Can you be as good as Colin Bland?
South African fielding legend Colin Bland is often thought of as the best fielder who ever played.
He is certainly a benchmark for others to aspire to in their own fielding performance.
Duncan Fletcher thinks his skills can be emulated by modern players:
"I've got ten boys at Western Province who are better than he ever was." Fletcher, while coaching Glamorgan, once told Steve James.
The reason why: Modern players train harder and practice more effectively.
Can the same principles apply to all cricketers?
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While the natural cricket talent of Bland is beyond most people, you can train and practice to improve your fielding to a high standard. How do you do it?
- Improve your cricket fitness in the right way
- Work on your concentration and alertness
- Master the basics and learn advanced fielding techniques
- Practice, practice, practice
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