NEW DELHI: Rising Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar secured the crew’s behind-the-scenes ‘Influence Fielder’ Award for his excellent efficiency through the just lately concluded T20I sequence in opposition to Bangladesh.
Washington edged out Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag for the accolade. Fielding coach T Dilip praised Washington’s exceptional enchancment, noting he appeared as a “totally different” participant relating to his fielding.
Sanju Samson’s spectacular century propelled India to a document whole of 297, securing a dominant 133-run win in opposition to Bangladesh.This victory accomplished India’s 3-0 T20I sequence win and a complete 5-0 sweep of each the Check and T20I sequence in opposition to Bangladesh.
Dilip highlighted his prime contender, Hardik Pandya, evaluating his power on the sphere to “a Method 1 automobile in prime gear.”
Riyan Parag was the second contender, acknowledged for his knack for “making catches look easy.”
On Parag, the coach remarked: “In relation to reducing angles and saving runs, he makes catches look so easy. I really like the best way he feels dangerous when he misses these one-percent probabilities on the sphere. Riyan Parag, contender quantity two. Hats off to the composure with which he takes these catches.”
Washington secured the award for his “precision on the boundary line.”
He took three catches through the sequence and maintained an excellent economic system fee of simply 5 runs per over.
“He is been distinctive in the case of anticipation and reducing angles within the area. Each time you come right here, you attempt to enhance. I’ve seen a distinct Washington Sundar this time round,” T Dilip stated.
T Dilip, standing beside head coach Gautam Gambhir, additionally praised the collective spirit of the crew.
“When intent meets power, the eagerness to transform each ball into a chance will increase. We have been phenomenal in that facet throughout this sequence.”
“Whether or not it was reducing angles, coping with the low mild, or dealing with the challenges posed by all of the grounds, our adaptability and anticipation have been distinctive,” Dilip emphasised.
“This type of aggressive strategy is what issues to us. However I used to be elated to see the brotherhood- whether or not an error occurred or an excellent catch was taken. Individuals have been on the market, clapping and supporting one another. That is what we’re: we work as a crew, and we win as a crew.”
Jitesh Sharma offered the glittering medal to Washington, who expressed his gratitude.
“This actually feels superb. I try to give my 100% every time I’m on the sphere. And everybody can contribute on the sphere, it doesn’t matter what is the scenario. Very very grateful for this, due to T Dilip sir and all the assist workers.”
India’s subsequent problem is a three-Check dwelling sequence in opposition to New Zealand beginning in Bengaluru on October 16. This will probably be adopted by a four-match T20I sequence in South Africa subsequent month.