The T20 World Cup is now in its final stage. The matches of the Super 8 round have started and soon the names of the four teams reaching the semi-finals will be announced. But in the meantime, many things are happening behind the scenes in Team India. Because as soon as the T20 World Cup ends after ten days, a new person will sit on the post of Team India’s coach. It is being told that Gautam Gambhir’s name is almost confirmed. Meanwhile, there is every possibility that some important changes will be made in Team India. The name of Jonty Rhodes is being discussed as the fielding coach of Team India. Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes is one of the best fielders in the world. Many people have been surprised to see his fielding in his cricket career. Jonty Rhodes is the fielding coach of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL. Earlier he was a part of Mumbai Indians for 9 years. The special thing is that in 2019 he also applied for the post of fielding coach of the Indian team. But then the BCCI ignored him. Now in a few days, the Chief Apprenticeship of India will be selected. Earlier, the name of Jonty Rhodes has come up as fielding coach.
Jonty Rhodes has confirmed that he has applied for the post of fielding coach of the Indian team. So it is likely that his name will now be considered. “My wife and I love India. This country has given us a lot. I am looking forward to working with Team India,” Jonty Rhodes said. Currently, T. Dilip is working as India’s fielding coach. His tenure will also end along with Rahul Dravid. In such a situation, it should not be a surprise if Jonty Rhodes comes forward as India’s fielding coach.
Jonty Rhodes has played 52 Tests and 245 ODIs for South Africa. He has scored 2532 runs in 52 Tests. He has scored 5935 runs in 245 ODIs. Jonty Rhodes has taken 34 catches in 52 Tests. 105 catches have been taken in 245 ODIs. So there is no doubt that Team India will benefit from Jonty Rhodes’ experience. But will Jonty Rhodes be selected or not? This is the question in the minds of sports lovers.
