Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and pacer Mohammed Siraj pipped captain Rohit Sharma to win the coveted “Impact Fielder of the Series” medal after India’s clinical 2-0 Test series victory over Bangladesh. The honor was conferred after the traditional post-series medal ceremony led by India’s fielding coach, T. Dilip, who praised the team’s overall fielding performance.
Dilip highlighted the importance of fielders turning half-chances into crucial moments that swung the momentum in India’s favor throughout the series. Rohit, Jaiswal, and Siraj were shortlisted for their consistent contributions, with Dilip giving special mention to Rohit for being as “reliable as a Swiss watch” in the slip cordon.India’s fielding in the series was a standout feature, with several brilliant efforts across both matches. Jaiswal, apart from scoring crucial runs, took some exceptional catches both in Kanpur and Chennai, while Siraj’s athleticism and anticipation helped cut off-key runs and effect crucial dismissals. Rohit’s one-handed catch in the slips was another highlight, underlining his sharp reflexes.
