Jaiswal's Fielding Under Fire: Old Catch-Dropping Video Resurfaces After Headingley Errors

Jaiswal's Fielding Woes Under Scrutiny After Headingley Test

Following a Test match at Headingley where Yashasvi Jaiswal struggled in the field, an old video has resurfaced, highlighting previous missed opportunities. Despite his impressive century on the opening day, the 23-year-old's fielding performance has come under intense scrutiny.

LEEDS, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Yashasvi Jaiswal of India drops Ben Duckett of England during day 5 of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 24, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Jaiswal dropped four catches during the Headingley Test, which England won by five wickets. This performance made him the first Indian cricketer to drop four catches in a single Test innings.

The video that has resurfaced shows Jaiswal missing three catches on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Despite the criticism, Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has defended Yashasvi Jaiswal. He stated that dropped catches are a part of the game and that no one does it intentionally.

Jasprit Bumrah echoed this sentiment, acknowledging that dropped catches happen and that players are always trying their best. He also mentioned that the cold weather can make it difficult to sight the ball.

Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has also urged fans and critics to give Jaiswal a break. Ashwin emphasized the difficulty of catching, particularly in English conditions, citing the cold weather and the feel of the Dukes ball as factors that require adaptation. He explained that the Dukes ball feels harder and bigger compared to the SG ball, which feels more comfortable, and the Kookaburra, which feels smaller.