Rhodes credited West Indian Kieron Pollard for pioneering the relay catch technique, and among current fielders, he was particularly impressed by the versatility of New Zealander Glenn Phillips.

The ensuing verbal exchange and shoving following the tight ICC U-19 World Cup final between India and Bangladesh left an unsavoury taste. Proteas legend Jonty Rhodes congratulated the Tigers and even as he did not defend any of the controversial incidents that took place following the end of the match, he congratulated the Young Tigers and said the team would learn.