Subhadeep Ghosh:<\/b> India\u2019s fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh has praised the anticipation and game-reading abilities of senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying their experience of fielding in specific positions gives them an edge over others.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking ahead of the second ODI against New Zealand, Ghosh explained how Kohli\u2019s familiarity with positions such as cover and point helps him read the trajectory of the ball earlier, while Rohit\u2019s anticipation played a crucial role in Daryl Mitchell\u2019s run-out during the series opener.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cVirat has fielded at cover and point countless times, so he knows the trajectory and path of the ball, as well as how it is likely to travel after impact. He reads the situation slightly earlier than others, and you can see that in his execution,\u201d Ghosh told reporters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also highlighted Rohit\u2019s awareness and quick movement during Mitchell\u2019s dismissal in the first ODI in Auckland, where the Indian batter collected a gentle nudge towards the leg side and produced a sharp underarm throw from mid-wicket to complete the run-out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs far as Rohit is concerned, I think he anticipated that the ball would go towards the square leg during that run-out. He wasn\u2019t moving straight; he was already shifting slightly towards square leg. That early anticipation allowed him to execute the skill perfectly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ghosh stressed that anticipation was one of the most important aspects of fielding, adding that familiarity with a particular position allows players to understand the game better and react quicker.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think anticipation is extremely important. The more time you spend in a particular fielding position, the better you become at reading the game,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on India\u2019s fielding performance in the opening ODI, Ghosh praised the team\u2019s intensity and collective effort, saying the players complemented the bowlers with sharp catching and ground fielding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe did well in the first ODI. We took some good catches, picked up wickets and backed it up with excellent ground fielding. The intensity was very good. When you restrict the opposition to around 180, it reflects not just good bowling but also quality fielding,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The fielding coach also spoke about the challenges of adapting to different conditions during overseas tours, pointing out that ground dimensions, weather and boundary placements require players to remain alert.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhen you travel to different countries, adapting to new conditions is always a challenge. The ground dimensions vary, and the weather can be cold, and these are aspects we regularly discuss in the dressing room,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The fielding coach also spoke about the challenges of adapting to different conditions during overseas tours, pointing out that ground dimensions, weather and boundary placements require players to remain alert.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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