Fielders have an underrated role in the game of cricket. When the bowlers are having a hard time breaking a partnership, the fielders can contribute their bit by pulling off an excellent catch or nailing a direct hit which runs one of the two batters out.
Having good fielders in the team is something which former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni stressed on a lot. It was one of the main reasons behind Dhoni’s success as skipper. There have been some world-class fielders in cricket history, and here’s a list of eight players with the strongest throwing arms.
1. One of the best fielders – Hardik Pandya
Despite suffering from a nasty injury, Hardik Pandya has made a miraculous return to cricket as an all-rounder. In IPL 2022, fans saw several unbelievable direct hits from the Gujarat Titans captain.
2. One of the best fielders – Virat Kohli
Former India captain Virat Kohli has executed many top-quality run-outs in cricket history. No fan can forget how he stopped a throw from the deep midway and ran out the striker during a match against New Zealand in 2020.
3. One of the best fielders – AB de Villiers
Former Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers was one of the swiftest movers on the field. Apart from taking superman-like catches, de Villiers also completed some incredible run-outs.
4. One of the best fielders – Ravindra Jadeja
It is often said that even when a double seems easily available, batters should only run one when the ball is going towards Ravindra Jadeja, which is enough to describe his fielding skills.
5. Jonty Rhodes
Regarded by many as the best fielder of all time, Jonty Rhodes had one of the strongest throwing arms. It helped him pull off some great run outs.
6. Andrew Symonds
Late Andrew Symonds was an important all-rounder in the Australian squad. Apart from batting and bowling, his brilliant fielding helped the Aussies a lot.
7. Colin Bland
Another former South African player to feature on the list is Colin Bland. He was from Zimbabwe but played for South Africa and was reckoned by many as the finest fielder of the cover region.
8. Keith Boyce
The last name to feature on the list is former West Indies player Keith Boyce. He was an immensely talented all-rounder who also made a difference with his fielding skills.