Rhodes Then, Phillips Now! How Tendulkar And Kohli Suffer Same Fate Vs Greatest-Ever Fielders

Jonty Rhodes and Glenn Phillips - 28 Years Apart [Source: @Sudhirsachinfan/x.com]

Often, cricket fans miss the importance of a fielder in cricket. But time and again, legends like Jonty Rhodes, Paul Collingwood, Herschelle Gibbs, Yuvraj Singh,.... have shown the importance of the trade with some unforgettable efforts.

Jonty Rhodes was the pioneer in showing the world that matches can be turned with fielding. The trade has evolved, and the game has seen some brilliant fielders with time. New Zealand's Glenn Phillips is regarded as one of the best in the world at present and is often compared to the legendary South African.

28 Years Apart - Two Greats Fall To Stunners!!!

The Kiwi all-rounder proved all those comparisons with Rhodes correct with a stunning effort against India in the ongoing game of Champions Trophy 2025. Positioned at a backward point, Phillips went airborne and took a one-handed stunner to Kohli's back, who was in form with a century in the last game. 

The effort by Phillips reminded classical cricket fans of a similar effort from Jonty Rhodes in 1997. The South African star was stationed at a similar position and put in a similar effort to dismiss the Great, Sachin Tendulkar.

After 28 years, a great fielder once more resulted in the demise of a great batter. After a stunning century in the match against Pakistan, Kohli was a vital cog in this game for India. His early dismissal put India under pressure, and it was proved once again that a great fielder can impact a game at any stage. 

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