'Don't be sorry': Jonty Rhodes hails Glenn Phillips as best fielder

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 may have ended with India winning the tournament but New Zealand's Glenn Phillips stole the spotlight with a sensational catch to dismiss Shubman Gill. As Gill attempted to loft the ball over the cover fielder, Phillips reacted instantly, plucking the ball out of thin air in a moment of sheer brilliance.

The jaw-dropping catch quickly went viral, sparking debates about Phillips' exceptional fielding skills. A fan even hailed him as the best fielder of this generation, apologizing to legendary fielder Jonty Rhodes in the process.

"Sorry @JontyRhodes8, we believe Phillips is the best fielder of this generation," a fan posted on X (formerly Twitter).

To everyone's surprise, Rhodes himself agreed, responding: "Don't be sorry, I agree."

Phillips had also made a stunning catch earlier in the tournament, dismissing Virat Kohli in the final group-stage game and leaving the Indian star visibly stunned.

Despite New Zealand's loss in the final, captain Mitchell Santner couldn't help but admire Phillips' fielding brilliance. "He keeps doing it, doesn't he," Santner mused with a smile.

Reflecting on the match, Santner credited India's strong start, particularly Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill's aggressive powerplay performance. "Rohit's innings were outstanding; there was almost a run-a-ball on that wicket, and it put us on the back foot. But we knew the game could change quickly, so we kept fighting," he said.

India and New Zealand have faced off multiple times in ICC events, with the Kiwis historically holding the upper hand. However, this time, it was Rohit Sharma's team that claimed the ultimate victory.