The age-old adage “catches win matches” rang true on Day 4 of the 4th Test between India and Australia, as young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal became the focal point of missed opportunities, dropping three crucial catches. The incident unfolded at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, leaving Indian captain Rohit Sharma visibly frustrated.
Rohit Sharma is furious after Jaiswal dropped the catch of Labuschagne.
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Jaiswal’s fielding troubles began when he dropped a challenging catch off the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah, allowing Usman Khawaja to continue his innings. While this initial drop was deemed excusable, the situation escalated when Jaiswal failed to hold onto a catch from Marnus Labuschagne in the 40th over. This time, both Rohit and bowler Akash Deep expressed their anger at the missed opportunity.
The young batter’s woes continued as he dropped a third catch while fielding at silly point, allowing Pat Cummins to escape after a delivery from Ravindra Jadeja slipped between his legs. Rohit’s frustration was palpable as he openly displayed his displeasure on the field.
Commentators weighed in on the situation, with one expressing concern over Rohit’s body language. “Not the right body language from the captain. You are the one to send the message of calm and support. No one means to drop a catch. He is going to feel bad enough for putting the catch down, but you don’t need to see that as a young player,” the commentator remarked.
As the match progressed, Jaiswal’s fielding lapses became a talking point, highlighting the pressure young players face in high-stakes situations and the importance of maintaining composure on the field.
