5 best backward point fielders of all time

#4 Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh

For a long time, the Indian cricket team was generally known for its poor fielding. There might have been some great fielders like Mohammad Azharuddin but there were none who could match up to the standards set by the fielders of South Africa and Australia.

However, it all changed in 2000 when Yuvraj Singh debuted for India and changed the face of Indian fielding. Throughout his career as one of India's best limited-overs cricketers, Yuvraj fielded at the backward point position and not only took some outstanding catches, but was also responsible for saving a lot of runs through his superb reflexes.

Even the hardest of cut shots were caught if they were within his reach and quite often, he made them look easy. The ability to time his jump often proved crucial and a lot of it had to with his ability to anticipate the stroke.

Nowadays, his fielding may have deteriorated, but in his pomp, he was among the best fielders in the world.