Fri Feb 21 10:17:52 UTC 2025: ## KL Rahul Wins Best Fielder Medal in India’s Champions Trophy Victory
**Dubai, UAE** – Team India started their ICC Champions Trophy campaign with a resounding six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Dubai. Following the match, KL Rahul was awarded the Best Fielder medal, a tradition introduced by the BCCI management during the last World Cup.
The award was announced by coach Dilip, who selected Rahul from a shortlist of three players based on their exceptional fielding performance during the match. A video highlighting the nominees and the winner was posted on the BCCI’s social media accounts.
Coach Dilip praised the team’s overall fielding, noting the difficulty of catching under the stadium lights. He specifically lauded Rahul’s outstanding performance, highlighting his leg-side diving catches and the challenges of wicket-keeping with a new ball. Shubman Gill’s fielding was also commended.
The presentation of the medal was unique: Rahul’s name was displayed on the Dubai stadium screen before star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja presented him with the award. The BCCI’s decision to continue the Best Fielder award underlines their commitment to recognizing and rewarding exceptional fielding contributions.
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