After lifting the T20 World Cup trophy, Team India traveled to Zimbabwe for a five-match T20 series. Shubman Gill led the team and secured his first series win as the captain. The young side registered an exceptional performance. As the seniors were on rest, a bunch of young boys showcased their excellence. At the end of the series, Rinku Singh showcased his fielding skills throughout the series. At the end of this, Rinku Singh ended up winning ‘Fielder of the Series’.
Rinku Singh Become the Fielder of the Series:
After Rohit Sharma and Co. lifted the T20 World Cup trophy in the West Indies. After that, a young Indian side left for Zimbabwe to play a five-match T20 series. Under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, a bunch of young boys fought hard and won the series by a 4-1 margin. Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag and Tushar Deshpande made their debut for the team.
After being struck in the West Indies, Rinku Singh joined the team in the third T20 match of the series. His late arrival didn’t affect his performance. Along with the bat, he played a crucial role in fielding. He ended the series by grabbing six crucial catches. As the series ended, he ended up winning the fielder of the series award.
T Dilip’s Words and Ghosh’s Announcement:
Subhadeep Ghosh, the interim fielding coach, declared Rinku as the victor based on his consistent performances throughout all five matches. Ahead of the ceremony, he presented a video message by former India fielding coach T Dilip, underscoring the significance of fielding skills.
In the video, Dilip said, “Boys, fielding has always been a paramount to us in Indian cricket, and it’s an aspect of the game where we have set high standards over the years. We should aim to continue to strive for excellence in this area. As we all know, we follow a tradition, which is the fielding medal. The medal is given to a player that makes a significant impact in the game with their fielding.”
After that, Subhadeep said, “Another good day in fielding. I think it was a terrific effort from each and every one. I think, in the last five months, we have been thrown into different scenarios and different challenges. As I always say, catching is very, very important. If you take the catches, you can control the game, and you can dominate the game, which we did today.”
While announcing Rinku’s name as the winner, he said, “Every time he steps on the ground, I think he always says, I stand up. I think he always steps on the ground, putting no tools from me. I think this is going to Rinku Singh.”
Rinku’s Words:
The award was even more special as Rinku Singh received this medal from the interim head coach VVS Laxman. After winning this, Rinku said, “I really enjoyed playing with everyone. It was my 4th or 5th series, so I really enjoyed it. To be honest, I like batting and fielding a lot. I enjoy it a lot. It’s a lot of fun. It’s a lot of fun to run. So what else can I say, God’s Plan.”
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