Gautam Gambhir Picks India All-Rounder As The Best Fielder In World Cricket

Team India's former star opener Gautam Gambhir explained why he thinks Ravindra Jadeja is one of the best fielders in world cricket.

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New Delhi: Indian cricket team's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is known for his sharp fielding tactics and excellent skills during the matches. Not only that but the 31-year-old is regarded as someone who has almost mastered all spheres of the game and that's why he has become a regular member of his national squad in white-ball cricket. Undoubtedly, Jadeja is one of the finest Indian fielders of all time.

Speaking on Star Sports show, Cricket Connected, veteran Gautam Gambhir explained why he thinks Ravindra Jadeja is one of the best fielders in world cricket.

"I think, in world cricket, there is no better fielder than Jadeja, an overall fielder. Maybe he doesn't field at slip and gully, but no one is better than him in throwing.

"No one covers the outfield like him. Put him at point or cover, you can get him to field anywhere. No one has a safer pair of hands than him. Ravindra Jadeja, probably is the best fielder in world cricket."

Earlier, South African cricket team's legendary fielder Jonty Rhodes had picked Ravindra Jadeja among the best fielders in the world.

"Jaddu has taken some fantastic catches. The key is he is very committed. He is very good at anticipating the ball also," Rhodes told Suresh Raina during an Instagram Live chat.

Asked to name the best fielders in the world at the moment, Rhodes 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 had also lavished praise on 2011 ODI World Cup winner Raina, who himself is 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.