Jonty Rhodes has his say on not being India fielding coach after he was not considered for the role in the latest coaching change.
Jonty Rhodes speaks about being snubbed for the role of India’s fielding coach. He was high on the list for the role, but was eventually sidelined in favor of T Dilip.
His countryman Morne Morkel was appointed as India’s bowling coach. It marks his first assignment as India’s new bowling coach.
Rhodes, an IPL fielding instructor, is well-known for his lightning-fast fielding. During the Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL 2022 campaign, Rhodes and Gambhir collaborated as the latter served as the fielding coach and the former as the team mentor.
Rhodes, who presently resides in Goa, recently shared his feelings when the Indian board rejected him for the position.
“Yeah! Can you believe it? I mean, they didn’t want an international coach, and I’m so local. I mean, mera naam Jonty Rhodes! (I’m Jonty Rhodes) Come on. I’m based in Goa. Maybe because I’m based in Goa. Maybe I need to be in a metro (city),” the South African said during a podcast on Aleena Dissects YouTube channel.
“I’ve taken my hats off to the last two Indian fielding coaches. And it comes from captaincy. Under Dhoni… he had a lot of senior guys, and he just showed his physical ability, he still does at the end of his IPL career. Running between the wickets…. amazing, and he’s 40. It’s incredible. He certainly showed, just through his example, the importance of fitness and strength,” he added.