Former India fielding coach T Dilip hailed star player Virat Kohli for the intensity and energy he continues to bring to India’s fielding unit. He believes the former captain inspires the young players around him to push their limits.
Speaking to JioStar, Dilip highlighted Kohli’s commitment on the field and said his influence goes beyond his own performances.
“When it comes to Virat Kohli, intensity is non-negotiable,” Dilip said. “You have seen him in the powerplay, how he is as a batsman, whether at cover or short mid-wicket, with his reflexes and with his dives, is admirable.”
He further added, “Even at this juncture of his career, he runs from long-on to long-on at either end during the death overs, and he is the first one to run out of the circle when the field is spread, and that’s a fabulous thing to do for the team. But what impressed me more is not just the actions, what he does when the ball is at him, but also when the ball is not near him, he wants the ball in his hands.”
“With Virat Kohli, there is not much difference between him in a practice session and a match, because it’s not just Virat; it’s the five other players who have stretched their limits when they are fielding with Virat Kohli. That’s the influence he brings into the group.”
Dilip also recalled Suryakumar Yadav’s stunning catch in the final over of the 2024 T20 World Cup final, which helped India win the title against South Africa. “That was an extraordinary catch by Surya in the context of the game.”
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