West Indies vs India 2016: 5 keys to success for India

#5 Slip catching

Slip catching has been one of the areas of concern

A rather off-field criterion but fielding in the slips is a job for the specialists, especially in Test matches. This is one area where India have struggled for a fairly long time now. A lot of players have been tried, but no one has been effective.

Ajinkya Rahane has displayed tremendous technique against the spinners, but the cupboard is empty when it comes to looking for options against pace bowling.

Fielding in the slips is very different to fielding in the outfield, and thus this Indian team which is otherwise a brilliant fielding outfit has not found its due in the slips. The distance between the bat is very important and this is where Wriddhiman Saha, the wicket-keeper should take the lead.

Anil Kumble knows all about great slip fielders, as he played alongside Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman who were brilliant slip fielders, and this legacy should be passed on to this team.