Jaiswal's Fielding Under Fire: Headingley Errors Revive MCG Drop Compilation

Jaiswal's Fielding Woes Under Scrutiny After Headingley Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal experienced a mixed bag during the recent Leeds Test. While he shone with a century on the opening day, his performance in the field left much to be desired.

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)

The 23-year-old spilled four catches throughout the match, contributing to England's five-wicket victory. Notably, Jaiswal became the first Indian cricketer to drop four catches in a single Test innings.

Adding to the scrutiny, a video has resurfaced showcasing Jaiswal's struggles in the field during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in a previous Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. In the video, he is seen missing three opportunities on Day 4.

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

Jasprit Bumrah echoed this sentiment, acknowledging that everyone tries their best and that difficult conditions, such as cold weather, can affect visibility.

Former India off-spinner R Ashwin also urged fans and critics to offer Jaiswal some leeway, highlighting the difficulty of catching in English conditions, particularly with the Dukes ball, which can take time to adapt to.