Jonty Rhodes' CHEEKY Response at Missing IND's Fielding Coach Role Despite Gautam Gambhir's Backing

Till about a month back, former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes was in reckoning to become India's next fielding coach. Reports h suggested he h backing of India he coach Gautam Gambhir as well. Yet, Rhodes was t selected by Indian board to become fielding coaching something that is w baffling him. During a podcast on Aleena Dissects YouTube channel, Rhodes came up with a hilarious response. Claiming that he is very Indian and has a lot of kwhow, Rhods also spoke a little in Hindi. 

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‘Mera Naam Jonty Rhodes’

“Yeah! Can you believe it? I mean, y didn't want an international coach, and I'm so local. I mean, mera naam Jonty Rhodes! (I'm Jonty Rhodes) Come on. I'm based in Goa . Maybe because I'm based in Goa . Maybe I need to be in a metro (city),” South African said during a podcast on Aleena Dissects YouTube channel.

Rhodes also mitted that he was impressed with standards India have set in being an athletic side. 

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“I've taken my hats off to last two Indian fielding coaches. And it comes from captaincy. Under Dhoni… he h a lot of senior guys, and he just showed his physical ability, he still does at end of his IPL career. Running between wickets.... amazing, and he's 40. It's incredible. He certainly showed, just through his example, importance of fitness and strength,” said Rhodes.

Meanwhile, Indian team reached Chennai for ir upcoming assignment that is a couple of Tests against Banglesh . Gautam Gambhir , who has recently become he coach of side, has alrey taken charge and is with team in Chennai.