Bengaluru: India middle order batter Surya Kumar Yadav for his brilliant fielding throughout the match against Netherlands in M Chhinaswamy Stadium here on Sunday was conferred with the best fielder medal.
The best fielder medal has garnered attention from around the world and was initiated by India fielding coach T Dilip, to encourage the players' contribution in each match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The atmosphere created around this fielding medal ceremony has been a treat to watch for Indian cricket fans.
On speaking about the idea behind this concept, T Dilip, the architect of this widespread interest moment, said that it appreciates the overall effort of the team on the field. He also cleared that the medal is not only for a single catch but for the effort put in by the winner throughout the 300 balls in the innings. "We have been doing this for a while, at least for the last four months, but only now it has gone on social media, and people have noticed it and it is heartening," Dilip added.
