India’s Impact Fielder Of The Series Rewarded To This Player After 3-0 Clean Sweep vs England

For the entire ODI series, India was on the money regarding the fielding department. They cut the angles of the outfield incredibly and earned those vital run-outs to put England under pressure.

Whenever the visiting side was flying high, the blue brigade put pressure on their batters with some fabulous pieces of fielding to increase pressure to break the jail.

India’s splendid all-round performance vs England

In the opening game at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, the Rohit Sharma-led side bundled out the visiting side for just 248 runs. They lost a few early wickets, but Shreyas Iyer’s aggressive half-century and an 87-run knock from composed Shubman Gill carried them over the line.

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During the second encounter at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, India went off to a flying start in their 305-run chase, thanks to the 136-run opening stand. Rohit celebrated a welcome ODI century of 119 runs in 90 balls, while Gill cracked 60 runs.

The story continued in the third contest at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gill went a step ahead for his seventh ODI century, while Iyer and Virat Kohli recorded their respective half-centuries to earn a 142-run victory.

India’s fielding coach lauds commitment and hard work

India’s fielding coach, T Dilip, in the dressing room, praised the players for their hard work in this department of the game. He reckoned that they kept pressure on the opposition for longer due to cutting the right angles in the field and showing calmness.

“Throughout the series, we created some spectacular opportunities. Well done on that. I think whether it’s about cutting angles on the outfield or taking those phenomenal catches running back, and also those crucial run-outs at the important juncture of the game, I think fantastic gesture from everyone.” T Dilip expressed in the dressing room.

“We, as a team, take a lot of pride in fielding, and to see us execute with composure and consistency throughout the series was incredibly satisfying for me as a coach and everyone here. Choosing the best fielder of the series was tough for me.” The veteran explained.

Shreyas Iyer wins Impact Fielder of the Series award vs England

India’s middle-order batter, Shreyas Iyer, had an excellent time in the three ODIs with the bat. The right-handed batter finished as the second-leading run-getter with 181 runs in three innings at an average of 60.33.

“I think in the first game, for someone being a fast bowler and showing commitment for all three games, Harshit Rana saved 10-15 runs. In the second one, taking catches running back at mid-off and also flat catches, Shubman Gill was there.” T Dilip highlighted.

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But Iyer’s fielding was also crucial in the series. The Mumbai batter might have missed the opening game before getting a last-minute call from the captain for his inclusion due to Virat Kohli’s absence with injury.

“It’s also important with the number of stops at the boundary line and save those crucial runs, cutting those boundary angles and getting the run out when England was flying high. Shreyas Iyer was the man. The impact fielder of the series is Shreyas Iyer.” India’s fielding coach concluded.

The blue brigade focuses on the Champions Trophy now, as their opening encounter will be against Bangladesh on February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. At the same venue, they will be up against Pakistan on February 23.