‘He reads situation earlier than others’: India coach on Kohli's fielding brilliance

NewsSports NewsCricket News‘He reads the situation earlier than others’: India coach reveals secret behind Virat Kohli's fielding brilliance ‘He reads the situation earlier than others’: India coach reveals secret behind Virat Kohli's fielding brilliance Edited by Pranav Shukla / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Nov 06, 2026, 13:19 IST India fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh has praised the team's sharpness and commitment on the field following their victory in the opening ODI against New Zealand, pointing to the collective effort of the fielding unit in restricting the hosts to 185.India began the five-match series with a five-wicket win via the DLS method in a rain-interrupted contest at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday.

Ghosh felt the team's performance in the field, particularly their catching, ground fielding and overall intensity, complemented the bowlers' efforts in keeping New Zealand's total under control. Watch Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir’s chat in team bus goes viral | India airport visuals Speaking to reporters on the eve of the second ODI in Hamilton, Ghosh expressed satisfaction with the way the players backed up the bowling attack with their fielding contributions."We 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," Ghosh said.Among the standout moments in the series opener were Virat Kohli's spectacular catch and Rohit Sharma's sharp run-out.

Both senior batters made significant contributions in the field, with Ghosh attributing their efforts to their ability to anticipate situations and read the game quickly. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.

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