Kaif was widely considered to be one of the best fielders of his time and was a rare breed of Indian fielders who could do it all. Along with Yuvraj Singh, Kaif set the standard for fielding during his playing days and offered his wisdom on the kind of work that goes into making a good fielder.

“Jadeja is improving by age and is setting a good example,” Kaif told The Times of India. “Just like a complete batsman is the one who can play the bouncer well, is able to drive, play the cut and the pull well and play spin also comfortably and has patience to stay at the crease.

“But if you make up your mind that you have to spend long hours at the field, then you can become a good fielder. One cannot become a good fielder by looking at the time and an hour-long practice. Keep the time aside and give emphasis on effort and commitment, only then you can become a good fielder.”