One of the all-time great fielders, former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes on Tuesday said a top fielding side was an indication of good team spirit and unity of players in the changing dynamism of the game in last decade.
Rhodes, now the fielding coach of South Africa, was pleased with the fact that a greater importance was already being given to fielding than it was 10 years ago.

“There is no doubt that fielding has now become an important part in any team’s planning, training and strategies. It has taken on a new dynamism and spirit in recent years,” said Rhodes, who played 52 Tests and 245 one-dayers for South Africa.

“The dynamics have changed in the sense that now a top fielding side is an indication of good team spirit and unity. A good fielding effort shows players are willing to play for people around them,” he said.
“Now a days you often see people choosing players who are willing to save runs for the team efforts and bowlers efforts. The standards of world fielding have risen,” he added.

Rhodes said fielding had been an important element in Australia’s dominance over other teams and helped make them a more united team.