
Asked to name the best fielders in the world at the moment, the 50-year old, who changed the definition of fielding, said: “”I love to watch AB (de Villiers) batting or fielding. (Martin) Guptill is there. Jaddu. Also Michael Bevan, he had excellent speed. Also Jaddu has great speed on the field.”Rhodes also lavished praise on 2011 ODI World Cup winner Raina who is himself a brilliant fielder.
“You remind me of me. I know how hard fields are in India and I have always have been a big fan (of you),” he said.Asked what has changed in the fielding department since the 90s when Rhodes made his debut in 1992 to now, he said: “Fielding wasn’t a big part of the game then 1990s.
“The difference between then and now is that then every team had 1-2 good fielders…now fitness levels are different. Not just in the IPL or T20 cricket. If Virat Kohli is batting in Tests, you don’t want to give him two chances…he will bat and bat…””Fielding has changed not just because of me..maybe people became more aware. But players have now identified that it’s the third department of the game and not just batting and bowling.” Rhodes, added. (IANS)

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