Jashasvi Jaiswal’s costly drops continue: Gambhir’s anger and Bumrah’s frustration boil over

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s repeated fielding lapses have become a major concern for the Indian cricket team during their recent match. Jaiswal dropped three catches off Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling, including a crucial one on the final ball of the 85th over, allowing the batsman to inch closer to a century.

The frustration was palpable on the field as Bumrah was seen covering his face with his hands after the drops, a gesture that has become familiar over the past two days. The situation escalated in the dressing room where head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed his anger by slamming a ball on the table and shaking his head while watching replays.

"He doesn't deserve a place in that slip cordon with such poor fielding skills get him out of there, 3 catch's in one match" was a sentiment echoed by some observers, highlighting the severity of the issue.

Adding to the irony, Jaiswal had been seen practicing slip catching individually before the start of Day 3, isolated from the rest of the team, indicating an awareness of his fielding challenges. Despite this, the costly drops continued, raising questions about his readiness and reliability in the slip position.

The repeated errors have not only impacted the team’s performance but also tested the patience of senior players and coaching staff, emphasizing the need for immediate improvement in Jaiswal’s fielding.

"It was the third time that Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped a catch of Jasprit Bumrah's bowling in the match."
"The drop left a visibly frustrated Bumrah covering his face with his hands, a familiar sight over the past two days."
"In the dressing room, head coach Gautam Gambhir mirrored the mood, slamming the table with a ball and shaking his head in visible anger as replays flashed on screen."
"Before play began on Day 3, Jaiswal was seen going through an individual slip-catching session, isolated from the rest of the team and stationed precisely at the slip position."

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s costly drops in a cricket match have sparked visible frustration from Jasprit Bumrah and anger from coach Gautam Gambhir. Jaiswal dropped three catches, including a crucial one off Bumrah’s bowling, despite practicing slip catching before the game, raising questions about his fielding skills.