Cricketers have a lot of fitness and stamina. They must be extremely active on the field all the time. Fielding is a very important aspect of cricket. A player is considered complete only when he is also good with fielding. Good fielding can also be a game-changing event in a match. Hence, it is very important to be good with fielding. There have been some amazing fielders in cricket who have taken some of the most amazing catches. Let us look at some of the finest cricketers of international cricket.
1. Jonty Rhodes
On our list of the "Best Fielders in World Cricket," Jonty Rhodes is ranked first because no other fielder could stop runs inside the 30-yard circle as he could. Jonty was extremely quick to respond, had a strong dive, and could throw a pistol. All three together meant that, if the ball was hit by the batsman, they would get scared before running. The most well-known run-out in the game's history was perhaps his dismissal of Inzamam-Ul-Haq at the 1992 Cricket World Cup when Rhodes destroyed the stumps. He is known as the God of fielding.
2. Suresh Raina
Perhaps due to his achievements in the Indian Premier League, he is the best-known fielder now. His fielding skills have been top-notch throughout the game. Suresh Raina has always taken breathtaking catches that have resulted in game-changing points in matches. Raina is known to take one-handed stunners as well. His famous one-hand catch against Pakistan is excellent.
3. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is one of the fittest players on the Indian team. He is always active on the field and takes good catches. Kohli can also be trusted with fielding. He is a fantastic fielder and there are some amazing, match-winning catches that he has taken.
4. Ravindra Jadeja
The best cricket fielder right now is Ravindra Jadeja. He has incredible all-around abilities and is capable of doing about anything in the outfield. Jadeja can easily knock down the stumps thanks to his bullet-throwing arm, as he proved against Pakistan in the 2017 Champions Trophy. He is also a great off-bowler, preventing quick singles from being taken. Jadeja's athleticism and speed on the boundary also enable him to make up ground quickly and make breathtaking catches.
5. Ms Dhoni
Captain cool, MS Dhoni is the best fielder and wicket-taker. No other player has the level of accuracy and speed that Dhoni has. He has taken some brilliant catches behind the stumps. He has also done so many lightning-fast stumping. This has left everyone impressed. Dhoni is also an expert at running people out. He is a legend.
6. Faf Du Plessis
Faf du Plessis is a very capable fielder with a safe pair of hands. In limited-overs cricket, he typically fields at slip, although he is also a lethal fielder inside the 30-yard circle. He has recently made some incredible catches, including one to get rid of Joe Root at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg in 2020 off the bowling of Beuran Hendricks.
7. Steve Smith
Steve Smith is a cool-headed and methodical fielder who avoids being aggressive when taking catches because he believes it interferes with his rhythm. He frequently stands at slip and executes breathtaking one-handed grabs to get rid of some of the game's top hitters. Due to his powerful throwing arm, which can both run out batsmen and stop runs, he can also stand in the outfield.
8. Andrew Symonds
In terms of his all-around abilities, which included his fielding prowess, Andrew Symonds was at the pinnacle of his powers in the middle of the 2000s. Symonds had a very strong throw between the wickets that would easily beat most batsmen, making run-outs easy for him to effect.
9. Ricky Ponting
The greatest Australian fielder of all time is Ricky Ponting. He had excellent technique, devotion, and anticipation, just like the other greats on this list. Ponting, though, preferred fielding more than most others. He would frequently observe how batsmen moved, especially when they ventured down the pitch, and be prepared to pounce when necessary.
10. Ab De Villers
The versatility of AB de Villiers gives him a special set of abilities on the field. He is skilled at fielding anywhere on the field, including the boundary, the 30-yard circle, and the slips. It is helpful for the T20 franchises he represents across the world because he has also kept wickets superbly for several years and can still carry out the task to a high quality. He has always been an excellent fielder thanks to his quickness of reaction, ground speed, and incredible anticipation.
